Canada got in its first game prior to the World Baseball Championship, and beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4.
Jays right-hander Scott Richmond started for Canada.
Working on a tight pitch count, he allowed two runs on four hits in two-and-two-third innings on a chilly, windy day in Dunedin, Florida.
Canada opens the W-B-C on Saturday against the United States in Toronto.
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has a problem with his hip, and is going to be examined by a specialist in Colorado.
The news leaves A-Rod’s status with the Dominican team in doubt for the World Baseball Classic.