Van Coeverden blasts Aussies past Mexico

SUMMERSIDE, PEI    - Ryan Van Coeverden delighted the close to 200 fans in  attendance leading the Aussie Colts to a 6-3 win over Team Mexico as the  ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship opened under bright  sunny skies at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field.  The game started off with both teams equal, before the Lindsey  Carroll-coached Australians shot out to a 5-0 lead by the third inning and  appeared to be on there way to a dominating win. However, Team Mexico had  other ideas as they cut into that lead with a pair of home runs  themselves.  Van Coeverden sent two shots to left field into the net protecting the  long ball from going onto nearby Granville Street and into the yards of  nearby homes.  Also tops at the plate was Matt Torpey (2-2, run scored), Jamie Sheehan  (1-2, run scored, home run, RBI), and Travis Southam (1-2, run scored).  For Mexico, Ruben Delgadillo (2-3, double), Gustavo Benitez (1-3, home  run), Wilfredo Castanos (1-3, home run) and Paul Alvarez (1-3, RBI) led  the way.  Aussie James Brooks went six and a third innings scattering three runs on  six hits, walking one and fanning seven for the win. Adam Folkard, who  will be playing later this summer with the IS Knights, pitched to three  batters striking out two in relief.  Losing Pitcher Sergio de la Rosa went two and a third innings allowing  five runs on seven hits. Carlos Lopez pitched three plus innings allowing  one run on two hits, walking two and sitting down three.

Three pitchers combine to give Japan
15-0 no-hit win over Denmark
 

Black Sox power over Argentina
 

SUMMERSIDE, PEI    - Jonathan Munden is enjoying the bright sunny days in P.E.I.  Munden showed that enjoyment by driving in two key runs as the New Zealand  Community Trust Black Sox downed Argentina 7-1 at the ISF 2005 Junior  Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park Friday afternoon  in Summerside.  New Zealand scored three times in the first off Argentina starter Nelson  Gonzales Ruiz who faced just six batters before being pulled from the game.  The Black Sox added two more in the second and one run each in the fourth  and sixth for the win.  Also leading the Sox was Bernard Hale (1-2, run scored, home run, RBI),  Penese Iosefo (1-4, run scored).  For Argentina, Manuel Mata Carabjal (3-3, RBI) had all three hits his team  managed off New Zealand's Vaero Hagai and Penese Iosefo.  Winning pitcher Vaero Hagai allowed one hit in one inning of work striking  out one while Iosefo allowed one run on three hits through six innings of  work while striking out eight and walking two.  Maurico Emmanuel came on in relief for Argentina allowing three runs on  three hits, walking two and fanning one. Max Montero pitched two plus  innings of three hit ball, giving up one run and fanning three.  -----

Bauman powers Canada over
Mexico in rain-delayed game

SUMMERSIDE, PE    - Team Canada had to an extra 13 hours, but they got the job  done Saturday morning.  After heavy rains and an electric storm delayed their opening game at the  ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship here at Queen Elizabeth  Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  After getting a 2-0 lead Friday night, the rains and thunder and lightning  hit the area resulting in the rain delay after four innings of play. When  play resumed, Mexico rallied for two runs to tie mit 2-2 before Team  Canada used a Ben Tee sacrifice to earn the win in the seventh.  Nate Bauman of Elmira, Ont. (2-3), P.E.I. Rocket Tyler Hawes of Popes  Harbour, N.S. (1-2, RBI), Justin Gill of Colleris, NL (1-2, two runs  scored, triple, RBI) led the offense.  For Mexico, Gustavo Benitez (3-4, double, RBI), Alonso Melendez (2-3, RBI)  and Ruben Delgadillo (1-4, run scored) led their squad.  Winning pitcher Tyson Barkman went two plus inning, allowing one hit,  walking one and striking out four. Starter Jordan MacDonald of Napanee,  Ont. started off shaky before settling down for four and a third innings  allowing two runs on five hits, walking one and fanning six.  Losing pitcher Ruben Delgadillo went six innings allowing four runs on  five hits, walking four and striking out seven. Carlos Lopez pitched an  inning of no hit ball in relief.

Pat Healey
MARKETING AND MEDIA CONSULTANT
ISF 2005 JR MEN'S WORLD SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Mexico rallies late to earn win over Argentina

Aussies Czech-out against Czech Republic

SUMMERSIDE - The Aussie Colts took advantage of three Czech Republic  errors en route to a 7-0 win in their first of two games Sunday at the ISF  2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship in Summerside.  The nine-team, 10-day championship is being played at Queen Elizabeth  Park's Very Important Volunteer field.  Australia, which sits at 3-0 heading into a game with Argentina at 6 p.m.,  scored three in the first, two in the second and one each in the fourth  and fifth to earn the win behind five solid innings from winning pitcher  Ryan Van Coevorden. The game was called after five innings due to the  international seven-run rule.  Van Coevordon broke out of a slump on Friday to help Aussies to a win,  this time he did it on the slab, scattering five hits, and striking out  one in throwing just 56 pitches.  Leading the Aussies at the plate was Shaun Mason (2-2, triple, three runs  scored), Matt Torpey (1-2), Damien Nairn (1-1), Nick Norton (0-1, runs  scored) and Adam Raptis (0-0, runs scored).  For the Czech Republic, Michal Pyszko (2-2, caught stealing), Bohumir  Adamec (1-2), Jan Pospisil (1-2) and Michal Hudec (1-2).  Losing pitcher Stepan Eret lasted just one and one third innings allowing  five runs on two hits and walking five. Ondrej Malecek went three and two  third innings allowing two runs on two hits walking one and fanning two.  

