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Germany beats Czech Republic, earns first win in U-23 Baseball World Cup

25/09/2021

The Czech Republic loaded the bases with no one out in the bottom of the seventh. The game ended on a caught stealing by catcher Maurice Bendrien

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Seven-inning games at WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: A new era in international baseball and boost to competitive balance

25/09/2021

With two less innings per game, pitching depth might not be a huge factor anymore in international baseball events.

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Pitching puts Venezuela on top of Group B of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

25/09/2021

After two days of competition, Venezuela is in front. Colombia, Korea, Nicaragua and Panama share a 1-1 record.

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Chinese Taipei on top of Group A of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

25/09/2021

Mexico was close to perfection against Cuba. The Dominican Republic wins in debut.

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Solid pitching leads Venezuela to emotional win against Colombia

25/09/2021

Four pitchers limited Colombia to four hits. Starter Jesus Vargas pitcher five, solid innings. Closer Luis Curvelo earned a four-out save.

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Mexico close to perfection, beats Cuba, earns first win of U-23 Baseball World Cup

25/09/2021

Starting pitchers Alemao Hernandez and Bryan Chi were perfect for three innings. The first hit of the night, a solo homer by Fabricio Macias, set the tone for the hosts.

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Korea comes from behind to beat Netherlands in extra

25/09/2021

It's the first win in the U-23 Baseball World Cup for the World No. 2 baseball programme.

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A four-run first is enough for second Chinese Taipei U-23 World Cup win

25/09/2021

Four runs were all sidearm right-hander Chen Yu-Hung needed. He limited the Czech Republic to one hit over six innings.

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Three homers lead the Dominican Republic to first U-23 Baseball World Cup win

24/09/2021

Francis Florentino, Sandro Fabian and Fraudy Rodriguez went deep against Germany.

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Panama outscores Nicaragua, gets first U-23 Baseball World Cup win

24/09/2021

It was the first extra-inning game in the tournament. Panama scored seven in the top of the eighth.

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Germany beats Czech Republic, earns first win in U-23 Baseball World Cup

Managers Steve Janssen and Vladimir Chloup ahead of Germany-Czech Republic

Filip Capka started for the Czech Republic

Alexander Schmidt at bat for Germany

Filip Smola defends second base for the Czech Republic

Pascal Amon gets out of the box

Lou Helmig had two RBIs

Simon Gross started for Germany

Filip Smola at bat

Germany's third baseman Ben Halber

Czech shortstop Wojtech Mensik made a trip to the College World Series with North Carolina State University

Catcher Maurice Bendrien (right) caught the last out stealing

The out call was confirmed after on field review by the umpiring crew

German players celebrate the first win

Seven-inning games at WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: A new era in international baseball and boost to competitive balance

Pitching puts Venezuela on top of Group B of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

Chinese Taipei on top of Group A of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

Solid pitching leads Venezuela to emotional win against Colombia

Venezuela's starting pitcher did a great job

Colombia's lost but their pitching staff work was great

This out in home was the turning point of the game

Was an emotional game

Colombia's played a great defense

Jordan Díaz played at third for Colombia

A game defined by details

Venezuela's won a great game of baseball

Was a game full of emotions

Huge win for Venezuela

Mexico close to perfection, beats Cuba, earns first win of U-23 Baseball World Cup

Mexico during the National Anthem

Cuban players during their National Anthem

Cuba's starter Bryan Chi

Alemao Hernandez started for Mexico

Athletic play for Mexico's catcher Brandon Valenzuela

Cuba's Rangel Ramos at defense

Mexico's catcher Xavier Salazar gets the out

After three perfect innings by both pitchers, Fabricio Macios got to Bryan Chi

His home run became the first hit of the game

Macias was actually the first hitter to reach base

Plenty of reasons to celebrate

Macias plays at Triple-A for the Pittsburgh Pirates of MLB

Korea comes from behind to beat Netherlands in extra

Korea's comeback in the game with good pitching

Netherlands took the early lead

Netherlands has two errors

Netherlands scored 7 times

Korea's starting pitcher has a rough afternoon

The game leave us great plays

15 runs in the game

Netherlands' starting pitcher

Korea's made a surprise comeback

Korea's took the win in extras

A four-run first is enough for second Chinese Taipei U-23 World Cup win

A Czech flag in the stands in Ciudad Obregon

The presentation of the Czech National Team

World No. 3 Chinese Taipei takes the field

Chinese Taipei was off a very good start. Jen Chin Sheng doubled

Shen also scored

It was a four-run first for Chinese Taipei

Tomas Hrbek (19) took the mound in the second and didn't allow another run

Sidearm right-hander Yu-hung Chen didn't give the Czech offense a chance until the sixth

Tsu Che Cheng, Chinese Taipei third baseman

The two teams kept battling through the end

Three homers lead the Dominican Republic to first U-23 Baseball World Cup win

German fans in Yaquis Stadium

Patrick Harrison started for Germany

Alexander Schmidt fields second, Lizandro Quinones is the runner

Albert Suarez at bat

Francis Florentino put the Dominican Republic ahead with a home run

Dominican manager Ramon Genao (middle)

Lou Helmig homered to keep Germany in the game

Helmig rounding the bases

Germany's manager Steve Janssen

Sandro Fabian hit the second home run of the day for the Dominican Republic

Fabian playing in the outfield

Panama outscores Nicaragua, gets first U-23 Baseball World Cup win

Panama's comeback in a great game with the help from Abraham Rodrigues

Luis Tello ends the game with a great catch

Panama's find their first win

Panama won a tight one