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World Baseball Classic roundup

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Fans of USA wave a flag during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group D game against Canada at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. Getty Images
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Pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan throws during the World Baseball Classic Second Round Pool 1 game between Japan and the Netherlands at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
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Spain starting pitcher Richard Castillo throws in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game against Venezuela, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. AP
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Team USA’s Brandon Phillips is met by third base coach Willie Randolph as Team USA comes to bat in their game against Team Canada. EPA
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Relief pitcher Scott Mathieson of Canada pitches against Team USA. Getty Images
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United States’ Joe Mauer connects for a hit as Canada’s Chris Robinson and umpire Brian Knight work behind home plate in the sixth inning of their game. AP
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Canada’s Chris Robinson dives for a late throw as United States’ Adam Jones scores in the eighth inning of their game against Canada. AP
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Manager Joe Torre of USA watches from the dugout during their game against Canada. Getty Images
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Japan’s pitcher Hideaki Wakui pitches against the Netherlands during the seventh inning of their game. AFP/Getty Images
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A Ryan Braun fan shows her support prior to Team USA’s game against Team Canada. EPA
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Puerto Rico’s Mike Aviles celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of their game. AP