(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Canada Women’s Softball Team Beats Puerto Rico 11-9 to Start World Games 2025 Campaign
Chengdu, China – Day 1
The Canadian Women’s Softball Team kicked off their World Games 2025 campaign with an exciting 11-9 victory over Puerto Rico, thanks to a strong offensive showing and clutch pitching in the late innings.
Canada’s bats came alive, scoring 11 runs on 15 hits, with Morgan Rackel delivering four innings of relief to secure the win. The game saw dramatic moments, including a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning where Rackel kept Puerto Rico from extending their lead.
The turning point came in the sixth inning when Grace Messmer hit a two-run double over right field, giving Canada a three-run lead that they held for the rest of the game.
Standout Performances:
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Kianna Jones: 3/4, 1 RBI, 2 R
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Grace Messmer: 2/4, 2B, 3 RBI, R
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Natalie Wideman: 1/4, 2B, 3 RBI, R
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Larissa Franklin: 2/5, 2 R
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Erika Polidori: 2/4, RBI, 2 R
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Morgan Rackel: 4 IP (relief), W, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 SO
Final Score: Canada 11 – Puerto Rico 9
Canada will face Australia next on Thursday, with first pitch set for 10:00 a.m. China Standard Time (10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday) as they aim to remain undefeated in pool play.
