Mexico thrash Australia to advance in WBC

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Karim Garcia homered twice on Wednesday when Mexico crushed Australia 16-1 to secure a spot in the second round of the World Baseball Classic.

Scott Hairston also connected for a home run and the game was called after the sixth inning by the tournament "mercy rule," eliminating underdogs Australians, who had stunned Mexico 17-7 on Sunday.

Mexico face Cuba on Thursday for the top spot in Pool B.