The United States scored nine runs against Canada in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Mike Trout.
The top two teams qualify for the quarterfinal round that starts Friday in Miami.The U.S. does not play again until Wednesday against Colombia in the last day of the games in Phoenix.
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.
Lynn struck out six, issued no walks and allowed only one hit, a second-inning home run by Jared Young.The United States’ nine-run first inning was the team’s highest-scoring frame in World Baseball Classic history. Mookie Betts, 1-for-10 in the United States’ first two games, singled to lead off the first inning.Nolan Arenado followed with a double, scoring Betts and Trout.Team USA is now back in strong position to advance.
The Americans built the lead to 12-1 in the bottom of the second on Tim Anderson’s RBI triple, Realmuto’s sacrifice fly and Trea Turner’s home run. The United States, which finished with 10 hits and six walks, had at least one hit from each of its players in the starting lineup except for Kyle Tucker, who went 0-for-3.
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