Kiwis edge USA 2-1 in thrilling game
 

Southam powers Aussies over Argentina

SUMMERSIDE, PE    - Travis Southam had a double and triple to key Australia's 5-2  win over Argentina in ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship  play here at Queen Elizabeth Park's Very Important Volunteer Field in  Summerside.  Southam went 2-for-4 with a run scored while Adam Folkard whizzed the ball  past 15 Argentina batters, striking them out, allowing two runs on three  hits while walking three.  Also leading the Aussies was Shaun Mason (1-4, run scored, two RBI), James  Brooks (1-4, double, RBI), Nick Norton (1-2) and Adam Raptis (1-3, run  scored, stolen base).  For Argentina, Manuel Mata (1-2, run scored), German Sacks (1-3, run  scored) and Jose Nicolas Milazzo (1-1, two RBI, two stolen bases) were  tops.  Losing pitcher Mauricio Boss went six innings allowing five runs on seven  hits walking three and fanning three. German Sacks pitched an inning in  relief, allowing one hit.  

Takahashi has Canada's number in thrilling Japan win

SUMMERSIDE - Hayami Takahashi and Takuto Tsutusi had Team Canada's number,  handing the host team their first loss in a thrilling 3-0 game at the ISF  2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's  Very Important Volunteer Field in Summerside.  Takahashi gave up just three hits while fanning nine Canadian batters, and  Tsutsui went 3-for-4 with all the offense Japan would need in a solo home  run in the fourth inning. He added two RBI in the game. Other top batters  were Norhikio Aoyama (2-3), Shigeru Higashi (1-4, run scored) and Koji Ito  (1-4).  Jonathan Kane (1-3, double) appeared to tie the game for Canada in the  bottom of the sixth with a long, well hit ball, but it was determined the  ball hit under the plastic on the outfield fence and stayed inside the  park. Other top hitters were Justin Gill (1-3) and Bobby Sill (1-3).  Losing pitcher Tyson Barkman went the distance allowing eight hits for  three runs, walking three while striking out 10.  The loss puts Canada at 2-1. Australia leads at 4-0, followed by New  Zealand at 3-0 and Japan moves to 2-0 with the win.  

Cocker pitches one hitter in Kiwi win over Denmark

SUMMERSIDE, PE    - Aiden Cocker pitched a one-hit shutout as New Zealand  Community Trust Black Sox downed Denmark 5-0 in day four action at the ISF  2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's  VIV Field in Summerside.  New Zealand's win didn't come without a scare as Denmark kept it close,  and played solid defensively but just couldn't catch a break. The youthful  Danes kept the Kiwi's off the score sheet for the second, third, fourth,  sixth innings but gave up two runs in the first and three in the fifth.  New Zealand managed just five hits in the game against Frederik Brask  Terkelsen.  For New Zealand, Cocker went the distance walking one and fanning 14  batters. At the plate, first basemen Isaac Fletcher (2-3, two RBI,  triple), Daniel Lamb (1-3, two runs scored, stolen base) and Rongo Rapea  (1-2, runs scored) were tops.  Terkelsen was the lone hitter to get a hit, while also picking up a stolen  base for Denmark.  Terkelsen, whose brother Valdemar is also on the Denmark team, went six  innings allowing five runs on five hits, walking two and striking out six.  The win improves New Zealand to 4-0 and tied with the idle Aussie Colts  for first overall in the championship standings.

Three-man attack powers U.S. over Argentina

SUMMERSIDE - The U.S. got down early but used a big game from three key  players en route to an 8-1, five-inning win over Argentina on day four at  the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth  Park's Very Important Field in Summerside.  The crowd of about 750 fans saw Argentina score the first run of the game  when Federico Ederet came around and crossed the plate on an illegal pitch  after reaching base on a double. but that would be all the runs the  Eduardo and Francisco Sabate coached team would manage against a stingy  American defence.  The U.S. would strike back with eight runs in the third inning led by  leadoff hitter Jason Loe (3-4, double, three RBI), Kevin Castillo (2-3,  home run, run scored, two RBI) and designated hitter Camden Decker (2-2,  triple, two runs scored, two RBI) and Andy Matthews (1-3, run scored).  For Argentina, Ederet (1-2, run scored, double), Francisco Regolli (1-2)  and Emiliano Tristram Anea (1-2) led the offence.  Winning pitcher John Kelly went four and two third innings allowing one  run on three hits, walking two and striking out one.  Losing pitcher Mauricio Emmanuel Boss went two and two third innings  allowing four runs on three hits, striking out three. Nelson Ruiz went one  and two third innings giving up four runs on three hits, walking two and  fanning three. Max Montero went two third innings walking two and striking  out one.  

Fogal homers Canada over Czech Republic

SUMMERSIDE, PE    - Coach Kelly McGiffin was looking for Brad Fogal to break out of his hitting slump. And he did that in fine style Monday night, slamming back to back home runs as Canada dumped the Czech Republic 9-3 during day four action at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's Very Important Volunteer Field in Summerside. Fogal, of Sharron, Ont., went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and four RBI as Canada bounced back from a 3-0 loss to Japan Sunday night, to improve their record to 3-2 (won-loss) record. Also leading the Canadian squad was Mathieu Roy of St-Gervais, Que. (2-4, run scored, double, caught stealing), catcher Bryan Abrey of Richmond, B.C. (2-5, triple, two RBI, run scored), Justin Gill of Colleris, NL (2-5, two RBI, two runs scored, double), Jonathan Kane of C.B.S., NL (1-1, two RBI, home run, run scored) and Bobby Sill of Birch Hill, Colchester County, N.S. (1-3). For Czech Republic, Tomas Benda (2-3), Michal Pyszko (1-4, RBI), Jan Pospisil (1-2, runs scored), Jiri Nezbeda (1-4) led the team. Winning pitcher Jordan MacDonald of Napanee, Ont. went four innings allowing three runs on five hits, walking one and striking out three. Jonathan Kane went three innings in relief, retiring four batters by strikeouts, walking three and two hits. Losing pitcher Jaroslav Muller went five innings allowing six runs on nine hits, walking three and fanning seven. Stepan Eret went two innings, giving up two hits, three runs, walking two and striking out four.  

