Canada's Michael Saunders (20) celebrates his home run against the United States with teammate Justin Morneau in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic baseball game on Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)…
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Updated: Monday, 11 Mar 2013, 11:53 AM CDT
Published : Sunday, 10 Mar 2013, 6:49 PM CDT
PHOENIX (AP) - Adam Jones doubled in the tying and go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, Eric Hosmer had a three-run double in the ninth and the United States beat Canada 9-4 on Sunday to advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
Down to their last several outs, the U.S. trailed 3-2 after seven innings before breaking loose. Team USA and Italy advanced in the group while Canada and Mexico were eliminated.
Jones and Hosmer both had a rough week at the plate but came through with the United States on the brink of what would have been a humbling loss. Jones' hit was his second in nine at-bats. Hosmer was 3 for 13.
Heath Bell pitched a scoreless seventh to get the victory. Jimmy Henderson took the loss.
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