PASCO, WA – Home runs from Gable Mitchell and David Calabrese gave the Canadians all the offense they needed in a 3-1 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils (LAA) Tuesday night at Gesa Stadium. The pair of long balls backed a strong showing from starter Connor O’Halloran and three C’s relievers to cut Vancouver’s magic number to clinch a postseason berth down to one with five games to play. If they win tomorrow night, they’re in the playoffs for the fourth time in the last six seasons.
After Tri-City started the scoring with a two-out solo shot in the bottom of the first, the Canadians took the lead for good in the top of the second. Calabrese – playing in his former home ballpark for the first time since 2025 after he was released by the Angels last month – singled with two outs to set the table for Mitchell, who clubbed the second homer of his pro career to make it 2-1.
O’Halloran looked his best since returning from the Injured List on July 28. The Mississauga, ON native fired four innings, allowed the solo homer as his lone hit, walked one and K’ed four before handing the ball to Reece Fields (W, 2-1). The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings of relief between the fifth and seventh.
Calabrese would provide a much-needed insurance run in the seventh when he cracked a solo shot to put the C’s ahead 3-1.
Dax Dathe (H, 1) and Jack Eshleman (S, 4) combined on the final six outs. The latter managed to survive two runners in scoring position and one away in the ninth by inducing a game-ending, line out double play to secure the victory.
The Canadians will aim to punch their ticket tomorrow night. #8 Blue Jays prospect Dasan Hill takes the ball opposite #9 Angels prosect Dylan Jordan. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m. on the C’s Baseball Network.
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