The 12U Asian Championship took off in Chengdu, China
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.
Cuba last remaining Team with clean Slate at 15U Baseball World Championship
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.
15U BWC: Dannel Diaz pitches gem to lead Cuba over Chinese Taipei
Dannel Diaz led Cuba to a 3-1 win in a pitcher’s duel against Chinese Taipei on Thursday morning in Chihuahua, Mexico. They improved to 3-0 in the second round of the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship, looking to reach the Gold Medal Game. For Chinese Taipei it was the second loss in as many days.
15U BWC: First shot for Team Italy in the Second Round
Team Italy defeated Hong Kong 17-5 in seven innings in the second day of the second round at the 15U Baseball World Championship held in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Teams start into 2nd Round at 15U Baseball World Championship
Chihuahua (Mexico). The I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua, Cuauhtémoc and Parral started into the second phase on Wednesday. The best two teams from each first-round pool moved up into Group 1, trying to qualify for Gold Medal and Bronze Medal Games next Sunday in another round robin. Cuba and Venezuela confirmed their favorite status by improving to 2-0 in their pool on Wednesday. Also Mexico started successfully with a blowout over Brazil. The Venezuela-Mexico matchup will be in the spotlight on Thursday.
15U BWC: Venezuela crushes Chinese Taipei
Venezuela continued its hot hitting at the 15U Baseball World Championship in Mexico on Wednesday, dismantling Chinese Taipei 20-2 in seven innings. After a scoreless first inning, Venezuela scored in each of the next six frames for an impressive victory over the former undefeated squad from Asia.
15U BWC: Hong Kong wins 3-2, Indonesia fifth
Hong Kong defeated Indonesia in the last game of the first round of the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship and left its opponents the fifth position in the Group B.
15U BWC: Chinese Taipei finds no obstacles in Lithuania
Chinese Taipei didn’t leave any chance to Lithuania in the I 15U IBAF Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua, Mexico.
15U BWC: Chinese Taipei upsets Mexico
The fans of host Mexico went home disappointed on Sunday evening at Chihuahua stadium. The I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship had their first big upset, when Chinese Taipei erased a 0-4 deficit en route to a 6-4 victory. It was their third straight win in the tournament, which sets them up to win Group A.
Japan repeats as Women’s Baseball World Champion
Edmonton (Canada). Japan has won the V IBAF Women’s Baseball World Cup in Edmonton, Canada. They shut out Team USA 3-0 in the Gold Medal Game on Sunday evening at Telus Field. It is their third straight title. The United States had won twice in tournament history.