Trending Now - USA Defeats Canada to Reach World Baseball Classic Finals

WHO:

Team USA, Team Canada, Logan Webb (pitcher for Team USA), Kyle Schwarber (player for Team USA), Abraham Toro (third baseman for Canada), Josh Naylor (first baseman for Canada), Brice Turang (player for Team USA), Pete Crow-Armstrong (player for Team USA), Bo Naylor (catcher for Canada), David Bednar (closer for Team USA), Mark DeRosa (manager for Team USA), Jack Hughes (USA hockey player), Mason Miller (reliever for Team USA), Tyler Black (player for Canada), Alex Bregman (third baseman for Team USA), Denzel Clarke (player for Canada), Edouard Julien (player for Canada), and Garrett Whitlock (setup man for Team USA).

WHAT:

Team USA defeated Team Canada 5-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Team USA scored 5 runs on 8 hits, while Canada scored 3 runs on 6 hits.

Logan Webb pitched 4⅔ innings, allowing 4 hits and striking out 5 batters.

Team USA's runs were driven in by Kyle Schwarber, Brice Turang, and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Canada scored 3 runs, including a 2-run home run by Bo Naylor.

Team USA advanced to face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals.

WHERE:

The game took place at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

WHEN:

The game occurred on March 13th, 2026.

The semifinals against the Dominican Republic are scheduled for March 15th, 2026.

WHY:

Team USA aimed to advance in the World Baseball Classic after a previous loss to Italy.

HOW:

Team USA utilized a strong pitching performance from Logan Webb and timely hitting to secure the victory.

The U.S. managed to hold off a late rally from Canada, with David Bednar striking out the final batter to end the game.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 05:22 UTC)

In an exciting matchup at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Team USA defeated Team Canada 5-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on March 13. Logan Webb delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching 4 and 2/3 innings while striking out five batters, and key hits from Kyle Schwarber, Brice Turang, and Pete Crow-Armstrong helped secure the win. Team USA will now advance to face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals scheduled for March 15.