The United States advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a 4-1 victory over Canada on Friday night at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. The game was a single-elimination quarterfinal matchup.
Team USA's offense was powered by a two-run home run from outfielder Mike Trout in the third inning. Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes delivered five strong innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out seven Canadian batters.
Canada's lone run came in the sixth inning on an RBI single from first baseman Freddie Freeman. Canadian starter Nick Pivetta took the loss, surrendering three runs over four innings of work.
With the win, the defending champion United States will travel to Miami to face the winner of the quarterfinal between Japan and the Dominican Republic in the semifinal round. The loss eliminates Canada from the tournament.
