08/11/2015 - 21/11/2015

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Korea’s Hyun-soo Kim named Premier12 MVP

Korea’s Hyun-soo Kim named Premier12 MVP
21/11/2015

TOKYO — South Korea National Team outfielder Hyun-soo Kim (Doosan Bears – KBO) was named the Most Valuable Player of the inaugural WBSC Premier12, the world governing body announced following the global tournament’s final contest.

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South Korea rally in 9th to defeat Japan 4-3 in Premier12 semifinal

South Korea rally in 9th to defeat Japan 4-3 in Premier12 semifinal
20/11/2015

TOKYO — At a sold out 40,000-seat Tokyo Dome, the world No. 8 South Korea National Team scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to rally past host and top-ranked Japan in the semifinals of the inaugural WBSC Premier12 global baseball championship.

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Korea’s Dae-Ho Lee named Hublot Player of Game in semifinal victory over Japan

Korea’s Dae-Ho Lee named Hublot Player of Game in semifinal victory over Japan
20/11/2015

TOKYO — Designated hitter Dae-Ho Lee was named the Hublot Player of the Game for his heroic role in South Korea’s semifinal win over rival Japan at a sold out Tokyo Dome.

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USA beats Mexico, will face South Korea in first-ever WBSC Premier12 Final

USA beats Mexico, will face South Korea in first-ever WBSC Premier12 Final
20/11/2015

TOKYO — The world No. 2 U.S. National Team defeated No. 12 Mexico, 6-1, in the semifinals of the WBSC Premier12 at the Tokyo Dome Friday night .

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WBSC Premier12 Sets Multiple TV Rating Records in Taiwan

WBSC Premier12 Sets Multiple TV Rating Records in Taiwan
19/11/2015

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — After setting new records for TV ratings in 2015 in the host nation during the opening days of the new global baseball tournament, the WBSC Premier12 set two more new highs for TV ratings over the weekend.

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Ohtani, Rhee starting pitchers of Japan vs South Korea Premier12 semifinal

Ohtani, Rhee starting pitchers of Japan vs South Korea Premier12 semifinal
19/11/2015

TOKYO — The first WBSC Premier12 semifinal match will get underway with host and world No. 1 Samurai Japan and rival No.8 South Korea at the Tokyo Dome tonight.

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WBSC Premier12 trending on TV, Twitter in Japan

WBSC Premier12 trending on TV, Twitter in Japan
19/11/2015

TOKYO — According to the TV rating reports announced this morning, the excitement of the inaugural 38-game WBSC Premier12, in which baseball’s Top 12 nations are battling each other, is attracting remarkably high viewership across Japan, while viewers from over 210 countries have followed the action through online and mobile devices.

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WBSC Premier12 down to four nations as semifinals schedule announced for Global Championship

WBSC Premier12 down to four nations as semifinals schedule announced for Global Championship
17/11/2015

TAIPEI CITY — The inaugural WBSC Premier12, which brings together baseball’s Top 12 nations, is set to enter the semifinal stage following Monday’s quarterfinals in Taipei and Taichung, Taiwan.

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Monday Quarterfinals set for WBSC Premier12 Global Baseball Championship

Monday Quarterfinals set for WBSC Premier12 Global Baseball Championship
16/11/2015

TAIPEI CITY — The quarterfinals schedule of the inaugural WBSC Premier12 has been determined, following an electric Opening Round (Games 1-30) that has generated record TV ratings in the host nation and concluded Sunday night with world No. 1 Japan and No. 7 Canada having gone undefeated to win their respective groups, while four of the Top 12 competing nations have been eliminated.

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Premier12 Quarterfinals Preview

Premier12 Quarterfinals Preview
16/11/2015

World No. 7 Canada vs World No. 12 Mexico

Canada has won the last six games against Mexico in all levels at major tournaments, following a 9-1 defeat at the World Baseball Classic in 2006.

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