USA routs Canada 12-1 by mercy rule at World Baseball Classic – MONTREALINABOX

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PHOENIX — The United States scored nine runs against Canada in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Mike Trout, and went on to win 12-1 by mercy rule in seven innings on Monday in a pivotal Pool C game at the World Baseball Classic.

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The much-needed victory coming off the U.S. team’s 11-5 loss to Mexico. The Americans are 2-1 while Canada, Mexico and Colombia are 1-1. Great Britain is last at 1-2. The top two teams qualify for the quarterfinal round that starts Friday in Miami.

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On Tuesday, Mexico plays Great Britain, and Canada faces Colombia. The U.S. does not play again until Wednesday against Colombia in the last day of the games in Phoenix.

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The U.S. forced the early exit of Texas Rangers left-handed prospect Mitch Bratt, the losing pitcher for Canada, after taking a 4-0 lead with one out in the first inning.

Veteran right-hander Lance Lynn, entering his 12th season in the major leagues, his third with the Chicago White Sox, tossed five innings of one-run ball for the win.

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Lynn struck out six, issued no walks and allowed only one hit, a…

USA routs Canada 12-1 by mercy rule at World Baseball Classic – MONTREALINABOX – Source

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