21/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Nakamura's diving catch saves Japan in 2-1 game against Korea

Japan outhit Korea 10-2 but wasted scoring opportunities, including two runners at home plate. Korea trailed 2-0 until they scored on a run to base in the bottom of the seventh, but shortstop Jin Nakamura made a critical play that secured the win.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Branlyn Jaraba's four-RBI day leads Colombian win over Australia

The third baseman hit a two-run home run and a bases-loaded double. Australia had the potential tying run at bat in the bottom of the seventh. Both teams are out of the medal round.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Shawn Ross shines as his homer lifts Puerto Rico over Germany

Puerto Rico snapped a comeback win with Shawn Ross' two-run homer over Germany, 3-1.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Two homers spark Netherlands' 17-3 win over South Africa

Yurdion Martie and Shervyen Newton went deep, driving the Netherlands to a 17-3 win. The Dutch became the second team to score more than 10 runs at the IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Carlos Monier and Andrys Perez power Cuba past Venezuela

Cuba had four of their six hits in a two-run second, providing all the offence they needed. Venezuela brought the potential winning run at bat in the bottom of the seventh.

20/10/2022 2 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 8: Korea on top of Super Round standings as Japan and Mexico also win

In a crucial game between two unbeaten sides, two consecutive bunts put the Chinese Taipei defence under pressure in the second innings and broke the score open for Korea. A two-RBI single by Kanta Aiba was all the offence Japan's pitching needed. Colombia's plan worked as clockwork for the first four innings, then a wrong move to the bullpen allowed Mexico to come back.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea open score with consecutive squeeze plays to defeat Chinese Taipei

A four-run second became the turning point of the game. Korea protected the lead with solid defence, then handed the ball to untouchable relievers, Kyuyeon Kim and Donghyun Sung.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Ren Tomida shines in Japan's 2-1 win over Australia

Left-handed starter Ren Tomida allowed one run on four hits over six innings. The hard-throwing right-hander used 14 pitches to retire the side in the seventh. A two-RBI single was all the run production they needed.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico come from behind to beat Colombia

Colombia took a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth but a wrong move to the bullpen, swung the momentum to Mexico. The World No. 4 now have 2-1 record in the Super Round after a big comeback in the fifth inning.