The United States opened the 2026 WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage with a commanding 12‑0 victory over Canada, a result that instantly clinched a place in the 2027 finals.
A barrage of offense
Team USA compiled 16 hits, including three‑hit performances from Jamie Baum and Ashton Lansdell, while Alex Hugo ignited the scoring with a first‑inning single and Remi Schaber launched a two‑run homer in the fifth that sparked a six‑run burst.
Dominant pitching
The pitching staff delivered a two‑hit shutout. Naomi Ryan tossed four innings, allowing only two hits and striking out six, Elise Berger fanned six batters in two frames, and Meggie Meidlinger closed the game with a perfect final inning.
The effort marked the third straight shutout of Canada for the U.S., extending their all‑time edge to 13‑7 and setting a program record with 14 strikeouts.
Looking ahead
Team USA will wrap up the Group Stage on July 26 at Rivets Stadium in Rockford, Illinois, facing Hong Kong in a final bid to finish the round robin atop the standings.