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In what is becoming a slightly disturbing trend, the United States lost again in the World Baseball Classic. First, they lost to Canada, yesterday, the Americans lost to South Korea, 7-3. South Korea, who is 2-0 in the 2nd round and is unbeaten in the WBC, slugged their way to victory. Hee-Seop Choi teed off for a three-run homer in the 4th inning off of Astros pitcher Dan Wheeler, giving the Koreans a 6-1 lead. South Korea added another run in the 6th and the United States mounted a feeble attempt at a comeback in the 9th.

- Jason Phillips suffered a brain cramp when he began trotting to first as if he'd drawn a walk - in reality, it was only 3-2 in the count.

In the American League, the Yankees are now 2-2, with Kevin Brown responsible for both wins; Mike Mussina has both losses. Gothamist logic dictates that if Brown pitched all season, the Yankees would be 162-0. Of course his arm would fall off, but for $15,714,286 this season, that's the least he could do. And check it out, Roger Clemens made George Steinbrenner cry.