Japan vs Mexico | LLWS Elimination Game | 2023 LLWS Highlights

Japan and Mexico played an elimination game in the 2023 Little League World Series. The winner would advance to play Curacao in another elimination game that would determine who faces Chinese Taipei in the International Championship Game on Saturday.
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[@maxlara8808]

soy de tijuana y me da mucho orgullo y alegria ver como estos morros con disiplina y perseverancia estan degando el nombre de mi cuidad en alto, grandes peloteros !!!!

[@jesv4026]

Puro pinche TIJUAS

[@asphaltphilosophy]

My favorite thing about Japan, is the respect. They always place the ball next to the rubber for the opposing pitcher.

[@jam3795]

And they threw at the first baseman no respect buddy

[@henryreza8291]

@@jam3795I thought I was the only one who noticed that. Even the first pitch was towards his head

[@wallapee]

@@henryreza8291 all the pitches he threw in the highlights were pretty wild. doubt he's trying to hurt the other kid and is just not that great of a pitcher, there have been a lot of head shots in this llws

[@henryreza8291]

@@wallapee true. I just thought it was too much of a coincidence that it happened to be the first baseman right after that race for first base. He did hit another kid in the same inning so you may be right.

[@germansherman7707]

japanese people are so humble.

[@juliomichel9199]

👏👏bravo mis paisanos TU vieron su revancha y lo hisieron 🎉🎉sigan poniendo Mexico en alto 👏👏

[@noeandreschamurojas5259]

Son excelentes los niños mexicanos.

[@joeheid2776]

Congrats neighbors to the south!! Good luck tomorrow! Always fun watching Japanese baseball!!! Thanks Wheels!

[@2RAW34K]

Thanks man!

[@camilleonlychild4043]

Congratulations Mexico! 🇲🇽 Good game, i'm very proud of you kids!

[@nofurtherwest3474]

What age group is this?

[@juliozamora9694]

Como se ve hermoso ese uniforme en esos niños, felicidades a todo el equipo, manager y gente que esté involucrada. Gracias por darnos esa satisfacción

[@raymundorubio2375]

Orgullosamente Mexicano Viva Tijuana y estos Atletas maravillosos 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@ANEXXADOXG]

eso vrg

[@senorcornersatx]

Ambos equipos tienen grandes jugadores. Un placer ver tanto talento y tan joven. Felicitaciones a México, y mis respetos a Japón.

[@isaacmoreno9881]

Mexico’s defense was amazing

[@elguerokabron]

3rd baseman and center fielder are certified gold glovers. Their pitcher for this game also when he plays ss.

[@zackpetersen6729]

It goes like that when they hit it right to you every time

[@armandosanchez4830]

It was perfect! The best seen since the baseball World Cup

[@nofurtherwest3474]

How old are these kids?

[@supergio4551]

Good game. Mexico improved their pitching and defense against Japan.

[@mardiaz8545]

Estos chiquillos nos hacen sentir muy orgullosos! Volteen a ver otra cosa que no sea el futbol.

[@dioneyalfonso5495]

¿Eso qué?, Me gusta el béisbol pero hay que aceptar que sólo en el boxeo se ha logrado hacer grandes cosas.

[@alexortega714]

Cuando es el proximo juego wey?

[@ikerivers1795]

@@dioneyalfonso5495 a cabron ya se gano un tercer lugar en mundial de fútbol 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@mardiaz8545]

@@alexortega714 hoy ala una de la tarde contra Curazao!

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Angel Marcias would be proud of them.

[@Marzelini]

These young Mexican kids are naturally good at baseball, the way they play is outstanding. My respects to the Japan team as well, they played good.

[@raulanibalreyesdelaconcha3774]

solo con un juego sin errores, perfecto y bateo oportuno se le puede ganar a Japón....Mexico lo realizo con libro en mano, perfecto.

