Canada Falls to Switzerland, Where is Davies? + Jays Throw Away Series vs. Astros

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open Thursday’s show by recapping Canada’s disappointing loss to Switzerland to close the group stage. They breaking down the team's cautious first half, Canada’s missed opportunities, the decisive start to the second half from the Swiss, Maxime Crépeau’s performance, and the team’s response after falling behind. They also discuss Canada’s standout goal, Jesse Marsch’s lineup decisions, Stephen Eustáquio’s substitute appearance, and Alphonso Davies’ absence. The conversation then shifts to Canada’s tournament outlook, including a favourable Round of 32 matchup against South Africa and whether the tournament can still be considered a success if Canada is eliminated. After the break, the focus turns to the Blue Jays’ series loss to the Astros. The guys analyze Jeff Hoffman’s costly pickoff error, whether the Jays can overcome defensive miscues, and their ongoing offensive struggles after stranding 30 runners in the series. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.