Canada Beats Mexico to Win Bronze
In an exciting game for the bronze medal at the 2024 Women’s Baseball World Cup, Canada (ranked 7th in the world) defeated Mexico (ranked 5th) with a final score of 4-2, clinching the bronze medal they also won in 2018.
Mexico took the lead in the top of the second inning with a home run from Denise Pérez. However, Canada gained control with two runs in the third inning and two more in the fifth. Mexico had a chance in the seventh inning, loading the bases with the runner on first representing the go-ahead run, but couldn’t pull off the comeback.
Andréanne Léblanc was a standout with two doubles and two RBIs. Despite making 17 errors throughout the tournament, Canada showcased solid defense when it mattered, including a great catch by Sena Catterall and a crucial play by Kaitlyn Ross.
The game started with Raine Padgham on the mound for Canada and Marcela Aguilera for Mexico. Canada tied the game in the third inning with a grounder from Mia Valcke and took the lead in the fifth with a double from Léblanc and a single from Alizée Gélinas.
Alexane Fournier took over from Padgham in the fifth inning and stayed strong on the mound, helping Canada extend their lead. With the score at 4-1, Mexico sent Narda Andrade to pitch, but Canada managed to hold their ground.
In the top of the seventh inning, Mexico managed to hit a few singles and load the bases again. But Sophy Gagné closed out the game with a force out at third base, securing the win and the bronze medal for Canada.