16/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan outscore Puerto Rico 8-0 in five innings

Japan had 14 hits, including a three-run homer by Ayane Nakagawa. Sakura Miwa and Mio Sakamoto allowed just one hit. The only other Puerto Rico runner reached on an error.

16/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Italy edge Germany to win U-18 Baseball European Championship as both qualify for WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025

Italy defeated Germany 3-1 in the Gold Medal Game of the U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024 in Regensburg, Germany. Both teams are the first to qualify for the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025.

16/07/2024 2 Minute Read

USA name 38-player training squad to prepare for WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals

USA Baseball has announced a 38-player squad for a training camp to prepare and earn a spot on the final 20-player roster for the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals in Thunder Bay, Canada.

16/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Bahamas sets sights on becoming hub for Caribbean Baseball

The Bahamas Baseball Association is aiming to become the central hub for Caribbean baseball, highlighted by the recent unveiling of the state-of-the-art Andre Rodgers Stadium in Nassau.

15/07/2024 3 Minute Read

Japan, Netherlands, USA and Italy open Women's Softball World Cup Finals with wins

The Dutch surprised the world on Day 1 by overtaking Puerto Rico. Italy showed a lot of power and some consistent pitching. Japan and USA confirmed themselves as the favourites. "This tournament is one step towards the women's softball tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari during the Opening Ceremony.

15/07/2024 1 Minute Read

McKenxie Barbara, Andrea Filler and Marta Gasparotto homer and lead Italy to first win

The hosts led from the start and opened the score with a three-home run sixth at-bat. Starting pitcher Alice Nicolini went the distance.

15/07/2024 2 Minute Read

USA come from behind to beat Canada

Canada scored first and took the lead into the bottom of the fifth. Maya Brady scored the tying run in the fifth and put USA ahead with a bases-loaded double. Kelly Maxwell pitched four no-hit innings and earned the win.

15/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Netherlands stun Puerto Rico and earn first Women's Softball World Cup Finals win

The Dutch took an early lead, scoring two in the bottom of the first. Pitchers Lisa Hop and Catherine Giigorie limited Puerto Rico to four hits.

15/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Masterful defence, timely hitting take Japan over Australia in Women's Softball World Cup Finals opener

Designated player Yui Sakamoto had two RBIs. Miu Goto earned the win, pitching six scoreless innings. Sakura Miwa took care of the final three outs.

14/07/2024 6 Minute Read

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2024 Group B: Argentina, New Zealand book tickets to Finals 2025

Argentina secured a ticket to the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025 after a thrilling 6-5 victory over New Zealand in the Group B final. New Zealand, meanwhile, recovered from an early 1-0 deficit to defeat Canada 4-1 in the Repechage game, clinching the second ticket to the Finals 2025.