WBC USA vs Canada

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Has Canada clinched the second round?

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not sure. theoretically if mexico destroys sa and canada, and usa does the same to sa, mexico and the us are probably in.

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The worst case scenario is that Mexico beats Canada exactly 1-0. If that happens, the US would need to beat South Africa and allow six runs or fewer. This is a pretty safe bet. Canada, in fact, pretty much has a must win game against Mexico tomorrow.

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The games against South Africa don't count because the rule is
The team allowing the fewest runs per nine innings (RA/9) in head-to-head games between the tied teams
USA has let up 8 runs
Mexico has let up 2 plus whatever Canada Scores
Canada hs let up 6 plus whatever Mexico Scores
So USA advances unless Mexico wins 1-0 2-0 or 2-1
If Canada wins US and Canada obviously both advance and if Mexico wins and scores more than 2 runs then they advanceand so does the US and all this is assuming Mexico beats South Africa tonight. All I can say is that it would really be a shame if Canada didn't advance after pulling such a huge upset today. BTW does anyone know who's pitching in Canada Mexico I think it's Francis vs. Loiza but I'm not sure.