#17-ranked Singapore was the giant-slayer on Day 1 with a huge upset win over #2 ranked Argentina, 8-3, at WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand. Singapore starter Matthew Tan went the distance for the win, surrendering but 3 hits, while striking out 9. Singapore's offense banged out 10 hits with most everyone in the starting lineup having … [Read more...]
WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 Gets Underway in Palmerston New Zealand Today
The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 gets underway in Palmerston New Zealand, Saturday, February 22 and runs through March 1. (If you're in North America, that means it starts Friday, since New Zealand is nearly a full day ahead of us) It's the first time around for the new 18-and-under division of the WBSC (World Baseball Softball Confederation. (formerly 19U). … [Read more...]
Video – Grand Final of the Wayne Roper Memorial Tournament between Auckland’s Western Magpies & Christchurch’s Papanui
Courtesy of Jason "Chopper" Gerbes, enjoy the Grand Final of the Wayne Roper Memorial Tournament between Auckland’s Western Magpies & Christchurch’s Papanui. (Gm 24 (Grand Final) Papanui v Magpies 2:45pm 26/1/2020 @ Sturges Park, Otahuhu, Auckland NZ) Click here to watch! Play-by-play by Jason "Chopper" Gerbes and color commentary by Jennifer Feret-Brear. Jennifer is a … [Read more...]
Video – Grand Final of the Softball New Zealand U18 Boys National Championship – Auckland vs. Hutt Valley
Courtesy of Sky Sport Next and Jason "Chopper" Gerbes. Grand Final of the SNZ U18 Boys National Championship between Auckland & Hutt Valley. Gm 50 - Grand Final Hutt Valley v Auckland (W40 v W43) @ the Softball NZ U18 Boys National Championships Live from Colquhoun Park, Palmerston North.https://youtu.be/uXOXJiV3ZZg … [Read more...]
Grand Final from New Zealand 15U Nationals – North Harbour vs. Counties Manukau (Video Broadcast)
Courtesy of Wellington Softball TV and Jason "Chopper" Gerbes, here is the link for the broadcast of the Grand Final at the New Zealand Boys 15U National. Game 70, North Harbour v Counties Manukau, January 11, 2020 @ Te Atiawa Park, Paraparaumu, Wellington NZ. … [Read more...]
New Zealand 15U Nationals – Live Video
Join Jason ("Chopper") Gerbes and company for coverage of the New Zealand 15U Nationals. Sixteen or so teams -- plus a special guest team from Saskatchewan, Canada, coached by Dean Holoein. Click here for live streaming video. … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox confirm squad for 2019 world softball title defence
Click here to read the complete story and view photos at Stuff.co.nz By Tony Smith Captain Nathan Nukunuku has a shot at becoming the most decorated softballer in Black Sox history after being named for a record seventh world championships squad. The 38-year-old Auckland infielder will lead a 17-strong Black Sox team to defend their world title in Prague in June where … [Read more...]