In the third round of Group A of the World Baseball Classic Qualifying Tournament, Brazil defeated the Chinese team 12-2 in advance. Brazil started the game with all the firepower, scoring six points in the first game with three hits and three free throws, and young Chinese pitcher Wang Xiang withdrew after failing to solve any hitters. Brazil then added seven more points in the second, fifth and seventh innings to end the game 12-2.

Brazil's Lucas Rojo made a two-point out, Victor Mascai added a three-pointer, and part-time construction worker Osvaldo Carvalho made his international debut, hitting two of his four-hits, including a second-run run, returning two runs and contributing one RBI.

"It's always a great honour to represent Brazil," Carvalho said after the match through an interpreter for Izawa, "and that's why we give our all every time we go on the pitch." ”

"Osvaldo is a fantastic player and this is a great opportunity for him to show his talent," said Brazil head coach Yuichi Matsumoto, "and we also want to try to have Gabriel Gomes on the left side, so this game is good for us." We respect the Chinese team, but these tests can be done today. ”

Although the Chinese team failed to qualify, it avoided the embarrassment of being a clean sheet. Catcher Wang Shuai hit a three-base hit and scored for a foul on the pitcher, and second-base player Hu Tianyuan contributed one point. This is the first time that the Chinese team has missed the main match of the World Baseball Classic.

Brazil's fate of qualification depends on Tuesday night's match between Germany and Colombia. If Germany wins, Brazil will compete with Germany and Colombia for the top spot in the group; A Colombia win would see Brazil face Germany for second place in the group.

"Since our first qualification in 2012, we have had two or three chances to return to the classics, but they have not worked out," Rojo said. But we are focused on one goal, one mission. We are a close-knit family and I am confident that we will achieve our goals. ”