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U-23 Men's Softball World Cup 2023 - Official Payoff

Jack Besgrove: Australia’s rising star sets sights on Men’s Softball World Cup 2024 - “Hopefully we can go back to back”

Jack Besgrove: Australia’s rising star sets sights on Men’s Softball World Cup 2024 - “Hopefully we can go back to back”
09/05/2023
The 19-year old left handed pitcher conquered the Men’s Softball World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand last year, and the inaugural U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup in Parana, Argentina, last April, earning MVP honours.
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Argentina stay on top of Men's Softball World Rankings, U-23 Champions Australia jump to second place

Argentina stay on top of Men's Softball World Rankings, U-23 Champions Australia jump to second place
26/04/2023
The WBSC published the update after the inaugural WBSC U-23 Men's Softball World Cup. The ranking rates 38 Men's Softball programmes.
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Jack Besgrove named WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup MVP; seven teams represented in All-World team

Jack Besgrove named WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup MVP; seven teams represented in All-World team
23/04/2023
“I’m excited, I’ve never received an award like this before, especially at the world stage. So, it’s pretty awesome,” said Besgrove after the Closing Ceremony.
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Besgrove shuts out Japan as Australia win first-ever WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup title

Besgrove shuts out Japan as Australia win first-ever WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup title
23/04/2023
The Australian southpaw led his team to a title-winning performance as he pitched a complete-game shutout with 11 strikeouts. Jeremy Waters' hit sent Shannon Goffer across the plate to score the lone run in the championship game.
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Retamar, Platner ignite offence as Argentina win WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup bronze medal

Retamar, Platner ignite offence as Argentina win WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup bronze medal
23/04/2023
The host team topped Mexico 10-1 in six innings to claim their fourth medal ever at a WBSC Men's Softball World Cup.
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WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 8: Australia to play Japan for World Championship title; Argentina to face Mexico for bronze

WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 8: Australia to play Japan for World Championship title; Argentina to face Mexico for bronze
22/04/2023
With Japan qualified for the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup final, Saturday’s Super Round games confirmed the three other teams who will play the medal games on Sunday.
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Luciano Biondi lays down surprise bunt to clinch Argentina's 1-0 ninth inning win over Japan

Luciano Biondi lays down surprise bunt to clinch Argentina's 1-0 ninth inning win over Japan
22/04/2023
Argentina’s pitchers Matias Etchevers and Juan Jose Pepe combined for a nine-inning shutout against one of the most powerful lineups of the tournament.
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Ashlee Goffer, Jack Besgrove hold off Canada as Australia reach World Championship final

Ashlee Goffer, Jack Besgrove hold off Canada as Australia reach World Championship final
22/04/2023
Australia and Japan will meet in Sunday’s World Championship Final, setting up a repeat of their matchups in the final of the last two U-18 Men's Softball World Cups in 2018 and 2020, claiming one world title apiece.
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Bin Mohammad's grand slam propels Singapore past Israel for final Placement Round win

Bin Mohammad's grand slam propels Singapore past Israel for final Placement Round win
22/04/2023
The Singaporean infielder went 2-for-4 with four RBIs and scored a run to lead his team to a 6-1 victory over Israel.
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Jorge Martinez walk-off double sends Mexico to medal game

Jorge Martinez walk-off double sends Mexico to medal game
22/04/2023
With two runners on and New Zealand on the lead at 4-3, Jorge Martinez hit a two-out double down the left field line that gave Mexico a 5-3 win to secure a spot in the medal game.
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