We invite you to listen to Ballpark Broadcasting's inaugural podcast, WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 edition, featuring anchor Steve Sabourin, back at the studios in Toronto, Canada, with special guests Ballpark Broadcasting's own Jason "Chopper" Gerbes and Lance Winn, who are part of the SkyTV broadcast team in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The tournament is … [Read more...]
WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 6: Singapore’s Tan sets new strikeout record; Japan, Australia, Czech Republic off to winning starts in Super Round
Japan, Australia and the Czech Republic won their matches on the opening day of Super Round action on Thursday setting up a "semifinal" between Australia and Japan on Friday for a spot in the final. Japan and Australia opened the Super Round with 2-0 records (based on pool play results against Super Round opponents). New Zealand was the only Super Round team with but one … [Read more...]
USA loses tough one to Canada in final frame at WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand
The USA battled fiercely against Canada in a Placement Round game, tied 6-6 into the 7th inning, but in the end, Canada rallied for two runs in the bottom of the inning to defeat the Red White and Blue. The winning runs scored on a one-out two run home run by Jackson Pegelo. The Americans overcame a 5-2 Canada lead in the 4th, scoring 4 runs to take a 6-5 lead. With the … [Read more...]
Australia, Japan Headline Super Round at WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand
Six Teams Advance to Super Round - Unbeaten Japan and Australia, joined by NZL, ARG, CZE and GUA Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic, Guatemala, Japan and New Zealand will battle For the Title of World Champion, WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand. The six teams represent half of the twelve teams that began play five days ago. … [Read more...]
Live Video Stream of All Games from the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand
All of the games from the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at Palmerston North, New Zealand are being live streamed on the internet, courtesy of the WBSC, GameTime Sports and New Zealand's "SkyTV". (The games are being carried by SkyTV on broadcast television in New Zealand, and simulcast on the internet, free of charge. ) Ballpark Broadcasting is proud to have two … [Read more...]
WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 4: Japan, Australia secure top spots, NZL also through to Super Round
From the official WBSC website: Four teams - Argentina, Canada, Singapore and the Czech Republic - are in contention for two Super Round spots in Group A and two teams - Guatemala and Mexico - will chase the remaining ticket in Group B. The 2018 champs Australia and world No. 1 Japan cemented their places on top of Group A and B, respectively, with one day still to play … [Read more...]
USA Notches First Win at WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 (in New Zealand)
After a tough 0-3 start, the USA U18 team notched their first win at the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 at New Zealand, a 7-3 victory over Denmark. Both teams are in pool B, with the USA now 1-3, while Denmark fell to 0-4. In earlier games, the USA fell 10-1 to Mexico, 11-1 to New Zealand and 10-3 to Guatemala. New Zealand is 3-1 through 4 games, while Mexico … [Read more...]