28/02/2020 3 Minute Read

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

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.

28/02/2020 2 Minute Read

Japan 5-2 Australia: Nagayoshi’s inside park homer confirms both teams in final

Japanese pitcher Koki Yagi had nine strikeouts that helped his team stop Australia's winning streak in the clash of unbeaten teams in the Super Round

28/02/2020 2 Minute Read

Argentina 7-3 New Zealand: Biondi keeps Argentina in bronze medal hunt

The win confirmed Argentina's spot in the playoff for the bronze medal against either the Czech Republic or Japan, depending on later results, and eliminated the 2018 bronze medallists New Zealand from contention of finishing on the podium.

28/02/2020 1 Minute Read

United States 4-2 Singapore: Winterhalder rallies United States past Singapore

The United States mounted a comeback as they scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to beat Singapore.

28/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Czech Republic 10-0 Guatemala: Voráček grand slam keeps Czech Republic in hunt for final spot

Jan Voráček's grand slam in the top of the fifth inning keeps the Czech Republic in contention for the final.

28/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Why this World Cup can 'leave a lasting legacy' for Colquhoun Park

Colquhoun Park has had a total redevelopment ahead of the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup.

28/02/2020 2 Minute Read

South Africa 12-2 Denmark: De Ascencão leads South Africa to first win, Melin matches strikeout record

Denmark pitcher William Melin had an incredible game, matching the tournament record of 18 strikeouts in six innings in a losing effort, while South Africa remain in contention for a 10th place finish.

28/02/2020 2 Minute Read

Canada 6-1 Mexico: McKay’s home run, four RBIs seals seventh spot for Canada

With Mexico now second in the group with a 3:1 loss record, nine-time medallists Canada (4:0), who have only finished once outside of the top four in all previous editions (seventh place in 2014), can't be overtaken at the top of the Placement Round with one game remaining, hence confirming their seventh place finish.

27/02/2020 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 6: 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.

27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Czech Republic 8-2 New Zealand: Osička sizzles with 14 strikeouts as Czech Republic prove too good for the home team

In their first Super Round appearance, Czech Republic scored a big 8-2 win over hosts New Zealand after another impressive performance from star pitcher Jakub Osicka, who leads the tournament with 64 strikeouts.