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.