USA Men’s Team Tops Canada, 6-3 at Chengdu, Headed to Semi-final
Homers by Erick Ochoa and Yusef Davis, Jr. Powers Offense
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Canada | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
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U.S. Men’s National Team Edges Canada 6-3 in Chengdu Thriller
On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Men’s National Team secured a hard-fought 6-3 victory over Canada in Chengdu, China, during a tightly contested baseball game from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM CT. Both teams recorded 6 hits, but the U.S. capitalized on key home runs and timely plays to clinch the win.
The U.S. struck first in the opening inning, scoring 2 runs. Jeffrey Lewis scored on Jonathan Lynch’s single, and Blaine Milheim crossed the plate on a flyout by Tyler Johnson. Canada responded in the second, tying the game at 3-3 with Mitchell Mckay’s single that plated Jordan Pomeroy and Justin Laskowski, aided by a U.S. error. The U.S. regained the lead in the third with E. Ochoa’s solo home run, making it 4-3. The decisive blow came in the fifth when Yusef Davis Jr. launched a two-run homer, scoring Jonathan Lynch to seal the 6-3 scoreline.
U.S. pitcher Marco Diaz delivered a complete game, striking out key Canadian batters, while allowing only three runs. Canada’s Sean Cleary struggled with control, issuing walks that led to U.S. runs. The U.S. defense, despite one error, held firm, with Zac. Shaw and B. DuCharme turning a crucial fielder’s choice in the fifth. Canada’s offense, led by Mitchell Mckay and Hyde’s singles, couldn’t overcome Marco Diaz’s steady pitching.
This win highlights the U.S. Men’s National Team’s clutch hitting and defensive resilience.
Pitching Lines
U.S. Men’s National Team
- Marco Diaz: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Canada
- S. Cleary: 5 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Lewis #18 (RF) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blaine Milheim #1 (3B) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Erick Ochoa #8 (1B) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Frank Kimlinger #27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Lynch #23 (LF) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Johnson #2 (RF) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Yusef Davis #28 (CF) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Mullins #7 (C) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden DuCharme #36 (2B) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zac Shaw #9 (SS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TEAM | 21 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
SB: Zac Shaw
HR: Erick Ochoa, Yusef Davis
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick White #4 (RF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Ezekiel #11 (CF) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Sebastian #8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Hunter #7 (1B) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Pomeroy #20 (LF) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Laskowski #97 (2B) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyde #55 (C) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitch Mckay #24 (3B) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Major #1 (SS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEAM | 22 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
SB: Mitch Mckay
Editor’s Note: The game was interrupted by lightning conditions, declared final score/game per rule.
2025 World Games Men’s Softball Pools
| Group A | Ranking | Group B | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | Australia | 4 |
| Venezuela | 2 | Canada | 6 |
| Argentina | 3 | United States | 7 |
| Czechia | 9 | Singapore | 11 |