PHOENIX | Regardless of the outcome of the game against the United States scheduled for late Monday night, Canada still has a chance of finishing in the top two in Group C.
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It’s a tough fight and Tuesday’s game against Colombia is crucial for the Canadian team.
Nothing to understand: Colombia (1-1) also lowered the flag against Great Britain (1-2) on Monday afternoon. Young British-born American receiver Harry Ford, a Seattle Mariners prospect, scored twice, including a solo homer, in the surprise 7-5 win.
The win went to reliever Graham Spraker, who gave up just one hit in two and two-thirds innings.
The race is exciting, but we have to admit that Canada’s result against Great Britain, an 18-8 win on points, could haunt manager Ernie Whitt’s side should they tie.
“I honestly can’t find the words to describe the first game against Great Britain,” Whitt said. We hit the ball extremely well… Now we’re going to take it day by day for the rest of the tournament. »
Pay attention to the points awarded!
The problem for Canada lies in the number of runs allowed per set played. If there is a tie in the table at the end of Wednesday’s games and the balance sheets of the teams against each other cannot decide, the number of points awarded is decisive.
The Canadian team, which relies in particular on Quebecers Édouard Julien, Otto Lopez, Abraham Toro and Phillippe Aumont, has never qualified for the final rounds of the World Baseball Classic.
In 2006, Canada upset the United States with an 8-6 round robin result. However, it was precisely the tie-break in terms of points awarded that sank the national team and gave way to the Americans and Mexicans. The three countries had nevertheless held a record of 2-1.
On the free Monday, the Mexican team, like the Colombians, is playing a curious tournament. After losing to Colombia in the opener of the competition, the Mexican club defeated the United States 11-5 at Chase Field on Sunday night in a mad atmosphere.