23/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Retamar, Platner ignite offence as Argentina win WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup bronze medal

The host team topped Mexico 10-1 in six innings to claim their fourth medal ever at a WBSC Men's Softball World Cup.

22/04/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 8: Australia to play Japan for World Championship title; Argentina to face Mexico for bronze

With Japan qualified for the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup final, Saturday’s Super Round games confirmed the three other teams who will play the medal games on Sunday.

22/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Luciano Biondi lays down surprise bunt to clinch Argentina's 1-0 ninth inning win over Japan

Argentina’s pitchers Matias Etchevers and Juan Jose Pepe combined for a nine-inning shutout against one of the most powerful lineups of the tournament.

22/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Ashlee Goffer, Jack Besgrove hold off Canada as Australia reach World Championship final

Australia and Japan will meet in Sunday’s World Championship Final, setting up a repeat of their matchups in the final of the last two U-18 Men's Softball World Cups in 2018 and 2020, claiming one world title apiece.

22/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Bin Mohammad's grand slam propels Singapore past Israel for final Placement Round win

The Singaporean infielder went 2-for-4 with four RBIs and scored a run to lead his team to a 6-1 victory over Israel.

22/04/2023 2 Minute Read

Jorge Martinez walk-off double sends Mexico to medal game

With two runners on and New Zealand on the lead at 4-3, Jorge Martinez hit a two-out double down the left field line that gave Mexico a 5-3 win to secure a spot in the medal game.

22/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Hajny, Buchner, Magula homer as Czechia beat Team WBSC to secure seventh place

Jonas Hajny pitched five innings of one-hit ball for Czechia, with seven strikeouts and a walk. He earned his third win of the tournament, and closed the World Cup with a 0.78 ERA, with 31 strikeouts.

22/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Michell Chirinos triples twice as Venezuela rally for eighth-place finish against South Africa

Venezuela ended the Placement Round stint with a 4-1 record to finish eighth overall in the standings. South Africa concluded their campaign in the tournament with a 1-4 record and must wait for the results of the remaining Placement Round games to determine their final position.

21/04/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 7: Japan advance to World Championship Final; remaining five Super Round teams still in medal contention

Undefeated Japan made their way to the World Championship Final with a victory over Australia. Argentina, Australia, Mexico, Canada and New Zealand remain in medal contention with one day to go in the Super Round.

21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Peker, Garolini home runs give Argentina 8-1 win against New Zealand to remain in contention

With the win, Argentina improved to 2-2 in the Super Round and remain in the hunt for a spot in the World Championship Final. They need a combination of results to join Japan in the final game.