Prince Albert, Sask. - The Quick Story:  

Team Canada kicked off Placement Round play with a 4-3 win over Dominican Republic at the 2025 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup. After a back-and-forth battle in the early innings, Canada answered with a pair of key runs in the fifth and held off a late surge by Dominican Republic to secure the victory.  

Key Moment:  

Down by one in the bottom of the fifth, Canada broke through with a timely offensive push. Blake Hunter laid down a sacrifice bunt bringing Nick White home to tie the score. Ty Sebastian followed with a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Bryan Abrey to take the lead. Strong pitching in the final frames sealed the win for the red and white.  

Notes:  

• Bryan Abrey had a solid night at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, and two runs scored.  

• Nick White doubled and scored twice. 

• Blake Hunter went 2-for-2, with 2 RBIs and drove in the run to tie the game.  

• Max Major went 2-for-3. 

In the Circle: 

• Devon McCullough started and threw 4.0 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits while striking out 5. 

• Sean Cleary came in relief, pitching 3.0 scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits and striking out 7. 

Box Score:

Canada 4 vs. Dominican Republic 3 

Canada continues Placement Round action today (July 12) against the Australia at 2:30 pm CST / 4:30 pm EDT. 

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