Canada secures dramatic upset victory over Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic Canada delivered a thrilling upset victory over host Puerto Rico in a rain-impacted World Baseball Classic matchup on March 10, 2026, defeating the Caribbean nation 3-2 at Estadio Hiram Bithorn in San Juan. The win, which came after a series of delays due to inclement weather, marked a pivotal moment in Pool A as Canada (2-1) now faces Cuba (2-1) in the final group game of the round. A Canada victory would secure the Pool A title, while a Cuba win would send Puerto Rico (3-1) to the quarterfinals. The game, which began with a 45-minute delay due to rain, saw Canada’s pitching staff dominate Puerto Rico, limiting the hosts to just five hits. Three Canadian pitchers combined to hold Puerto Rico to a single extra-base hit, with a pair of bases-loaded walks in the third inning giving Canada a 2-1 lead. The decisive run came in the fourth when Miami Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie doubled and scored on Abraham Toro’s single, extending Canada’s advantage to 3-2. Caissie, who is now 6 for 11 in the tournament, became a key figure in Canada’s offensive surge. Canada’s bullpen played a critical role in preserving the lead, with Brock Dykxhoorn earning the save by pitching a perfect ninth inning. Dykxhoorn, who had not pitched in affiliated baseball since 2018, took over after Logan Allen and Brock Balazovic anchored the first three innings. Allen, who had previously pitched in the majors under the name L.T. Allen, delivered three strong innings of relief, keeping Canada’s pitching staff sharp despite the weather disruptions. Puerto Rico’s pitching, led by Jose De Leoń, initially held its own, striking out top Marlins prospect Owen Caissie in the second inning.#world_baseball_classic #puerto_rico #canada #san_juan #estadio_hiram_bithorn
