09/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan rally late to defeat Colombia, earn third win

The defending U-23 World Champions made another critical step towards the Super Round on Monday. Colombia fought hard before Japan opened the score in the bottom of the sixth.

09/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Venezuela beat Korea, tie them at 3-1 in Group B

Three Venezuelan pitchers limited the Asian batters to four hits on Monday at the U-23 Baseball World Cup. It's Korea's first defeat, and both teams are now at 3-1, tied behind undefeated Nicaragua.

09/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Puerto Rico beat China, become first Group A team with three wins

Puerto Rico became the first team to reach three wins in Group A at the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup on Monday. China didn't make it easy for the Boricua despite an early lead.

08/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Nicaragua beat Chinese Taipei, remain undefeated

Nicaragua are tied with Korea on top of Group B, and Chinese Taipei face potential elimination from Super Round contention. The game was intense and dramatic. Chinese Taipei lost the potential tying run at home plate in the bottom of the seventh.

08/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan beat Australia; both tied at 2-1 on top of Group A

A four-run fifth at-bat by the U-23 Samurai proved to be the tie-breaker. It was the first loss for Australia. The two teams are now in a four-way tie on top of Group A.

08/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Strong pitching leads Korea to third consecutive win

A three-run first was all the four Korean hurlers needed to keep the team undefeated. The Netherlands outhit Korea, 5-4, but could get on the scoreboard only in the seventh.

08/09/2024 2 Minute Read

China rally in first, hold to lead and celebrate second win

Cairang Huadang and his reliever, Yu Jun Li, were almost perfect after a shaky start. China scored all the runs they needed in the bottom of the first.

07/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Five Dutch pitchers defeat Chinese Taipei in nail-biter

Chinese Taipei needed three pitchers to get out of the first inning and wasted multiple scoring opportunities late in the game. The last of five pitchers, Jelie Van der Lelie, got the final four outs.

07/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Kosei Nagakubo leads Japan over China with one-hitter

The defending U-23 World Champion's first win came at the end of an old-fashioned pitching duel played in front of a sell-out crowd.

07/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Pitchers dominate as Korea beat South Africa

Starter Wonpyo Hong allowed a hit over three innings, and the second came in the bottom of the seventh. Korea scored all the runs they needed in the third.