Trending Now - USA and Canada Face Off in World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals
WHO:
Team USA, Team Canada, USA manager Mark DeRosa, Canada manager Ernie Whitt, right-hander Logan Webb (USA), right-hander Michael Soroka (Canada), veteran lefty James Paxton (Canada)
WHAT:
Team USA will face Canada in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Canada advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Cuba in a win-or-go-home game.
Canada has an all-time WBC record of 8-11 after going 3-1 in pool play.
The game is considered the biggest in Canadian baseball history.
The starting pitchers are Logan Webb for USA and Michael Soroka for Canada.
The pitch limit for the quarterfinals is 80 pitches.
James Paxton struck out six batters in 2 ⅔ shutout innings against Cuba.
WHERE:
The game will take place at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
WHEN:
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Friday, March 13th, 2026.
The quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic are taking place in March 2026.
WHY:
Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals after Italy beat Mexico, allowing them to back into the second round.
Canada aims to play a clean game to avoid mistakes that could cost them in the elimination match.
HOW:
Teams can adjust their rosters after each round; USA made changes to add high-leverage bullpen options.
Canada is maintaining the same 30 players who advanced through Pool A in San Juan.
(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:28 UTC)
Team USA is set to face Canada in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, with the game scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Friday. Canada advanced to this stage after a crucial win against Cuba, and they will be looking to play a clean game to avoid costly mistakes, while Team USA made some roster adjustments to enhance their bullpen. The starting pitchers for this highly anticipated matchup will be Logan Webb for the USA and Michael Soroka for Canada, with veteran lefty James Paxton having recently impressed by striking out six batters in a shutout performance against Cuba.