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Japan rallies to edge Mexico thanks to late home runs

SUMMERSIDE, PEI -It appeared that Team Mexico had solved the undefeated  Japanese. However, in the end, Team Japan rallied thanks to a pair of  sixth inning, solo home runs by Takuto Tsutsui, his second of the game,  and Norihiko Aoyama to down Mexico 4-3 in the final game on day four at  the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth  Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  Mexico trailed 2-1 after four innings, but rallied with single runs in the  fifth and sixth thanks to blasts from Gustavo Benitez (2-4) and Jesus  Barrera (32-4, two runs scored)..  Also leading Japan was Tsutsui (3-3, three RBI, two runs scored), Aoyama  (1-2, run scored), Shigeru Higashi (1-3) and Masayuki Shimoto (1-3).  For Mexico, Ruben Delgadillo (2-4), Jorge Avila (2-3, RBI), Paul Alvarez  (1-3, stolen base) and Daniel Machena (1-4) did the damage.  Winning pitcher Hisatsugu Hamaguchi went two innings allowing one run on  four hits, and striking out one in rleief of starter Hikaru Matsuda.  Matsuda went five strong innings of two runs on six hits walking one and  fanning three.  Losing pitcher Ruben Delgadillo went an inning allowing two runs on three  hits striking out one. Starter Sergio de la Rosa went five innings giving  up two runs on three hits, walking three and striking out two.  The win moves Japan to 4-0 and tied with Australia and New Zealand for  first while dropping Mexico to 2-3 and in a must win situation over their  remaining three games at the championship.

Hale, Butler power Kiwi's over Mexico

SUMMERSIDE - Bernard Hale just had a feeling Tuesday was going to be a  good day for him and his New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox teammates.  He was right.  Hale went 2-for-3 with a double and a two-run home run as the Kiwi's used  a three run first inning to power over the Mexicans 6-4 before 450 fans  during the first game of day five at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World  Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  Other top batters for New Zealand was David Butler (2-3, run scored,  stolen base), Mario Herbert (1-3, stolen base, run scored), Penese Iosefo  (1-2, home run, run scored) and Tyson Byrne (1-3).  For Mexico, Gustavo Benitez (2-4, home run, two RBI, run scored), Johel  Pedroza (2-2, RBI), Wilfredo Castanos (1-2, run scored, double), Jesus  Diaz (1-1, stolen base) and Ruben Delgaldillo (1-4, run scored).  Iosefo went the distance allowing four runs on eight hits walking two and  striking out six to earn the victory.  Losing pitcher Sergio de la Rosa went four and two third innings allowing  five runs on eight hits, walking two and striking out one. Carlos Lopez  went one and one third innings allowing one run and walking one in relief.  New Zealand's win puts them in sole possession of first at 5-0 as they  await the fate of Australia and Japan, who are undefeated, but one will be  with a loss as the two meet at 6 p.m.

Czech-Mate: Seven run seventh earns Czech Republic first win

SUMMERSIDE - A seven-run seventh and a solid four-hit outing from pitcher  Ondrej Malecek was all the insurance the Czech Republic needed in blasting  Denmark 11-2 in the second game of Day Five at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's  World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in  Summerside, PEI Canada.  In what was a very close game, Denmark trailed2-1, 3-1, 4-1, before the  Czech offense exploded for the huge seventh inning led by Tomas Benda  (3-4, triple, home run, three runs scored, four RBI), Jan Pospisil (1-3,  run scored), Jiri Nezbeda (1-2, run scored), Bohumir Adamec (1-2, run  scored, double, RBI) and David Kramar (1-4, double, run scored).  For the young Danes, Nicojal Bloksted (1-1, caught stealing), Valdemar  Brask Terkelsen (1-2, run scored, double), Frederik Brask Terkelsen (1-3,  double) and Jeppe Bjerre (1-2, stolen base) did the damage.  Malecek went the distance allowing two runs on four hits, walking four  while sitting down 10 Dane batters. Terkelsen went the complete game,  allowing 11 runs on seven hits, walking three and striking out four in  picking up the loss.  

Aussies use long ball to defeat Japan

SUMMERSIDE - Australia used three long balls and another solid outing from  Adam Folkard as they handed Japan their first loss of the ISF 2005 Junior  Men's World Softball Championship 5-1 Tuesday night before 2000 fans at  Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  The Aussies and Japan went into day five of the nine-team, 10-day  tournament tied with New Zealand for first place. A Kiwi win earlier in  the day over Mexico, pushed the Aussies and Japan back to tied for second.  However, Australia kept pace with their counterparts from New Zealand by  picking up the win and setting the stage for an interesting match up  between the two friendly off the field countries Wednesday at VIV Field at  6 p.m.  Ryan Van Coevorden (1-2) got things started when he drove home pinch  runner Andrew Ratten from second base with the first run of the game in  the fourth inning. They would add three more in the fifth off Japan  starter Hayami Takahashi. Toshiyuki Sakamoto came on in relief allowing  one run on one hit in two and on third innings pitched while striking out  two.  Other top batters for the Lindsey Carroll-coached Colts were Travis  Southam (1-3, double), Shaun Mason (2-2, run scored, RBI, home run), Jon  Hudson (1-2, two-run home run, run scored) and Jamie Sheehan (1-2, run  scored).  For Japan, Daisuke Kitaoka (1-2), Shinji Kawamura (1-2) and Masayuki  Shimoto (1-3, RBI) was all the offense.  Folkard struck out 16 hitters in seven innings of work allowing just three  hits and one run in the win.  

