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[CLlC]“Part-time corps” Czech Republic defeat China with historic 9th innings win by 3 runs-WBC 2023: Nikkan Sports

China vs. Czech in the top of the 9th inning Czech (1st, 2nd, 3rd base hit, over left) Musik (center), who hit a 3-point homer, smiled and gave a high five (photo by Midori Suzuki)

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The newcomers from the Czech Republic scored their historic first victory. In the top of the 9th inning while trailing by 1 point, the 6th Musik hit a 3 run to come from behind.

After winning the European qualifiers, most of the players are in occupations other than baseball.

Starting pitcher Daniel Padisak (22) showed the early steps. A student attending a US university pushed hard with a 150km/h fastball, 49 pitches in 4 innings, no hits, 4 strikeouts and no runs. The two runners who walked the ball were also dismissed with a double play, ending with 12 batters.

The second Schneider is a firefighter. In the 5th inning, he made 3 walks and almost burst into flames, but managed to score 1 run. However, the 3rd place student Kobara was out of order and was reversed 4-5 in the 7th inning.

It was thought he was up to now, but he counter-attacked in the 9th inning. Muzik’s dramatic comeback shot flew out.