World Baseball Softball Confederation

Preview: Top two ranked baseball nations collide at Tokyo Dome

11/11/2019

Japan are coming off a comeback win against Australia ... the USA are looking to bounce back after a Super Round loss to Korea.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/preview-top-two-ranked-baseball-nations-collide-at-tokyo-dome

Preview: Korea aiming to stay perfect against Chinese Taipei

11/11/2019

Korea are one of three teams with a perfect record at the Premier12 ... Chinese Taipei will send talented Chang Yi to the mound for this game.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/preview-korea-aiming-to-stay-perfect-against-chinese-taipei

Preview: Mexico, Australia set for Super Round battle at Tokyo Dome

11/11/2019

Mexico are one of three undefeated teams at the WBSC Premier12 ... Australia's lone win of the Premier12 came against Canada in Group C

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/preview-mexico-australia-set-for-super-round-battle-at-tokyo-dome

Jaehwan Kim’s 3-run homer lifts Korea past USA

11/11/2019

Korea moved to 2-0 and remain unbeaten in the Premier12. USA outhit Korea, but couldn't find the clutch hit to produce more runs.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/kim-s-3-run-homer-lifts-korea-past-usa

Japan comes from behind, defeats brave Australia

11/11/2019

The Aussie took a lead into the seventh. Their bullpen wasn't as effective as in the key game of the opening round against Canada. Samurai relievers Kaino and Yamasaki were untouchable.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/japan-comes-from-behind-defeats-brave-australia

Mexico shuts-out Chinese Taipei, stays undefeated

11/11/2019

A solo homer by veteran catcher Alì Solis broke the tie in the bottom of the fifth

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/mexico-shuts-out-chinese-taipei-stays-undefeated

Numbers of the Premier12 Opening Round

11/11/2019

Group A in Guadalajara was a slugfest, while Group C in Seoul saw three of four teams with an ERA below 3

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/numbers-of-the-premier12-opening-round

The Aussie pitcher who beat Japan

10/11/2019

Pitching coach Chris Oxspring is the pitcher who outdueled Daisuke Matsuzaka in the semifinal of the 2004 Olympics in Athens

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/the-aussie-pitcher-who-beat-japan

Starting pitchers announced, Premier12 super round ready to go

10/11/2019

During the pre-tournament press conference managers revealed the pitchers for the opening games: Yang Hyeon-jong and Cody Ponce will duel in Korea-USA. Arturo Reyes and Chiang Shao-Ching will face each other in Mexico-Chinese Taipei. Shun Yamaguchi and Dushan Ruzic will start Japan-Australia

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/starting-pitchers-announced-premier12-super-round-ready-to-go