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**exchpaypaleg** · 03-10-2006, 11:33 AM

In the three-game first round of this tournament, the fate of Team USA no longer is in its hands. With Mexico having beaten South Africa last night, the U.S. would be knocked out if Mexico beats Canada today by the score of 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 because fewest runs allowed in games involving the tied teams is the pool tiebreaker if three teams have a record of 2-1.

If Canada beats Mexico today, the U.S. and Canada advance. If Mexico beats Canada and scores more than three runs, Mexico and the U.S. go on. Both scenarios assume that Team USA beats South Africa tomorrow.

03-10-2006, 11:33 AM	#10
exchpaypaleg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	In the three-game first round of this tournament, the fate of Team USA no longer is in its hands. With Mexico having beaten South Africa last night, the U.S. would be knocked out if Mexico beats Canada today by the score of 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 because fewest runs allowed in games involving the tied teams is the pool tiebreaker if three teams have a record of 2-1. If Canada beats Mexico today, the U.S. and Canada advance. If Mexico beats Canada and scores more than three runs, Mexico and the U.S. go on. Both scenarios assume that Team USA beats South Africa tomorrow.
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