11/11/2019 1 Minute Read

Preview: Top two ranked baseball nations collide at Tokyo Dome

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

11/11/2019 1 Minute Read

Preview: Korea aiming to stay perfect against Chinese Taipei

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.

11/11/2019 1 Minute Read

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

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

11/11/2019 2 Minute Read

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

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.

11/11/2019 2 Minute Read

Japan comes from behind, defeats brave Australia

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.

11/11/2019 2 Minute Read

Mexico shuts-out Chinese Taipei, stays undefeated

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

11/11/2019 2 Minute Read

Numbers of the Premier12 Opening Round

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

10/11/2019 1 Minute Read

The Aussie pitcher who beat Japan

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

10/11/2019 3 Minute Read

Starting pitchers announced, Premier12 super round ready to go

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

09/11/2019 1 Minute Read

Preview: 2015 Championship rematch confirmed as USA, Korea battle in Tokyo

The WBSC Premier12 2019 Super Round gets underway on Monday 11 November with two games from ZOZO Marine Stadium, and one game from the Tokyo Dome.

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