18U BWC: Canada edges Japan in Dramatic 10th

31/08/2012

Team Canada defeated Japan 6-5 after ten dramatic innings at Mokdong stadium, Seoul, in the first round of the XXV IBAF 18U Baseball World Championship.

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18U BWC: Australia cruises to win in Jamsil Opener

31/08/2012

Seoul (Korea). After the rained out first day of the XXV IBAF 18U Baseball World Championship in Seoul, Korea, the games started finally on Friday. In the opener at Jamsil Stadium in the morning, Australia downed Colombia 7-4 to start into the tournament successfully. A good pitching performance by Boston Red Sox prospect Daniel McGrath and timely hits helped the Aussies to the victory. Colombia’s offense didn’t wake up until the end, but it was too late.

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Venezuela upsets Cuba to win I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship

27/08/2012

Chihuahua (Mexico). Venezuela upset Cuba in the Gold Medal Game of the inaugural IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua, Cuauhtémoc and Parral, Mexico. The South Americans handed the heavy favorite its first loss in the tournament with a 10-2 blowout on Sunday evening at Chihuahua Stadium. Cuba had won all games prior to the final, including an 11-5 victory over Venezuela in the second round.

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15U BWC: Chinese Taipei takes home Bronze

27/08/2012

Chinese Taipei has captured the bronze medal at the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship. They defeated host Mexico 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in Chihuahua to claim third place in the final standings.

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Cuba playing Venezuela for Gold in Chihuahua

26/08/2012

Chihuahua (Mexico). Cuba and Venezuela will play in the Gold Medal Game at the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua, Mexico. Cuba remained undefeated thanks to a walk-off victory over Mexico on Saturday evening. With the victory they also knocked off the host from the championship game, as they fell into a tiebreaker with Venezuela and Chinese Taipei.

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15U BWC: Argentina, Honduras win in Group 2

26/08/2012

Honduras clinches seventh place in I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship with victory over Germany

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15U BWC: Seven-Run Rally helps Chinese Taipei in Comeback Win

26/08/2012

Chinese Taipei scored seven runs in the second to erase a 1-6 deficit in a 13-6 win against Nicaragua on Saturday afternoon. It was the final second-round matchup for both teams at the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua, Mexico. They now await their fate for Sunday’s final day of the competition.

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15U BWC: Chinese Taipei defeats 10-4 a solid Brazil

25/08/2012

Chinese Taipei defeated Brazil in the third day of the second round of the 15U Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua with a score of 10-4.

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The 12U Asian Championship took off in Chengdu, China

24/08/2012

Chengdu in China is hosting at the “Jinniu” Field the 12U Asian Championship with 8 teams (divided into 2 groups) participating. Group A: China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia; Group B: Chinese Taipei, Korea, Philippines and Pakistan.

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Cuba last remaining Team with clean Slate at 15U Baseball World Championship

24/08/2012

Chihuahua (Mexico). Cuba remains as the lone undefeated team at the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Mexico. The baseball powerhouse won a pitcher’s duel against Chinese Taipei on Thursday morning to improve to 3-0 in the second round, staying on course to reach the Gold Medal Game. Meanwhile their biggest opponent so far, Venezuela, stumbled over Mexico, losing for the first time after dominating with a terrific offensive performance before. In the third Group 1 matchup Brazil nearly blew a big lead against Nicaragua.

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