AMLO congratulated the Mexican baseball team after losing to Japan in the World Classic

The ninth Mexican was one step away from the grand finale of the World Baseball Classic, as fell on Japan in the last inning with a score of six runs to five. Despite the defeat, the participation of the tricolor team was the most prominent in the history of the international tournament, for which it won many honors and appreciation.

The President was one of the most important figures who spoke in this regard Andres Manuel Lopez Obradorwho shared a video message on their social networks celebrating the performance of those led by Benjamín Gil.

“We were about to beat one of the best teams in the world, the work was great, the participation of the Mexicans, the baseball players who represented our country, was great. They gave it all, they deserved the victory”, considered the head of the federal executive authority at the beginning of his speech.

The President once again noted his love for the sport and considered baseball to be a “playable game.”It is not a half measure, and it is not for the weakNot for average. win or lose.”

And although he congratulated the entire team, he made a special mention of Randy Arosarina, who had notable interventions during the days leading Mexico to the final. “[Le mando un abrazo] To our compatriot Arrozarina who It looked like a horse“That’s why he’s in the big leagues,” said López Obrador.

In a similar sense, he praised Benjamin Gill’s work as manager of the Aztecs, saying that he was “extremely well directed”.

“It was very impressive, I emphasize, the work of the Mexican team, such an important role has never been played […] We have had important moments in all sports, and today is something special, so I congratulate all Mexicans and long live Mexico. We show what we’re made of: Head, heart, character and courage. That’s what we Mexicans are, long live Mexico!This is how the president concluded his message.

In addition to the president’s congratulations to the team, tributes to other officials and figures in Mexican politics have been added. Claudia Ruiz Maceoa Senator for the Institutional Revolutionary Party, stated that “His amazing performance made us dream That it is always possible to go further than yesterday.”

Minister Arturo Zaldivarformer President of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), to that of the Aztecs”Pride of the whole countryHe defined him as his “effort, dedication, honor and class”.

for his part, Santiago CreelSpeaker of Parliament and member of the National Action Party (bread), he wrote on social networks: “We are through thick and thin. Great job by the Mexican national team, they represented us with so much passion and pride. Go Mexico!”.

Pilar MarinaThe ninth governor of Baja California congratulated the tricolor and expressed her special appreciation to Benjamin Gill and the players. Adrian Martinez And Xavier the Lion, because it originated from this entity. “It’s great to see how they never give up and it makes every Mexican proud,” the official wrote on her Twitter account.

This match put an end to Mexico’s most outstanding performance in a global competition for the sport. After losing their first match against Colombia, the Aztec team captivated the crowd with winning streak against the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Puerto Rico. Dispute will be between the finalists of the competition Japan and the United States On Tuesday March 21st at 5:00 PM Mexico City time.