World Baseball Classic in Arizona
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San Francisco Giants pitcher #32 Ryan Vogelsong stands with other USA players before the National Anthem before Friday evenings World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and USA at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. March 8, 2013. Vogelsong with be Saturday's starting pitcher for team USA. -
Mexico's Fernando Valenzuela and Dale Murphy of Team USA threw out ceremonial first pitches before Friday evenings World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and USA at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. March 8, 2013 -
American and Mexican fans during Friday evenings World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and USA at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. March 8, 2013 -
USA left fielder Ryan Braun catches a Eduardo Arredondo hit on one hop in the third inning in Friday evenings World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and USA at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. March 8, 2013 -
USA starting pitcher R.A. Dickey and pitching coach Greg Maddux head to the dugout following warmup before Friday evenings World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and USA at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. March 8, 2013 -
Mexico team baseball fans look around Chase Field as they watch their team warm up prior to a World Baseball Classic baseball game between Mexico and the United States on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Ross D. Franklin) -
Cooper Rust, 12, of Salt Lake City, Utah, cheers on the United States team as players take the field in the first inning during a World Baseball Classic baseball game between Mexico and the United States on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Ross D. Franklin) -
Mexico's Eduardo Arredondo (14) celebrates scoring a run against the United States with teammates, including Walter Ibarra (25) in the first inning during a World Baseball Classic baseball game on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Ross D. Franklin) -
Mexico's Arnold Leon, right, and Daniel Rodriguez stand in the outfield during team batting practice prior to a World Baseball Classic baseball game between Mexico and the United States on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Ross D. Franklin) -
Puerto Rico relief pitcher Hiram Burgos acknowledges the applause of the fans after being removed from the game in the 9th inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Spain in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo) -
Puerto Rico's Carlos Beltran hits an RBI double off Spain starting pitcher Sergio Perez in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo) -
Spain manager Mauro Mazzotti (2) gets the ball from starting pitcher Sergio Perez, third from right, to remove him from the mound in the 3rd inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo) -
Spain starting pitcher Sergio Perez reacts after being removed from the game in the 3rd inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo) -
Spain's Barbaro Canizares breaks his bat for a grounds out off Puerto Rico starting pitcher Giancarlo Alvarado in the 2nd inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Andres Leighton) -
Spain catcher Adrian Nieto fails to catch a foul fly off Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles in the 2nd inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Andres Leighton) -
Puerto Rico's Alex Rios highs five with the bench coach Jose Valentin at the end of the 3-0 victory over Spain in their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo) -
Puerto Rico closing pitcher Xavier Cedeno throws in the 9th inning in the World Baseball Classic first round game against Spain in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March 8, 2013. Puerto Rico won 3-0. (AP Photo/ Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo) -
United States' R.A. Dickey attempts a pick off throw in the first inning during a World Baseball Classic baseball game between Mexico and the United States on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Ross D. Franklin) -
Mexico's Yovani Gallardo throws a pitch against the United States in the first inning during a World Baseball Classic baseball game on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Ross D. Franklin) -
San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo commented "I've been traded" when asked about his experience on the Mexico team before the Friday evening World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and USA at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, March 8, 2013. -
Mexico's Sergio Romo pitches against Italy during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Team Italy players celebrate after beating Canada 14-4 in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. The game ended due to a run rule after Italy reached a 10-run lead over Canada. -
Italy's Mario Chiarini, center, is mobbed by teammates after hitting a two-run single during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. The game ended in the eighth inning due to a run rule because the play gave Italy a 10-run lead over Canada. Italy won the game 14-4. -
Canada center fielder Tyson Gillies chases a single hit by Italy's Mario Chiarini during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. The game ended on the hit due to the "mercy rule" because the play gave Italy a 10 run lead over Canada. Italy won the game 14-4. -
Italy's Mario Chiarini hits a two-run single during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. The game ended on the hit due to a run rule because the play gave Italy a 10-run lead over Canada. Italy won the game 14-4. -
Italy's Mario Chiarini (45) and Mike Costanzo (4) celebrate after they scoreed on a single by Drew Butera during the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy's Mario Chiarini (45) slides home past Canada catcher Chris Robinson to score on a single by Drew Butera during the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic game on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Canada center fielder Tyson Gillies catches a sacrifice fly ball hit by Italy's Mario Chiarini during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy pitcher Justin Cicatello (9) and catcher Drew Butera meet at the mound during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy's Alex Liddi celebrates as he scores on a 3-run home run hit by Chris Colabello during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy's Nick Punto dives into second base on a steal attempt during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. Punto was called back to first on the play. -
Italy's Nick Punto, left, and Chris Denorfia prepare to bat while on deck during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Canada pitcher Shawn Hill throws during the first inning of a a World Baseball Classic game against Italy Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy's Chris Colabello (25) celebrates with teamates after hitting a 3-run home run during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy's Chris Colabello, center, celebrates with Mike Costanzo (4) after hitting a 3-run home run during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy's Anthony Rizzo celebrates in the dugout after grounding out to score a run during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Italy pitcher Alex Maestri throws during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Canada Friday, March 8, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Mexico's Walter Ibarra takes batting practice prior to a first round World Baseball Classic baseball game against Italy, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Mexico first baseman Adrian Gonzalez takes fielding practice prior to a World Baseball Classic game against Italy, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Mexico's Luis Cruz reacts during practice prior to a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Italy, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Italy's Drew Butera, right, steps in front of home plate umpire after the umpire and pitcher Jason Grill had words during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Mexico's Edgar Gonzalez bobbles a fly ball hit by Italy's Anthony Rizzo allowing the winning runs to score during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Mexico's Jorge Cantu (3) reacts to striking out as Italy's Drew Butera looks on during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Mexico's Adrian Gonzalez (23), Ramiro Pena (19) and Eduardo Arredondo (14) celebrate with teammates after scoring on a double by Jorge Cantu during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Italy, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Italy's Alex Liddi falls over the wall trying to catch a foul ball hit by Mexico's Karim Garcia during the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Italy Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Italy infielder Alex Liddi takes batting practice prior to a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Mexico's Adrian Gonzalez, top, throws to pitcher Sergio Romo to force out Italy's Lorenzo Avagnina during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Italy's Tyler LaTorre throws during practice prior to a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
A fan waves the Mexican flag during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game between Mexico and Italy, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Italy's Jack Santora throw during practice prior to a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Mexico pitcher Rodrigo Lopez delivers during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Italy, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Italy pitcher John Mariotti delivers during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Mexico's Humberto Cota (24) is caught stealing second as Italy's Juan Punto prepares to make the tag during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic game Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Italy's Brian Sweeney (19) and Mexico's Oliver Perez (46) exchange caps prior to a World Baseball Classic baseball game on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Italy's Chris DeNorfia scores the winning run as Mexico's Humberto Cota jumps for the throw in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Mexico's Karim Garcia (95) strikes out on a pitch by Italy's John Marriotti during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. -
Italy's Alex Liddi jumps onto teammate Anthony Rizzo (44) as Alessandro Vaglio (19) runs past after Italy won a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5. -
Italy players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic baseball game against Mexico, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Italy won 6-5.
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