"Taillon is back in the Maple Leaf for the first time since 2013, when he pitched for Canada at the age of 21, the youngest member of the squad at the time. He was tasked with facing the USA, and the right-hander fared well at the time, going four innings with four hits and one earned run allowed while striking out three."
"Since that tournament, Taillon has nine pro seasons under his belt and is coming off a 2025 campaign where he posted a 3.68 ERA across 129 2/3 innings with a 1.057 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9, and a 6.8 K/9."
"Team Canada is riding the high of their win over Colombia on Saturday, led by Owen Caissie and his home run and two RBIs. Abraham Toro added two hits - including a double and a triple with two RBIs - while Josh Naylor (x2), Bo Naylor, Tyler O'Neill, and Caissie (again) all found the hit column."
Canada plays Panama in their second 2026 World Baseball Classic matchup after defeating Colombia 8-2. Manager Ernie Whitt starts Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon, who last represented Canada in 2013 at age 21 against the USA. Taillon posted a 3.68 ERA in 2025 with 129 2/3 innings pitched. Panama counters with Jaime Barria, a former Angels pitcher who spent six seasons in MLB from 2018-2023 with a 4.38 ERA. Barria recently pitched in the Mexican League. Canada's offense was led by Owen Caissie's home run and two RBIs, Abraham Toro's double and triple with two RBIs, and disciplined plate approach with seven walks. Panama suffered a heartbreaking loss to Puerto Rico in extras.
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