U.S. explodes against Denmark

SUMMERSIDE - Brian Malakowsky wanted to atone for the United States'  sixth-inning collapse Tuesday night against Canada.  The leftfielder went 4-for-4 with a two-run blast in the third inning,  three runs scored and three RBI as Team USA exploded against a young  Denmark squad 20-0 in day six action at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World  Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  Also leading the 3-3 U.S. squad were leadoff man Jason Loe (1-3, run  scored, home run, two RBI), Kevin Castillo (2-4, three runs scored, three  RBI), Curtis Leavitt (2-2, two runs scored, double, home run, three RBI),  Zach Warne (1-2, two runs scored, two RBI, double), third baseman Riley  White (2-3, two runs scored, two doubles, three RBI), Evan O'Reilly (1-1,  two runs scored, hit by pitch, home run, RBI) and Drew Bode (1-3, two runs  scored, triple, two RBI).  For Denmark, brothers Valdemar (1-2) and Frederik Brask Terkelsen (1-2)  was all the offense for the Danes.  Sean Krohse, Kyle Davis and B.J. Hunhoff combined to earn the two-hit  shutout win. Krohse went three innings allowing a walk, a hit and five  strikeout while Dasvis pitched two-thirds innings allowing a hit and  fanning one. Hunhoff threw two pitches to get the third out in the bottom  of the fourth.  Losing pitcher Frederik Terkelsen went two innings giving up nine runs on  seven hits, walking one and sitting down one. Valdemar Terkelsen went two  innings allowing 11 runs on nine hits, walking three and striking out two.  

Argentina upsets Japan in
thunderstorm-delayed game

SUMMERSIDE - Gaston Wilsen drove home Damian Mayora with the game winning  run and Mauricio Boss and Nelson Ruiz combined for a five-hitter to edge  Japan 3-2 Wednesday night at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball  Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  The game started at 3:30 but was postponed after severe thunderstorms hit  the area, washing out any action. It resumed at 6:20 p.m. in the bottom of  the first, pushing the day's two night games back about two hours.  Mayora (2-3, two runs scored, stolen base), Gaston Wilsen (1-2, game  winning RBI, caught stealing), Federico Ederet (2-2, run scored, RBI),  German Sacks (1-2, RBI, hit by pitch, two stolen bases) and Manuel Mata  (2-3, stolen base) led Argentina to their first win at the championship.  For Japan, who suffers their second loss of the tournament and a huge blow  to their chances of locking up a top four finish, Norhiko Aoyama (2-4,  double), Koji Ito (0-2, RBI) and Daisuke Kitakoa (1-2, stolen base) were  tops.  Winning pitcher Nelson Ruiz Diaz went four innings allowing two hits,  walking two and fanning three. Starter Mauricio Boss went three innings  giving up two runs on three hits, walking two and sitting down three.  Losing pitcher Hikaru Matsuda went two and two third innings allowing  three runs on six hits, walking one and fanning three. Toshyuki Sakamoto  allowed two hits, walking two and striking out two in two and one third  innings work.

Norton's seventh inning homer sends Aussies past Kiwi's

SUMMERSIDE - Australian coach Lindsey Carroll was looking for one of his  players to step up and be a hero. He just didn't think it would take  almost a full game. Nick Norton (2-2) was that hero slamming one strike offering from New  Zealand's Vaero Hagai over the tent in left centerfield much to the  delight of the Aussie fans that were among the 1700 fans in attendance for  day six's featured game at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball  Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  Australia also had a huge outing from Adam Folkard, who brought his  championship strikeout total to 54 with 11 more in the game while giving  up a mere two hits and walking three.  Second baseman James Brooks (2-2), Josh Jones (1-2) and designated hitter  Shaun Mason (1-2) were all the hits the Aussies managed.  For the Kiwi's, Mario Herbert (1-2) and Tyson Byrne (1-3) was the offense.  Hagai allowed six hits, while fanning seven in the loss  The win improves Australia to 6-0 and almost certainly secures first place  and at least a spot in the playoff round. New Zealand drops to 5-1, and  tied with Team Canada for second.  Big games remain as time dwindles on who can and can't make the playoffs.