[@rafaelperezlopez505]

Exelente 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴. Que viva mexico ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@elguerokabron]

Asen falta los Domis en este torneo

[@armandosanchez4830]

Gracias compadre eres mexicano

[@2RAW34K]

Saludos desde sonora mex hermano

[@edwardramos2549]

These young kids are awesome Viva Mexico let's go 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@josechey55]

I have been a baseball fan all my life. Born and raised Dominican. I have to say that the center fielder for Mexico has a future in this game. If he continue playing, he will be playing pro.

[@travisford2095]

The amount of respect Japan has is unmatched with the hats off when hit by pitch and placing the ball right next to the runner❤

[@BabyJesus440]

Those kids from Mexico are fearless. Two hit batters in the inning, one on the head, and they're still up on the line not backing up

[@joseppi4cinqua]

Their fans yelling during the pitchers motion is disrespectful as hell. Disgusting behavior. All freaking game too.

[@connorboucher6007]

​@@joseppi4cinqua awful take.

[@joseppi4cinqua]

@@connorboucher6007 it was obviously distracting to the pitchers and it’s why Mexico won the game. I can’t believe nobody realizes this

[@moco389]

🤣 this isn’t a tennis serve, it’s baseball, US folks are way louder during any little league game

[@joseppi4cinqua]

@@moco389 well since playing tennis I now understand how this is a distraction and a hindrance. Obviously each beamed batter was because of this as well a multiple walks. No respect.

[@cruzjr7229]

Que talento y futuro tienen esos muchachos de mexico 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 ese RF , Tercera base y el SS 🔥🔥🔥🔥 mucho talento son estrellas desde pequeños …

[@sergiohluz4329]

Viva México me gusta ver el talento de estos niños

[@jerryferreira7818]

That’s was a game . Nail biter till the end. Great game from both teams.

[@renskywalker3273]

日本からコメントします　 １回裏のゲッツーうますぎw メキシコの少年達がこんな緻密な野球をするとは思わなかった メキシコおめでとう🇲🇽🎊

[@TWolfyG]

1:44 the footwork by 2B was so good!

[@blurryrecords]

Love Japan and love Mexico. Great game, just wish I could have seen both teams make it to the next round to play again.

[@SDsailor7]

Mexico made it to the next round..They played Curacao.

[@albertogutierrez1680]

Estos chicos juegan un beis bol de 1ra! Felicidades por este resultado. A seguir ganando!

[@TWolfyG]

The Japan 2B is solid! I’ll remember his name for the future, kid has a chance to go far just with his glove for sure!

[@MiguelAngel-sg2jt]

Excelente ahora sí hicieron el toque de pelota perfecto los chicos!! Buen fildeo , buena defensa y excelente pitcheo así como bateo oportuno. Muchas felicidades por ese triunfo

[@arichan0705]

守備上手いなぁ 観やすい編集ありがとう

[@maribelcantero8696]

Vamos Mexico. Pueden llegar muy lejos!

[@georgie8851]

These umps are horrendous with some of these called out strikes! Not even close! But Mexico played a great game!

[@assmane999]

It’s pretty common in little league to give widen the strike zone about half a foot

[@assmane999]

It’s pretty common in little league to give widen the strike zone about half a foot

[@frankyhonnolus5528]

LL games make me appreciate real men’s games

[@tsua8061]

That double play was major league caliber wtf! 😬

[@auznreplays3099]

Second base has some quick ass hands😂

[@MichellSalazar-h3l]

Qué partida si los paisanos se rifaron bendiciones y toda la suerte del mundo😅

[@luispaez4558]

Mis felicitaciones para México, esos niños se ven que tienen mucho talento y están muy bien preparados para jugar béisbol siempre pendiente de cada jugada y metidos todos en el game en todo momento, saludos y bendiciones desde Venezuela

[@louisbattista2125]

Great game, congratulations Mexico!🔥🎉

[@HollieLgsv]

thank you for always being so articulate and engaging! ️

[@orgullosamenteamloal1005]

Que buenos chavitos, todos unos profesionales de su edad. Grandes Peloteros Mexicanos seguramente saldran de esas filas. Enhorabuena Gigantes Jovencitos. Orgulloso de ser Mexicano.!

