WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 1: Chinese Taipei walks it off, easy wins for Mexico and USA
The hosts were trailing 3-1 with two outs in the bottom of the sixth and came back to win. The US hit eight home runs and beat the Czech Republic, 24-0. Mexico needed only four at-bats to score 15 runs on 14 hits. Venezuela got a forfeit victory against Italy.
There were no surprises on Day 1 of the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.
Mexico-South Africa 15-0 (4 innings) BOX SCORE USA-Czech Republic 24-0 (4 innings) BOX SCORE Venezuela-Italy 6-0 (forfeit) Chinese Taipei-Panama 4-3 BOX SCORE THE STANDINGS
Panama 3-4 Chinese Taipei
The defending champions, Chinese Taipei, opened their U-12 Baseball World Cup against Panama.
Panama scored early and took a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth. With two outs, the hosts took advantage of defensive woes and a struggling bullpen. They won on a two-out base hit by third baseman En Chen. READ MORE.
Watch the pre-tournament interview with Chinese Taipei manager Lai Chao Jung
Panama's manager has also high expectations
USA 24-0 Czechia
USA designated hitter Jordan Leon hit the first home run of the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, and the United States took an early lead over the Czech Republic.
The US offence combined for 20 hits, including 8 home runs, and won it in four innings. READ MORE
The two National Teams have different goals in the tournament.
The USA are in Tainan to win. Watch the pre-tournament interview with manager Ray Farrell.
Czech manager Matous Prochazka is aware he is facing the best teams and players in the world. Watch the interview.
Mexico 15-0 South Africa
Mexico didn't waste any time and scored two runs in the bottom of the first. They didn't need to look back, scoring 15 runs on 14 hits in 4 at-bats. READ MORE
South Africa's manager Ian Griebenow believes his team is in Tainan to learn from the best. Watch the pre-tournament interview.
Mexico's manager Juan Morales has a mission: he wants to lead his team to a World Championship
Venezuela vs Italy
The WBSC Technical Commission forfeited the game between Italy and Venezuela. The Italian roster didn't comply with the Health & Safety Protocol that the WBSC, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the Local Health Authorities agreed on to protect the health of the participating players, coaches and officials.
