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XVII Men's Softball World Cup 2022 - Official Payoff

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup - A Tournament to Remember

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup - A Tournament to Remember
11/12/2022
The WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2022 featured impressive global media coverage, especially in the Philippines where the highlights of their national team's victory over Denmark passed 1.2m views on Facebook.
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Australia are WBSC Men's Softball World Champions, beating four-time winners Canada, USA claim bronze

Australia are WBSC Men's Softball World Champions, beating four-time winners Canada, USA claim bronze
04/12/2022
The silver medal makes Canada the most successful team in the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup with 13 medals - four gold, six silver and four bronze - one ahead of New Zealand on 13.
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Marshall Kronk named MVP, five teams represented in All-World Team

Marshall Kronk named MVP, five teams represented in All-World Team
04/12/2022
“To be named the MVP is unbelievable, it’s pretty special. Just winning the world championship is greater than any other individual, I’m speechless,” said Kronk after the closing ceremony. “This title is very special. It’s been 13 years since the last tournament, and coach Bob Harrow passed this year, so it’s very special to win for him.”
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WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Finals Day - As It Happened

WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Finals Day - As It Happened
04/12/2022
World Championship Final: Australia beat Canada to win second title. USA claimed fourth bronze medal after beating defending champions Argentina 2-0.
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Brad Kilpatrick’s shutout gives USA bronze medal at XVII WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup

Brad Kilpatrick’s shutout gives USA bronze medal at XVII WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup
04/12/2022
It’s USA’s first medal in 22 years. The last time the US squad reached the podium in the Men’s Softball World Cup was also a bronze in East London, South Africa, in 2000.
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Men’s Softball World Cup Super Round Final Day: Australia beat Argentina in tiebreaker, book spot in final v Canada; USA v Argentina for bronze

Men’s Softball World Cup Super Round Final Day: Australia beat Argentina in tiebreaker, book spot in final v Canada; USA v Argentina for bronze
03/12/2022
Another amazing day's play - with the last two games going to tiebreakers - to determine the teams for the last two games plus Placement Round games. World Championship Final: Australia v Canada at 16:00 on Sunday. Bronze Medal Game: USA v Argentina at 13:00 on Sunday.
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Australia win thriller against Argentina, set up World Championship Final against Canada

Australia win thriller against Argentina, set up World Championship Final against Canada
03/12/2022
Australia defeated Argentina 2-0, in eight innings, and will play on Sunday against Canada for the title of world champion. It's the first time that Australia and Canada will play off for the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup title.
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Japan beat Czech Republic in 10-inning thriller to finish seventh

Japan beat Czech Republic in 10-inning thriller to finish seventh
03/12/2022
Silver medallists from 2019, Japan’s seventh place finish is the third time they’ve recorded such a finish but the first time since 1980. The other being in the first edition in 1966.
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Hosts New Zealand close World Cup campaign with 2-1 victory over Denmark

Hosts New Zealand close World Cup campaign with 2-1 victory over Denmark
03/12/2022
The New Zealand Black Sox scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh after an defensive error by the Danish defense.
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Justine Rosales sparks Philippines win over South Africa

Justine Rosales sparks Philippines win over South Africa
03/12/2022
Julius Diaz (pictured) scored on a Jerome Bacarisas double to centre field in the top of the seventh.
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