Date	Game #	Winner	Score	Loser
9/19/2024	8	Guatemala (2-1)	9 – 2	Colombia (1-2)
9/19/2024	9	Colombia (2-2)	7 – 0	Netherlands (0-4)
9/19/2024	10	Netherlands (1-4)	6 – 4	South Africa (0-3)
9/19/2024	11	United States (4-0)	9 – 5	Japan (2-1)

Game 8 – Guatemala 9, Columbia 2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E
COL	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	4	0
GUA	2	0	0	0	4	3	9	8	0

Guatemala Dominates Colombia in 9-2 Victory, Powered by Three Home Runs

In a commanding performance on Day 3 of the tournament, Guatemala (GUA) overwhelmed Colombia (COL) with a decisive 9-2 victory. The game, played under sunny skies and 26-degree weather in Oklahoma City, showcased Guatemala’s offensive prowess and solid pitching.

Guatemala’s bats came alive early and often, with the team smashing three home runs during the game. Luis Pedro Villeda Mendizabal set the tone with a two-run homer in the first inning, giving Guatemala an early lead. The power surge continued with solo home runs from Dennis Hurtarte and Pedro Miguel Diéguez Ruano later in the game, padding Guatemala’s lead and demoralizing the Colombian pitching staff.

In addition to the home run hitters, Fabian Esteban Vizcaino Chinchilla had an excellent day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. The three home runs and consistent offensive production throughout the lineup proved too much for Colombia to overcome.

On the mound, Jorge Segura delivered a strong performance for Guatemala, pitching a complete game. He allowed just 4 hits and 2 runs over 6 innings, striking out 7 and walking 3. His ERA for the tournament now stands at an impressive 1.08.

Colombia struggled to generate offense against Segura Bonilla’s pitching. Aldo Navia managed to drive in their only run of the game. The Colombian pitching staff had a tough outing, with starter Elkin Chinchilla taking the loss after giving up 5 runs in 5 innings.

The win puts Guatemala in a strong position moving forward in the tournament, while Colombia will need to regroup and find their offensive rhythm in their next game.

Final Score: Guatemala 9, Colombia 2

Guatemala bounce back and earn their second win of the Opening Round!#SoftballWorldCupM pic.twitter.com/7SqP2KdOnu

— WBSC ?? (@WBSC) September 19, 2024

Box Score

Colombia Batting
Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OPS
Jeison Anillo RF	3	0	1	0	0	1	.286	.572
Edgar Mercado SS	2	1	1	0	1	0	.333	.833
Aldo Navia 1B	3	0	1	1	0	1	.222	.555
Eduardo Cuesta CF	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.125
Jorge Martinez DP	3	0	0	0	0	2	.200	.400
Mateo Luna 3B	3	0	1	0	0	1	.333	.777
Jose Barrios C	2	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.286
Jhon Lara LF	1	1	0	0	2	0	.000	.500
Hernan Cavadia 2B	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000

Colombia Pitching
Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Elkin Chinchilla (L)	5.0	5	5	5	7	0	6.22
Roman Prato	0.2	2	3	3	0	0	7.88
Sergio Hernandez	0.0	1	1	1	2	0	0.00

Guatemala Batting
Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OPS
Nery Arnoldo Jr. Del Cid Natareno SS	3	2	1	0	0	0	.125	.550
Luis Pedro Villeda Mendizabal 1B	3	1	1	2	1	0	.222	.856
Fabian Esteban Vizcaino Chinchilla C	3	1	2	1	1	0	.500	1.725
Gerardo Dacaret Martinolli RF	3	0	1	1	1	0	.375	.875
Dennis Hurtarte DP	1	1	1	2	3	0	.500	1.700
Jorge Alfonso Hernandez Chinchilla 3B	2	0	0	0	1	0	.167	.619
Manuel Alfredo Hernández Meneses CF	1	0	1	2	2	0	.333	1.333
Pedro Miguel Diéguez Ruano 2B	3	1	1	1	0	0	.167	.834
Alex Enrique Funes López LF	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000

Guatemala Pitching
Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Jorge Francisco Segura Bonilla (W)	6.0	4	2	2	3	7	1.08

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Game 9 – Columbia 7, Netherlands 0

Team	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E
NED	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
COL	2	0	5	0	0	7	6	0

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Colombia Dominates Netherlands in 7-0 Shutout Victory

In a commanding performance, Colombia (COL) secured a decisive 7-0 victory over the Netherlands (NED) in Game 9 of the tournament. The game showcased Colombia’s offensive firepower and stellar pitching, as they bounced back from their previous loss with a resounding win.

