28/02/2020 2 Minute Read

South Africa 12-2 Denmark: De Ascencão leads South Africa to first win, Melin matches strikeout record

Denmark pitcher William Melin had an incredible game, matching the tournament record of 18 strikeouts in six innings in a losing effort, while South Africa remain in contention for a 10th place finish.

28/02/2020 2 Minute Read

Canada 6-1 Mexico: McKay’s home run, four RBIs seals seventh spot for Canada

With Mexico now second in the group with a 3:1 loss record, nine-time medallists Canada (4:0), who have only finished once outside of the top four in all previous editions (seventh place in 2014), can't be overtaken at the top of the Placement Round with one game remaining, hence confirming their seventh place finish.

27/02/2020 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 6: Tan sets new strikeout record; Japan, Australia, Czech Republic off to winning starts in Super Round

Japan, Australia and the Czech Republic won their matches on the opening day of Super Round action on Thursday setting up a "semifinal" between Australia and Japan on Friday for a spot in the final.

27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Czech Republic 8-2 New Zealand: Osička sizzles with 14 strikeouts as Czech Republic prove too good for the home team

In their first Super Round appearance, Czech Republic scored a big 8-2 win over hosts New Zealand after another impressive performance from star pitcher Jakub Osicka, who leads the tournament with 64 strikeouts.

27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Australia 13-0 Guatemala: Garland, Molander lead Australia to impressive win

Australia's 13-0 win over Guatemala saw them keep pace with world No. 1 Japan with their sixth straight win of the tournament.

27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Singapore 4-3 Denmark: Tan leads Singapore to victory with record 18 strikeouts

Mathew Tan's record 18 strikeouts takes him to 52 to lead the tournament ahead of the Czech Republic's Jakub Osicka who, with 50 strikeouts, still has to pitch against New Zealand on Thursday.

27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Japan 8-1 Argentina: Japan’s Inagaki, Iseki show dominant form over Argentina

Japan overwhelmed Argentina with an 8-1 win in the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup

27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Mexico 7-5 South Africa: Ramirez powers explosive third inning in Mexico’s win

Khristian Ramirez's home run highlighted the explosive third inning for Mexico to beat South Africa 7-5 at the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup

27/02/2020 2 Minute Read

Canada 8-6 United States: Pegelo’s walk-off home run drives Canadian victory

Canada eluded the United States in the seventh inning with a two-run walk-off home run to win 8-6 at the U18 Men's Softball World Cup.

26/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Officials prepare for history at Tokyo2020

The U-18 Men's Softball World Cup is serving as crucial preparation for umpires, scorers and technical officials selected for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.