22/02/2020 - 01/03/2020

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Singapore 9-8 South Africa: Tan’s 17 strikeouts help Singapore beat South Africa

Singapore 9-8 South Africa: Tan’s 17 strikeouts help Singapore beat South Africa
25/02/2020
Singapore and South Africa delivered the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup's first extra inning game with Mathew Tan doing the heroics after firing 17 strikeouts.
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United States 7-3 Denmark: Ponce's 3 RBI lift USA past Denmark

United States 7-3 Denmark: Ponce's 3 RBI lift USA past Denmark
25/02/2020
The United States bagged their first victory at the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup after defeating Denmark 7-3. They now improve their win-loss card to 1-3.
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WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 3: Czech Republic claim historic win, Japan, Australia stay unbeaten to top groups

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 3: Czech Republic claim historic win, Japan, Australia stay unbeaten to top groups
24/02/2020
Right handed pitcher Jakub Osicka claimed 14 strikeouts in an historic Czech Republic 9-2 win over Canada as the European champions, who scored in every at bat, beat the eight-time medallists for only the second time at junior level.
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New Zealand 14-3 Mexico: Wildbore’s four runs lift New Zealand past Mexico for second victory

New Zealand 14-3 Mexico: Wildbore’s four runs lift New Zealand past Mexico for second victory
24/02/2020
New Zealand, who lost to Japan before beating USA now have a 2:1 win:loss record while Mexico are also 2:1 after beating USA and Denmark in their opening games.
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Africa's diamond in the sporting rough

Africa's diamond in the sporting rough
24/02/2020
A joint initiative of the WBSC Development Commission and the African Baseball and Softball Association, the African Development Program is lifting the profile and professionalism of baseball and softball in Africa. Mashilo Matsetela, the Continental Vice President of Softball in Africa, and President of Softball South Africa discussed the ADP at the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup.
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Japan 15-0 Denmark: Onishi and Masaya home runs help Japan keep perfect record

Japan 15-0 Denmark: Onishi and Masaya home runs help Japan keep perfect record
24/02/2020
The pitching duo of Hibiki and Ren Ikeda combined for eight strikeouts, while six batters finished the match with double runs, including tournament frontrunner Masaru Nishimori.
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Guatemala 10-3 United States: Morales throws 13 strikeouts for second Guatemala victory

Guatemala 10-3 United States: Morales throws 13 strikeouts for second Guatemala victory
24/02/2020
Diego Morales starred once more for Guatemala after throwing 13 strikeouts in Guatemala’s 10-3 victory over the United States.
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Czech Republic 9-1 Canada: Osička fires 14 strikeouts for Czech Republic’s second win

Czech Republic 9-1 Canada: Osička fires 14 strikeouts for Czech Republic’s second win
24/02/2020
Jakub Osička brought out the trick up his sleeves as he struck out 14 Canadian batters in Czech Republic’s 9-2 victory.
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Australia 11-0 Singapore: Garland, Routledge, Shaw homers keep Australia’s winning run

Australia 11-0 Singapore: Garland, Routledge, Shaw homers keep Australia’s winning run
24/02/2020
James Garland, Joshua Routledge and Hayden Shaw displayed a home run masterclass as Australia eased past Singapore 11-0 on Monday
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Argentina 6-1 South Africa: Pacheco’s two runs guide Argentina to secure first win

Argentina 6-1 South Africa: Pacheco’s two runs guide Argentina to secure first win
24/02/2020
Cristian Pacheco led the way for Argentina to bag their first victory at the U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup, beating South Africa 6-1.
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