Click here for video highlights of the Gold Medal Game. Black Sox skipper Rhys Casley completed a miraculous comeback from injury to provide a winning three-run homer and secure New Zealand's sixth title at the world softball championship. New Zealand defeated Venezuela 4-1 in the final at Auckland's Rosedale Park on Sunday, coming back after Venezuela started strongly … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox on top of the world
Coach Kohlhase proud as Captain Courageous Casley shoulders burden and steps up to plate when it matters. Three weeks before winning a record sixth world softball championship, the Black Sox couldn't even beat a club team. Or, more accurately, two club teams. Auckland side Ramblers and the Hutt Valley Dodgers combined to dish out three defeats to the national side, who … [Read more...]
Sun sets on Auckland
It was an amazing ten days, eh? A tournament that captivated the attention of the world, the crowning of a new (though familiar) champion in front of the home town crowd. A tournament with a seemingly endless supply of riveting games, upsets and dramatic moments. To Auckland, we bid you farewell -- for now -- and say thank you to all involved in planning, organizing and … [Read more...]
New Zealand wins 2013 ISF Men’s Fastpitch World Championships
Article courtesy of British Softball Federation. Auckland, New Zealand: March 10 -- Two big swings of the bat -- a solo home run by Patrick Shannon in the second inning and a three-run blast by Rhys Casley in the third -- were enough to bring the ISF World Championship home to New Zealand today, as the Black Sox defeated Venezuela 4-1 in the Gold Medal game. Earlier … [Read more...]
Day 10 – Playoff Game 10 – Gold Medal Game – New Zealand 4, Venezuela 1
Playoff Game 10 – New Zealand vs. Venezuela Gold Medal Game ! This game is set to go at 1:00pm New Zealand time. New Zealand time: Click here for Day 10 - Live Video feed, Medal Round, $5 Click for graphic online scoreboard Click for HTML Live Updates with Lineups … [Read more...]
Day 10 – Playoff Game 9 – Bronze Medal Game – Venezuela 2, Australia 0
Playoff Game 9 – Australia vs. Venezuela Winner advances to the Gold Medal game, loser earns bronze medal. This game is set to go at 10:00am New Zealand time. New Zealand time: We will be updating these links below as soon as they are posted by the tournament officials Click here for Day 10 - Live Video feed, Medal Round, $5 Click for graphic online … [Read more...]
Argentina makes its mark on the world
Argentina was 60 feet away from a World Championship medal. The Argentine squad had dispatched the top two North American teams in the tournament, the USA and Canada, in successive playoff games, and stood at the brink of eliminating the defending gold-medal champion Australia Steelers and the world's best pitcher, Adam Folkard. Despite the lack of a single hit through … [Read more...]