Final Two Games Today After sweeping the two rounds of the U-18 Men's Softball World Championship, Japan will make their seventh appearance in the final of the age-group tournament looking to reverse the result of the final two years ago when they lost to Australia 6-1. Japan is headed into the gold medal game on Sunday with an unblemished win-record, following their … [Read more...]
WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 7: Nagayoshi, Yagi heroics keep Japan’s unbeaten run going, sets up gold medal match against Australia
Inside the Park Home Run Keys Japan's Win Japan kept their unbeaten record, while Australia lost at this level for the first time since losing to Japan in the last Opening Round game in 2018. The finalists in the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup are confirmed with one day still to play in the Super Round with Japan and Australia to meet in the World Championship game in a … [Read more...]
WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 6: Singapore’s Tan sets new strikeout record; Japan, Australia, Czech Republic off to winning starts in Super Round
Japan, Australia and the Czech Republic won their matches on the opening day of Super Round action on Thursday setting up a "semifinal" between Australia and Japan on Friday for a spot in the final. Japan and Australia opened the Super Round with 2-0 records (based on pool play results against Super Round opponents). New Zealand was the only Super Round team with but one … [Read more...]
USA loses tough one to Canada in final frame at WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand
The USA battled fiercely against Canada in a Placement Round game, tied 6-6 into the 7th inning, but in the end, Canada rallied for two runs in the bottom of the inning to defeat the Red White and Blue. The winning runs scored on a one-out two run home run by Jackson Pegelo. The Americans overcame a 5-2 Canada lead in the 4th, scoring 4 runs to take a 6-5 lead. With the … [Read more...]
Australia, Japan Headline Super Round at WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand
Six Teams Advance to Super Round - Unbeaten Japan and Australia, joined by NZL, ARG, CZE and GUA Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic, Guatemala, Japan and New Zealand will battle For the Title of World Champion, WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand. The six teams represent half of the twelve teams that began play five days ago. … [Read more...]
WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 4: Japan, Australia secure top spots, NZL also through to Super Round
From the official WBSC website: Four teams - Argentina, Canada, Singapore and the Czech Republic - are in contention for two Super Round spots in Group A and two teams - Guatemala and Mexico - will chase the remaining ticket in Group B. The 2018 champs Australia and world No. 1 Japan cemented their places on top of Group A and B, respectively, with one day still to play … [Read more...]
Video – Grand Final of the Wayne Roper Memorial Tournament between Auckland’s Western Magpies & Christchurch’s Papanui
Enjoy the Grand Final of the Wayne Roper Memorial Tournament between Auckland’s Western Magpies & Christchurch’s Papanui. (Gm 24 (Grand Final) Papanui v Magpies 2:45pm 26/1/2020 @ Sturges Park, Otahuhu, Auckland NZ) Click here to watch! Color commentary by Jennifer Feret-Brear. Jennifer is a pitcher for the New Zealand women's team. … [Read more...]