Following a devastating loss to Team Mexico, Team USA will welcome Team Canada to Chase Field tonight at 10:00 pm ET. The matchup will be one of the key showdowns in the opening round for Pool C, as Team Canada can not only remain undefeated but will also push their rivals to a surprising 1-2 record.
"Canadian rakin'. The highest-scoring #WorldBaseballClassic game in history goes to Team Canada." - World Baseball Classic
After falling to Mexico 11-5 last night in Arizona, the USA will now be matched up against Canada, who won a shootout with Great Britain, winning 18-8. The victory over Great Britain drew an end to the highest-scoring game in World Baseball Classic history.
"Canada and Great Britain screwing over Team USA's batting practice with this incredibly long game. It's 1812 all over again! #WorldBaseballClassic #WBC #TeamCanada" - Brennan Delaney
How to watch the WBC matchup between Team Canada and Team USA
For fans hoping to catch the action, all games will be broadcast live exclusively on FOX, FS1, FS2, Tubi, and FOX Deportes.
While fans cannot watch the games directly on the MLB Network, there will be highlights, recaps, condensed games, and other tournament coverage available there (as well as on MLB.com, WorldBaseballClassic.com, and in the MLB App).
"Really feels like tonight is Win or Go Home tonight for Team USA Vs Canada..." - Brandon Little
For those who do not have access to any of the programs listed above, there will be streams available online, namely on Reddit. Sites such as VIPBox and Sportsurge offer a variety of streams for fans to catch both the World Baseball Classic as well as MLB Spring Training.
A look at the starting pitchers heading into tonight's matchup between the United States and Canada
It will be a tale of two pitchers heading into the key Pool C matchup tonight. The United States is slated to start a proven veteran, whereas Canada will send out a young prospect against a star-studded lineup.
For the United States, veteran Lance Lynn is set to start the game as he hopes to give the Americans a winning record in Pool C. The 35-year-old veteran has enjoyed a successful career in the MLB, being named to two All-Star teams, as well as winning the 2011 World Series.
"I love DeRosa I just think he treated these first 2 games too much like spring training games and now we’re in a tough spot. Should be going for killshots from game one. Lance Lynn should have already pitched!" - Shelfy
Canada will start the 19-year-old prospect of the Texas Rangers, Mitch Bratt. The left-handed pitcher was drafted by the Rangers in the 5th round of the 2021 MLB Draft and has yet to see any action in the Majors. If he is looking for a taste of MLB batters, facing the likes of Mike Trout and Mookie Betts may be an eye-opening test.