Oklahoma City, USA – The Quick Story:
Team Canada closed out the WBSC U18 Women’s World Cup on a high note, rolling past Czechia 12–1 to secure a 5th place finish. The Canadians combined extra-base power, disciplined at-bats, aggressive baserunning, and steady pitching to cap off their tournament with authority.
Key Moments
Celia Brown, Abigail Findlay, and Chantal Carriere each ripped doubles to spark the offence, with Findlay driving in three runs to lead the way. Brown and Carriere weren’t far behind, each knocking in two RBIs, while Skylar Flanagan and Katherine Thiessen chipped in with key runs batted in.
At the plate, Avery Tucker was a sparkplug with three walks and a stolen base. Flanagan and Raphaelle Bouchard also swiped bags to keep Czechia’s defence on edge. Findlay added a sacrifice hit to her impressive all-around game.
Notes:
- Celia Brown: 2B, 2 RBI, 4 TB
- Abigail Findlay: 2B, 3 RBI, SH, 3 TB
- Chantal Carriere: 2B, 2 RBI, 2 TB
- Katherine Thiessen: 2 RBI
- Avery Tucker: 3 BB, SB, 1 TB
In the circle:
- Rylee Ruppel: 59 pitches, 34 strikes
- Deschanel Donovan: 21 pitches, 15 strikes
Box Score: Canada 12 vs. Czechia 1
The Outlook:
With the dominant win, Team Canada finishes 5th at the U18 Women’s World Cup. The tournament showed flashes of timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and steady pitching — positive signs for this young group. While there’s more work ahead, the experience gained here will serve as an important step forward on the international stage.
