The stakes are pretty clear for this 7 p.m. ET matchup at Estadio Hiram Bithorn in San Juan. Puerto Rico has enjoyed home field advantage, its pitching staff holding opponents to just two earned runs in 28 innings – a 0.64 ERA – while getting just enough hits from the likes of team captain Martín Maldonado.
Puerto Rico ensured it’d move on for the sixth time in as many WBCs with a 4-1 win over Cuba March 9. A victory over Canada ensures it would clinch the Pool A title; a loss and Canada victory over Cuba March 11 would send the Canadians onward for the first time in six WBCs and relegate Puerto Rico to the No. 2 quarterfinal entrant.
Those are no small stakes; the Pool A runner-up will likely slot against Team USA, which plays Italy at 8 ET this evening. Right-hander José De León, who has pitched parts of seven seasons in the major leagues, will start for Puerto Rico, opposed by right-hander Jordan Balazovic, who made 18 relief appearances for the Twins in 2024.
Where to watch Puerto Rico vs Canada WBC game
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Live stream: Tubi
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Puerto Rico WBC roster
Pitchers: Raymond Burgos LHP, Fernando Cruz RHP, José De León RHP, Edwin Díaz RHP, José Espada RHP, Rico Garcia RHP, Jorge López RHP, Seth Lugo RHP, Jovani Morán LHP, Luis Quiñones RHP, Ángel Reyes RHP, Yacksel Ríos RHP, Eduardo Rivera LHP, Elmer Rodríguez RHP, Gabriel Rodríguez LHP, Ricardo Velez RHP
Catchers: Martín Maldonado, Christian Vázquez
Infielders: Nolan Arenado, Edwin Arroyo, Darell Hernáiz, Emmanuel Rivera, Luis Vázquez
Outfielders: Willi Castro, Carlos Cortes, Matthew Lugo, MJ Melendez, Heliot Ramos, Eddie Rosario, Bryan Torres
Canada WBC roster
Pitchers: Logan Allen, Micah Ashman, Phillippe Aumont, Jordan Balazovic, Eric Cerantola, Indigo Diaz, Brock Dykxhoorn, Antoine Jean, Adam Macko, James Paxton, Cal Quantrill, Noah Skirrow, Michael Soroka, Jameson Taillon, Matt Wilkinson, Rob Zastryzny
Catchers: Bo Naylor, Liam Hicks
Infielders: Josh Naylor, Edouard Julien, Abraham Toro, Otto Lopez, Tyler Black, Matt Davidson, Adam Hall
Outfielders: Tyler O’Neill, Owen Caissie, Denzel Clarke, Jacob Robson, Jared Young