Palmegiani, Robson homer for Canada in WBC exhibition loss to Cubs

Cody Bellinger had two RBIs, together with a house run that kick-started Chicago’s late run to tug forward and away because the Cubs defeated Canada 11-7 on Wednesday.

Down 4-3 after a scoreless fifth inning, Bellinger hit a solo shot within the backside of the sixth. With assistance from a handed ball, a Nelson Maldonado RBI single and a wild pitch, Chicago scored three extra within the seventh earlier than including one other 4 runs within the eighth to go up 11-4.

Damiano Palmegiani hit a three-run homer within the ninth inning to chop the deficit for Canada however that was as shut because the nationwide crew would get in its first of two exhibition video games main as much as the World Baseball Classic.

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Jacob Robson additionally homered for Canada, whereas Jared Young picked up two RBIs.

Mitch Bratt pitched the opening 1 1/3 innings for Canada, giving up one hit and one stroll.

Canada subsequent faces the Seattle Mariners in Peoria, Ariz., on Thursday earlier than taking part in Great Britain on Sunday in its WBC opener.

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