(Phoenix) Tyler O’Neill and Jacob Robson each had four hits to lead Canada to a seven-inning 18-8 victory over Great Britain on Sunday in their opening game of the World Baseball Classic.

It was the highest point total scored by Canada in the World Classic.

“I’d like to score 18 points in every game we play,” said Canada coach Ernie Whitt after the game. This will make things a little easier. Great Britain, they kept fighting, fighting. »

Edouard Julien and Owen Caissie, from Quebec, were present in Canada.

Canada (1-0) will face the United States in their second Group C game on Monday night.