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Canada Women Beat USA 9-7, Lee Clinches Win

7/19/2026

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Canada Defeats USA

Canada’s Women’s National Team defeated the United States 9-7 at Impact Field in Rosemont, Illinois on July 18, 2026.
After falling behind 7-6 in the seventh inning, Jaida Lee doubled and scored the winning run.
Canada logged 11 hits, six walks, with Day-Bédard’s 2-for-2, three RBIs and Leblanc’s two doubles and an RBI.
Michelle Roche started for Canada while Alizée Gélinas closed with strikeouts.

Summary

Philippines Debuts

The 2026/2027 Women’s Baseball World Cup uses a two-stage format with 12 teams before a 2027 finals.
Group Rockford plays July 22-26 at Rockford’s International Baseball Center while Group Tainan plays Aug 23-27 at Tainan’s Asia Pacific Complex.
The Philippines makes its World Cup debut after receiving a WBSC wildcard.
Great Britain qualified by winning the 2025 European Championship and funds its team through crowdfunding.

History

Historical Context

The IBAF’s 1938 Amateur World Series, later the Baseball World Cup, held 38 editions before ending in 2011 after expanding from two to 22 teams. Women’s play began in 2004 in Canada, where the hosts won gold. Canada’s 2024 win over the United States and the planned 12-team 2026/27 World Cup illustrate the tournament’s growth from a tiny 1930s event to a global sport.

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Canada Defeats USA

Canada’s Women’s National Team defeated the United States 9-7 at Impact Field in Rosemont, Illinois on July 18, 2026.
After falling behind 7-6 in the seventh inning, Jaida Lee doubled and scored the winning run.
Canada logged 11 hits, six walks, with Day-Bédard’s 2-for-2, three RBIs and Leblanc’s two doubles and an RBI.
Michelle Roche started for Canada while Alizée Gélinas closed with strikeouts.

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