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.

The FC Barcelona player recalled baseball in the streets as a kid in the Dominican Republic during a TV show.

Softball Mexico will make their Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, after winning last year’s WBSC Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier.

The inaugural edition of the WBSC U-12 Mixed Softball World Cup was played in Tainan, Taiwan, from 26-30 July.

Cuba beat the US, while Chinese Taipei defeated Japan in the semifinals for the right to compete for the historic first-ever gold.

Founded in 1990, the CBBS is the governing body responsible for the organization and administration of baseball and softball in the South American country.

"I think we will appreciate a whole lot of things in life a little bit more once we get to the other side of this thing.”