Goose Eggs and Goose Bumps
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The USA Men’s team lost their final game of the 2008 ISF Jr. Men’s World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, but played valiantly, holding the 2005 Bronze medalists, Canada scoreless through regulation. Pitcher BJ Hunhoff of South Dakota tossed a gem, shutting out Canada on three hits, (2 through 7)while striking out 8. Canada won the game in the 8th inning, with the international tie breaker in effect, on an infield single by Jovaan Graham of Canada. Canada’s pitcher, Devin Keshane was brilliant, tossing a no-hitter, while striking out 16, on the strength of an outstanding rise-ball.
The game was broadcast around the world, live on ballparkradio.com and played in front of a packed house estimated at several thousand, which cheered loudly for their respective teams, in one of the most exciting games in the tournament.
Team USA finished 8th in the tournament with a 5-6 record:
Wins over: Mexico, Venezuela, Czech Republic, Denmark and Botswana.
Losses to: Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina, and South Africa.