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First Dutch defeat in Baseball World Cup

Published on 9 October 2011 - 12:47pm
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The Dutch baseball team has suffered its first defeat after five straight victories at the Baseball World Cup being held in Panama.

The squad form the Netherlands was beaten 5-4 by Canada on Saturday. The Canadians scored the deciding point during extra time in the 11-innings match. The Dutch side go on to play hosts Panama.

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Discussion

emmittmak 10 October 2011 - 3:49am

It's 'run', not 'point', and they play extra 'innings', rather than extra 'time'. gotta get that ballfield lingo up to snuff...

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