Canada gets by troublesome Danes in weird game
 

SUMMERSIDE - Canada won it's game Wednesday night, but it wasn't easy.  In a game that many thought would easily be over in three or four innings  because of the amount of talent on the Canadian roster compared to the  young Denmark squad, the Danes stayed with Canada, even pushing it to the  limit in a 11-3 loss at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball  Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  Canada was held scoreless for the first inning before erupting for nine  runs over the next three innings, and holding off a troublesome Danish  squad that never quit as they rallied for three runs in the fifth inning  thanks to an error and seven wild pitches by pitcher Donnelly Archibald of  Aspen, N.S. In that inning, it appeared that Archibald and catcher Brad  Fogal of Sharron, Ont. couldn't handle the ball, leading to the Danes  cutting the lead and forcing an extra inning.  Also leading the Canadians, who committed two errors and weren't  impressive, was Chris Lewis of Napanee, Ont. (4-4, two runs scored), Nate  Bauman of Elmira, Ont. (2-4, run scored, two RBI), Ben Tee of Napanee,  Ont. (2-3, two runs scored, double, RBI), Jonathan Kane of Conception Bay  South, NL (2-3, RBI, two runs scored, double) and Tyler Hawes of Popes  Harbour, N.S. (2-4, run scored, three RBI).  For Denmark, Niels Lyder (1-3) led the attack. Denmark scored their runs  either off wild pitches or errors by the Canadian defensive unit.  Winning pitcher Cory Avery had the Canucks sailing with a seven strikeout  performance through three innings before being replaced by Archibald. He  went three innings, giving many Canadians a scare with three runs on one  hit, three walks and six strikeouts.  Losing pitcher Frederik Brask Terkelsen turned in a solid outing fanning  10 batters while giving up 11 runs on 12 hits and walking four.  

Argentina explodes for 13-run
second against Denmark
 

Japan run-rules Kiwis in upset win
 

SUMMERSIDE - After starting the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball  Championship off strong, Japan lost their last two games. They looked like  they were back on track Thursday afternoon in day seven action at Queen  Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.  Japan used the small ball and a four-hitter from Toshyuki Sakamoto to  mercy New Zealand 8-1 before about 450 fans. The loss was the second  straight for the Kiwi's who started off strong at 5-0, but suffered a 1-0  loss to Australia Wednesday night before their loss to Japan.  Leading Japan (5-2) with a crucial game against the U.S. set for Friday,  Koji Ito (1-4, two RBI), Shigeru Higashi (2-3, two runs scored, RBI),  Takuto Tsutsui (2-4, two runs scored, RBI, triple, stolen base), Masaki  Sawada (2-4, two runs scored, triple) and Norihiko Aoyama (1-3, RBI,  stolen base).  For the Kiwis (5-2), Bernard Hale (2-3, stolen base, caught stealing,  RBI), Tyson Byrne (1-3, triple, run scored), Jonathan Munden (1-1) led the  team.  Sakamoto walked one and struck out four in the win to keep Japan ahead of  the United States and almost certainly eliminating Mexico from the mix of  making the top four.  Losing pitcher Penese Iosefo went five and one third innings allowing six  runs on nine hits walking two and fanning five. Aiden Cocker pitched one  third innings in relief giving up two runs on three hits and walking one.  New Zealand will group to prepare for Team Canada Friday night in the  Canada Day featured game at 7 p.m.  

Japan’s win eliminates U.S.A at World Softball Championship
 

SUMMERSIDE PEI ­ Japan’s 5-1 win Friday afternoon over the U.S. at the  Junior Men’s World Softball Championship in Summerside PEI means the  United States is eliminated from further play.  It also means that the top four will be Australia, Japan, Canada and New  Zealand (with the last two to decide their positions when they play one  another later tonight).

USA ­ JOHN KELLY
JAPAN ­ Hayami Takahashi (the Japan team’s star pitcher)
USA is the home team

First inning
Japan was held scoreless in the first inning despite an illegal pitch call
by the men in blue.
USA BATS
JASON LOE ­ reached on a walk
CAMDEN DECKER ­ struck out
KEVIN CASTILLO ­ sends a hard single to center. Safe at first, Loe to second
CURTIS LEAVITT ­ hit single; runner Castillo out at second..after long
battle at plate; Loe to third
BOBBY OLSEN ­ struck out looking on pitch that caught the inside corner.
NO SCORE after one, USA leaves two men on base

2ND INNING
KOJI ITO ­ THIRD TO FIRST OUT; Ito said it was off his foot, umpire
disagreed, he’s out #1.
Masyuki Shimoto ­ hit to left field, single. On first.
SHINJI KAWAMURA ­ Kelly gets in jam 3-0…but a ball off the foot goes into
fair and the ump says it didn’t hit foot (it did) and runner out..SHIMOTO
goes to second
DAISUKE KITAKOA ­ hits to short, over to first inning over
NO SCORE AFTER 1 AND A HALF INNINGS . USA coming to bat

USA
EVAN O’REILLY - fly out to centerfield
MATT BEZZANT ­ shortstop gets ball behind second; out
ANDY MATTHEWS ­ fly out to right field
AFTER TWO innings, the score remains tied at 0-0

3rd Inning
AKIHUMI HORITA ­ pop up to the second basemen, out
MASAKI SAWADA ­ slap bunt to second, thrown out at first by three steps.
SHIGERU HIGASHI ­ two hopper to third, over to first out.
USA - BRANDON HUERTA ­ made contact with the ball, out at first
LOE ­ sends a no doubter over the left field scoreboard…it was gone as
soon as Loe cracked the bat. About 250 feet…near one of the vendor tents.
To the roar of the USA fans (with a good crowd piling in on Canada Day)
DECKER ­ walks to first
JAPAN changes pitcher to Toshyuki Sakamoto. Fans give Hakahashi a huge
ovation for his work.
CASTILLO ­ strikeout, hard swing but he got nothing but air
LEAVITT ­ strike out on an outside looking call that split and caught
corner of the plate
After three innings, USA leads 1-0 in this “must win crucial game”

4th Inning
JAPAN
Takuto Tsutsui ­ Kelly walks him…
Norihiko Aoyama ­ strikeout swinging; out no. 1
Koji Ito ­ sends hopper to short; runner advances to second; out at first
no. 2
MASAYUKI Shimoto - shot up the middle, brings home Tsutsui to tie the
game at 1-1.
Shinji Kawamura ­ flied out to right field as the US halted the damage
US Pitcher John Kelly is on today…he is rolling through the Japanese
lineup with relative ease, knowing what is at stake for him and his
teammates in this game.

