Fans will have to wait an extra hour for the canada vs panama matchup: the game will now begin at 8: 00 p. m. ET, a change announced by Baseball Canada shortly before first pitch.
Canada Vs Panama delayed to 8: 00 p. m. ET at Hiram Bithorn Stadium
The immediate change shifts the opening to 8: 00 p. m. ET from the originally scheduled 7: 00 p. m. ET start and relocates the live-window for viewers at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan; broadcasters Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ will carry the action once play resumes.
Jameson Taillon and Jaime Barria to start for Canada and Panama
Canada is turning to Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon as its starter, while Panama will open with former big-leaguer Jaime Barria on the mound; Canada enters the game fresh off an 8-2 victory over Colombia in its tournament opener, and Panama is 0-2 after two losses.
Offensive leaders named as Panama chases first win after losses to Cuba and Puerto Rico
Panama fell 3-1 to Cuba and then lost 4-3 to Puerto Rico in extra innings, leaving manager José Mayorga to lean on offensive pieces such as José Caballero and Christian Bethancourt to ignite a turnaround; Canada’s lineup will look to continued contributions from Josh and Bo Naylor.
For now, the sequence is clear: play will not begin until the delay lifts and the revised start time takes effect. If the rain delay ends, first pitch will proceed at 8: 00 p. m. ET on Sunday and broadcasts on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ will begin at that time.
