Canada falls to Blue Jays in World Baseball Classic tune-up

Toronto rallies late to defeat Canada's national team 10-7 in exhibition game

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays defeated Canada's national baseball team 10-7 in an exhibition game on Tuesday afternoon at the Blue Jays' spring training site in Dunedin, Florida. Riley Tirotta hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Blue Jays' comeback.

Why it matters

The exhibition game was a tune-up for both teams ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic tournament. The loss for Canada's national team highlights the challenges they may face against top professional talent as they prepare to represent their country on the global stage.

The details

The Blue Jays trailed 7-6 heading into the eighth inning, but Tirotta's three-run blast gave them the lead and ultimately the victory. Jacob Robson had homered earlier for the Canadian squad.

  • The exhibition game took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Riley Tirotta

A player for the Toronto Blue Jays who hit the game-winning three-run homer in the eighth inning.

Jacob Robson

A player for Canada's national baseball team who hit a home run in the game.

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What’s next

Both teams will continue their preparations for the upcoming World Baseball Classic tournament, which is scheduled to begin later this month.

The takeaway

The exhibition game provided a valuable opportunity for Canada's national team to test themselves against top professional talent ahead of the World Baseball Classic, though the late-inning rally by the Blue Jays highlights the challenges they may face in the tournament.