Canada, Team USA and World Baseball Classic
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Team USA held on vs. Canada on Friday and is now moving on in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Americans jumped out to a 5-0 lead and then buckled down to secure a 5-3 victory over Canada. They're advancing to face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals on Sunday in the most-anticipated game of the tournament.
The United States has a date with the Dominican Republic.
Team USA hung on to beat Canada 5-3 and reach the WBC semifinals.
Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals. The U.S. squad rebounded after an 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play left them needing help to advance to this round.
Team USA defeats Canada 5-3 in 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, marking the third U.S. victory over Canada in major international competition in the past month.
Aaron Judge and Team USA squad found a way to close out Canada and have now booked a spot in the World Baseball Classic semifinals. Next up? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Dominican Republic in what should be an electric atmosphere in Miami.