A look back at the USA Jr. Men’s Softball Team at the 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s Softball World Championship at Prince Albert, Sasketchewan played July 7-15, 2018:
The squad finished fourth in its pool of 6 teams and earned a spot in the championship round medal round playoff, with a 2-3 record in the round robin portion, and 0-1 in the Championship playoff round, falling to Argentina, 9-2.
The scores:
Round Robin:
Canada 10, USA 2
New Zealand 11, USA 1
USA 11, Hong Kong 1
USA 3, Guatemala 0
Czech Republic 6, USA 5
Championship Playoff Round
Argentina 9, USA 2 (eliminated)
Editor’s note: The following recap is compiled from reports prepared by USA Softball, and from Game Changer, the Live Scoring App which lets fans follow the USA Jr. Men’s team in every game. Live scoring and reporting was done by USA Softball’s Austin Lagesse, who also prepared Media notes about the team during the tournament. Can’t say enough about the great work Austin is providing for the team.
The videos were sponsored by the WBSC and Prince Albert host committee for the tournament, and a joint effort by the Ballpark Broadcasting crew and Big Drum Media, a local PA company that did all of the heavy lifting (tech, cameras, production).
Game 1: Canada 10, USA 3
Click link below read recap of game at USA Softball:
Team USA Falls in WBSC Jr. Worlds Championship Opener to Canada, 10-3
Recap From Game Changer:
Junior Men’s National Team Takes A Tough Blow From Canada
Junior Men’s National Team had trouble keeping up with Canada in a 10-3 loss on Saturday.
Canada fired up the offense in the first inning. Troy Kosmynka drove in one when he singled.
Canada pulled away for good with three runs in the second inning. In the second Brady Hogghomered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.
Canada scored six runs in the sixth inning. Canada’s big inning was driven by doubles by Dallas Kipfer and Rowan Sears, a single by Isaac Lefebvre, and by Jorrdan Pomeroy.
Owen Torrie earned the victory in the pitcher’s circle for Canada. He surrendered three runs on three hits over five and a third innings, striking out 12. Riley Manion threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Nathan Landry took the loss for Junior Men’s National Team. He lasted five and two-thirds innings, allowing nine hits and ten runs while striking out two.
Junior Men’s National Team launched one home run on the day. Tony Wark went for the long ball in the second inning.
Wark, Justin Martinez, and Craig Lewis all had one hit to lead Junior Men’s National Team.Junior Men’s National Team didn’t commit a single error in the field. Wark had the most chances in the field with five.
Canada had nine hits in the game. Brendan Hagerman, Kipfer, and Lefebvre each managed multiple hits for Canada. Canada was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Hagerman had the most chances in the field with 13.
USA JMNTmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dalton Gray | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Jeff Lewis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Derek Gomez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Jason Obregon Jr. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Tony Wark | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Craig Lewis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Justin Martinez | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chayton Lloyd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Paul Miklovic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Steven Hecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nathan Landry | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 21 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
Canadamore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Noah Baker | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Isaac Lefebvre | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jorrdan Pomeroy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Troy Kosmynka | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Ryan Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dallas Kipfer | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Rowan Sears | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Brendan Hagerman | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brady Hogg | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Dawson Sellick | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Riley Manion | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Owen Torrie | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 22 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Landry | 5.2 | 114 | .509 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Totals | 5.2 | 114 | .509 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Canadamore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Owen Torrie | 5.1 | 113 | .575 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
Riley Manion | 0.2 | 9 | .667 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 6.0 | 122 | .582 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
BOTTOM 6TH • CANADA |
Double
| USJM 3 – CND 10
|
Double
| USJM 3 – CND 9
|
Hit By Pitch
|
Fly Out
| USJM 3 – CND 7
| 2 Outs
|
Single
| USJM 3 – CND 6
|
Walk
|
Sacrifice Bunt
| USJM 3 – CND 5
| 1 Out
|
Hit By Pitch
|
Single
|
TOP 6TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Walk
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 5TH • CANADA |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Walk
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
TOP 5TH • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Dropped 3rd Strike
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 4TH • CANADA |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
TOP 4TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
BOTTOM 3RD • CANADA |
Line Out
| 3 Outs
|
Pop Out
| 2 Outs
|
Single
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
TOP 3RD • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 2ND • CANADA |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
Home Run
| USJM 3 – CND 4
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Double
|
Hit By Pitch
|
TOP 2ND • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Walk
| USJM 3 – CND 1
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Walk
| USJM 2 – CND 1
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Walk
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Single
|
Single
|
Home Run
| USJM 1 – CND 1
|
BOTTOM 1ST • CANADA |
Fielder’s Choice
| 3 Outs
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Single
| USJM 0 – CND 1
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Single
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
TOP 1ST • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
Game 2: New Zealand 11, USA 1
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Hot Bats of New Zealand Hold Off Team USA at WBSC Men’s Jr. World Championship
Junior Men’s National Team Loses Lead Early In Defeat
Junior Men’s National Team watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 11-1 loss to New Zealand on Sunday. New Zealand scored on a home run by Reilly Makea, a triple by Andre Hart, an error during Seth Gibson‘s at bat, and a groundout by Kaleb Rona in the first inning.
