Unofficial, but I'm told that Australia beat New Zealand earlier this morning, 2-1, on a home run by Josh Wagner. Nothing showing up on the official tournament website yet, at least as of 8am California time. Anyone in earlier time zone see it live? Email us please: (jim [@] fastpitchwest.com] Update at 11:30am Eastern time: It's official. … [Read more...]
After Day 9 Rainouts, Parana Prepares for Final Day of 2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World Championship – Day 10 of 10
The grounds crews were working on the fields Saturday morning, and the official website indicated games would go forward, though a bit later in the day than originally announced, as they were still working to get the fields ready. From USA Softball at 8:30am Eastern time: The start to the USA Jr Men's game with @SoftballCanada will be delayed as the field crews are still … [Read more...]
Rain suspends USA Junior Men’s matchup with Canada at ISF World Championship playoffs
PARANA, Argentina – Rainfall has put a hold on play at the International Softball Federation (ISF) Junior Men’s World Championships in Parana the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America announced today. Teams met with ISF and tournament officials Friday evening to layout a tentative plan for playing the six remaining games of the championship on Saturday, November 10 with … [Read more...]
Rain Delay at 2012 ISF Jr. World on Day 9 of 10
From the official ISF JR. tournament website: Today’s game are rain delayed in Paraná. Australia and New Zealand were in the field warming up when started to rain. Teams went back to their hotel. Editor's notes: Further word from someone in Parana: Pouring down rain here right now (has been for a couple of hours) so everything is delayed and the forecast is … [Read more...]
7000 Attend USA vs. Argentina Jr. Men’s Game at Parana, Argentina
Wow. Just wow! Click here for the story. … [Read more...]
2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World Championships – Day 9 of 10 – Down the Stretch We Go!
12:30pm Australia (6-0 in pool play, 0-1 in playoffs)v. New Zealand (4-2 in pool play, 1-0 in playoffs) (loser eliminated) Friday, November 9, 2012 3:00 pm USA (5-1 in pool play, 0-1 in playoffs)v. Canada (4-2 in pool play, 1-0 in playoffs) (loser eliminated) 6:00pm Argentina (6-0 in pool play, 1-0 in playoffs) vs. Japan (5-1 in pool play, 1-0 in playoffs) … [Read more...]
Argentina the lone unbeaten team at Parana after topping USA 8-5 before standing room only crowd
Argentina, which did not make the playoffs in 2008 is now the lone unbeaten team in the tournament after defeating the USA Thursday night before a loud, cheering hometown standing room only crowd at Parana Argentina. Details to follow. Argentina and Japan top the first round. Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand will slug it out in the next round. Battle for … [Read more...]





