Bautista’s homer helps Dominicans beat Canada 9-2 in WBC (Sports Betting News)Bautista’s homer helps Dominicans beat Canada 9-2 in WBC (Sports Betting News)
Jose Bautista homered and drove in four runs Thursday, and the Dominican Republic opened its bid for a second consecutive World Baseball Classic title with a 9-2 victory against Canada. Welington Castillo hit a two-run homer for the Dominicans, who went 8-0 to win the 2013 title. Before the game, manager Tony Pena said his team looks better on paper this year.