From the official tournament website: In a memorable match for Argentina defeated Mexico 13-12 in the last match of the day, and thus secured first place in Group B of the World Championship. Mexico started the game in a big way, going ahead 10-2 at the end of the third inning, but from there the hosts tried a historic comeback, to come forward in the seventh and keep the … [Read more...]
2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World Championships – Day 7 of 10 – Last day of pool play
Day 5 Game Schedule at 2012 Jr. Men’s World Championship at Parana, Argentina. DEN vs. IND; CRO vs. CZE; SIN vs. NZL; CAN vs. MEX; AUS vs. USA. Last day of Pool Play. Editor's choice for game of the day: Easy. 5-0 USA vs. 5-0 AUS. The USA is coming off a big win against New Zealand, the Aussies trying to continue their domination of the Jr. division that … [Read more...]
USA (5-0) knocks off New Zealand (3-2) in 2012 ISF Jr. Worlds
From the official tournament website: United States took this afternoon an important win over New Zealand by 5-4, and tomorrow night will play against Australia in the last game of round robin, to define the first place in Group A. Meanwhile, Mexico beat Croatia 14-0 in three and a half innings, and is pressure on pool B. Tonight, in the last game of the day, will play … [Read more...]
2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World Championships – Day 6 of 10
Day 6 Game Schedule at Jr. Men's: CRO vs. MEX; NZL vs. USA; CZE vs. JPN; IND vs. SIN; AUS vs. VEN; MEX vs. ARG Editor's note: Live video stream is down for some reason. In the meantime, follow USA v. New Zealand on Pointstreak. Editor's pick for game of the day: New Zealand (3-1) vs. USA 4-0). USA playing with greater confidence in 2012 will get their … [Read more...]
Jerlin Rutt strikes out nine as USA moves to 4-0 at ISF Junior Men’s World Fastpitch Championship
Rutt strikes out nine as USA moves to 4-0 at ISF Junior Men’s World Fastpitch Championship PARANA, Argentina – Jerlin Rutt (Bernville, Pa.) extended his tournament record to 2-0 on +Sunday as he led the USA Junior Men’s Fastpitch Team to a 9-1 victory over Venezuala at the International Softball Federation (ISF) IX Junior Men’s World Championship the Amateur Softball … [Read more...]
Australia (4-0) edges New Zealand (3-1), 6-5 in 8 innings
Monday began with two of the four medal round contestants from 2008, Canada and Japan, with Japan coming away the winner, 3-0 in 8 innings. Monday ended with the other two medal round contestants from 2008 squaring off, in a battle for Oceania, with Australia edging New Zealand, 6-5 in 8 innings. Australia notched a run in the first and led 1-0 through the first two … [Read more...]
2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World Championships – Day 5 of 10
Day 5 Game Schedule at Jr. Men's: JPN vs. CAN; (Japan over Canada 3-0, 8 innings) VEN vs. IND; (VEN over IND, 4-0) SIN vs. DEN; (Singapore over Denmark 3-1) MEX vs. CZE; (MEX over CZE 10-6 USA vs. VEN; (USA over VEN, 9-1) NZL vs. AUS (AUS over NZL, 6-5 in 8 innings Editor's pick for game of the day: I didn't get to this before the day's games started, but there … [Read more...]