Tagged with Ernie Whitt - Major League Baseball

Benji Gil acknowledging the crowd after Mexico beat Canada

Mexico 10, Canada 3 PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Randy Arozarena came through in yet another big game, driving in five while going 2-for-2 with two doubles and two runs scored to lead Mexico to a 10–3 victory over Canada Wednesday afternoon. The result all but eliminates Canada, who would need a blowout Colombia victory over […]

Mexico manager Benji Gil and Canada manager Ernie Whitt

Photo: Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Right: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Manager Ernie Whitt #12 of Team Canada looks on during the World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Team Colombia at Chase Field on March 14, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images

WBC: Canada and Mexico Are in the Same Boat: Win or Go Home

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WBC: For Canada and Mexico, It’s Win or Go Home PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Canada and Mexico square off on the final day of pool play in the World Baseball Classic Wednesday. Both teams have identical 2–1 records, so this game is win-or-go-home. The big news from the pregame session with Canada manager Ernie Whitt […]

Otto Lopez touches home after hitting a home run for Canada versus Colombia

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WBC: Canada Controls Own Destiny in Pool C with Shutout of Colombia

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Canada 5, Colombia 0 PHOENIX, Mar. 14 — A 2-for-5 day from Otto Lopez with a triple and a three-run homer led Canada to a 5–0 victory over Colombia in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic Tuesday afternoon. What began as a pitchers’ duel between Canada right-hander Noah Skirrow and Colombia left-hander Adrian Almeida […]

Photo: Norm Hall/Getty Images) Right: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 13: Tyler O'Neill #27 of Canada prepares for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the United States at Chase Field on March 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images

Canada, Colombia Mentally Prepared Ahead of Crucial WBC Clash

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Canada, Colombia Mentally Prepared for Crucial WBC Clash Tuesday afternoon’s World Baseball Classic game between Canada and Colombia became a must-win for both teams after Monday’s action. With Colombia’s loss to Great Britain and Canada’s mercy rule loss to USA, they have identical 1–1 records. To avoid tiebreaker scenarios, both teams need to win three […]

Freddie Freeman scores in the Canada Great Britain game from Pool C of the World Baseball Classic.

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Canada Thumps Great Britain in WBC Slugfest, Setting Runs Record

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Canada 18, Great Britain 8 (7, Mercy Rule) PHOENIX, Mar. 12 — A 4-for-4 game by Tyler O’Neill, who also walked twice and scored four runs, led the way for Team Canada to blitz Team Great Britain, 18–8, in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday afternoon. Jacob Robson also went 4-for-4 for […]

Team Canada coaches look on as their team takes batting practice before facing Team Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.

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WBC: Great Britain Confident, Canada Not Taking Them Lightly

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Great Britain Confident, Canada Not Taking Them Lightly PHOENIX, Mar. 12 — Despite the 6–2 loss to Team USA Saturday night, Team Great Britain feels confident heading into their Sunday afternoon game against Team Canada. Left fielder Jaden Rudd said they played a good game. Manager Drew Spencer said after Saturday’s game, “…my pitchers executed, […]