U.S. women rebound in UL International Crown

GURNEE, Ill. -- After a rough first day of the UL International Crown, the United States never considered new pairings.

Cristie Kerr and company knew it would work itself out.

Kerr and Lexi Thompson helped the U.S. to three out of four points against Thailand on Friday, and Melissa Reid drew praise for a gutsy effort for England after her partner was sidelined by illness.

Kerr and Thompson routed Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn and Porani Chutichai 4 and 3 for the Americans' first two points after they were shut out in the first session of the LPGA Tour event. The U.S. almost got a sweep, but Gerina Piller and Stacy Lewis each missed a birdie putt on 18 and had to settle for a single point against…