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Source: Fox News
Summary
Team USA defeated Canada 5-3 in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Logan Webb pitched well, and the US team scored early and held on as Canada mounted a comeback attempt. The US jumped to a 5-0 lead, but Canada got back in the game in the sixth inning. The US won despite a late push from Canada, and advances to the semifinals against the Dominican Republic.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Team USA struck early, scoring five runs by the sixth inning. Canada tried to mount a comeback, but the US held on.
Logan Webb pitched well, but it was the timely hitting that really made the difference.
The Canadians got right back in the game in the sixth inning, but ultimately came up short.
This one felt recognizable early.
Original observation: It’s becoming a habit for Team USA to crush Canadian sports dreams on the world stage, and it’s not hard to see why Canada is getting tired of it.
Author: Evan Null
