Team Canada celebrates a two-run shot Sunday evening. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Team Canada celebrates a two-run shot Sunday evening. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Team Canada delivers 17-0 victory on first day of Olympic qualifier tournament

Canada scored 15 runs in the second inning

  • Aug. 26, 2019 12:00 a.m.

Team Canada flexed its strength at the opening game of the 2019 Softball Americas Qualifier.

Canada took an early lead against Cuba Sunday evening on the first day of action for the Aug. 25 to Sept. 1 tournament in Surrey.

Going into the second inning with a 2-0 lead, Canada cycled through the order, scoring 15 runs on 9 hits in the second.

The game was called under the mercy rule by the third inning, with a 17-0 score.

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