Host Japan beat Mexico 3-2 in softball to improve to 2-0 at the Tokyo Games.
Mana Atsumiâs squeeze bunt single with one out in the eighth inning scored automatic runner Eri Yamada.
Haruka Agatsumaâs grounder to second off Danielle OâToole advanced Yamada to third, and Atsumi bunted on a 0-1 pitch. Yamada was running on the pitch and slid home ahead of Amanda Sanchezâs throw.
Mexico, 0-2 at its first Olympics, tied the score 2-2 when Yamada dropped Anissa Urtezâs fly to center in the seventh inning for what was ruled a single.
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One of the social media sensations of the Rio Olympics wonât be competing in Tokyo. Namibiaâs Dan Craven tested positive for COVID-19 in Spain, where the former professional cyclist lives with his family.