Team USA’s 8-6 loss to Italy on March 10 in Houston could have been more than a problem.
But it turned out to be much ado about nothing.
Just 24 hours later, Team Italy’s 9-1 victory over Mexico in the final game of pool play March 11 ensured that the Americans would avoid elimination and advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. With sudden new life, Team USA begins the knockout rounds against Team Canada tonight at Daikin Park, the home of the Astros.
Stream USA vs Canada in the WBC
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang is in tonight’s USA lineup, hitting eighth. Turang has hit .417 in three games with four doubles, four RBI and five stolen bases.
Brewers Tyler Black and Rob Zastryzny are playing for Canada. Black does not have a hit in six at-bats, but has an RBI. Zastryzny has pitched in one inning, allowing no runs and a pair of hits.
Here’s how to watch the game:
What time does the World Baseball Classic start tonight? Team USA vs Canada start time
Team USA’s semifinal game in the World Baseball Classic is at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Daikin Park in Houston.
Team USA baseball vs Canada on TV, live stream: World Baseball Classic how to watch
All of the remaining World Baseball Classic games are on Fox or a Fox Sports-related channel.
Team USA starting lineup vs Canada, World Baseball Classic
Bryce Harper, Alex Bregman and Cal Raleigh are back in DeRosa’s lineup tonight after not being in the starting nine against Team Italy.
Team USA Lineup 1. Bobby Witt Jr., SS2. Bryce Harper, 1B3. Aaron Judge, RF4. Kyle Schwarber, DH5. Alex Bregman, 3B6. Roman Anthony, LF7. Cal Raleigh, C8. Brice Turang, 2B9. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CFSP: Logan Webb
Who is the starting pitcher for Team USA tonight?
San Francisco starter Logan Webb is scheduled to take the ball against Team Canada.
Is the game on Sirius radio?
Yes, the game is available on channel 89.
When does Team USA play next and who is its next opponent?
If Team USA defeats Canada in the semifinals, it will play the winner of the Dominican Republic/South Korea game Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What channel is Team USA vs Canada on in World Baseball Classic?
Reporting by Emmett Prosser, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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