But in the fifth inning for Team USA against Venezuela, Bard gave up a walk and a single, threw a wild pitch, hit Altuve and issued a walk to force in a run. He ended up charged with four runs on one hit and two walks, while not recording an out.
‘The response we have received from fans since announcing we will be returning to the US has been incredible. We already have a full house for the match in San Diego and I am sure it will be the same for this fixture in Vegas.'
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi last week pledged to end the postcode lottery on school absences and set out proposals for national rules on attendance. The Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel De Souza, has also vowed to investigate.
The United States national team appears to be ready to put the scandal between the Reyna family and Gregg Berhalter behind it as interim coach Anthony Hudson claimed it is in a position to 'look forward' after Gio Reyna's performance Monday.
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