The Junior Men’s National Team struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing New Zealand, giving up 11 runs.
New Zealand got things started in the first inning. Makea drove in two when he homered.
Makea got the win for New Zealand. He surrendered one run on two hits over four innings, striking out seven. Joshua Kelly threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Nathan Landry took the loss for Junior Men’s National Team. He lasted one-third of an inning, allowing four hits and four runs while walking one.
Junior Men’s National Team socked one home run on the day. Jeff Lewis had a long ball in the third inning.
Lewis and Craig Lewis each collected one hit to lead Junior Men’s National Team.
Harrison Valk led New Zealand with two hits in three at bats. New Zealand was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Valk made the most plays with ten.
New Zealandmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheldon Waller | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jared Gillard | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Ryschan Thompson | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Floyd Nola | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Reilly Makea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Harrison Valk | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Andre Hart | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Tyrell Packer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Huw Davies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kody Clueard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brock Attewell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Brad Carson | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seth Gibson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tobias Makisi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kaleb Rona | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Joshua Kelly | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 25 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dalton Gray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Paul Miklovic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Jeff Lewis | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Tony Wark | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Seth Brandel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Jason Obregon Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Ethan Rodriguez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Justin Martinez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Craig Lewis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steven Hecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Jose Dominguez Jr. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Daniel Stangel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Nathan Landry | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Chayton Lloyd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
New Zealandmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reilly Makea | 4.0 | 63 | .556 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Joshua Kelly | 1.0 | 15 | .600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 5.0 | 78 | .564 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Landry | 0.1 | 19 | .368 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Craig Lewis | 4.2 | 93 | .548 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Totals | 5.0 | 112 | .518 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BOTTOM 5TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
TOP 5TH • NEW ZEALAND |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Single
| NWZL 11 – USJM 1
|
Double
| NWZL 10 – USJM 1
|
Fielder’s Choice
| 2 Outs
|
Walk
|
Single
|
Error
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 4TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Double Play
| 2 Outs
|
Walk
|
TOP 4TH • NEW ZEALAND |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 3RD • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
|
Home Run
| NWZL 7 – USJM 1
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Fly Out
| 1 Out
|
TOP 3RD • NEW ZEALAND |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Double
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 2ND • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Single
|
Fielder’s Choice
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
TOP 2ND • NEW ZEALAND |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Single
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Line Out
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 1ST • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
TOP 1ST • NEW ZEALAND |
Strikeout
| NWZL 7 – USJM 0
| 3 Outs
|
Ground Out
| NWZL 6 – USJM 0
| 2 Outs
|
Error
| NWZL 5 – USJM 0
|
Walk
|
Walk
|
Triple
| NWZL 3 – USJM 0
|
Double
|
Home Run
| NWZL 2 – USJM 0
|
Single
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
Game 3: USA 11, Hong Kong 1
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Junior Men’s National Team Blows Out Hong Kong
Junior Men’s National Team easily did away with Hong Kong 11-1 on Monday
Junior Men’s National Team fired up the offense in the first inning. Jeff Lewis homered on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.
Junior Men’s National Team notched three runs in the fourth inning. Junior Men’s National Teamscored its runs on an RBI home run by Jason Obregon Jr..
Craig Lewis was the winning pitcher for Junior Men’s National Team. He lasted five innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out six.
Mervyn Yu took the loss for Hong Kong. He surrendered nine runs on seven hits over three and a third innings, striking out three.
Junior Men’s National Team smacked two home runs on the day. Lewis went yard in the first inning. Jason Obregon Jr. had a long ball in the fourth inning.
