The Canadian men's team played a pair of tune up games against China in preparation for the 3rd (and last) window in the 1st round of qualifying for the 2019 World Cup. Canada handily won both games; the first by a score of 97-62, and the second 108-72.
China is fielding 2 'national' teams of equal talent level so the team they'll field in China as hosts should be stronger than the one Canada just faced. As hosts in 2019 China automatically qualify so are playing lots of exhibition games to prepare.
On Friday Canada will play the game that matters against the Dominican Republic at Toronto's Ricoh Centre. Canada is looking to avenge a 88-76 loss to the Domincan Republic in the first window and to move into 1st place in the group. It should be easier as Canada has significantly bolstered their roster by adding Olynyk, Powell, Birch, and Joseph.
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World's First Documented Baseball Game: Beachville, Ontario, June 4th, 1838.
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