The Black Sox want to make sure they avoid an embarrassing slip-up when they open their world softball championship campaign in Auckland on Friday night. While New Zealand are seeking their sixth title, their first opponents, Mexico, are not expected to progress past pool play. But coach Eddie Kohlhase is warning against under-estimating the Mexicans. "Obviously, the … [Read more...]
USA Softball Men go 3-0 in practice play preparing for ISF World Championship
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The USA Softball Men’s National Team arrived in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this week to begin preparing for the International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championships the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and USA Softball announced today. Team USA competed in three practice games after arriving and went a perfect 3-0, outscoring … [Read more...]
Team USA Photos from Auckland, NZ
Photos courtesy of Team USA's Adam LaLonde … [Read more...]
Tough decision for NZ Black Sox manager
By TONY SMITH Axing clears space for Black Sox skipper Injured Black Sox skipper Rhys Casley is still confident of playing a full role at the world softball championships despite coach Eddie Kohlhase being forced to drop another player to bring in specialist cover for his captain. Kohlhase described breaking the bad news to "distraught" Auckland outfielder Jerome … [Read more...]
Nukunuku’s recall to NZ Black Sox helps mend heart
Softball great Nathan Nukunuku says his "heart was broken" when he initially missed out on the Black Sox team to contest the world championships, which begin at North Harbour on Friday. Nukunuku won a dramatic 11th-hour recall when coach Eddie Kohlhase reshuffled the roster to cope with the shoulder injury that will prevent captain and second base Rhys Casley from fielding … [Read more...]
ISF World Exhibition games today
Exhibition games today in New Zealand as teams ready for the start of the 2013 ISF World Championship on Friday, March 1, 2013: USA v. Argentina Canada v. Czech Republic (7pm EST) … [Read more...]
Live Streaming for 2013 ISF World Championships
Live on Sky The final three days of the Tradestaff ISF Men's World Softball Championships will be LIVE on SKY!! Catch 3 games on Friday 8th March 4 games on Saturday 9th March 2 games on Sunday 10th March - INCLUDING THE FINAL! Live Streaming All games on Diamond 1 will be streamed LIVE All games on Diamond 2 will be available ON DEMAND All live streaming will be a pay to … [Read more...]