Saito_Hajime wrote:

Japan defeated Mexico 6-1 .

Saito_Hajime wrote:

Japan defeated Mexico 6-1 .

I wasn't really interested in this WBC thing until I saw how Japan got screwed in their game against the U.S. Now, it's "Nippon ganbarre, yo!!!"

On a much sadder note, Dwight Gooden held without bail for violating his probation. What a waste,,,

gaijin mark wrote:

I wasn't really interested in this WBC thing until I saw how Japan got screwed in their game against the U.S. Now, it's "Nippon ganbarre, yo!!!"

Right.

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On a much sadder note, Dwight Gooden held without bail for violating his probation. What a waste,,,

Definitely a waste.

South Korea defeated Japan 2-1 and remained unbeaten in the tournament. The loss by Japan kept the USA team alive and could enter the semis .
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Saito_Hajime wrote:

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South Korea defeated Japan 2-1

Go Go Mexico!!!

Saito_Hajime wrote:

South Korea defeated Japan 2-1 and remained unbeaten in the tournament. The loss by Japan kept the USA team alive and could enter the semis .

Guh, looks like the US is gonna back into the semis... That's winning ugly.

gaijin mark wrote:

Go Go Mexico!!!

Uhmm......even if they lose to Mexico, they will definitely move on to the semis because in case of a tie in the standings, the team who will advance to the semis will be decided by stats (RA/9, ERA, and AVG) . In my opinion, there should be a tie-breaking game instead of looking at the stats .

bmwracer wrote:

Guh, looks like the US is gonna back into the semis... That's winning ugly.

Yeah, it's all because of their win against Japan .
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Saito_Hajime wrote:

Yeah, it's all because of their win against Japan .

You mean their "win," since they got a gift from the umps....

bmwracer wrote:

You mean their "win," since they got a gift from the umps....

Well, I guess that's one of the benefits of having a homecourt advantage .
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Mexico wins 2-1 According to what I read on the WBC website, this means Sayonara USA !!!

gaijin mark wrote:

Mexico wins 2-1 According to what I read on the WBC website, this means Sayonara USA !!!

Justice served . Wow, that's a big turn-around. By looking at the stats yesterday, I wasn't expecting Japan to enter the semis. The game against Mexico must have changed everything . Well anyway, it's good that Japan entered the semis . At least now I have a reason to keep watching this tournament .
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I read the same ump...that one...gave Mexico a double instead of a home run.

gaijin mark wrote:

Sayonara USA !!!

Heh, don't let the door hit you on the way out...

dochira wrote:

I read the same ump...that one...gave Mexico a double instead of a home run.

Just as I said.......justice was served
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O.K. back to reality, can Japan beat Korea?

gaijin mark wrote:

O.K. back to reality, can Japan beat Korea?

I'm watching the game right now. Looks like this is a rivalry in the making . I hope Japan win this time .
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^^same here...
japan 3-0 and looking for more...
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lol... does anybody here rooting for Japan actually like or follow baseball (NPB or MLB or what-not)? or are you guys just a buncha Bob Davidsons (the umpire making the controversial calls and overrulings to give Team USA an unfair advantage)...

Congratulations to Team Japan for advancing to the Finals. Uehara Koji pitched amazingly with survival on the line.

Also congratulations to Korea for going 6-1 in the tournament and having one of the best showing of fans on their side of the tourney (prolly tied with Mexico). The fans were cheering loudly and still flashing signs and cheering on-camera for Korea when they were down 0-6 late in the game, up to the very end! I find it VERY hard to see Americans do that (even though, Team USA *did* play their heart out and all the controversy surrounding their games should be blamed at Bob Davidson). It was classy to see Team Korea stay on the field to bow and pay respects to their fans even after they lost.

Man, I love the WBC... I hope one day it becomes bigger than the World Series... cuz it really is the *real* World Series... and brings alot more heart, passion, and pride back to the game than records and dollar signs.

KusMoG_X wrote:

Congratulations to Team Japan for advancing to the Finals. Uehara Koji pitched amazingly with survival on the line.

Yeah, Uehara did a good job . Not to mention the superb 7th inning, making 5 of their 6 runs in that period . Their last assignment, Cuba. The dream matchup for the gold medal match in Athens Olympics has come to reality .
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KusMoG_X asked:

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does anybody here rooting for Japan actually like or follow baseball

Go back through this thread and see who's made most of the posts and that will answer your question!

Omedeto Team Japan It took them a game and a half to figure out Korea's pitching, but once they did, the floodgates opened.