09/09/2022 - 18/09/2022

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Four Japanese WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal winners selected in NPB Draft

Four Japanese WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal winners selected in NPB Draft
28/10/2022
Catcher Shion Matsuo and outfielder Shogo Asano (pictured above) were picked in the first round, reliever and catcher Kaito Noda was selected in the third round, and pitcher Haruto Yamada was drafted in the fifth round.
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United States defeat Chinese Taipei in the final, earn 10th U-18 Baseball World Cup

United States defeat Chinese Taipei in the final, earn 10th U-18 Baseball World Cup
18/09/2022
The speed of centre fielder Kendall George kept the hosts in the game and put them ahead. A three-run homer by Bryce Eldridge opened the score. Blake Mitchell earned the win, and Eldridge pitched the seventh.
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USA’s Bryce Eldridge earns WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP honours as six squads represented in All-World Team

USA’s Bryce Eldridge earns WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP honours as six squads represented in All-World Team

Japan win WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal after 6-2 win over Korea

Japan win WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal after 6-2 win over Korea
18/09/2022
It represents the second WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal in history for Japan, and the nation’s sixth medal overall.
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U-18 Baseball World Cup Live Blog: Final Day - How It Happened

U-18 Baseball World Cup Live Blog: Final Day - How It Happened
18/09/2022
USA came from behind thanks to Kendall George and broke the score open on a home run by Bryce Eldridge to beat Chinese Taipei in the final. Their day started with a dramatic win against Japan to earn the right to play in the final. Japan defeated Korea to win the bronze medal.
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The US walk off two-day drama, will play Chinese Taipei in World Championship game

The US walk off two-day drama, will play Chinese Taipei in World Championship game
18/09/2022
Japan entered the seventh with a 3-2 lead, the US tied it on a balk by Yusefu Yoshimura and won it as Dylan Cupp (pictured above) singled off Kaito Noda.
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U-18 Baseball World Cup: Super Round-Day 3 - Japan-USA to restart on Sunday, Chinese Taipei advance to World Championship game

U-18 Baseball World Cup: Super Round-Day 3 - Japan-USA to restart on Sunday, Chinese Taipei advance to World Championship game
17/09/2022
Japan took a 3-2 lead in the third before the game was delayed at 17:18 for a lightning alert. After two heavy thunderstorms hit Sarasota, the WBSC Technical Commission decided to postpone the game to Sunday, starting at 09:30 local time. Earlier in the day, Chinese Taipei defeated the Netherlands to earn their spot in the final. Korea beat Mexico to stay in contention.
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Australia get 7-2 win against South Africa to close Placement Round in ninth

Australia get 7-2 win against South Africa to close Placement Round in ninth
17/09/2022
Four Australian pitchers combined to pitch a one-hitter for the Aussies in their last game at the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.
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Korea beat Mexico to confirm place in medal round

Korea beat Mexico to confirm place in medal round
17/09/2022
The two pitching staffs combined nine walks in the first three innings. Mexico took an early lead but Korea came back thanks to timely hitting and the running game.
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Chinese Taipei advance to the World Championship Final with 3-0 shutout against the Netherlands

Chinese Taipei advance to the World Championship Final with 3-0 shutout against the Netherlands
17/09/2022
Chinese Taipei’s starter Shao-En Lin pitched five scoreless innings, striking out six while giving up two hits and three walks. The Netherlands closed their participation in fifth place, their best ever finish in the U-18 Baseball World Cup.
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