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Imperialism32 · 06-22-2020, 03:47 PM

March 6, 1961

Canada Topples USA, Russia Wins in 16 on Day 1

Canada Walks Off 5-4 Over USA: The United States controlled the game for 8.5 innings, but Timothy Hammond couldn't close it out as the Canadians put three runs on the board in the bottom of the 9th to pull off the upset win. Starting pitcher Stanley Embry, who signed with the Kansas City Wheat Kings in the offseason, struck out 12 hitters in 8 innings for the Canadian team. "We always take a little extra joy in beating our friends down in America," he said after the game.

Australia Nearly Throws No-Hitter: Justin Maxx of Team Australia took a no-hitter into the 9th inning against the Ukraine, and they held on to win a 1-0 nailbiter. Maxx did issue six walks, including one in the 9th to put the winning run aboard, but the bullpen came to the rescue to secure the win.

Russia Prevails In 16 Innings: Team Russia surprisingly advanced to the knockout stage last season and they got off on the right foot today -- narrowly. They won a wild 8-7 decision over Poland after trailing by a run going into the bottom of the 15th and three runs going into the bottom of the 16th. The teams combined for six home runs including the 2-run walkoff shot by Yevgeni Sarenko.

Netherlands Wins Their "Home" Opener: The host country took care of business on Day 1, knocking off Sweden in a 4-1 game that didn't feature much drama. Olivier Roosmalen went 0-4 in his first game since last May, but they got enough offense to support a complete game effort from Boris Sanders.

South Korea 3, Japan 2: In the day's big heavyweight matchup, the South Korean team scored runs in the 8th and 9th to squeeze by Team Japan as they try to finish what they came oh-so-close to completing last year.

06-22-2020, 03:47 PM	#102
Imperialism32 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 341	March 6, 1961 Canada Topples USA, Russia Wins in 16 on Day 1 Canada Walks Off 5-4 Over USA: The United States controlled the game for 8.5 innings, but Timothy Hammond couldn't close it out as the Canadians put three runs on the board in the bottom of the 9th to pull off the upset win. Starting pitcher Stanley Embry, who signed with the Kansas City Wheat Kings in the offseason, struck out 12 hitters in 8 innings for the Canadian team. "We always take a little extra joy in beating our friends down in America," he said after the game. Australia Nearly Throws No-Hitter: Justin Maxx of Team Australia took a no-hitter into the 9th inning against the Ukraine, and they held on to win a 1-0 nailbiter. Maxx did issue six walks, including one in the 9th to put the winning run aboard, but the bullpen came to the rescue to secure the win. Russia Prevails In 16 Innings: Team Russia surprisingly advanced to the knockout stage last season and they got off on the right foot today -- narrowly. They won a wild 8-7 decision over Poland after trailing by a run going into the bottom of the 15th and three runs going into the bottom of the 16th. The teams combined for six home runs including the 2-run walkoff shot by Yevgeni Sarenko. Netherlands Wins Their "Home" Opener: The host country took care of business on Day 1, knocking off Sweden in a 4-1 game that didn't feature much drama. Olivier Roosmalen went 0-4 in his first game since last May, but they got enough offense to support a complete game effort from Boris Sanders. South Korea 3, Japan 2: In the day's big heavyweight matchup, the South Korean team scored runs in the 8th and 9th to squeeze by Team Japan as they try to finish what they came oh-so-close to completing last year. Last edited by Imperialism32; 06-22-2020 at 04:56 PM.