22/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup: Stats confirm Japan and USA best teams of Finals 2024

This article provides an overall look at the team and individual statistics from the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024. World champions Japan had the best batting average, the best ERA, and the fewest walks. World No. 1 USA had the most strikeouts and Canada the most home runs.

21/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals: Japan hold world champion and Olympic titles together for first time

Japan won their fourth World Championship title by defeating USA 6-1 in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup 2023/2024 final. This marks Japan's 13th medal overall, while USA added their 17th. Canada secured their fifth medal with a bronze medal win over the Netherlands.

20/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Yukiko Ueno earns Women's Softball World Cup MVP honours

"I didn't believe I could play until this age," said the 42-year-old two-time Olympic Champion. I want to be on the field until I can." During the Closing Ceremony the WBSC revealed the All World Team and the individual awards.

20/07/2024 4 Minute Read

Japan outscore USA in final to become Women's Softball World Champions

USA initially took the lead, but pitchers Kelly Maxwell and Megan Faraimo were unable to contain the formidable Japanese lineup. Miu Goto excelled, allowing just one run over five innings, while Yukiko Ueno secured the victory, conceding only three walks. This triumph marks Japan's fourth world title.

20/07/2024 4 Minute Read

Callum Pilgrim walks off dramatic game with grand slam, Canada beats Netherlands to claim Women's Softball World Cup bronze medal

The Netherlands took a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the sixth. Canada won it in the 11th when Callum Pilgrim hit a walk-off grand slam.

19/07/2024 3 Minute Read

USA and Japan to compete for Women's Softball World Title

In the second Super Round Day, the defending World Champions defeated the Netherlands 7-0 in five innings. Japan outscored Canada 7-2. The World Championship Final is scheduled for Saturday, July 20. In the Placement Round, China beat Puerto Rico 4-1 in eight innings, and Australia triumphed over Italy 3-1.

19/07/2024 2 Minute Read

USA shut out Netherlands, advance undefeated to World Championship Game

Hannah Flippen, the second USA batter, hit a two-run home run, setting the tone. The defending World Champions head to the World Championship Final against Japan undefeated.

19/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan outscore Canada, advance to World Championship Final

Japan outscored Canada 7-2, outhitting them 10-5 to secure a spot in the final against the United States. Japan's solid performance, marked by key hits and strategic plays, earned them a chance to compete for the world title. "It was not easy," commented head coach Reika Utsugi, "but we got where we wanted to be."

19/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Placement Round: China finish fifth, ahead of Puerto Rico, Australia and Italy

China beat Puerto Rico in extras, and Australia came from behind to defeat Italy in a game delayed 25 minutes by rain in the top of the seventh.

19/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup: A bright future for Olympic softball

Of the 90 players who participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Softball competition, 46 played the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup (formerly Junior Women’s Softball World Championship) in the early stages of their career, making the youth global tournament a starting point for the international career of the top players in the world. The WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group A tournament takes place in Sao Paulo; Brazil from 23-27 July.