Instant Reaction: Panama beats Canada 4-3

"After losing to Puerto Rico in walkoff fashion the night before, Panama rallied on a rainy night to beat Canada and secure their first victory of the tournament. This was a must-win game for a Canadian team that is looking to advance out of the group stage for the first time in the history of the WBC, and with Puerto Rico and Cuba both undefeated thus far, they now face an extremely tough road ahead."

"It wasn't until the sixth inning that either team broke out offensively, before Panama would put up two runs via a pinch-hit infield single by Ruben Tejada, bringing home Jose Ramos and Christian Bethancourt. A throwing error by James Paxton would allow the second run to score, with a multitude of soft hit singles giving Panama a late advantage."

"It was a rough sixth inning for Paxton, who would later allow a fourth run to cross the plate after speedster Enrique Bradfield Jr bunted for a single, bringing home Miguel Amaya. It wasn't until the eighth inning that Panama had another opportunity to score, when Jose Caballero doubled to left field, with Bradfield on first."

Panama upset Canada in a World Baseball Classic matchup on a rainy night. Canada initially led 2-1 after scoring in the second and fourth innings, with Abraham Toro and Denzel Clarke driving in runs. Panama tied the game in the fourth inning when Luis Castillo drove in Edmundo Sosa. The decisive moment came in the sixth inning when Panama scored two runs through a pinch-hit infield single by Ruben Tejada and a throwing error by James Paxton. Panama added a fourth run when Enrique Bradfield Jr bunted for a single, bringing home Miguel Amaya. Canada's loss eliminates their chances of advancing from the group stage, while Puerto Rico and Cuba remain undefeated.

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