Giovanny Gallegos

Japan pulled off an epic comeback, beating Mexico in the World Baseball Classic semifinal 6-5 via walk off Monday at loanDepot Park in Miami.The decisive play came off the bat of Munetaka Murakami, the NPB's home run king, hitting a two-run double off Mexican closer Giovanny Gallegos with no outs in the ninth inning. JAPAN WALKS IT OFF! JAPAN WALKS IT OFF! pic.twitter.com/K5VBlpIyTC FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 21, 2023 Japan, which trailed 3-0 as late as the seventh inning and did not take a lead until the walk off, will face the United States in the final Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET in Miami.Japan will be looking for its third WBC title after winning in 2006 and 2009. Meanwhile, America will be attempting to defend its 2017 championship. The two countries have not met in the finals before.More to come.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.