Colombia’s offense came alive in the bottom of the third inning, erupting for five runs to break the game open. Mateo Luna and Aldo Navia kicked off the rally with back-to-back singles, each driving in a run. The big blow came from Jorge Martinez, who doubled to deep center field, plating two more runs. Daniel Sarkar and Ruber Bencomo also contributed with RBIs during the inning.

On the mound, Ramiro Rafael Escorcia Martinez delivered a masterful performance for Colombia. He pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just one hit over five innings while striking out five and walking two. His dominant outing kept the Dutch batters off balance throughout the game and lowered his ERA to an impressive 0.00 for the tournament.

The Netherlands struggled to generate any offense against Escorcia Martinez’s pitching. Their lone hit came from Jonel Enrique Pirela Villalobos, who singled in the second inning. The Dutch pitching staff had a tough day, with starter Lo Bonafasia lasting just one batter before being replaced. Emeron Lourens took the bulk of the damage, giving up six runs in 2.1 innings of work.

Colombia’s victory improves their record to 2-2 in the tournament, while the Netherlands falls to 0-4. This win puts Colombia back in contention and demonstrates their ability to bounce back from adversity.

Final Score: Colombia 7, Netherlands 0

Netherlands (NED)

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO
Jefferson Prince DELFINA CF	2	0	0	0	0	1
Eldrick Gabriel DIJKHOFF SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
Reangelo CASTILLO C	2	0	0	0	0	0
Jonel Enrique PIRELA VILLALOBOS 1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
Rachid ENGELHARDT 2B/OPO	2	0	0	0	0	2
Dyron JUAQUIN LF	2	0	0	0	0	0
Emeron LOURENS DP/P/DP/2B	1	0	0	0	1	1
Forstine COENRAAD RF	2	0	0	0	0	1
Myron JUAQUIN 3B	0	0	0	0	1	0
Totals	15	0	1	0	2	5

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Lo BONAFASIA	0.0	0	1	1	1	0	14.00
Emeron LOURENS (L)	2.1	6	6	6	2	0	9.84
Fransel Adriaan Emanuel MEYERS	1.2	0	0	0	1	0	4.85
Totals	4.0	6	7	7	4	0	0.00

Colombia (COL)

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO
Jeison ANILLO 2B	1	1	0	0	1	0
Hernan CAVADIA PH/2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
Edgar MERCADO SS	1	1	0	0	1	0
Mateo LUNA 3B	3	2	2	1	0	0
Aldo NAVIA 1B	2	1	2	1	1	0
Jorge MARTINEZ DP	3	1	2	3	0	0
Jhon LARA RF	1	1	0	0	0	0
Eduardo CUESTA CF	1	0	0	0	0	0
Daniel SARKAR C	1	0	0	1	1	0
Ruber BENCOMO LF	2	0	0	1	0	0
Totals	16	7	6	7	4	0

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Ramiro Rafael ESCORCIA MARTINEZ (W)	5.0	1	0	0	2	5	0.00
Totals	5.0	1	0	0	2	5	0.00

Game 10 – Netherlands 6, South Africa 4

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
RSA	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	4	6	2
NED	1	0	0	0	0	5	X	6	6	1

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Netherlands Secures First Win, Defeats South Africa 6-4

In a thrilling Game 10 of the tournament, the Netherlands (NED) claimed their first victory, overcoming South Africa (RSA) with a score of 6-4. The game, played under sunny skies and a warm 36°C temperature in Oklahoma City, showcased resilience from both teams.

South Africa took an early lead, with Mandla Gideon Matswenyane hitting a triple in the first inning and scoring on an error. They extended their lead in the third inning when Kiddo Mahlatse Malematja drove in Madumetsa John Nkgapele with a sacrifice bunt. The South African team seemed in control when Brandon Bouillon hit a solo home run in the sixth, putting RSA up 4-1.

However, the Netherlands mounted a spectacular comeback in the bottom of the sixth inning, scoring five runs to take the lead. The rally began with a double by Dyron Juaquin, driving in Jonel Enrique Pirela Villalobos. Key hits from Quincy Jones and Anthony Beaumont, combined with some defensive errors from South Africa, turned the tide in favor of the Dutch. Jefferson Prince Delfina and Eldrick Gabriel Dijkhoff also scored during this crucial inning.

Fransel Adriaan Emanuel Meyers earned the win for the Netherlands, pitching 3.1 innings and allowing just one run on two hits while striking out two. Emeron Lourens closed out the game, despite giving up three runs over 3.2 innings. For South Africa, Tidima Kekana took the loss, surrendering six runs (four earned) over 5.2 innings, with six strikeouts.

