21/07/2024
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USA Baseball confirms final roster for WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals 2024
USA will have a powerhouse 20-player roster for the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals 2024, under the leadership of manager Veronica Alvarez. The team features seasoned veterans like Anna Kimbrell, Maggie Meidlinger and Kelsie Whitmore, alongside stars such as Alex Hugo and Kylee Lahners.
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20/07/2024
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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.
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20/07/2024
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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.
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20/07/2024
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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.
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19/07/2024
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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.
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19/07/2024
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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.
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19/07/2024
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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."
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19/07/2024
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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.
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19/07/2024
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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.
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19/07/2024
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Baseball Canada reveals roster for WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals
The team includes 14 players who were part of last year's second-place finish behind USA in the group stage, such as Amy Johnson and Madison Willan. Returnees like Liz Gilder and Mia Valcke, who won bronze in 2018, are also included.
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