Junior Men’s National Team saw the ball well today, racking up nine hits in the game. Lewis and Justin Martinez each racked up multiple hits for Junior Men’s National Team. Lewis went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Junior Men’s National Team in hits.
USA JMNTmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dalton Gray | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Steven Hecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jeff Lewis | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Derek Gomez | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jason Obregon Jr. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Ethan Rodriguez | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tony Wark | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Craig Lewis | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Justin Martinez | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Chayton Lloyd | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jose Dominguez Jr. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Paul Miklovic | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Seth Brandel | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Daniel Stangel | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 25 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Hong Kongmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wang Pok Lui | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Shing Hei Kwan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Eiki Ito | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Yuet Lo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Yin Yan Mak | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Mervyn Yu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chi Lung Kowk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Tsz Cheng | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chuan Kit Lau | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chun Yin Cheung | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Leong Ching | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Wai Lau | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Ho Lung Ko | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Craig Lewis | 5.0 | 81 | .593 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Totals | 5.0 | 81 | .593 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Hong Kongmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mervyn Yu | 3.1 | 64 | .609 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wai Lau | 1.2 | 27 | .444 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Leong Ching | 0.0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ho Lung Ko | 0.0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 5.0 | 91 | .560 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
BOTTOM 5TH • HONG KONG |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Single
| USJM 11 – HNGK 1
|
Error
|
Single
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
TOP 5TH • USA JMNT |
Line Out
| 3 Outs
|
Triple
| USJM 11 – HNGK 0
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Fly Out
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
Single
|
BOTTOM 4TH • HONG KONG |
Runner Out
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Fielder’s Choice
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
TOP 4TH • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Home Run
| USJM 9 – HNGK 0
|
Walk
|
Triple
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 3RD • HONG KONG |
FC Double Play
| 3 Outs
|
Single
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
TOP 3RD • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Single
| USJM 6 – HNGK 0
|
Hit By Pitch
|
Walk
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 2ND • HONG KONG |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
TOP 2ND • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Error
|
Error
| USJM 4 – HNGK 0
|
Triple
| USJM 3 – HNGK 0
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Sacrifice Bunt
| 1 Out
|
Single
|
BOTTOM 1ST • HONG KONG |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
| 2 Outs
|
Pop Out
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
TOP 1ST • USA JMNT |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
|
Line Out
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Home Run
| USJM 2 – HNGK 0
|
Single
|
Game 4: USA 3, Guatemala 0
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Landry Strikes Out 14 as Junior Men’s National Team Defeats Guatemala 3-0
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Nathan Landry of Junior Men’s National Team Shuts Out Guatemala
Nathan Landry didn’t allow a single run as Junior Men’s National Team defeated Guatemala 3-0 on Tuesday. Landry allowed just one hit.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Landry struck out 14, while Juan Morales sat down five.
Junior Men’s National Team got things moving in the first inning, when Jason Obregon Jr. drew a walk, scoring one run.
One bright spot for Guatemala was a single by Henry Castillo Recinos in the sixth inning.
Landry earned the win for Junior Men’s National Team. He lasted seven innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out 14.
Morales took the loss for Guatemala. He allowed four hits and three runs over six innings, striking out five.
Dalton Gray led Junior Men’s National Team with two hits in three at bats. Junior Men’s National Team didn’t commit a single error in the field. Obregon Jr. had 15 chances in the field, the most on the team.
Castillo Recinos went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead Guatemala in hits.
