From the Norfolk News By Darryl Smart It’s pretty safe to say the Hill United Chiefs are a dynasty. For the first time since 1960**, the Chiefs become the first team to capture three-straight International Softball Congress world titles, beating the Toronto Gators 6-4 at the Belleville Softball Complex in South Bend, IN. “Just to win a world title is a huge achievement let … [Read more...]
Kingston Axemen place 5 on 2015 ISC II All-Tournament Team
From Sportsgate Kingston Five members of the Kingston Axemen were named to the ISC II All-Tournament Team at the 2015 International Softball Congress World Tournament. The team's top four batters average-wise during ISC II play following the team's elimination from the main tournament — Jamie Purdon, Jarrett Williams, Brad Pender and Jamie Thompson — plus pitcher Mitch Hardy … [Read more...]
Cal A’s open play at 2015 ISC WT – Sunday 3pm EDT, 12pm on west coast (Update: 7-0 win)
The California A's, the # 8 ranked team in the world, will open play at the 2015 ISC World Tournament at 3pm Sunday, 12pm noon on the West Coast, against the Toronto Batmen. Starting pitchers for the contest are Derek Mayson for California, and Rory Miller for Toronto. Cali A's lineup #21 M. Tan #3 K. Castillo #9 D. Mayson #19 J. Johnson #15 G. Garrity #22 N. Devine #77 C. … [Read more...]
Seven Black Sox players turn out for top Canadian club at major softball series
From Stuff.co.nz By Tony Smith A Canadian team playing at the world's top softball club tournament could effectively be dubbed the Toronto Black Sox. Seven members of New Zealand's silver medal winning squad at last month's world softball championsips in Saskatoon, Canada will play for the Toronto Gators at the International Softball Congress (ISC) tournament in South Bend, … [Read more...]
Australia chases gold at ISF Men’s World Championships
From the Canberra Times: The disappointment of a 2-0 semi-final loss to Venezuela in 2013 is still fresh in the minds of Australian players as they chase world championship glory in Canada. And it's why Canberra pitcher Adam Folkard says anything less than a championship victory would be considered a failure when the tournament begins on Friday. "We have come here to win," … [Read more...]
Half dozen teams are in the mix for a gold medal
Great preview at the Star Phoenix, with comments from our broadcast colleague and frequent Fastpitchwest contributor, Blair Setford. By Scott Larson, The Starphoenix June 25, 2015 With the assistance of Blair Setford, here's a quick peek at the teams competing at the 2015 WBSC Men's World Softball Championship. Setford is on the coaching staff of the Toronto Gators and will … [Read more...]
The World is Waiting
First pitch of the 2015 WBSC Men's Softball World Championship just a day away, as teams and fans make their final preparation here in Saskatoon. We'll be on hand for the duration of the tournament, as part of the Ballpark Broadcasting team, which includes Lance Winn, Kyle Smith, Joe Todd and Blair Setford. (Last summer's Whitehorse broadcast team for the ISF Jrs. plus Blair … [Read more...]