The Canada National Team (0-1) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 7-6 to the Netherlands National Team (1-0) on Thursday.

An error gave the Netherlands National Team the lead in the seventh inning.

Virginie Anneveld had two extra-base hits for the Netherlands National Team. He singled in the third inning and doubled in the second and fifth innings.

Dagmar Bloeming improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Netherlands National Team. Bloeming struck out three, walked one and gave up two hits.

Jocelyn Cater was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked none, struck out three, and allowed two runs.