[@heyhihello9677]

Vamos México!!! 🇲🇽

[@evacarmona729]

Bravo 👏🏼 niños 🇲🇽 future 💙💙💙

[@TheRosvelcantu]

que nivel carambaaaaaaa..... que nivel... el beisbol que se esta jugando en mexico en LPs esta de nivel mundial.. sin dudaa

[@tacoman1987]

Vamos Mexico 🇲🇽

[@juanantonioaguilera4063]

Muchas felicidades chicos mexicanos.. un orgullo y satisfacción ganarle a los robots japoneses..

[@drianizquierdo5288]

La jugada del minuto 8:40 es una bala es lanzamiento a primera

[@Bubblebubble-v6i]

Yo veo a esos mexicanos con un buen futuro🎉❤

[@jenermoscoso2770]

Congratulation desde Cancun México. Si se pudo si se puede

[@rsn2012]

8:28 A strike call made completely of horse excrement.

[@42WasTheAnswer]

Whoever mows that grass, does an amazing job. Some of the nicest stadium grass I’ve ever seen. . Signed, a Mariners fan 😀

[@bienvenidofelix6541]

soy de República Dominicana RD😊

[@Wcejnknicxaun]

Spoil blocker

[@dr.drewskii8823]

Bless your soul👏🏾

[@comfortablynumb4491]

Good game Mexico.. this team looks like it has fun

[@carloslandaverde3010]

¡Viva México!

[@Ed_Rod214]

Soy Tejano pero Siempre voy por Mexico … those kids are freaking beasts !

[@xtremeboy78]

tejano is a nation???or what... paisa...i dont get it...

[@Ed_Rod214]

@@xtremeboy78 let’s think about it for a second Tejano … Being from Texas ?

[@ricardomartinezhernandez7852]

Vamos México!!!

[@Nomad58]

Mexicos pitcher. Best ever. Right in that mix

[@タイツタイツ]

メキシコの2番手ピッチャーとショートストップとセンター、好み！

[@armandosanchez4830]

Respects to Japan, they did their best. Mexico has a bright future ahead

[@PeterPF13]

Damn they threw at him for the collision at first base. 6:50

[@WiseUpRiseUp42]

Exactly what I saw that was intentional 💯

[@engell3707]

First base man got to the bag first. Don’t be a sore loser.

[@WiseUpRiseUp42]

@@engell3707 no s*** Sherlock I’m talking about when Japan threw at Mexico hitters head that was intentional first basemen got there first yes.

[@ezaucalderon9757]

The kids getting revenge for the wbc, love to see it

[@manuelalvarado4827]

😮 oh hell yeah. Vivamexico c@brones Mis respect pa both team per me da un orgullo ver a la Raza que triunfen. Felicidades 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@PEIPERtj]

Awebo Tijuana!!

[@arpus1995]

The heckling of the Japan pitcher when he does his hitch by the Mexico fans was below expectations. It's always a shame when adults try and intimidate kids.

[@guillermorodas8380]

Tenemos muy buen equipo !

[@Droscarmonaf]

Joke's aside, Angel Hernandez would be a great umpire in this tournament

[@semperaugustus661]

True. The tournament has been fantastic but the umpires are horrible.

[@engell3707]

😂

[@littlehorus2327]

I love NihonJi 🙏 Arigatoo gozaimasu from 🇲🇽

[@DjLou82]

Congrats Mexico!!

[@f430ferrari5]

Congrats to Mexico. Little revenge for the World Baseball Classic. 👍 Japan team 👍

[@locotx215]

That last pitch . . Oh man . . . Wooooo

[@flogoph13]

The check swings are absolutely ridiculous 🤦🏼‍♂️ They’re not even close to going around…..

[@KoniDemiko-yy3pn]

And a super wide strike zone

[@flogoph13]

@@KoniDemiko-yy3pn Yup I’ve been complaining about that this whole series too 😂 All of The catchers frame work are atrocious (obviously they’re 12) but the umpires seem to call strikes wherever the catcher frames it I saw a ball the other day that was on the white line of the other batter’s box on the outside and he called it a strike I was like WTF!!

