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Cuba had six hits in the six-run inning.

Then just like the Greece-Cuba game they mounted a comeback. Ex-major leaguer Ryan Radmanovich led off with a solo homer. Todd Betts (Yankees) singled off Danny Betancourt, who was replaced by veteran closer Pedro Luis Lazo. Pete Orr (Braves) greeted Lazo with a single, and Canada scored another run after a groundout moved up the runners and a Pestano committed a passed ball. After Pete LaForest (Devil Rays) walked, Norberto Gonzalez came in to relieve Lazo and faced pinch-hitter Kevin Nicholson (Pirates), who was the tying run at the plate. Nicholson hit a long fly ball to left. The Cuban outfielder broke for the wall and leaped into the air...

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