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Brazil advances to 2026 World Baseball Classic

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Germany on the board first

Simon Baumgardt opens the scoring with an RBI single to left field in the 1st.

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Brazil grabs lead

Dante Bichette Jr.'s single puts Brazil ahead 2-1.

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Baumgardt's incredible catch

Baumgardt makes an over-the-shoulder grab to start a double play.

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Maciel's catch and dive

Gabriel Maciel ranges over and makes a fantastic diving catch in the gap.

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Bichette Jr. does it again

Bichette Jr. records his second RBI of the game.

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Rojo's triple pads lead

Lucas Rojo triples off the wall in left-center field to make it a 4-2 game.

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Ramirez's line-drive single

Lucas Ramirez laces an RBI single to left field, much to the delight of his father, MLB great Manny Ramirez.

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Brenk's double gets Germany closer

Eric Brenk knocks an RBI double to left field, cutting Germany's deficit to 6-3 in the 7th.

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Ito's dazzling play

Vitor Ito ranges up the middle to make a sliding stop and strong throw for the out in the 8th.

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Brazil advances to 2026 Classic!

Brazil gets the double play in the 9th to top Germany, 6-4, and clinch a berth in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.