16/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Venezuela win extra-inning thriller with Cuba, will compete with Puerto Rico for third spot in Finals 2024

Starting pitchers Mariana Natera and Yanet Cruz went both the distance as Venezuela and Cuba fuelled into the extra inning for a chance to earn a ticket to the World Championship stage. Venezuela won on a bunt by Srishna Arciniega in the bottom of the eighth.

16/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Onodera, timely hitting lead Japan over Chinese Taipei and to Finals 2024

Kana Onodera threw a complete game shutout, limiting Chinese Taipei to four hits and retiring the final 12 outs in order. Yuki Kawabata and Kae Iwami provided the RBI hits.

16/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Puerto Rico outscore France to stay in the mix for a Finals 2024 spot

France stayed in the game through the sixth, then Puerto Rico broke the score open with seven runs. France blew consecutive bases-loaded scoring opportunities in the fourth and the fifth.

15/09/2023 4 Minute Read

IX WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group B - Day 3: Japan, Chinese Taipei one step closer to Finals 2024

The hosts won a tough game against Venezuela thanks to a walk-off hit by backup catcher Nanako Hanabusa. Chinese Taipei outscored Puerto Rico. They are both 3-0 and will face each other on Saturday. With Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela tied at 1-2, the third ticket for the Finals next year in Thunder Bay, Canada is open.

15/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Nanako Hanabusa leads Japan to walk-off win over Venezuela, keep unbeaten run

Venezuela took a 4-2 lead in the fifth. Japan tied the game in the bottom half of the frame and won it on a two-out and two-strike walk-off hit by catcher Nanako Hanabusa in the bottom of the seventh. Legendary Ayami Sato pitched in relief to earn the win.

15/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei beat Puerto Rico in slugfest, stay undefeated

Chinese Taipei took a comfortable lead, scoring six in the bottom of the first. Lineups outplayed pitchers, and the two teams combined for 23 hits. Still, the game's turning point was a perfect sliding catch by Chinese Taipei's left fielder Yu Chuan Tu.

14/09/2023 3 Minute Read

IX WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Day 2: Easy wins for Japan, Puerto Rico and Chinese Taipei

Japan scored six in the top of the first on their way to a win in five innings against France. Puerto Rico opened the score with five runs in the bottom of the first and closed the game in five against Cuba. Venezuela took a 2-1 lead in the third, then Chinese Taipei took control and went on to win 10-2.

14/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Japan outscore France to stay undefeated

The defending World Champions scored six in the top of the first and cruised to an easy win in five innings.

14/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico's four at-bats enough to beat Cuba

Five runs in the bottom of the first set the tone. The game ended after the top of the fifth due to the run-difference rule.

14/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei speed makes difference against Venezuela

The game started with a two-hour delay because of inclement weather. Venezuela took a 2-1 lead into the third, then Chinese Taipei took control. Chiao Chi Lai pitched six innings for the win.