2006 World Baseball Classic - Canada

Canada has a bit of a rough existence in the WBC. Currently they've never escaped the first round, even some years having to requalify for the competition. It wasn't always so bleak. In 2006, Canada put up a good fight and almost made the 2nd round, but a bit of bad luck and tie-breakers left them out in the cold. Things started out strong for Canada, with an 11-8 victory over South Africa, but allowing so many runs compared to how Mexico and America would beat SA would come back to hurt. Up next would be the high point of Canada in their entire WBC existence: a shocking 8-6 upset victory over the United States. All they had to do now was beat Mexico and they'd be able to punch their ticket to round 2...but Mexico thrashed them 9-1. After the round 1 games, Canada, the United States and Mexico all were sporting a 2-1 record, but only 2 teams could advance. Enter: the controversial tie breaker system. Ranking of these three teams would be based on Runs Against per 9 Innings...