For the second game in a row, the young Samurai pitchers didn’t allow a run. Today they have to share some of the credit with center fielder Rui Akazawa, who also scored the first run of the game

Mexico scored in the bottom of the first taking advantage of a walk and an error. It was all they needed. Venezuela took a comfortable lead and USA’s comeback came just one run short

The Czech Republic did it all in a couple of neverending at bats, no chance for Fiji

Another impressive outing by the pitchers gave no chance to Australia. The running game took Korea on the scoreboard, a home run by Lee Jaejun opened the score in the top of the fourth

Japan, South Africa and Chinese Taipei in group A; Korea, USA and Venezuela in group B are the teams that won the games of Day 1 of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2019.

The hosts defeated Cuba to close Day 1 of the U-12 Baseball World Cup in front of a sell-out crowd. Trailing 3-0, Cuba came just one short from tying the game

Group B features at least five teams that aim to a spot in the super round. Korea showed they will definitely compete with an impressive shut out win over Mexico: premium pitchers and talented defense protected an early lead

It was an easy Day 1 for Japan and South Africa. They both scored over 20 runs against the Czech Republic and the absolute beginners Fiji

Venezuela and USA got started in the group B outscoring Italy and Australia. Both National Teams showed they can rely on the long ball

The manager of the three-time defending World Champions USA considers every game in the U-12 Baseball World Cup a challenge. Inoke Niubalavu leads the absolute beginners Fiji: “For us being here is a great opportunity”