USA
OLSEN ­ strikes out swinging at a high ball
O’REILLY ­ strikes out looking
BEZZANT ­ fly out to second base

Game has been on for just over an hour and we’re thru four innings already..
Game tied 1-1.

5th Inning
JAPAN
KITAKOA ­ flied out to left fielder Bobby Olsen.
HORITA ­ ground ball to second basemen, over to first out.
SAWADA ­ Huerta over to Castillo, out by a long shot
Three up three down fifth inning for Kelly; game moving along nicely

USA
MATTHEWS ­ NICE RUNNING CATCH BY THE Japan cf to out Andy.
HUERTA ­ hit by pitch, didn’t move out of the pitch’s way
LOE ­ walks, Huerta moves to second
DECKER ­ US charged for one meeting before Decker’s at bat; one out;
walks; bases loaded
CASTILLO ­ fly out, no runners tag up.
Leavitt ­ strikes out to end the threat
U.S. leaves the bases loaded, game remains tied 1-1 heading to the sixth
inning

6th inning

HIGASHI ­ shot to third, first basemen almost misplayed the ball
U.S.A. makes change in defensive fielders; Castillo out; Drew Bode in to
CF; Evan O’Reilly to RF and Decker to DP
Tsutsui ­ walks on four pitches; goes to second on a passed ball;
Aoyama ­ stand up double to left field corner brings home Tsutsui to give
Japan a 2-1 lead

Zach Warne comes in to pitch replacing Kelly after a strong outing
About 1000 fans in the stands now as they prepare for the 2, 4, 7 p.m. games

Ito ­ popup in foul territory; out no. 2
Shimoto ­ issues the free pas; shows four fingers, he takes his base
KAWAMURA ­ makes USA pay for walking Shimoto; three run blast to the Coors
Light inflatable beer can; 5-1 lead
KITAKOA ­ Flys out to right field; out

USA
OLSEN ­ strikes out looking; three pitches no swings
O’Reilly ­ strikes out; thrown out of the game for arguing call on the
outside corner of the plate. Replaced by Brian Malakowsky in the field
Bezzant ­ strike out
 

Viva Argentina: Ederet leads Argentina to third straight win
 

Aussies finish round robin perfect 8-0
 

SUMMERSIDE - Australia finished with an unblemished 8-0 record thanks to  an offensive explosion against young Denmark 24-0 on day eight of the ISF  2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's  VIV Field in Summerside.    The Aussies used alternate players who would normally be on the bench to  give them some playing time, and they came through against an inexperience  and outmatched Dane squad.  The game really wasn't a good setup for Australia in the first and second  place game Saturday against Japan at 8 p.m.  Leading the attack was first baseman Garon Clough (3-3, two home runs,  six RBI, three runs scored), catcher Andrew Ratten (4-4, four runs scored,  three RBI, double, triple), Jamie Sheehan (1-2, three runs scored, three  RBI, home run), Ashton Edwards (3-4, two runs scored, RBI, two doubles),  shortstop Michal Munro (3-4, RBI, three runs scored, double), Damien  Nairn (3-4, two runs scored, three RBI, double, triple), Nic Green (2-2,  double, three runs scored, three RBI) and pitcher James Brooks (2-4, three  runs scored, RBI).  For the Danes, Tahir Dalagar (1-1) and shortstop Camilo Frederiksen (1-1)  were tops.  Brooks went three innings striking out seven en route to the win. Losing  pitcher Valdemar Brask Terkelsen went two innings allowing 19 runs on 17  hits walking three and striking out one. Robin Frederiksen went an inning  in relief allowing five runs on four hits while walking one.

Kiwi's run-rule Canada; finish in third place
 

SUMMERSIDE - It wasn't a joyous Canada Day for Team Canada at the ISF 2005  Junior Men's World Softball Championship Friday night at Queen Elizabeth  Park's Very Important Volunteer Field in Summerside.  The win gives New Zealand third place while Canada will place fourth and  play the Kiwi's at 6 p.m. Saturday night in a win or your done game.  New Zealand was led by Penese Iosefo and Aiden Cocker as they combined to  allow three hits, one walk and striking out nine batters in the six  innings they pitched.  The Kiwi's scored two runs in the second, third and sixth while adding one  run in the fifth to earn the win and finish the 19 and under tournament at  6-2.  Leading the run attack was pitcher-designated hitter Iosefo (3-3, run  scored, double), Daniel Lamb (2-3, run scored, RBI, home run), Tyson Byrne  (1-4, RBI, triple, run scored), Bernard Hale (1-2, RBI), and right fielder  Rongo Rapaea (2-2, two runs scored, RBI, double).  For Canada, Bryan Abrey of Richmond, B.C. (1-2), Nate Bauman of Elmira,  Ont. (1-2) and Lee Lucas of Nanaimo, B.C. (1-1) was all the offence the  Kelly McGiffin coached squad could manage.  Both teams didn't have their best in their lineup in the meaningless game,  played before about 1600 fans. The Spinney Brothers then performed for two  hours following the game as part of the tournament's Canada Day  Celebration concert.  Losing pitcher was Jonathan Kane of Conception Bay South, NL who went two  innings giving up two runs on three hits while striking out one. Jordan  MacDonald of Napanee, Ont. went two innings scattering two runs on three  hits and one strikeout. Cory Avery of Larry's River, N.S. went one and two  third innings allowing three runs on five hits and two strikeouts in mop  up duty.  

