Mexico's hopes for baseball gold dimmed by COVID-19

Alasdair Baverstock

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​A blow to Mexico's baseball team, heading into the Tokyo Olympics. Two of its pitchers have tested positive for COVID-19 - prompting a last-minute search for replacements.

The development mars what otherwise has been a journey of pride for Mexico -- in a sport with a big national following.

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