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The United States baseball team got what it needed.
After losing to Italy, 8-6, on Tuesday night, Team USA needed a favorable result between Italy and Mexico when the two teams met Wednesday night in the final preliminary round game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
They got it as Italy defeated Mexico, 9-1, keeping the United States alive in the tournament and sending them to the quarterfinals.
Italy posted a perfect 4-0 record to win Pool B. The United States emerged as runners-up with a 3-1 record in pool play.
Up next for the United States is Canada in a North American matchup Friday night in Houston.
[IMG alt="Canada's Bo Naylor (44) is congratulated by teammate Denzel Clarke (23) after hitting a home run against Mexico during their World Baseball Classic game at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 15, 2023.
Baseball World Baseball Classic Final Day"]https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-bergen-record/479cfbaa5fd0efa1abcc2a0c4d91dbb2[/IMG]
For the first time in any of the six World Baseball Classics, Canada advanced to the knockout round.
Canada earned its spot by winning Pool A, shaking off a loss to Panama and following it up with victories over both Puerto Rico, the pool's runner-up, and Cuba, which did not advance in the WBC for the first time in its history.
First baseman Abraham Toro, a nine-year MLB veteran, led Canada's lineup with seven hits in 15 at-bats, including a home run and two runs against Cuba on Wednesday. Each of the Naylor brothers, Josh and Bo, have four hits in the tournament.
Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka started Canada's opener, holding Colombia to one earned run in three innings, and could be in line to make Friday's start against the United States. Jameson Taillon could be another option for Canada.
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 8 p.m.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Team USA vs. Canada: What to know about 2026 WBC quarterfinal game
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After losing to Italy, 8-6, on Tuesday night, Team USA needed a favorable result between Italy and Mexico when the two teams met Wednesday night in the final preliminary round game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
They got it as Italy defeated Mexico, 9-1, keeping the United States alive in the tournament and sending them to the quarterfinals.
Italy posted a perfect 4-0 record to win Pool B. The United States emerged as runners-up with a 3-1 record in pool play.
Up next for the United States is Canada in a North American matchup Friday night in Houston.
What to know about Team Canada for WBC quarterfinals
[IMG alt="Canada's Bo Naylor (44) is congratulated by teammate Denzel Clarke (23) after hitting a home run against Mexico during their World Baseball Classic game at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 15, 2023.
Baseball World Baseball Classic Final Day"]https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-bergen-record/479cfbaa5fd0efa1abcc2a0c4d91dbb2[/IMG]
For the first time in any of the six World Baseball Classics, Canada advanced to the knockout round.
Canada earned its spot by winning Pool A, shaking off a loss to Panama and following it up with victories over both Puerto Rico, the pool's runner-up, and Cuba, which did not advance in the WBC for the first time in its history.
First baseman Abraham Toro, a nine-year MLB veteran, led Canada's lineup with seven hits in 15 at-bats, including a home run and two runs against Cuba on Wednesday. Each of the Naylor brothers, Josh and Bo, have four hits in the tournament.
Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka started Canada's opener, holding Colombia to one earned run in three innings, and could be in line to make Friday's start against the United States. Jameson Taillon could be another option for Canada.
When is USA vs Canada in WBC quarterfinals?
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 8 p.m.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Team USA vs. Canada: What to know about 2026 WBC quarterfinal game
Continue reading...
