‘I’ve been very blessed’: North Battleford’s Andrew Albers suits up for Team Canada at WBC
A pitcher from Saskatchewan continues to live his dream.
Andrew Albers, a native of North Battleford, is one of the pitchers playing for Team Canada in this year’s World Baseball Classic.
Albers took to the mound in Canada’s first game of the tournament in Miami on Thursday night. He relieved starter Ryan Dempster in the third inning, allowing only one hit and striking out two batters over two innings against a powerhouse lineup from the Dominican Republic.
He said being ready to go at a moment’s notice is one of his keys to success.
“Everybody’s got to be ready to pitch every day,” he said.