Venezuela hand US first loss to avenge opener
China Daily | Updated: 2009-03-13 08:07
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Venezuela's closing pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts after striking out the United States' Kevin Youkilis during the ninth-inning of their World Baseball Classic Group C game to secure a 5-3 victory in Toronto on Wednesday. AP |
TORONTO: Venezuela avenged a crushing loss to the United States with a gritty 5-3 win on Wednesday, taking top spot in Pool C and grabbing the momentum going into the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
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