21/07/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B - China, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Netherlands confirmed in top four playoff positions

The final day of the Opening Round on Friday saw Puerto Rico beat the Netherlands and Spain and China prove too good for South Africa and Cuba. Meanwhile, Group C in Italy is in preparation mode for the start of its Opening Round on Saturday.

21/07/2023 2 Minute Read

One day to go to WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C: Head coaches discuss their chances

The WBSC had a chance to interview Reika Utsugi (Japan), Kaleigh Rafter (Canada), Federico Pizzolini (Italy), Ana Santiago (Philippines), Maria Soto (Venezuela), and Donny Hale (New Zealand).

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Karla Claudio sparks late rally to give Puerto Rico key win over Spain, second place in the standings

Puerto Rico’s captain hit a two-run double to the right centre field gap to give Puerto Rico the lead in the sixth inning.

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Yilian Tornes pitches a gem as Cuba beat China to close Opening Round

Tornes pitched the complete game, striking out 13 while giving up four hits, two walks and one run. This game represents her third win and her third complete game of the tournament.

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

China secure double chance in the playoff with 10-0 win over South Africa

The Asian squad secured a double chance in tomorrow’s playoffs with a 10-0 win over South Africa, in the last day of the Opening Round.

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico score six unanswered runs to beat Netherlands, secure their spot in the playoffs

After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, Puerto Rico did the rest of the scoring in the game.

20/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Women's Softball World Cup Group C: Japan, Canada and Italy expected to lead the way

The three teams warmed up during the Canada Cup. Japan's pitching (Miu Goto pitched during the World Games 2022) looked too strong for everybody. Venezuela, New Zealand and Philippines are willing to show they belong to the world stage.

20/07/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B Day 3: China, Cuba, Netherlands book Playoff spots, two teams in contention for remaining place

Day three of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B on Thursday saw the Netherlands beat hosts Spain followed by Puerto Rico giving Cuba their first defeat, the Netherlands beating South Africa and China proving too good for Spain in the last game of the day.

20/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Jiaxin Xie’s five RBIs send China to the playoffs

The Chinese Women’s National Softball Team clinched their spot in the playoffs with today’s five-inning win over hosts Spain, 8-0, in the last game of Day 3 of the Women’s Softball World Cup Group B.