15/11/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 5: Venezuela beat Argentina to claim final Super Round spot, schedule announced

A two-out, two-run single from Sebastian Hassell (pictured) in the top of the seventh gave Venezuela the crucial 3-2 win over Argentina to secure third place in Group B. They join Mexico (2-0), USA (2-0), Canada (1-1), Japan (1-1) and Australia (0-2) in the battle for the title of World Champions.

14/11/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 4: Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico win, punch tickets to Super Round along with Australia

The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup daily blog reviews all the exciting action in Hermosillo, Mexico where Canada, Czechia, Japan, Mexico and USA all won on Tuesday. USA's Cody Gibbons (pictured) was named Player of the Day for pitching a complete-game shutout against Argentina, with 11 strikeouts, four hits and two walks.

13/11/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 3: Historic win for Colombia, Australia beat Czechia in extras, important wins for Mexico, Argentina & USA

The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup daily blog reviews all the exciting action in Hermosillo, Mexico where Argentina, Australia, Colombia, Mexico and USA all won on Monday. Australia pitcher Joel Byrne was named Player of the Day for throwing an eight-inning complete game to lead his side to a thrilling 3-2 win over Czechia.

12/11/2023 4 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 2: Venezuela, Australia earn dramatic walk-off wins; Mexico beat Czechia with late-inning rally; Canada, Japan remain undefeated

Australia, Canada and Mexico remain undefeated in Group A after two days of competition. In Group B the defending champions Japan are the only team with a 2-0 record.

11/11/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 1: USA complete spectacular comeback-victory over Venezuela; Canada, Japan, Australia and Mexico also win on opening day

The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup daily blog reviews all the action of the opening day in Hermosillo, Mexico where Canada, Japan, Australia, USA and Mexico all won. USA centre field Logan Boom (pictured) was named Player of the Day for his three-run home run against Venezuela.

10/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Australia aiming for record sixth title as WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup begins on Saturday

Australia is also looking to hold the world champion title at all three WBSC Men's Softball World Cups, having won the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2022 in New Zealand and the U-23 edition in Argentina in April earlier this year.

09/11/2023 4 Minute Read

Preview: WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup in Hermosillo, Mexico

The best men's U-18 softball teams in the world will play in Hermosillo, Mexico. Newly renovated venues will be the stage and part of the legacy of the WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup.

08/11/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup: 42 years of history

With three days to go to the start of the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup, let’s take a look at the history of the event, the oldest international youth men’s softball world championship.