Chinese Taipei, Peru, Puerto Rico and USA win on first day WBSC Women’s U18 World Cup
The WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, the first WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup to be held in Latin America, is the first edition of the U-18 age bracket. Previously there were junior and U-19 World Cups, of which 13 editions were celebrated. The United States has won the last three editions and five of the last six.
07/12/2021The WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, the first WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup to be held in Latin America, is the first edition of the U-18 age bracket. Previously there were junior and U-19 World Cups, of which 13 editions were celebrated. The United States has won the last three editions and five of the last six.
Chinese Taipei vs Colombia – 9:0 – Box score
World No.6 Chinese Taipei claimed a five-inning, 9-0, win over No. 40 Colombia in a game played at Villa Maria del Triunfo sports complex in Lima, Peru. Kuei-Ping Yeh homered in the third inning.
The Asian team took an early lead in the game and never looked back. Three Colombian errors allowed Chinese Taipei to score six runs in the first inning, setting the table for the run-difference win.
Puerto Rico v México – 2:0 – Boxscore
World No. 5 Puerto Rico topped No. 4 Mexico in a very close game. The Puerto Rican squad took advantage of a pair of defensive miscues to score the only two runs of the match. Keira Bucher pitched a five-strikeout complete game shutout, giving up only three
Editor’s note: This game was a rematch between the Silver Medalists (Mexico) and Bronze Medalists (Puerto Rico) from the Jr. Pan Ams a week ago in Columbia. This time, it was Puerto Rico prevailing.
Czech Republic v USA – 10:0 – Boxscore
World No. 2 USA, the top ranked team in the tournament, beat the Czech Republic, 10-0. Right-handed pitcher Alissa Humphrey tossed a four-inning perfect game to guide USA to the Day 1 victory.
Humphrey was untouchable in today’s four-inning contest. The James Madison University sophomore used 47 pitches to retire all 12 batters she faced. She struck out seven Czech
Netherlands v Peru – 3:1 – Boxscore
Peru clinched a historic win in their tournament debut. The Peruvian squad beat the Netherlands, 3-1, in spite being outhit by the European squad (6-4).
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Tournament Play – December 6-12, 2021 at Lima Peru