This victory improves the Netherlands’ record to 1-3 in the tournament, while South Africa falls to 0-3. The Dutch team’s resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities in the late innings proved crucial in securing their first win.

Final Score: Netherlands 6, South Africa 4

Box Score

USA Triumphs in Slugfest with Japan, Remains Sole Unbeaten Team in Tournament

In a clash of the tournament’s unbeaten teams, Team USA emerged victorious with a 9-5 win over Japan, solidifying their position as the sole undefeated squad with a perfect 4-0 record. The high-stakes matchup lived up to its billing, featuring offensive fireworks and stellar individual performances.

Prior to this showdown, neither team had conceded a single run in the tournament. However, the offensive floodgates opened early, with USA scoring an impressive 5 runs in the first two innings, while Japan answered back with 4 of their own. This early explosion set the tone for a game that would showcase the offensive prowess of both sides.

The top of the batting order proved crucial for both teams. Japan’s first three batters – Hamamoto, Morita, and Kataoka – combined for 7 of their team’s 11 hits. Not to be outdone, USA’s leadoff trio of Lewis, Ochoa, and Milheim matched that output with 7 of their team’s 12 hits.

Lewis had a particularly outstanding game for Team USA, going 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored, including a home run. His performance was complemented by Lynch, who also homered and drove in 2 runs. Notably, this was Lynch‘s third home run of the tournament, and he’s currently sporting an eye-popping .667 batting average, slugging 1.417, and boasting an OPS of 2.109. On the pitching side, Diaz went the distance for USA, striking out an impressive 15 batters over 7 innings.

For Japan, Morita led the charge with a 3-for-4 day at the plate, driving in 3 runs. Yasumi also had a strong showing, collecting 3 hits in 4 at-bats. Despite the loss, Japan’s offense showed resilience against a USA pitching staff that had been dominant in previous games.

Looking ahead, Team USA has positioned themselves as the tournament favorites. Their final round-robin game on Friday against the winless South Africa (0-4) gives them a prime opportunity to enter the playoff round with an unblemished record.

Meanwhile, Japan (now 2-1) faces a crucial matchup against Guatemala (also 2-1) on Friday. This game takes on added significance as the winner will likely secure the second spot in the standings, setting up a probable rematch with USA in the 1st vs. 2nd playoff game. Both teams will be eager to bounce back and claim that coveted position in the tournament’s knockout stage.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Team USA to see if they can maintain their perfect record and convert it into a championship. At the same time, Japan and Guatemala’s upcoming clash promises to be a tense affair with significant implications for the final tournament standings.

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— USA Softball Men’s National Team (@USASoftballMNT) September 20, 2024

Box Score

Japan

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO
HAMAMOTO Tei RF	3	3	2	0	1	1
MORITA Yusuke DP	4	1	3	3	0	0
KATAOKA Taiyo C	4	0	2	1	0	1
MASAKI Kaito 3B	4	0	0	0	0	3
TORIYAMA Kazuya 1B	2	0	1	1	2	1
YASUMI Kotaro 2B	4	0	3	0	0	1
SATO Koki LF	3	0	0	0	0	2
SAKURABA Yusuke PH	1	0	0	0	0	1
KUROIWA Seii CF	2	1	0	0	0	1
NISHIDA Kanta PH	1	0	0	0	0	1
OKAWA Ryuji SS	3	0	0	0	0	3
Totals	31	5	11	5	3	15

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
NAGAI Fuga (L)	6.0	12	9	7	4	13	8.17
Totals	6.0	12	9	7	4	13	8.17

USA

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO
LEWIS Jeffrey Michael DP	3	3	3	3	0	0
OCHOA Erick 1B	3	2	2	0	1	1
MILHEIM Blaine Robert 3B	4	1	2	1	0	2
SCHILLER Cameron John SS	4	0	1	2	0	2
LYNCH Jonathan Michael LF	3	1	2	2	1	1
KIMLINGER Frank Matthew CF	2	0	0	0	0	2
DAVIS JR Yusef Lateef CF	2	0	0	0	0	1
JOHNSON Tyler James RF	4	1	1	0	0	3
MULLINS Nicholas Ryan C	1	1	1	0	2	0
SHAW Zachary 2B	3	0	0	0	0	1
Totals	29	9	12	8	4	13

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
DIAZ Marco (W)	7.0	11	5	4	3	15	1.56
Totals	7.0	11	5	4	3	15	1.56