USA beats Canada in World Baseball Classic to maintain American sports dominance over northern neighbor

USA beats Canada in World Baseball Classic to maintain American sports dominance over northern neighbor

The US jumped out to a 5-0 lead and survived a comeback attempt

Denzel Clarke #1 of Team Canada reacts after striking out during the fifth inning against Team United States at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas. (Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

Edouard Julien #15 of Team Canada slides to second base against Brice Turang #13 of Team United States during the fifth inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Jack Hughes celebrates with the American flag after scoring Team USA's second goal in overtime to win gold on Feb. 22, 2026. (REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo)