25/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Australia 14-3 Canada: James, Kelly score three runs to secure Group A top spot

Australia got a tight grip of Group A's top spot after defeating Canada 14-3.

25/02/2020 3 Minute Read

Q and A: Coaches reminisce on U-18 World Cup experience

We spoke with coaches from the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup about their experience playing in the Junior Men's Softball World Cup.

25/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Argentina 4-3 Czech Republic: Saenz wins strikeout showdown as Argentina claim second victory

Franco Saenz won the battle between the tournament's top pitchers as Argentina escape Czech Republic 4-3.

25/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Japan 4-3 Mexico: Yamamoto fires two RBIs to help Japan elude Mexico

Japan moved to 4:0 at the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup and clinched Group B first place, but it was not an easy win this time as Mexico kept it close 4-3.

25/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Singapore 9-8 South Africa: Tan’s 17 strikeouts help Singapore beat South Africa

Singapore and South Africa delivered the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup's first extra inning game with Mathew Tan doing the heroics after firing 17 strikeouts.

25/02/2020 1 Minute Read

United States 7-3 Denmark: Ponce's 3 RBI lift USA past Denmark

The United States bagged their first victory at the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup after defeating Denmark 7-3. They now improve their win-loss card to 1-3.

24/02/2020 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 3: Czech Republic claim historic win, Japan, Australia stay unbeaten to top groups

Right handed pitcher Jakub Osicka claimed 14 strikeouts in an historic Czech Republic 9-2 win over Canada as the European champions, who scored in every at bat, beat the eight-time medallists for only the second time at junior level.

24/02/2020 2 Minute Read

New Zealand 14-3 Mexico: Wildbore’s four runs lift New Zealand past Mexico for second victory

New Zealand, who lost to Japan before beating USA now have a 2:1 win:loss record while Mexico are also 2:1 after beating USA and Denmark in their opening games.

24/02/2020 2 Minute Read

Africa's diamond in the sporting rough

A joint initiative of the WBSC Development Commission and the African Baseball and Softball Association, the African Development Program is lifting the profile and professionalism of baseball and softball in Africa. Mashilo Matsetela, the Continental Vice President of Softball in Africa, and President of Softball South Africa discussed the ADP at the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup.

24/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Japan 15-0 Denmark: Onishi and Masaya home runs help Japan keep perfect record

The pitching duo of Hibiki and Ren Ikeda combined for eight strikeouts, while six batters finished the match with double runs, including tournament frontrunner Masaru Nishimori.