Five countries and 30 national teams: Two-stage format proves successful for baseball and softball around the world
22/09/2023
Ireland, Italy, Spain, Canada, and Japan welcomed the best of women's baseball and softball in a summer full of action, with 30 teams taking the field.
WBSC Women's Softball World Cup: Puerto Rico and Netherlands claim Group B tickets to Finals 2024
22/07/2023
Puerto Rico beat China in the final before China lost the repechage game to the Netherlands, who had beaten Cuba in the 3rd v 4th game. Spain beat South Africa to finish fifth. Meanwhile, the first day of play in Group C in Buttrio and Castions di Strada, Italy started on Saturday with Japan, Canada and Italy winning.
Jessie Van Aalst outstanding evening gives the Netherlands ticket to Finals 2024
22/07/2023
The two-way player produced the only two runs of the game in the first inning, and tossed 5.2 scoreless innings against China to carry Netherlands to final win in Group B.
WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B - China, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Netherlands confirmed in top four playoff positions
21/07/2023
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.
Yilian Tornes pitches a gem as Cuba beat China to close Opening Round
21/07/2023
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.