Cary, North Carolina- After rain wiped away two games on Monday, Canada played Team USA in two seven inning contests in the final tune-up games before the start of the Pan Am Games/ World Cup Qualifier in Puerto Rico from October 1st-13th.
Cary, North Carolina- The two scheduled six-inning games between Canada and Team USA and Canada and Puerto Rico have been cancelled due to rain.
Cary, North Carolina- Erik Kratz’ three-run homer in the bottom of the second inning turned out to be the difference as Canada dropped their first pre-tournament game 3-1 against Team USA. The game lasted only 6 innings as Team USA faced Puerto Rico in another 6 inning game immediately afterwards.
Cary, North Carolina- Team Canada held its first official workout at the USA Baseball Training Facility in preparation of the upcoming Pan Am Games/ World Cup Qualifier in Puerto Rico from October 1st-13th.
OTTAWA- Baseball Canada is pleased to announce that two new coaches will be joining the team as they make a push toward the 2012 Women’s World Cup in Edmonton, Alberta.
OTTAWA- Former Baseball Canada Manager of Baseball Operations, Kevin Briand (St-Hubert, QC) has been named Pro Scout of the Year by the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.
OTTAWA- Baseball Canada would like to announce the Junior National Team roster that will compete in the Fall Instructional League in Orlando, Florida from October 14th-24th.
OTTAWA- Baseball Canada would like to announce the 24-man roster for the upcoming COPABE Pan American Games Qualifying Tournament, scheduled for Oct. 1-14 in Puerto Rico. The event will also serve as a qualifier for the 2011 World Cup.
Source: Josh Bell-Webster, Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
TORONTO- The Mizuno Elite Development Camp came to a close with the traditional Canada East vs. Canada West intra-squad game at Rogers Centre. After fourteen innings of baseball (twenty-eight pitcher’s threw one inning each), the East managed to hold on for a 10-9 victory. For participants, the game was a culmination of a three day experience of a lifetime.