Andrew Costello, John Short lead USA to first win in the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup

John Short was stellar today on both sides of the game, and Andrew Costello hit a three-run homer leading USA to a 29-0 win over South Africa in Day 1 of the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup. Short pitched four scoreless innings of one-hit ball, and collected four RBIs in the game.

All USA at bats ended in big innings for the defending U-15 world champions, including a 10-run rally in the third frame and an eight-run fourth inning.

South Africa used eight pitchers in the game, but they could do nothing against the powerful US lineup.

US catcher Andrew Costello connected for the first homer run of the tournament, a three run shot to left field in the second inning. Ryan Harwood and Alex Harrington also had three RBI.

Short tossed four innings and allowed only one hit, with eight strikeouts and four walks. Joshua Botha registered the only South African hit of the game in the first inning.