Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 inningsYuki Yanagita tied it with an RBI grounder off Scott McGough in the ninth inning, Takuya Kai hit a winning single against Edwin Jackson in the 10th and Japan beat the United States 7-6 Monday night to reach the Olympic semifinals.
Israeli baseball team stays alive with offensive explosion against MexicoIsrael staved off elimination against Mexico to advance to Round 2 of the Olympic baseball tournament.
Olympic baseballs getting pre-game, white-glove treatmentOlympic baseballs enjoy 30-second mud baths, get top-notch treatment and have been called the best in the world by at least one U.S. player.
U.S. baseball team cruises to opening win over IsraelTyler Austin drove in three runs and Olympic short-track speedskating medalist Eddy Alvarez drove in two as the U.S. baseball team opened its Olympic campaign with an 8-1 win over Israel.