World Baseball Classic

I became a sports fan in the summer of 2006. Don't ask me why, I didn't like decide that, it just suddenly became really interesting. The first WBC was in that year, and I wasn't really following yet. This year, though, the WBC is amazing interesting. I watched two action-packed USA victories over Canada then Venezuela despite having the home crowd against them. Adam Dunn and Kevin Youkilis hit 2-run homers as the US snuck away 6-5 over Canada, then blew out a close game against Venezuela the next night. If they hadn't blown it open, Mark DeRosa would have been the hero, hitting a two-run triple to give the US the lead 2-1. They went on to win, 15-6. It was surprising, because Venezuela was looked at as one of the biggest powerhouses in the pool, a strong major league loaded lineup. Their bullpen blew it, though, as the same two as before hit homers again. With their second win in Pool C play, the US clinches going to Pool 2 for the second straight tournament. Their next action will be the Pool C Title Game, which will determine who the US will play from Pool D. Complete WBC coverage:

2 win clinches second round berth, 2 losses means elimination!

Pool A: China, Japan, Korea, and Chinese Taipei at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan.

Game 1: Japan 4, China 0. Japan 1-0, China 0-1

Game 2: Korea 9, Chinese Taipei 0. Korea 1-0, Chinese Taipei 0-1.

Game 3: China 4, Chinese Taipei 0. China 1-1, Chinese Taipei 0-2, ELIMINATED

Game 4: Japan 14, Korea 2. Japan 2-0 (pool 1 clinched), Korea 1-1

Game 5: Korea 14, China 0. Korea 2-1 (pool 1 clinched), China 1-2 ELIMINATED

Title Game: Korea 1, Japan 0. Korea plays Pool B runner up, Japan plays Pool B winner.

Pool B: Cuba, South Africa, Mexico, Australia at Foro Sol Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico.

Game 1: Cuba 8, South Africa 1. Cuba 1-0, South Africa 0-1.

Game 2: Australia 17, Mexico 7. Australia 1-0, Mexico 0-1.

Game 3: Mexico vs. South Africa-Mon 3/9 Loser is eliminated

Game 4: Cuba vs. Australia-Tue 3/10 Winner clinches Pool 1 berth against Japan.

Game 5:

Title Game:

Pool C: USA, Canada, Venezuela, Italy at Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada.

Game 1: USA 6, Canada 5. USA 1-0, Canada 0-1.

Game 2: Venezuela 7, Italy 0. Venezuela 1-0, Italy 0-1.

Game 3: USA 15, Venezuela 6. USA 2-0 (clinches Pool 2 berth), Venezuela 1-1.

Game 4: Italy 6, Canada 2. Italy 1-1, Canada 0-2 ELIMINATED

Game 5:

Title Game: