15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Brazil beat Panama in extras, lead Placement Round with clean record

After a beautiful pitching duel between starters Luis Aguilar and Paulo Noris, Brazil won it in the eighth when pinch hitter Paulo Barbosa scored both tie-break runners on a double.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

The Netherlands beat Mexico to open Super Round

Both teams used the small ball when they got runners in scoring position, thus putting defences under pressure. Reliever Stijn Van der Schaaf earned the win pitching three scoreless innings.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Italy edge South Africa 2-1 in pitching duel to clinch first Placement Round win

Italy’s starter Pietro Verzin struck out eight in six innings while allowing one run and six hits to get his first win of the tournament.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Coach Licensing Course to be held in conjunction with the ESCA Training Camp

All the coaches taking part in the course will be tested and, based on their final result, will receive a Level 1 or Level 2 Baseball or Softball License according to the WBSC international standards.

14/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Super Round schedule announced for XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

After the 30-game Opening Round, world No. 5 USA, No. 3 Korea and No. 8 the Netherlands advanced to the Super Round as the top-three teams in Group A; while defending world champions and world No. 2 Chinese Taipei won Group B undefeated, followed by No. 1 Japan and No. 4 Mexico.

14/09/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 6: The Netherlands confirmed as sixth team for Super Round

The day opened with the completion of the game between the United States and South Africa, which was postponed on 11 September. The US completed the job, sending the Netherlands through to the Super Round. In the final game of Day 6, Panama beat Australia to earn an advantage in the Placement Round.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama beat Australia, earn Placement Round advantage

After a pitching duel, Australia scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth but gave up the lead on a couple of errors. Eric Guevara hit a sacrifice fly to walk it off.