Today is the first day of six straight days with one game, which will decide the World Baseball Classic winner. Each game from here on out is an elimination game. We will post articles over the next six days whenever at least one Pittsburgh Pirates player sees action. The WBC article series will wrap up at the end of next Tuesday’s finale, with a recap of the tournament for Pirates players.
Rob Zastryzny got the start for Canada in a game that would put them into the next round if they won. He lasted two innings against Mexico, allowing three runs on three hits, two walks and two strikeouts.