THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-Cuba makes a huge step towards the super round as they defeat Mexico. Italy comes from behind to beat Italy and stays in the race

THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-Chinese Taipei defeat Nicaragua and are in a good position to qualify to the super round. Korea outscore Italy to finish the qualifying round undefeated

THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-USA (still undefeated) and Japan qualify for the super round of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup as they defeat South Africa and Japan. The story of South Africa pitcher Mohamed Alaoui is worth attention

THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-Chinese Taipei keep cruising with a 9-1 win against Italy. In the second morning game Australia overcome (11-6) Nicaragua

THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-Korea (against Australia) in a game dominated by pitchers and USA (against The Netherlands) through 13 hits and a gem by their starter Henkins are the winners of the afternoon games of the U-18 Baseball World Cup

THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-Day 1 of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 gets started with wins by Japan (10-1) against Mexico and Italy (4-2) against Nicaragua

THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-The WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup was presented during a press conference

THUNDER BAY (Ontario), Canada-Only 5 Nations have claimed the U-18 baseball World Cup in 28th editions: Cuba (11 times), USA (9), South Korea (5), Chinese Taipei (2) and Canada (1)