The USA (1-3) and Mexico (2-2) square off at 7pmn EDT, 4pm on the West Coast, in the last round robin game of the 2015 Pan-Ams, in a "must-win" for both. The winner will advance as the #4 seed to the medal round tomorrow, the loser is eliminated. A win by the United States would leave both teams with 2-3 records, but the USA advancing based on the head to head play. Last … [Read more...]
Day 5 – Pan Am Men’s Fastball (with preview) – final day of round robin
Thursday, July 16, 2015 From ISC Canada East: Day 5 is the final day of the round-robin. In the biggest game of the day, the winner of Mexico-USA will make the playoffs while the loser goes home. Canada has a double life wrapped up. Venezuela can clinch a double life with a win. Argentina can finish second with a win and a Venezuela loss. Schedule of Games 14:05 Dominican … [Read more...]
Day 4 Results from 2015 Pan Ams (Toronto)
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Round Robin Game 10 Venezuela 5 Mexico 1 WP-Erick Urbaneja LP-Eduardo Escobedo Urbaneja a 9 K 3 hitter. Chirinos, Zambrano and Linares with 2 hits each; Pinto, Lima, Zambrano and Linares with RBI. Zambrano a HR. Player Game Stats PDF Box Score Round Robin Game 11 Argentina 3 United States 1 WP-Roman Godoy; S-Potoliccio (3 inn) ARG pitchers combined … [Read more...]
Canada, U.S. seeing more parity in softball
From the Toronto Star Latin countries improving to the point where Pan Am Games are no longer a tournament dominated by two countries. By Mark Zwolinski Sports reporter Canada’s history with Pan Am Games men’s softball has been nothing but golden — they won seven straight, after all — and that focus was alive and well after Wednesday night’s 6-2 win over the Dominican … [Read more...]
USA v. Argentina at Pan-Ams – Wednesday 4:30pm EDT, 1:30pm PDT
As noted by ISC Canada East: "Huge game starting between @ASAUSASoftball & @Softbol ARG winner likely advances to playoffs while loser may be outside looking in." Lineups @SoftbolARG vs @ASAUSASoftball pic.twitter.com/aGFImo2B10— CONPASA (@CONPASA_PASCO) July 15, 2015 … [Read more...]
Day 4 – Pan Am Men’s Fastball (with preview)
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 14:00 SB001 Mexico v. Venezuela (11am on the West Coast) 16:30 SB001 United States v. Argentina (1:30pm on the West Coast) 19:00 SB001 Canada v. Dominican Republic (4:00pm on the West Coast) Preview: (This was dictated for expediency; email me if you spot errors please, jim [at] fastpitchwest.com) Yesterday's picks by the Editor:One for three, as … [Read more...]
Las Cruces native throws no-hitter for Team USA men’s softball
From the Las Cruces Sun News PAN AMERICAN GAMES: Las Cruces native throws no-hitter for Team USA men's softball LAS CRUCES >> Las Cruces native Tony Mancha threw a no-hitter for Team USA men's softball in its 10-0 win against the Dominican Republic Sunday at the Pan American Games in Toronto to start round robin play. Mancha, who named 2014 USA Softball Male Pitcher of the … [Read more...]