[@MrBluesmeister]

The plate umps are terrible. Balls out of the strike zone called strikes, crazy. Not even close??? Too bad these young players deserve better.

[@BluesJammer69]

Wow...nice game guys!!

[@daviddelfino4346]

Felicidades son y seran grandes beisbolistas Viva Mexico saludos desde edo de Veracruz

[@p1l4rs41nz]

Great game, it reminds me the World baseball cup match, Japan always a difficult team to beat.

[@rafaelperezlopez505]

QUE BONITO ES EL BEISBOL ❤

[@mauriciorosas366]

Mexico pitcher went crazy! Viva Mexico cabrones 🇲🇽‼️

[@tristantobar140]

WOW that was truly amazing to watch 😮

[@EL_SINALOENSE]

‼️VIVA 🇲🇽MEXICO 🇲🇽 CABRONES‼️

[@osvaldovy7996]

SPOILER . . . Mexico lost twice to Japan in 2010. In 2011 they won in W bracket and lost in Int championship. Since then they have lost 9 more times: Twice in 2013, once in 2014, twice in 2015, once in 2017, 2019 and the first game this 2023. That's a 1-12 record, including 12 years without a victory. This is a special victory for mexicans which started watching LLWS recently. Vamos México!

[@maxtyson111]

Japan vs Mexico were in the championship against each other so many years

[@UNKTXJIM]

Lets Go Mexico!!!

[@XBASSgaelBass]

Viva México 🇲🇽❤️

[@HENRYSBASEBALL]

THAT WAS GREAT!!!!!!!

[@benjaminchavez2977]

Gratamente sorprendido con la calidad que juegan a esta edad, solo para se péqueno descuido de Mexico cuando pasa el corredor a segunda, lo demás, juego por nota.

[@アールグレイ-i9b]

守備うますぎる

[@pvxmvale]

Increíble juego!❤️

[@허니버터-h2t]

What the Great juniors!!

[@jacobtennyson9213]

So much for Yokuda style baseball.

[@donaquinilator4959]

Mexico ❤ working class country very proud

[@JayJay94_214]

Mexico Como te amo 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@ronberquist1558]

Worst umpires I've ever seen. These kids deserve better

[@getbackgang5164]

Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@monserrathocana6362]

Mexicoooo🎉

[@gabrielgarcia5619]

Exelente equipo ..traen un primera base de lujo...

[@engell3707]

Un bodoque. Deben cuidar su alimentación para que sea atlético, pues apenas y puede desplazarse y no puede correr.

[@esoto7251]

​@@engell3707Nunca falta el comentario cariñoso y sensible hacia un niño 🙄

[@engell3707]

@@esoto7251 le estoy ayudando. Ese niño será un obeso cuando llegue a los 25 años. Es responsabilidad de los padres no llenarlo de frituras y refresco.

[@Andrelton_Simmons_loveyou]

beautiful

[@raulherrera18]

Puro Matamoros! Felicidades jovencitos!

[@alwaysshifting9574]

That first strike said it all.

[@VictorHernandez-hq1jc]

El primera es muy simpatico 😊 y juega muy bien

[@mbar7777]

Announcers never seem to realize that the reason kids crowd the plate at this age is that they have to hit balls a while foot outside with smaller bats some of these “strikes” are unhittable otherwise

[@franciscomijares6494]

Que Alegria!!! Con noticias negativas todos los dias, ( narcotrafico, secuestros, asesinatos) para mi pais MEXICO 🇲🇽. Algo positivo y alentador!! Al ver estos jovencitos ganar y seguir adelante!! Gracias muchachos por sentirme orgullosos de usted y el pais entero Lo esta

[@mrknowitall8663]

Japan pitcher was putting on a clinic there for a hot minute.

[@BudBundy007]

Must be exciting for those kids.

[@j8227]

mi tijuanito controlled they ass on the mound