by Alex Gorrin The final series in the BBL commenced this past weekend and saw reigning champions Sofia Blues go up 2:0 in the best of 5 battle against Buffaloes Blagoevgrad. September…
Baseball Mexico: Monday, September 30, 2019
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ VALDEZ PITCHES LEONES TO WITHIN GAME OF LMB FLAG If there was any doubt remaining as to why Cesar Valdez is the odds-on favorite to be…
WBSC announces softball field of teams for Tokyo 2020 as Australia qualifies for Olympic Games
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation SHANGHAI, China — 29 September 2019 — The Australian Softball National Team earned a place in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, defeating host China, 9-3, in…
Apollo Bratislava wins Euro Interleague Baseball 2019
by Euro Interleague Baseball Another successful year is in the books and we are thrilled to announce a new champion! After six years of Croatian domination, the title goes to Slovakia, thanks…
Baseball Mexico: Monday, September 23, 2019
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ HARBER LIGHTS OUT AS MONCLOVA REACHES SERIE DEL REY Monclova starting pitcher Conor Harber pitched 6.2 innings of two-hit shutout ball and Francisco Peguero’s solo homer…
WBSC suspends 9 following Italy-Spain Brawl at Qualifier
by World Baseball Softball Confederation A total of 67 games of suspension were issued by WBSC as a result of the brawl between Spain and Italy that happened on the field of…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Dutch beat Italy to secure second chance
Netherlands 000 400 004 8 9 2 Italy 001 002 000 3 7 1 Box score The Netherlands scored four runs apiece in the fourth and the ninth inning of an 8-3…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Israel blows by South Africa to book Tokyo 2020 Ticket
Israel 042 001 04 11 8 1 South Africa 000 000 10 1 6 0 Box score Israel has secured a historic first ticket for the baseball tournament at the Tokyo 2020…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Spain edges out Italy
Italy 000 110 100 3 6 1 Spain 120 010 00X 4 7 1 Box score Spain edged out Italy 4-3 on Saturday evening in Parma at the Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Czech Republic uses big Inning to hand Israel first loss
Czech Republic 100 060 000 7 11 2 Israel 000 211 000 4 7 3 Box score The Czech Republic used a six-run fifth inning en route to beat Israel 7-4 on…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Netherlands down South Africa on Saturday afternoon
South Africa 010 000 000 1 2 2 Netherlands 204 100 00X 7 9 0 Box score The Netherlands improved to 3-1 in the Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019 with a 7-1…
WBSC awards broadcast rights in North America and Taiwan for Softball Asia/Oceania Qualifier
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation SHANGHAI, China — 21 September 2019 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced that Flo Sports and Eleven Sports have been awarded exclusive broadcast…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Netherlands prevail over Spain
Spain 000 010 001 2 7 2 Netherlands 030 000 21X 6 9 1 Box score The Netherlands picked up their second win in three games at the Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Israel also beats Italy
Israel 000 200 060 8 7 0 Italy 000 020 000 2 5 2 Box score Israel made another big step towards qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. On Friday evening…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Czech Republic routs South Africa for first Win
South Africa 010 000 00 1 5 1 Czech Republic 000 240 05 11 9 0 Box score The Czech Republic earned its first win in the Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Italy scores 6 in 10th to hold off South Africa
Italy 030 100 000 6 10 13 0 South Africa 310 000 000 0 4 8 1 Box score In the continuation of Wednesday’s suspended game between Italy and South Africa, Italy…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Italy defeats Czech Republic in Bologna
Czech Republic 100 000 000 1 10 0 Italy 103 010 00X 5 9 1 Box score Italy picked up its first win in the Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier on Thursday with…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Israel scores early, often in win over Netherlands
Netherlands 010 000 000 1 5 2 Israel 240 010 01X 8 9 1 Box score Israel improved to 2-0 at the Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier in Parma on Thursday with an…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Spain beats South Africa 7-1 on Thursday
South Africa 010 000 000 1 5 1 Spain 000 500 11X 7 12 1 Box score Spain rebounded from their 0-3 loss to Israel with a 7-1 win against South Africa…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Italy vs South Africa suspended in 6th Inning
The game between Italy and South Africa at the Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier in Parma got suspended with one out in the top of the sixth inning on Wednesday due to rain….
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Israel shuts out Spain on Wednesday in Bologna
Israel 200 010 000 3 6 0 Spain 000 000 000 0 3 1 Box score Israel continues its path towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a 3-0 win over Spain in…
Results Bulgarian Baseball League 2019 September 14 &15
by Alex Gorrin Semifinal Playoff Series September 14 Sofia Blues v Athletic Sofia 7:4 Buffaloes Blagoevgrad v Akademiks Sofia 18:12 September 15 Athletic Sofia v Sofia Blues 4:9 Akademiks Sofia v Buffaloes…
Europe/Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier 2019: Netherlands beat Czech Republic in Opener
Czech Republic 000 100 000 1 9 1 Netherlands 100 120 00X 4 8 0 Box score The Netherlands avoided another upset loss to the Czech Republic and beat them 4-1 in…
Schedule for Europa-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier in Bologna and Parma
From September 18 to 22, the Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier will be played in Bologna and Parma, Italy. From Europe the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Israel and Czech Republic and from Africa South…
Baseball Mexico: Monday, September 16, 2019
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ YUCATAN WINS FIRST 2 ON ROAD IN LMB SOUTH FINALS Over the years, the Yucatan Leones have traditionally been winners in Mexican League baseball because of…