Guatemalamore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Henry Castillo Recinos | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Jonathan Cajina Monterroso | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Cristian Monzon de Leon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Edgar Ichich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Juan Pezzarosssi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Luis Xuya Sam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Brayan Giron | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Romeo Rivera | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Alejandro Morales | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Diego Cruz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Julio Castellanos Samayoa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Juan Morales | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dalton Gray | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Jeff Lewis | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Derek Gomez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Jason Obregon Jr. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Tony Wark | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Justin Martinez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Craig Lewis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chayton Lloyd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Paul Miklovic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Seth Brandel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steven Hecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Nathan Landry | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 22 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Guatemalamore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Juan Morales | 6.0 | 103 | .553 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Totals | 6.0 | 103 | .553 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Landry | 7.0 | 104 | .635 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
Totals | 7.0 | 104 | .635 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
TOP 7TH • GUATEMALA |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
BOTTOM 6TH • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
TOP 6TH • GUATEMALA |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Single
|
Fly Out
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 5TH • USA JMNT |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
TOP 5TH • GUATEMALA |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 4TH • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Single
| GTML 0 – USJM 3
|
Walk
|
Fly Out
| 2 Outs
|
Single
|
Hit By Pitch
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
TOP 4TH • GUATEMALA |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 3RD • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
TOP 3RD • GUATEMALA |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
|
Ground Out
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 2ND • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Single
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Ground Out
| 1 Out
|
TOP 2ND • GUATEMALA |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
BOTTOM 1ST • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
|
Walk
| 2 Outs
|
Error
| GTML 0 – USJM 2
|
Walk
| GTML 0 – USJM 1
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Walk
|
Single
|
TOP 1ST • GUATEMALA |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Strikeout
| 1 Out
|
Walk
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Game 5: Czech Republic 6, USA 5
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Junior Men’s National Team Comeback Efforts Fall Short against Czech Republic
Junior Men’s National Team Loses Lead Early In Defeat
Junior Men’s National Team watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 6-5 loss to Czech Republic on Thursday. Czech Republic scored on a error in the first inning, a single by Vit Koci in the second inning, a double by Lukas Hospodka in the second inning, and a double by Vojtech Buchner in the second inning.
Junior Men’s National Team lost despite out-hitting Czech Republic nine to five.
Czech Republic pulled away for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second Kocisingled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run, Hospodka doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run, and Buchner doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.
Lukas Kubat earned the victory in the pitcher’s circle for Czech Republic. He lasted four innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out six. Buchner threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Buchner recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for Czech Republic.
Nathan Landry took the loss for Junior Men’s National Team. He went two innings, allowing six runs on four hits, striking out two and walking one.
Junior Men’s National Team racked up nine hits. Dalton Gray, Jeff Lewis, and Tony Wark all collected multiple hits for Junior Men’s National Team. Wark, Lewis, and Gray each collected two hits to lead Junior Men’s National Team.
Czech Republic collected five hits. Buchner and Koci each racked up multiple hits for Czech Republic.
Czech Republicmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
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Ludek Oplusstil | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Vojtech Buchner | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Jiri Seda | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Vojtech Forman | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Petr Kruntorad | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Marek Rosenkranz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
David Henzl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Filip Koblizek | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Vit Koci | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Lukas Hospodka | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Lukas Kubat | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 26 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
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Dalton Gray | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jeff Lewis | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Craig Lewis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Jason Obregon Jr. | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Tony Wark | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Paul Miklovic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Justin Martinez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Steven Hecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Derek Gomez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Daniel Stangel | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chayton Lloyd | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Seth Brandel | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Jose Dominguez Jr. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nathan Landry | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 29 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
Czech Republicmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lukas Kubat | 4.0 | 101 | .634 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Vojtech Buchner | 3.0 | 41 | .805 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 7.0 | 142 | .683 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Landry | 2.0 | 47 | .574 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Craig Lewis | 5.0 | 77 | .532 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Totals | 7.0 | 124 | .548 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
BOTTOM 7TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Hit By Pitch
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Single
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Double
| 1 Out
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TOP 7TH • CZECH REPUBLIC |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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BOTTOM 6TH • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
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Triple
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Fly Out
| 1 Out
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TOP 6TH • CZECH REPUBLIC |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Sacrifice Bunt
| 1 Out
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Walk
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Walk
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BOTTOM 5TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Ground Out
| 2 Outs
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Sacrifice Bunt
| 1 Out
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Hit By Pitch
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TOP 5TH • CZECH REPUBLIC |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
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Ground Out
| 2 Outs
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Ground Out
| 1 Out
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BOTTOM 4TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Single
| CZHR 6 – USJM 5
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Pop Out
| 2 Outs
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Single
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Single
| CZHR 6 – USJM 4
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Ground Out
| 1 Out
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Walk
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TOP 4TH • CZECH REPUBLIC |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
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Walk
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Fly Out
| 2 Outs
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Fly Out
| 1 Out
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Walk
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BOTTOM 3RD • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Fielder’s Choice
| 2 Outs
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Error
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Ground Out
| 1 Out
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TOP 3RD • CZECH REPUBLIC |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Error
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Single
| CZHR 6 – USJM 3
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Sacrifice Bunt
| 1 Out
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Hit By Pitch
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BOTTOM 2ND • USA JMNT |
Pop Out
| 3 Outs
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Walk
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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TOP 2ND • CZECH REPUBLIC |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
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Fly Out
| 2 Outs
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Double
| CZHR 5 – USJM 3
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Hit By Pitch
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Double
| CZHR 3 – USJM 3
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Single
| CZHR 2 – USJM 3
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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Walk
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BOTTOM 1ST • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Walk
| 2 Outs
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Triple
| CZHR 1 – USJM 3
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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Error
|
Single
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Single
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TOP 1ST • CZECH REPUBLIC |
Pop Out
| 3 Outs
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Error
| CZHR 1 – USJM 0
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Single
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Fly Out
| 1 Out
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Game 6 (Playoff Game 1): Argentina 9, USA 2
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Argentina Runs Away With Early Lead In Victory
Junior Men’s National Team watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 9-2 loss to Argentina on Friday. Argentina took the lead on a single in the first inning.
