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Premier12: Japan defeats USA, wins Group B; Canada atop Group A

Premier12: Japan defeats USA, wins Group B; Canada atop Group A
15/11/2015

TAOYUAN, Taiwan — A three-run homerun in the top of the sixth inning by Sho Nakata and a grand-slam in the seventh by Nobuhiro Matsuda lifted Samurai Japan over the U.S. National Team, 10-2, in front of more than 10,000 fans Saturday night on Day 6 of the WBSC Premier12.

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Chinese Taipei gets historic victory over Cuba in Premier12 global battle

Chinese Taipei gets historic victory over Cuba in Premier12 global battle
15/11/2015

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Chih-Sheng Lin’s three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 1-1 tie with Cuba and lifted Chinese Taipei to a historic 4-1 win against the world No. 3 Saturday night at the sold out 20,000-seat Intercontinental Stadium.

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Nakata powers Japan past Dominican Republic

Nakata powers Japan past Dominican Republic
13/11/2015

TAPEI CITY – First baseman Sho Nakata provided his second game-winning RBI in as many nights to lift Japan’s National Team over the Dominican Republic, 4-2, at Taoyuan Stadium in Day 5 of the 2015 WBSC Premier12.

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Canada tops Chinese Taipei in thriller to take command of Group A

Canada tops Chinese Taipei in thriller to take command of Group A
13/11/2015

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — In a game Canada manager Ernie Whitt described as one of the most exciting games he’s been a part of, Chinese Taipei and Canada produced 17 runs on 25 hits, 5 of which home runs, as Canada topped the host nation, 9-8, in Opening Round action of the 2015 WBSC Premier12.

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WBSC Premier12 most-watched sports program of the year in Taiwan

WBSC Premier12 most-watched sports program of the year in Taiwan
13/11/2015

The new WBSC Premier12 is generating record TV ratings in Taiwan, helping to further the sport of baseball’s stronghold in the territory

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Preview: Day 6 of the WBSC Premier12

Preview: Day 6 of the WBSC Premier12
13/11/2015

Heading into Games 19-24 on Day 6 (Saturday, 14 November) of the 2015 WBSC Premier12, some current stats as well as notable past encounters have been identified.

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World No. 3 Cuba defeats No. 5 Netherlands 6-5

World No. 3 Cuba defeats No. 5 Netherlands 6-5
12/11/2015

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — In Day 3 of the WBSC Premier12 international flagship tournament, world No. 3 Cuba rallied late in the game to defeat No. 5 Netherlands, 6-5, and avoid falling to 0-2 in Group A.

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No. 4 Chinese Taipei, Chun-Lin Kuo cruise past No. 11 Italy 7-1

No. 4 Chinese Taipei, Chun-Lin Kuo cruise past No. 11 Italy 7-1
12/11/2015

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Chinese Taipei starter Chun-Lin Kuo (NPB Seibu Lions) pitched 7 innings and gave up just one run while striking out eight en route to defeating Italy 7-1.

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No. 7 Canada moves to 2-0 with shutout of No. 9 Puerto Rico

No. 7 Canada moves to 2-0 with shutout of No. 9 Puerto Rico
12/11/2015

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Canada used a trio of pitchers and a 2-run home run by Tyler O’Neill in the seventh inning to win a tight contest against Puerto Rico Wednesday night.

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Preview: Day 5 of the WBSC Premier12

Preview: Day 5 of the WBSC Premier12
12/11/2015

At the 2015 Pan American Games, Cuba claimed bronze by beating Puerto Rico 7-6. Earlier that tournament, Cuba recorded a 8-1 preliminary round victory over Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico’s last competitive win against Cuba came at the 2009 Baseball World Cup, a 5-2 second round victory.

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