Jakey Josefa leads Netherlands to emotional walk off win over Canada

Canada took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the seventh and needed only two more strikes. Jakey Josefa hit a two-RBI triple and then scored the winning run on a throwing error.

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<p>In the bottom of the seventh with world No. 12 Canada leading 2-0 and needing just two more strikes from reliever Felix Morin, Jakey Josefa worked a 1-1 count, before getting to the left-hander's third pitch, turning it into a two-RBI triple. He scored on a throwing error, giving world No. 8 the Netherlands an emotional <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="3-1 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-u18-baseball-world-cup/schedule-and-results/box-score/100865" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">3-2</span></a></strong> win over Canada. </p>

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<p>The game developed as a pitching duel. Dutch starter Brandon Herbold left with one runner on third and one out in the sixth. Reliever Stij Van der Schaaf walked a batter, then got out of the jam.</p>

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<p>Canda's starter Reece Usselman allowed only two hits over 5.1 innings.</p>

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<p>Canada scored on two doubles. Sam White doubled in the first run of the game in the top of the fourth. Second baseman Dylan O'Rae made it 2-0 on a two-base hit off Van der Schaaf in the top of the seventh.</p>

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<p>Canada's reliever Morin got two quick outs in the bottom of the seventh however pinch hitter Justin Dambruck singled, and Morin hit Alexander Albertus to bring Josefa to the plate.</p>

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<p>After the second baseman tripled, Canada intentionally walked shortstop Kendrey Maduro. Gedionne Marlin hit a grounder to shortstop. Tyrus Hall threw the ball away from the bag, and Sam White couldn't apply the tag in time.</p>

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