Pool D MVP: Michael Saunders[1] Completed early due to 10–run mercy rule after 8 innings.No outs when last run scored.Boxscore The Canada-Mexico game was marred by a bench-clearing brawl in the top of the ninth inning.
Though bunting for a hit would customarily be against baseball etiquette with a large lead, the fact that run differential would be used in tie-breaking procedures made the play more of a strategic move.
Still, Team Mexico took the play as a slight, with television cameras catching third baseman Luis Cruz motioning to pitcher Arnold Leon to bean the next Canadian batter, Rene Tosoni.
Jones later scored on a single by Shane Victorino and the USA tacked on four more run in the ninth inning, punctuated by a three-run double by Eric Hosmer.
The United States went on to win the game 9-4, earning them the Pool D victory and a berth to the second round in Miami, as Canada was eliminated from the tournament for the third time.