21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Matsumoto’s four-RBI game sends Japan to World Championship Final

Yoshinari Matsumoto finished with 2-of-3 hitting and was accounted for two of Japan's eight runs. Taiga Onishi started for Japan and pitched four innings, giving up two hits and one run while striking out six. Yutaro Inoue pitched a perfect fifth inning to close the game.

21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Ean Eu, Shun Cheoh home runs highlight Singapore's first tournament win against Team WBSC

Ean Eu grand slam and a Shun Cheoh three-run homer fuelled the Singaporean offence in their first tournament win. Jeron Tan struck out eight in four innings giving up three hits and a walk to earn the win in the circle.

21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Jose Valdez blanks Canada as Mexico get key win in Super Round

The Mexican pitcher tossed a complete game, giving up four hits and three walks against five strikeouts.

21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Leon, Hadar homers lift Israel past South Africa in Placement Round

Leon was also the winning pitcher for Israel. He struck out 11 in seven innings while giving up eight hits, four walks and two runs.

21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Jakub Osicka’s one-hit shutout leads Czechia 2-0 win over Venezuela

The right-hander tallied 15 strikeouts and lowered his ERA to 1.84. Czechia are on top of the Placement Round standings with a 4-0 record, while Venezuela dropped to second with a 3-1 card.

20/04/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 6: Japan jump to top spot in Super Round; New Zealand down Australia; four teams tied in third place

After Day 6, Japan took solo top spot with a perfect 3-0 record in the Super Round, followed by Australia with a 2-1 record after losing to Oceania rivals New Zealand. Argentina, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand are in joint third place with 1-2 cards.

20/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Saenz and Pepe's pitching paces Argentina to 3-1 win over Canada in Super Round

Nahuel Saenz and Juan Jose Pepe combined for a one-hitter, with 17 strikeouts to lift Argentina in their Super Round encounter with Canada.

20/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Kazuya Umibe’s masterpiece against Mexico maintains Japan’s unbeaten record

The Japanese pitcher tossed a one-hit complete game with 12 strikeouts and one walk. Japan became the lone undefeated team in the tournament with their Super Round win, as Australia's winning streak was ended by New Zealand.