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WBC loss

The U.S. lost to Canada today by two runs. This is an excerpt from the AP story:

Canada had seven left-handed hitters in the lineup, a situation that played perfectly into the hands of lefty U.S. starter Dontrelle Willis, the first player to commit to playing for the Americans last summer.

But the Canadians (2-0), who had to rally in the ninth Tuesday night to beat South Africa 11-8, were patient, hit Willis hard and scored in each of the first five innings.

"I just didn't do anything right today," Willis said. "It's just one of those games."

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The United States didn't allow a runner beyond first base in its 2-0 victory over Mexico on Wednesday, but Willis was ineffective and allowed five runs and six hits in 2 2/3 innings. He was relieved by Al Leiter, who surrendered two runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning.

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Willis having a bad outing outing doesnt concern me nearly as much as the fact that AL LEITER was brought on in relief. Isn't it just perfect that the difference in the game - 2 runs - is the exact amount that Leiter gave up in TWO THIRDS OF AN INNING. The U.S. lost today because of Al Leiter, not Dontrelle Willis. Willis deserves to be a WBC starter. His having a bad day is something that can happen. Leiter, on the other hand, shouldn't be allowed to wear a baseball jersey EVER AGAIN.

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