If Italy (aka Americans who have any Italian roots ) can beat Australia with the mercy rule, I wonder how long the Aussies will last against DR and Venezuela.

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A day after almost losing to South Africa, Canada stuns USA, 8-6
They did all this without Eric Gagne or Rich Harden
They also didn't use any of the major league pitchers against USA, as they were all used in the first game.

USA fans will have to pull for Canada beating Mexico, as that along with a US win over South Africa would avoid a 3-way tie to decide who advances.
A loss to SA would truly be shocking - against Canada, 2 of the South African pitchers each threw 3 wild pitches.
If USA wins, they could still be eliminated if Mexico wins by a score of either 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1.
With a US win, Canada would be eliminated if they lose and score fewer than 6 runs and give up more than 3 runs to Mexico. It would be unfortunate if they don't advance after beating USA.

It would be interesting if both USA and Mexico lose, as there would be a 3-way tie for 2nd place, along with South Africa. In that case, USA would advance unless South Africa scores more than 6 runs against them

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why am I not surprised USA lost a game in the group stage...

losing to South Africa would be the icing on the cake...

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Originally posted by King Ecnal why am I not surprised USA lost a game in the group stage... losing to South Africa would be the icing on the cake...

I concur. I have pride for my country but I'll just lump it in with the U.S. basketball team getting smoked too.

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As baseball fans, you know that it's "hotness" that counts, not who has the better team. If USA played Canada 162 times, I'm willing to bet USA would come out on top 90% of the time.

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too bad WBC isnt TA that way the US wouldve had that been washed out

All I know is... Canada better beat Mexico tonite!

all this tie scenario crap is too much... Canada better woop Mexico and USA is going to bury South Africa tomorrow... at least that's what I'm hoping for...lol...

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Mexico scores 4 runs in the 1st inning against Canada, and keeps USA alive
Now USA just has to beat South Africa to advance
South Africa's top 2 pitchers are decent, so I'll be hoping they don't pitch the game of their lives.
I hope Canada can come back to win this, so that they advance.

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Mexico 9 - 1 Canada.

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Too bad the Netherlands lost two straight.

I'm the biggest loser on TA right now

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Originally posted by halexander837 Too bad the Netherlands lost two straight. I'm the biggest loser on TA right now

but they beat Panama with the mercy rule, 10-0!
their 18-year-old starter threw a complete game no-hitter!
He's in the SF Giants organization

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