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USA beats Mexico 2-0 in first game of the WBC
sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2006/03/07/us.mexico.ap/index.html?cnn=yes
World Baseball Classic
si.com
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SI calls this a "strong start."  I would call a Japan 18-3 victory a strong start.

This one should be referred to as a "close call."