World Baseball Classic - Finals Day 2

Brian Roberts #6 of the United States is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo homerun in the first inning against Japan in the semifinal game of the 2009 World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Fans of Japan celebrates World Baseball Classic 2009

Fans of Japan celebrate after Japan defeated the United States in the semifinal game of the 2009 World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Japan defeated the United States 9-4.

A fan of the United States holds a poster of President Barack Obama

A fan of the United States holds a poster of President Barack Obama during the semifinal game of the 2009 World Baseball Classic against Japan on March 22, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.