La Pampa, Argentina - The Quick Story:
Canada closed the preliminary round with a 5-1 win over Venezuela at the 2025 WBSC Americas U23 Men’s Pan American Championship. The win improved Team Canada’s record to 5-2, placing them just behind Mexico and Argentina, who both sat at 5-1. Due to rain, the final game of the preliminary round between Mexico and Argentina was suspended, and ongoing inclement weather ultimately led to the cancellation of the final day. As a result, Mexico and Argentina were awarded gold medals, while Canada was awarded silver.
Key Moment:
After four scoreless innings, Canada exploded for five runs in the top of the fifth. Alex McGillivray led off with a single, Ryan Bicknell drew a walk, and Nick White followed with a single to load the bases. Mason McKay brought in the first run with a walk, while Mac Mulvey and Max Major each worked RBI walks. Matt Weiler then capped the inning with a two-run single to center, giving Canada a 5-0 lead. Venezuela responded with a run in the bottom half, but Canada shut the door over the final two innings to secure a 5-1 win.
Notes:
- Matt Weiler led Canada’s offense, going 2-for-4 with two singles and driving in two runs.
- Mason McKay went 1-for-2, driving in a run and scoring once.
- Alex McGillivray went 1-for-3, recording a single and scoring a run.
In the circle:
- Nic Neid took the start in the circle, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and striking out 12.
Box Score: Canada 5 vs. Venezuela 1
