Philippines 100 213 00 7 11 2 New Zealand 210 016 52 17 13 2
New Zealand has survived the first elimination game at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Sydney. They prevailed 17-7 in an eight-inning slugfest over the Philippines, which got eliminated from the tournament with their second loss.
The Diamondblacks scored six runs in the sixth and five in the seventh to run away with the victory. Boss Moanaroa led all batters by going 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles and seven RBI. Daniel Bradley and Max Brown scored three times apiece. Brady Conlan went deep for the Philippines. Chris Aguila had two RBI. Matt Vance of the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg collected two hits.
Jimmy Boyce picked up the win in relief. Taylor Garrisson got charged with a blown save and the loss for the Philippines.
New Zealand now faces the loser of today’s evening matchup between Australia and South Africa for a chance to reach the finals. The Philippines go home.