Japan beat Italy and advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal

Japan beat Italy and advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
16/03/2023
Kazuma Okamoto (pictured) hit a home run, double and had five RBIs in a 9-3 win. Japan will play the winner of the Puerto Rico-Mexico quarterfinal on Monday, 20 March, in Miami.
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Jendrick Speer new Manager of Germany’s Senior and U-23 Baseball National Teams

Jendrick Speer new Manager of Germany’s Senior and U-23 Baseball National Teams
16/03/2023
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) announced on Wednesday that Jendrick Speer is taking over as new manager of the senior and U-23 baseball national teams.
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European Teams at World Baseball Classic: Italy advances to Quarterfinals, all secure spots for 2026

European Teams at World Baseball Classic: Italy advances to Quarterfinals, all secure spots for 2026
16/03/2023
The first round at the 2023 World Baseball Classic with thrilling games at the venues in Tokyo, Taichung, Miami and Phoenix is in the books. All the European participants, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, Czech Republic and Great Britain were able to win at least one game to ensure qualification for the 2026 edition. Italy survived a crazy five-team tie to earn a spot in the quarterfinals and the top eight.
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Jendrick Speer to manage German Baseball National Team

Jendrick Speer to manage German Baseball National Team
16/03/2023
The 42-year-old former National Team infielder succeeds Steve Janssen and will also manage the U-23 National Team.
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Entries open for the European Softball Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy

Entries open for the European Softball Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy
15/03/2023
Entries for the European Softball Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy (EMRYT) 2023 are now open, and teams have until May 15 to enter. EMRYT will take place in Collecchio, Italy, from August 16 to 19, 2023.
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Published the infopack for the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023

Published the infopack for the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023
14/03/2023
The local organising committee of the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Entries open for Baseball5 European Championship 2023

Entries open for Baseball5 European Championship 2023
14/03/2023
Lithuania hosts the Championship as a Qualifier for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.
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WBSC Europe Softball Blue Convention: Enhancing Umpiring Excellence in Europe

WBSC Europe Softball Blue Convention: Enhancing Umpiring Excellence in Europe
13/03/2023
From March 10 to 12, 2023, the Frontair Congress Barcelona Hotel in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain, played host to the WBSC Europe Softball Blue Convention.
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World Baseball Classic Day 6: Australia qualify for quarterfinals; First win for Dominican Republic and Great Britain; Puerto Rico and USA claim second victories

World Baseball Classic Day 6: Australia qualify for quarterfinals; First win for Dominican Republic and Great Britain; Puerto Rico and USA claim second victories
13/03/2023
There were a total of six games of pool play on Monday including the last two Pool B games which confirmed Australia in second place. Pool C and Pool D will complete their pool play on Tuesday and Wednesday. Australia will face Pool A winners Cuba on Wednesday, 15 March, in the first quarterfinal at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Pool B winners Japan will take on Italy, runners up in Pool A, in the second quarterfinal on Thursday also at the Tokyo Dome.
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World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for quarterfinals. Canada claim record v Great Britain, Mexico beat USA, Israel & Venezuela also win

World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for quarterfinals. Canada claim record v Great Britain, Mexico beat USA, Israel & Venezuela also win
12/03/2023
Group A ended in a five-way tie. Japan beat Australia to finish first in Group B. Israel made their debut in the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Nicaragua, while Venezuela keep winning momentum with 9-6 win over Puerto Rico in Group D. Mexico beat the United States 11-5 for first win while Canada beat Great Britain with a record score 18-8 in Group C.
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