From the Official WBSC website Australia, who hosted the first edition of the most prestigious international women's softball tournament in Melbourne in 1965, will welcome the event again 62 years later in Redcliffe, 45 minutes outside of Brisbane. The WBSC Women's Softball World Cup will return to its cradle in Australia as the World Baseball Softball Confederation … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox ‘seeking advice’ after Venezuela’s World Cup gold medal pitcher Maiker Pimentel fails doping test
Article by Tony Smith, The Post A remarkable upgrade for the Black Sox to men’s Softball World Cup champions could be in play if an “apparent’’ anti-doping violation by Venezuela’s gold medal pitcher is upheld. Maiker Pimentel pitched Venezuela to a 3-0 win over the New Zealand men’s team in July’s World Cup final in Canada. But the 28-year-old World Cup MVP has been … [Read more...]
Champions Reign in the Rain: USA, Japan Share Glory in Chengdu
Canada, Venezuela Co-Bronze Medalists From the Official USA Softball website: Team USA claims gold at The World Games 2025 after weather forces cancellation CHENGDU, China — Due to inclement weather, the gold medal matchup at The World Games (TWG) 2025 could not be played, resulting in Team USA and Japan being named Co-Champions. Both teams walk away with gold, … [Read more...]
Venezuela Golden in Historic Win
USA Earns Second Bronze in a Row Venezuela defeated New Zealand, 3-0, and won the country's first ever Men's Softball World Cup in what proved to be a redemption story twelve years in the making. This final marked Venezuela's second appearance in a World Championship Final, following their previous participation in 2013 when they fell to New Zealand 4-1. Tournament MVP … [Read more...]
Day 6 Schedule at 2025 WBSC Men’s World Cup – Gold and Bronze Medal Games
Editor's note: The schedule below is as shown on the WBSC website. (10AM and 1PM). The news story at the official site notes a 2PM game time for gold. Better to be early, so we don't miss a pitch. Click here for local time in Prince Albert Day 6 Schedule Day 6 Schedule Game 12-hour 24-hour … [Read more...]
Day 5 Scoreboard – 2025 WBSC Men’s World Cup at Prince Albert
Three-way tie in Super Round Sends Venezuela & New Zealand to meet in World Championship Final; USA, Japan to play for Bronze From the Official WBSC website: New Zealand and Venezuela will face off on Sunday at 14:00 (local time in Prince Albert, Canada) in rematch of 2013, when New Zealand defeated Venezuela. On the last day of the Super Round, Venezuela … [Read more...]
Canada Takes on Australia in Placement Round Game at 2025 WBSC Men’s World Cup
1:30 PM in Prince Albert Local Time in Prince Albert Canada … [Read more...]