WBC - Mexico beats Canada, opens the door for the US

Mexico over Canada 9-1. Both teams finish 2-1. If the US beats South Africa today, that will mean a 3 way tie for first in the group, with the US and Mexico advancing on the runs allowed tiebreaker. So even though Jason Varitek's grand slam against Canada the other day didn't put the US ahead in the game, it will probably turn out to be the difference between advancing to the second round, and going home early.

Cuba and Puerto Rico meet today also, both teams having already clinched a place in round 2. WBC organizers allowed a fan to hold an anti-Castro sign behind home plate during yesterday's win over the Netherlands. Let's see what happens if any pro-Castro signs show up today.