The heavy favourites Samurai Japan faced underrated Australia in the semifinal at the Helliniko Complex. Matsuzaka duelled with Oxspring.

The Los Angeles Angeles called up Adell and put Shohei Ohtani, another Premier12 star, on the injured list. Ponce pitched for the Pirates on Sunday, 2 August.

The Commission, co-chaired by Justin Huber and Maria Soto, met virtually. President Fraccari opened the on line meeting

With the COVID-19’s impact on sports, particularly international events, WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari convened the think-tank session to sweep over many important issues to continue the global growth of baseball and softball in the face of new challenges.

President Fraccari’s call was with the newly formed COPABE working groups, which are focused on marketing, events and development.

This international baseball clash turned into an instant classic as two powerhouses collided on the iconic Olympic stage Down Under.

Cuba was undefeated in 21 games played in three different editions of the Olympics. The Dutch had a 1-2 record when they took the field at the Sydney Baseball Stadium.

Japan's roster had a mix of Industrial League veterans and young prospect to face baseball's international juggernaut of the time.

The game of baseball was introduced to the country in 1922, but the Lithuania Baseball Association was founded only in 1987. Federation President Virmidas Neverauskas, the father of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dovydas, guided us through baseball in the Baltic area.

The third episode is about the debut game in the tournament for Italy and Korea. It would develop in a thriller.