Surrey, B.C. - The Quick Story:   

Team Canada came out strong to open the playoff round at the 2025 Canada Cup, defeating TC Colorado 7–3 behind timely hitting early on and a pair of home runs in the fifth inning helped break the game open, while Canada’s pitching staff held off any late threats to secure the win. 

Key Moment:   

With two outs in the bottom of the fifth and Canada clinging to a 4-3 lead, Zoe Hicks launched a solo home run to spark the offense. Janet Leung followed with a walk, setting the stage for Natalie Wideman, who crushed a two-run homer to center field, giving Canada a 7-3 cushion. Dawn Bodrug then shut the door on TC Colorado, retiring the final six batters in order to seal the win. 

Notes:  

• Kianna Jones went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored.  

• Zoe Hicks hit a solo home run in her only at-bat. 

• Natalie Wideman launched a two-run homer. 

• Erika Polidori added 2 RBIs to Canada’s tally. 

In the Circle 

• Annabel Teperson started the game, going 3.2 innings with 2 runs allowed on 2 hits, striking out 1.  

• Dawn Bodrug delivered 3.1 innings in relief, giving up just 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 3 to earn the win. 

Box Score: Canada 7 vs. TC Colorado 3 

Team Canada returns to action today (July 12) for Game 2 of the playoffs, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. PDT / 9:00 p.m. EDT. Their opponent will be determined by the outcome of the Czechia vs. Netherlands matchup. 

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