15U BWC: Aruba wins a crazy game against Ukraine

22/08/2012

Despite a 5 run first at bat, Ukraine lost (12-10) against Aruba in the last game of group ‘C’ and finished in last place; they will compete in Cuauhtemoc for 13th place in the final standings, while Arubahas access to the group that will seed teams from 7th to 12th place in Parral.

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15U BWC: Mexico flies over scoreless Italy

21/08/2012

In front of an enthusiastic crowd, Mexico defeated Italy 19-0 in Chihuahua, on the last day of the first round of the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship.

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15U BWC: Venezuela pushes back Nicaragua and clinches first place

21/08/2012

Venezuela defeated Nicaragua 10-7 and defended the first place in Group C of the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico.

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15U BWC: Brazil over Argentina in 6 innings

21/08/2012

With surgical precision in the box and speedy aggressiveness on base, Brazil left no chance to Argentina in Day 5 of the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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15U BWC: Chinese Taipei upsets Mexico

20/08/2012

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.

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15U BWC: Cuba beats Argentina, Rain in Parral

20/08/2012

Cuba concluded their first round schedule at the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship in Mexico with a perfect 4-0 record. On Sunday evening they defeated Argentina 7-1 in a rain-shortened game. It was the second match for both teams on the day, as they had to make up their postponement from Saturday. Argentina dropped to 2-1 with their first loss in the tournament.

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Japan repeats as Women’s Baseball World Champion

20/08/2012

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.

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15U BWC: Venezuela with Four-Inning No-No against Aruba

20/08/2012

Venezuela continues to cruise through Group C pitching as ease. On Sunday they won 24-0 against Aruba after four innings due to 20-run rule. Additionally to the offensive rampage their pitchers Ulises Perez and Ricardo Sanchez also only allowed two walks in four scoreless innings. It was the second loss for Aruba in three games at the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship.

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15U BWC: Cuba celebrates third Shutout in Win over Brazil

20/08/2012

Cuba is continuing to dominate opposing pitching at the I IBAF 15U Baseball World Championship. On Sunday afternoon they celebrated an 18-0 victory over Brazil. It was the third shutout in the third game for the team from the Caribbean. Nine runs in the fourth turned the game into a blowout and led to the early ending due to 15-run rule. Brazil had won its first two games in the tournament.

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Women’s BWC: Canada wins Bronze Medal after Slugfest

20/08/2012

Host Canada is ending up with the Bronze Medal at the V IBAF Women’s Baseball World Cup in Edmonton. On Sunday afternoon they defeated Australia 17-13 in a mammoth slugfest, which not only featured 30 runs, but also 31 hits, four errors, ten different pitchers and the first homerun of the tournament.

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