Aussies head of the field at Junior Softball Worlds
Canada to face Kiwi's in third-fourth game, rematch of Friday's contest
 

SUMMERSIDE - Teams went into Friday's play at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's  World Softball Championship not knowing who would make it to the playoffs.  Shortly before 2 p.m., that was all figured out when Japan crushed the  U.S. 5-1 to seal United States' fate and set in stone the four teams that  would make the top four. Those teams are the perfect Australians, New  Zealand, Canada and Japan.  

The Aussies will face Japan Saturday in the 8 p.m. game while Canada takes  on the Kiwi's at 6 p.m. in a rematch of the championship's final round  robin game Friday night.  Friday's action saw Japan eliminate the U.S. 5-1; Argentina picked up their  third win in a row 3-0 over the Czech Republic; Australia toppled Denmark  24-0 and the Kiwi's got by Canada 7-0 in six innings.    The win gives New Zealand third place while Canada will place fourth and  play the Kiwi's at 6 p.m. Saturday night in a win or your done game.  On Friday, New Zealand was led by Penese Iosefo and Aiden Cocker as they  combined to allow three hits, one walk and striking out nine batters in  the six innings they pitched.

The Kiwi's scored two runs in the second, third and sixth while adding one  run in the fifth to earn the win and finish the 19 and under tournament at  6-2.  Leading the run attack was pitcher-designated hitter Iosefo (3-3, run  scored, double), Daniel Lamb (2-3, run scored, RBI, home run), Tyson Byrne  (1-4, RBI, triple, run scored), Bernard Hale (1-2, RBI), and right fielder  Rongo Rapaea (2-2, two runs scored, RBI, double).  For Canada, Bryan Abrey of Richmond, B.C. (1-2), Nate Bauman of Elmira,  Ont. (1-2) and Lee Lucas of Nanaimo, B.C. (1-1) was all the offence the  Kelly McGiffin coached squad could manage.  Both teams didn't have their best in their lineup in the meaningless game,  played before about 1600 fans. The Spinney Brothers then performed for two  hours following the game as part of the tournament's Canada Day  Celebration concert.  Losing pitcher was Jonathan Kane of Conception Bay South, NL who went two  innings giving up two runs on three hits while striking out one. Jordan  MacDonald of Napanee, Ont. went two innings scattering two runs on three  hits and one strikeout. Cory Avery of Larry's River, N.S. went one and two  third innings allowing three runs on five hits and two strikeouts in mop  up duty.    

In the Aussie-Denmark game, first baseman Garon Clough (3-3, two home  runs, six RBI, three runs scored), catcher Andrew Ratten (4-4, four runs  scored, three RBI, double, triple), Jamie Sheehan (1-2, three runs scored,  three RBI, home run), Ashton Edwards (3-4, two runs scored, RBI, two  doubles), short stop Michal Munro (3-4, RBI, three runs scored, double),  Damien Nairn (3-4, two runs scored, three RBI, double, triple), Nic Green  (2-2, double, three runs scored, three RBI) and pitcher James Brooks (2-4,  three runs scored, RBI) led Australia.  For the Danes, Tahir Dalagar (1-1) and shortstop Camilo Frederiksen (1-1)  were tops.  Brooks went three innings striking out seven en route to the win. Losing  pitcher Valdemar Brask Terkelsen went two innings allowing 19 runs on 17  hits walking three and striking out one. Robin Frederiksen went an inning  in relief allowing five runs on four hits while walking one.    

With a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic, Argentina showed that they were  contenders, their winning just was a week off from the start of the  tournament as they started at 0-5 before winning their last three straight  games.  Leading the charge was Federico Alejandro Ederet (3-2, triple, stolen  base, two runs scored), Gaston Wilsen (0-3, RBI, stolen base), Manuel Mata  Carabajal (1-3), German Sacks (1-3) and Francisco Perez Regolli (1-2).  For Czech Republic, Michal Pyszko (1-3, stolen base), Michal Hudec (1-2),  Jiri Pospisil (1-2) and Bohumir Adamec (1-3, stolen base).  Winning pitcher Mauricio Emmanuel Boss went two innings giving up one hit  walking two and fanning one. Nelson Gonzaleo Ruiz Diaz went three and two  third innings allowing one hit and striking out seven. German Sacks went  one and one third innings giving up three hits and fanning one.  Losing pitcher was Jaroslav Muller.    

Shinji Kawamura capped of a four run sixth inning with a three-run blast  as Japan put the finishing touches on the playoff scenario with a 5-1 win  over the United States.  Japan trailed 1-0 until the third inning when Masayuki Shimoto (2-2) drove  home Takuto Tsutsui (0-0, three walks, two runs scored) to tie the game  1-1.  U.S. pitcher Zach Warne issued a free pass to Shimoto to load the bases as  Norihiko Aoyama (1-3, double) was on the base. Then came Kawamura who made  Warne and the U.S. pay, blasting the ball to the Coors Light inflatable in  centerfield.  For the U.S., Jason Loe (1-2, run scored, RBI, home run) hit a solo blast  in the third to break the scoreless tie. Kevin Castillo (1-2) also managed  a hit as Japan's Hayami Takahashi and Toshyuki Sakamoto combined to shut  down the U.S. and allow just two hits.  Takahashi went two and one third innings allowing a run on two hits while  walking one and striking out two. Sakamoto went four and two third innings  walking three and fanning eight.  Losing pitcher Kelly went five and one third innings allowing three runs  on three hits, walking four and sitting down two. Warne went one and two  third innings allowing two runs on one hit while walking one in relief.

