07/10/2024 1 Minute Read

Maxime Van Dalen becomes first European player in Mexican Softball League

The lefty power hitter has participated in two WBSC Women's Softball World Cups, in Chiba 2018 and the two stages of the 2023/2024 World Cup.

Categories: Softball , Women's Softball

04/10/2024 7 Minute Read

Three-time Australian Olympic medallist Brooke Wilkins-Penfold: 'Softball has a good chance of being in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games'

"The rolling on from Atlanta 1996 into Sydney 2000 just kept boosting the sport and growing the sport across the world," she said. "Would be great to unfold the same process from LA28 to Brisbane 2032."

03/10/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup legacy: International Exchange Initiative to be held in Tokyo on Sunday

The Southern California U-18 Select Team, coming from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics host region, will face the Tokyo U-18 Select Team at 4pm.

30/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgian Softball crowns 2024 champions as MSG Phoenix, Deurne Spartans win Women's & Men's titles

In the WBSC / KONAMI Softball World Rankings, Belgium is No. 24 in the men's list and No. 29 in the women's chart.

11/09/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC/KONAMI Women's Softball World Ranking: Netherlands makes top-five for the first time ever

This update of the WBSC/KONAMI Women's Softball World Ranking includes the three groups of the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup, the European Championship, the U-15 European Championship and a few international friendly games, allowing most of the European nations to jump ahead in the ranking.

09/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Italy beat Great Britain to claim Women's Softball European title

Italy went undefeated in nine games, outscoring their opponents 58-6 and hitting 12 home runs in the competition. Lead-off hitter Isabella Dayton was named "Player of the Tournament" posting a .520 batting average, eight stolen bases, 13 runs and two home runs.

01/09/2024 5 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup 2024 Group C - Day 4: Morgan Reimer perfect game sets up final between Canada and undefeated USA; Mexico vs Australia in elimination game

With the completion of the round robin Opening Round, the Play-Offs are set on Monday with At Ireland playing the Philippines for fifth place before Australia and Mexico clash in a win-or-go-home game. USA and Canada will face off with a ticket to the Finals 2025 at stake with the loser playing against the winner of the Australia vs Mexico game with the second ticket to the Finals 2025 on the line.

31/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Women's Softball European Championship to open on September 1 in Utrecht, Netherlands

The top eight finishers of the previous edition will start from the Super Round. The other 14 participants will play the Opening Round split into four groups, with the winners advancing to the second round. The medal games are scheduled for Saturday, September 7.

30/08/2024 8 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup 2024 Group C - Day 2: USA beat Australia, Canada to remain perfect; Mexico win in extras; Philippines claim first triumph

The host team swept their double header, defeating Australia, 10-0, in four innings; and Canada, 9-1, in six, to stay perfect in the standings. Mexico beat the Philippines, 6-4, in a nine-inning marathon to open the day. However, the Philippines bounced back in their second game of the day to down Ireland 5-2.

29/08/2024 5 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup 2024 Group C - Day 1: Australia win opener against Philippines; Canada too good for Mexico; USA beat Ireland

The first game of the day suffered a two hour 19 minutes delay due to lightning in the Dallas area, affecting the starting time of the rest of the games.