The Dutch 16U National Team suffered its first loss at the IBAF 16U Baseball World Championship in Mexico. On Sunday evening Japan’s pitchers held the Netherlands to four hits and a walk in nine scoreless innings, leading their team to a 3-0 shutout. The Dutch team remains however in second place in Group B with a 2-1 record. On Monday they are set to face the Dominican team, but since they are apparently not interested in playing the 16U BWC, the lone European participant most likely will receive a 9-0 forfeit win. It will be their third victory and guarantees them a spot in the final round, which starts after the off day on Thursday.
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