Bauman, Hawes helps Canada eliminate Kiwi's
 

Folkard lands Aussies in Jr. Softball Worlds final
 

SUMMERSIDE - For the third straight ISF Junior Men's World Softball  Championship, Australia will be in the championship final.  The Aussies can make their mark in Junior World Softball as they go for  the three-peat after a 15-strikeout performance from Adam Folkard Saturday  night in a 6-1 win over Japan during semifinal Saturday at ISF 2005 Junior  Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in  Summerside.  Leading the Aussie attack was Travis Southam (2-2, run scored, RBI), Jon  Hudson (2-3, run scored, double), Shaun Mason (1-2, RBI, double) and Jamie  Sheehan (1-2, two runs scored).  For Japan, Masaki Sawada (2-3, run scored, Akifumi Horita (1-4) and Takuto  Tsutsui (1-3) led the way.  Folkard pitched a complete game five-hitter walking two.  Losing pitcher Hayami Takahashi who went two and one third innings  allowing two runs on three hits walking three and fanning one. Hikaru  Matsuda went three innings allowing three runs on four hits, and striking  out one. Tatsuya Oyama went two-third innings allowing a run on two hits  and walking one.  The Aussie win puts them into the championship final at 3 p.m. Sunday to  face the winner of the 12 p.m. noon game between Japan and Canada.

Let down gets to Canada in loss to Japan

Aussie three-peat 

Aussies rely on pinch hit three run home run by Garon Clough  for ch'ship win over Japan; Canada takes bronze  

By Pat Healey Media communications ISF 2005 JR MEN'S WORLD SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

SUMMERSIDE - The Aussies are on top of the world of Junior Men's Softball again. Led by a pinch hit three-run, sixth inning blast by third basemn Garon Clough, the Aussies extended their championship to three straight with a 7-2 win during the championship final at the ISF 2005 Junior Men's World Softball Championship at Queen Elizabeth Park's VIV Field in Summerside.

The win pushed the three-time champion Aussies streak to 24-0 in the past three World Championships, starting in 1997 in St. John's, NL and then followed in 2001 in Sydney, Australia. Australia struck first when designated hitter Shaun Mason (1-3) singled home Travis Southam (1-3, two runs scored) with his team's second run of the game. Jon Hudson (0-2, stolen base) scored the Colts first run when he scored on a error by Japan. Japan rallied with two of their own in the fourth inning led by Masaki Sawada (1-2, run scored) who scored off a Norhiko Aoyama (1-3) single before Japan pulled a softball trick. They faked that Takuto Tsutsui (1-3) would steal and catcher Matt Torpey threw to second, only to have Sawada come home to score and tie the game up at 2-2. Then it came Clough's turn in the sixth. With Michael Munro (1-3) on second and James Brooks (2-3, run scored) on first after they both reached on singles, Clough (1-1, run scored, thee RBI) came in for Nick Norton. Clough didn't miss his pitch and slammed it out of the park into left center much to the delight of the close to 3000 fans in attendance. "It felt really good when I hit the ball," Clough said following the game in recalling his reaction when he hit it. "I knew it was gone from the crack of the bat." "It's good to keep the tradition of winning the championship alive. It's real sweet."

Australia would add two more in the seventh when Adam Raptis (1-4) and Southam, who reached on an error to Japanes third baseman Tsutsui, would score off a Torpey hit that he was gunned out at third trying to stretch a double into a triple. Japan couldn't muster much offense against starter Adam Folkard, who put in a strong outing but did seem to become human in giving up the two runs to Japan. He walked one and fanned a tournament-low eight batters. Australia head coach Lindsey Carroll, whose team has been together for the past four years, showed their chemistry in going 10-0 in the championship. "It's very amazing to be able to go unbeaten for the third straight Softball World Series," he said during the championship celebration. "The first year I thought was a dream; the second was unbelieveable, but to go unbeaten and win the third straight title means Australia is quickly becoming a softball nation." Aoyama (1-3, RBI, stolen base), Tsutsui (1-3, double, run scored) and Masayuki Shimoto (1-3) led the losers. Toshyuki Sakamoto took the loss, going the full distance allowing seven runs on 10 hits, walking three ad striking out one.

Japan had to get to the championship by beating Canada in the semi final game. Japan won it 12-4 as Canada had a case of the let down's after a huge emotional 5-4 win over New Zealand less then 24 hours earlier. Japan scored two runs in each of the second, third, fifth and sixth innings while doubling that amount in the fourth to rout the Canadians before 2800 fans. Leading Japan, who advances to the final against the undefeated Aussies with the win, Akifumi Horita (3-4, two runs scored, RBI), Masayuki Shimoto (2-2, run scored, two RBI, hit by pitch), Shinji Kawamura (2-4, run scored, double, two RBI) and short stop Shigeru Higashi (2-3, two runs scored, RBI).

For Canada, catcher Bryan Abrey of Richmond, B.C. (1-2, two runs scored, RBI, home run), Jonathan Kane of Conception Bay South, NL (1-3, home run, two RBI), Ben Tee of Napanee, Ont. (1-2, run scored, home run) and Justin Gill of Colleris, NL (1-3) led the way. Toshyuki Sakamoto earned the win going five and one third innings allowing four runs on four hits, walking one and fanning seven). Hayami Takahashi went a third of an inning in relief. Losing pitcher Tyson Barkman of Abbottsford, B.C. got lit up for four runs on six hits, and walking one in three innings work. Jordan MacDonald of Napanee, Ont. went a third of an inning giving up three runs on one hit while Kane surrendered five runs on eight hits walking three and striking out four in two and two-third innings.

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