Comfortable win gives Canada first place in Group B. New Zealand tops Philippines in three

Canada reached its sixth win in a row and secured the number one place in Group B. Today the Red and White team beat Singapore, 8-0, in five innings and remains the only undefeated team in the group. Canada scored in the first four innings of play, including a four-run fourth inning, and homered four times during the game.

Sean Cleary and Patrick Burns combined to no-hit Singapore. The starter pitched four innings allowing only 1 base on balls and striking out 6. Burns worked 1 inning, walked 1 and fanned 3.

Bryan Abrey belted his third home run of the tournament. Derek Mayson, Ryan Bolan and Burns also homered today.

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New Zealand tops Philippines in three

New Zealand had an easy win today against Philippines, 15-0, and added its fourth win in the Men’s Softball World Championship. The Black Sox used a nine-inning third run to end the game.

Nathan Nukunuku homered twice for the winners -a 3-run homer in the second and a solo shot in the third- and recorded 4 RBIs in the game. Campbel Enoka also hit a 3-run blast in the third.

Josh Pettett claimed the win, allowing 1 hit in 3 innings, with 6 Ks.

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