Baseball Canada: Anderson, Armitage, Omidi propel JNT to win over Jays
From left to right: Robert Omidi (Mississauga, Ont.), Calum Andersen (Calgary, Alta.) and Kadyn Armitage (Surrey, B.C.) helped the Junior National Team to a 7-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays DSL squad on Friday. Photo: Baseball Canada
May 15, 2026
Baseball Canada
The Junior National Team put together one of its strongest all-around performances of their Dominican Professional Academy Camp on Friday, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays DSL squad 7–3.
Kadyn Armitage (Surrey, B.C.) led the offensive charge with a pair of doubles, including a bases-clearing three-run double during a five-run third inning that gave Canada control of the game.
Rogan Rivard (Bonnyville, Alta.) continued his productive camp collecting a hit and scoring two runs, while Robert Omidi (Mississauga, Ont.) finished with a perfect 1-for-1 performance, adding a pair of walks and a run.
Noah McIntosh (Dartmouth, N.S.) was a spark at the bottom of the lineup with a hit and a run. Aiden Kilshaw (Saskatoon, Sask.) and Zach MacDonald (Lacombe, Alta.) were hitless but chipped in with productive at bats, combining for three RBIs in the victory.
On the mound, Calum Andersen (Calgary, Alta.) delivered an impressive start, striking out five over four innings, while allowing just two runs, only one of them earned.
Cohen Miller (Calgary, Alta.) followed with a strong relief appearance before Ramsey Chung (Mississauga, Ont.) closed out the game, striking out three in 1/1/3 scoreless innings.
With the victory, the Junior squad improves to 2-4 in the Dominican Pro Academy Camp. They will continue their tour and face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
Game 1
The Junior National Team lost to the Milwaukee Brewers DSL squad in 20-2 in their first game on Friday.
Despite the final score, the Canadians continued to gain valuable experience against professional competition while showing flashes offensively throughout the contest.
Omidi belted a solo home run for the Juniors in the sixth inning and later added a walk.
Rivard collected a pair of hits, including a bunt single while also reaching base via hit-by-pitch.
Jalen Jacob (Maple, Ont.) added a hit and a stolen base, while Rhys Whiteford (Duncan, B.C.) reached base and scored during an eighth inning rally that also featured an RBI ground out by Sam Ellis (La Pêche, Que.).
On the mound, Cole Dorland (Langley, B.C.) started and struck out two in 2 2/3 innings, while Oscar Leah (Maple Ridge, B.C.) and Noah Powell (Toronto, Ont.) finished the game with relief appearances.