The Junior Men’s National Team struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Argentina, giving up nine runs.
Argentina got things started in the first inning. Argentina scored one run when Lautaro Tomas Msingled.
Argentina scored five runs in the second inning. Argentina batters contributing to the big inning included Ignacio S, Alejo Martin M, and Lautaro Tomas, all driving in runs in the inning.
Marcelo M was the winning pitcher for Argentina. He surrendered zero runs on two hits over two and a third innings, striking out six and walking zero.
Nathan Landry took the loss for Junior Men’s National Team. He allowed five hits and six runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.
Juan Jose P started the game for Argentina. He lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out eight
Justin Martinez, Daniel Stangel, and Jason Obregon Jr. each collected one hit to lead Junior Men’s National Team.
Argentina racked up eight hits in the game. Alejo Martin, Lautaro Tomas, and Gian Marcos S all managed multiple hits for Argentina. Argentina was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Yamil L had the most chances in the field with 15.
Argentinamore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
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Gian Marcos S. | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Lucio R. | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Ignacio S. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Alejo Martin M. | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Juan Cruz M. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lautaro Tomas M. | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Leonel D. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Agustin G. | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Juan Matias M. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Yamil L. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Facundo G. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Lautaro G. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marcelo M. | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Juan Jose P. | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 27 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
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Dalton Gray | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Jeff Lewis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Craig Lewis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jason Obregon Jr. | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Tony Wark | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Justin Martinez | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Steven Hecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Daniel Stangel | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Seth Brandel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Nathan Landry | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Totals | 20 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Argentinamore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Juan Jose P. | 3.2 | 63 | .603 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Marcelo M. | 2.1 | 34 | .706 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 6.0 | 97 | .639 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
USA JMNTmore stats
Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Landry | 1.2 | 30 | .533 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Craig Lewis | 4.1 | 70 | .500 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Totals | 6.0 | 100 | .510 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
BOTTOM 6TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Ground Out
| 1 Out
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TOP 6TH • ARGENTINA |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
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Pop Out
| ARGN 9 – USJM 2
| 2 Outs
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Single
| ARGN 8 – USJM 2
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Pop Out
| 1 Out
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Walk
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Walk
|
Single
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BOTTOM 5TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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Single
|
TOP 5TH • ARGENTINA |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
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Ground Out
| 2 Outs
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Ground Out
| 1 Out
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BOTTOM 4TH • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Single
| ARGN 6 – USJM 2
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Walk
|
Single
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Walk
| 2 Outs
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Hit By Pitch
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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TOP 4TH • ARGENTINA |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
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Line Out
| 2 Outs
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Single
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Pop Out
| 1 Out
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BOTTOM 3RD • USA JMNT |
Ground Out
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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TOP 3RD • ARGENTINA |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Walk
|
Line Out
| 2 Outs
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Line Out
| 1 Out
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BOTTOM 2ND • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
|
Pop Out
| 1 Out
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TOP 2ND • ARGENTINA |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Walk
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Error
| ARGN 6 – USJM 0
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Triple
| ARGN 5 – USJM 0
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Single
| ARGN 3 – USJM 0
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Walk
|
Single
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Ground Out
| 1 Out
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Walk
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BOTTOM 1ST • USA JMNT |
Strikeout
| 3 Outs
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Strikeout
| 2 Outs
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Strikeout
| 1 Out
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TOP 1ST • ARGENTINA |
Fly Out
| 3 Outs
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Single
| ARGN 1 – USJM 0
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Walk
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Ground Out
| 2 Outs
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Triple
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Ground Out
| 1 Out
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