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Edouard Julien leading off for Team Canada sets a thrilling tone for this massive exhibition clash against the Phillies.
Seeing the boys in red and white take the field always brings an incredible surge of undeniable national pride.
The coaching staff just released today's batting order and it is absolutely packed with legitimate major league firepower.
Building genuine chemistry during these early spring games is the ultimate key to making a deep international tournament run.
The official lineup announcement hit social media perfectly to get every single diehard fan completely fired up for the first pitch.
Canada's lineup vs. Phillies today:
15 Edouard Julien (L) DH
31 Abraham Toro (S) 3B
12 Josh Naylor (L) 1B
9 Tyler O'Neill (R) RF
7 Tyler Black (L) 2B
6 Otto Lopez (R) SS
29 Jared Young (L) LF
34 Liam Hicks (L) C
1 Denzel Clarke (R) CF
47 Cal Quantrill (R) SP
15 Edouard Julien (L) DH
31 Abraham Toro (S) 3B
12 Josh Naylor (L) 1B
9 Tyler O'Neill (R) RF
7 Tyler Black (L) 2B
6 Otto Lopez (R) SS
29 Jared Young (L) LF
34 Liam Hicks (L) C
1 Denzel Clarke (R) CF
47 Cal Quantrill (R) SP
Josh Naylor (Age 28, Drafted Round 1, 2015 by Miami Marlins) anchors the middle of this fearsome order at first base.
He smashed 20 massive home runs last season and brings that terrifying raw power directly to the global stage.
This dynamic offensive unit guarantees relentless pressure on opposing pitchers
Fans are overwhelmingly pumped to see this exact group of relentless warriors represent our incredible country this afternoon.
Tyler O'Neill slots in right behind Naylor to provide world-class defensive instincts and severe right-handed thump.
Having Abraham Toro bat second provides a brilliant switch-hitting spark plug who knows exactly how to get on base.
Otto Lopez taking over at shortstop gives the pitching staff an incredibly reliable glove up the middle.
He plays the game with a joyful swagger that organically rubs off on every single guy in the dugout.
Tyler Black holding down second base offers another fascinating look at a prospect who simply flat out hits.
Handing the baseball to Cal Quantrill (Age 31, Drafted Round 1, 2016 by San Diego Padres) is a brilliant veteran move.
He battled through a tough 6.04 ERA last year but his calm big game experience remains completely irreplaceable.
This starting nine flawlessly blends established big league superstars with hungry young talent looking to make a serious impact.
Seeing Denzel Clarke rounding out the bottom of the order guarantees elite chaotic speed on the basepaths all afternoon.
Let the boys loose today and show the entire baseball world exactly what authentic Canadian grit looks like.
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