16/04/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 2: Australia, Japan, Mexico and New Zealand still undefeated. South Africa and Canada take first tournament win.

South Africa topped Singapore 6-3 to open Day 2 of the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup at Nafaldo Cargnel Stadium. Canada defeated Team WBSC at El Plumazo and clinched their first win of the tournament. Mexico outlasted Czechia 6-4 to stay on top of Group A, while Japan beat Israel 7-0 and New Zealand defeated Venezuela 9-3 to lead in Group B. Australia outplayed Argentina in key matchup.

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Jack Besgrove outplays Nahuel Saenz as Australia edge Argentina in extras

While the offence of both sides stayed quiet throughout the seven regulation innings, both pitchers duelled in the circle in the extra inning where the Australian closed the game with a victory.

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Davies and Evans hit homers in New Zealand 9-3 victory over Venezuela

The team from Oceania took a commanding advantage in the first three innings of the game, a difference that proved enough to clinch their second win of the tournament.

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Japan top Israel 7-0 for second straight win

The Japanese lineup tallied 10 hits in the game, including a solo homer by leadoff hitter Tomoki Kikuwa.

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Mexico top Czechia to remain undefeated in Group A

Mexico produced another strong fifth-inning outing that helped them win their second game and claim the top spot in Group A, while Czechia dropped in the standings with a 1-1 record.

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Connor Brooks, Mason McKay power Canada's four-inning win over Team WBSC

Canada’s offence erupted with six runs in the fourth to bounce back and earn their first win of the tournament.

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Early lead fuels South Africa 6-3 win over Singapore

Kagiso Aphane, who replaced Lucas Lamola in the circle in the fourth inning, earned the win for South Africa. He tossed 3.2 innings while allowing four hits and two runs.