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Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima hit a two-run home run and Ichiro broke his hitless streak. He hit 3-5 with a stolen base, for team Japan.
Both players each scored three runs in a blowout against team Korea winning 14-2.
The game was called in the seventh exercising the 10-run mercy rule.
Rookie starting pitcher Phillippe Aumont got into trouble against team USA.
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In his one inning of work, Aumont gave up a double to Red Sox second basemen Dustin Pedroia, then a single to Phillies shortstop Jimmie Rollins. Aumont tried to pitch around Braves third baseman Chipper Jones but ultimately walked him loading the bases.
Then Aumont flashed his brilliance. Mets third baseman David Wright lined out and followed it by striking out Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis and Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
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