A five-run top of the first inning paved the way for an opening evening win.
The hosts for the 2024 World Baseball Softball Conference Women’s Baseball World Cup kicked things off with five runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back as they beat Mexico in a 7-2 affair.
Madison Willian made it to 2-0 on an RBI single and Zoe Hicks would clear the bases with a three-run double.“We sat back a bit in our exhibition games, so coming into the World Cup, we knew that we had to be ready by the first pitch. Canada extended their lead in the top of the second when Sena Catterall scampered home on a throwing error by Mexican catcher Marcela Diaz.Alexane Fournier earned the win on the mound after striking out six batters and allowing two runs on two hits in five innings of work.Canada returns to action at 7 p.m. Monday against the six-time defending champions from Japan, who are also 1-0.
Leadoff hitter Iori Miura paced the offence for the title holders with a pair of doubles and two RBI.
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