Pool A
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Canada defeats Cuba to advance in World Baseball Classic
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Canada secured its first-ever berth in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 7-2 victory over Cuba on Wednesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The win gave Team Canada a 3-1 record and the top seed in Pool A, thanks to a prior head-to-head triumph over Puerto Rico. Cuba finished third in the pool with a 2-2 mark, marking the first time it failed to advance past the group stage.
Canada secured an 8-2 victory over Colombia in their opening Pool A game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Owen Caissie's second-inning home run provided an early lead and landed in a Canadian flag held by fans. The win moves Canada to 1-0, while Colombia falls to 0-2.