Korea, U.S. victories highlight Day 2 of LG Presents WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016
Day 2 of the LG Presents VII WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016 featured four early KOs and two intense one-run games – and again several highlights from the buzzing Hyundai-Gijang Dream Ballpark on Sunday.
GIJANG, Korea — Day 2 of the LG Presents VII WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016 featured four early KOs and two intense one-run games – and again several highlights from the buzzing Hyundai-Gijang Dream Ballpark on Sunday.
Venezuela, Japan, Canada and Australia recorded easy victories over Pakistan, Netherlands, India and Hong Kong. In the loss, Pakistan scored the nation’s first-ever World Cup run. The win for Japan extended the four-time defending world champions’ win-streak to 14 World Cup games.
In an exciting game filled with amazing plays on defense and a frenzied crowd, Megan Baltzell hit the tournament’s first home run — a 2-run blast to help push the U.S. past Chinese Taipei, 2-1. Marti Sementelli (6 IP 4 H, 1 ER) earned the win, while Jade Gortarez worked a perfect final inning to pick up the save.
Highlights: Chinese Taipei v United States #WomensBaseball https://t.co/0CkZNv1GVN
— WBSC (@WBSC) September 4, 2016
Following dazzling plays by the Korean National Team outfield to keep Cuba from extending a 3-1 lead, the host nation scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning – including a bold squeeze bunt to tie the game — before first baseman Lee Sel Yang (3-for-3) singled in the game-winning run.
Korea victory selfie !!! #WomensBaseball #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/EEmlYIQRuA
— WBSC (@WBSC) September 4, 2016
Race to the Super Round
Following Day 3, the top two nations from each group will advance to the Super Round, while the bottom half will be relegated to play for 7th to 12th Place.
Group A: Host nation Korea and Venezuela clinched the two top spots in Group A.
Group B: Japan is guaranteed to finish in at least in second-place. Canada and the Netherlands will meet Monday in a knockout situation.
Group C: Open
In the case of a three-way between Australia, Chinese Taipei and the United States, Australia and Chinese Taipei would advance if Australia defeats USA by 5 or more runs.
- AUS v USA: In their last meeting (World Cup 2014 Miyazaki) the U.S. defeated Australia 3-1.
- TPE v HKG: In Miyazaki, Chinese Taipei beat Hong Kong 19-4.
Recent news
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- Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016 trophy to be exhibited in Japan’s Hall of Fame and Museum 14/09/2016 00:09
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- Women’s Baseball World Cup: Venezuela wins bronze medal in thrilling victory over Chinese Taipei 11/09/2016 00:09
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- Women’s Baseball World Cup: Canada defeats Chinese Taipei to earn place in Final 10/09/2016 00:09
- Defending world champions Japan win Super Group, advance to Final of Women’s Baseball World Cup 09/09/2016 00:09
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