Canada passes biggest test of worlds so far, beats all mighty N.Z.
The most anticipated game so far of the XII WBSC Junior Men’s Softball World Championship did not disappoint. In a matchup of the top-two ranked teams that were both undefeated, Team Canada upset New Zealand with an 8-5 victory in front of the biggest crowd that has ever been at the Max Power Ball Parks—or perhaps anywhere in Prince Albert during a sporting event.
The victory keeps Canada’s record at a perfect 4-0, and bringing New Zealand’s down to 3-1.
Canadian head coach Jeff Ellsworth talked about what a win like this means for the team.
“It’s everything,” he said. “To beat New Zealand, they’re one of the best organizations in the world and have been for a long time in the men’s division and junior men’s division. To actually put in a performance like that against them is a tremendous confidence boost for us.”