Canada scores 13 runs in eighth to down Australia 17-3

Defending champion USA remains on track, defeating rival Venezuela 15-5 in seven innings

Japan closes out first round with 5-0 record after 7-5 victory over last year’s runner up

Japan, USA, Cuba, Chinese Taipei, Korea and Venezuela advance – Consolation round starts

USA downs Colombia 12-6 at Taichung City Stadium to close out first round as number one seed

Cuba defeated Australia 3-2 at Dou-Liou Stadium en route to second round

The final score was 17-5, and secured the local team the second position in Group A

Venezuela closes out first round with 6-2 victory over European vice champion

The Americans had a 4-run seventh over the Italian bullpen to end the game with a 6-4 victory

Cuba improved to 3-0 with light morning work at Intercontinental Stadium