Canada oust USA, 4-2, will advance to play Australia next. Editor's note: USA eliminated, but 5-1 in pool play, 5-3 overall, another step up for the program. Kudos to the USA kids, and coaching staff, Tim Lyon, Scott Standerfer and Gary Mullican. We're proud of you all. Safe travels home. Click the orange circle to play. Stream videos at Ustream … [Read more...]
Australia eliminates New Zealand at 2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World
From the ISF Website: Australia 2, New Zealand 1. Josh Wagner the home run hero for Australia. Australia, whose only loss in the tournament came to Japan, will advance to play the winner of the USA-Canada game, for continue their quest for a fifth straight gold medal in the Jr. Men's division. New Zealand finished the tournament 5-3, winning their first round … [Read more...]
Parana TV clip from 2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World
A clip from local Parana TV, channel 11, featuring the host team from Argentina (the only unbeaten team heading into the final day of the tournament), and USA. Argentina won the game, 8-5. (Cap tip Vicky Olheiser.) … [Read more...]
Unofficial: Australia over New Zealand at 2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World
Unofficial, but I'm told that Australia beat New Zealand earlier this morning, 2-1, on a home run by Josh Wagner. Nothing showing up on the official tournament website yet, at least as of 8am California time. Anyone in earlier time zone see it live? Email us please: (jim [@] fastpitchwest.com] Update at 11:30am Eastern time: It's official. … [Read more...]
After Day 9 Rainouts, Parana Prepares for Final Day of 2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World Championship – Day 10 of 10
The grounds crews were working on the fields Saturday morning, and the official website indicated games would go forward, though a bit later in the day than originally announced, as they were still working to get the fields ready. From USA Softball at 8:30am Eastern time: The start to the USA Jr Men's game with @SoftballCanada will be delayed as the field crews are still … [Read more...]
Rain suspends USA Junior Men’s matchup with Canada at ISF World Championship playoffs
PARANA, Argentina – Rainfall has put a hold on play at the International Softball Federation (ISF) Junior Men’s World Championships in Parana the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America announced today. Teams met with ISF and tournament officials Friday evening to layout a tentative plan for playing the six remaining games of the championship on Saturday, November 10 with … [Read more...]
Rain Delay at 2012 ISF Jr. World on Day 9 of 10
From the official ISF JR. tournament website: Today’s game are rain delayed in Paraná. Australia and New Zealand were in the field warming up when started to rain. Teams went back to their hotel. Editor's notes: Further word from someone in Parana: Pouring down rain here right now (has been for a couple of hours) so everything is delayed and the forecast is … [Read more...]