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U.S. return to Olympics spoiled by Korea |
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BEIJING (AP) The South Koreans were secretive and sure of themselves leading up to their Olympic baseball opener against the United States. They made all the big plays when it mattered most and took advantage of each American mistake, too. Lee Jong-wook hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly with one out and South Korea answered the Americans' ninth-inning rally with one of its own, beating the U.S. 8-7 on Wednesday night. "It was a marvelous game, an amazing game," South Korean manager Kim Kyung-moon said. "But a tough game." Lee Taek-keun's slide home easily beat the throw for the winning run, and he celebrated on his knees for a long while before joining his jubilant teammates. The South Koreans then tipped their caps to supporters who were on their feet in the bleachers all night. The Americans had seemed poised for a comeback victory after Matthew Brown hit a go-ahead two-run single with two outs in the top of the ninth, but South Korea rallied against closer Jeff Stevens in the bottom half. The stunned U.S. players did not stop for post-game interviews, despite nearly two dozen reporters calling for them. The Americans had a quick turnaround to face the Netherlands on Thursday morning. Read the entire article here.
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