Rollins, Victorino Lead Phils At WBC

The United States beat Canada 6-5 in a game that was down to the wire.

Jimmy Rollins did not start, but came in as a pitch runner. He was 1-for-2 and was caught stealing. He also saved the game for his team, making a big defensive play to get closer JJ Putz off the hook. Shane Victorino went 2-for-4 for the Americans.

Matt Stairs went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts for Canada.

In other action, Puerto Rico beat Panama, 7-0. Carlos Ruiz went 1-for-2 for Panama.  Ruiz was lifted in the 9th inning due to a neck injury.