Compstomp a bit before playing automatch.
It shouldn't require much time for you to beat a Hard and better AI, as it is very predictable and doesn't play strategically at all. Also, as the AI always tries to outcap you, it would be a good training for your micro and your ability to spread your units.
Perhaps I did a poor job of explaining things. This issue isn't about me. I've beaten expert computer countless times. I've played thousands of hours of this game and the original.
I'm trying to build the player base by getting friends interested. And THEY are the one's who suffered in this game since they haven't learned much yet about how to counter the A.I. and quite frankly it makes them think the game sucks and not come back. This has happened to at least 2 people.