USA routs Canada, climbs back into contention at WBC
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.
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