Day 2 of the Presidents Cup saw the US rally to keep them within 3 points of the International team.
The latter led 4-1 overnight, and were in front in all five matches at Royal Melbourne.
They were 5-1 up after the first day.
US captain Tiger Woods had picked himself as a wild card for the team.
He and Justin Thomas won a second match of the competition.
The final match was halved to leave the score at 6½-3½.
Sabalenka defeats Ann Li at rain-hit Miami Open
World number one and newly crowned Indian Wells champion Aryna Sabalenka has survived a stern battle against her American opponent, grinding out a 7-6(5) 6-4 victory to reach the third round.
Draper, Ruud knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open
Britain's Jack Draper has suffered a surprise defeat to American Reilly Opelka in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday, while Ethan Quinn claimed the biggest win of his career by upsetting 11th seed Casper Ruud.
Alisson ruled out of Brazil squad due to injury
Alisson will miss Brazil’s international friendlies against France and Croatia next week after the goalkeeper was ruled out with an injury, the Brazilian Football Federation said on Friday.
Maguire sees red as Man Utd held to draw at Bournemouth
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was shown a red card for conceding the penalty that led to Bournemouth grabbing a 2-2 Premier League draw at the Vitality Stadium on Friday, the home side twice coming from behind to secure a point.
Injured Salah out of Liverpool's Brighton trip, says Slot
Injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss Saturday's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and Egypt's friendly with Spain on March 31, manager Arne Slot said on Friday.
