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New Zealand Black Sox ‘seeking advice’ after Venezuela’s World Cup gold medal pitcher Maiker Pimentel fails doping test

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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...]

Venezuela Golden in Historic Win

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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 5 Scoreboard – 2025 WBSC Men’s World Cup at Prince Albert

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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...]

Day 4 Scoreboard – 2025 WBSC Men’s World Cup at Prince Albert

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From the Official WBSC Men's World Cup Website: Japan top standings as New Zealand walk off USA ahead of final Super Round day With only one day to go in the Super Round at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025 in Prince Albert, Canada Japan lead the standings with a 2-0 mark, while Venezuela (1-1) dropped to second place along with New Zealand. USA (0-2) are in … [Read more...]