Tag Archives: Oceania

2016 Inaugural Micronesian Baseball Classic

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

At the end of June this year, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) hosted the inaugural Micronesian Baseball Classic. Coverage of the tournament was excellent, as both the Saipan Tribune and Marianas Variety provided game recaps and photos, … Continue reading →

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International Baseball Tournaments, a Compendium

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

As I began writing previews for teams in the 2012 World Baseball Classic Qualifying rounds, I became very aware of the lack of organised information regarding international baseball tournaments.  I am primarily concerned (at least for now) only with competitions … Continue reading →

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Song Delivers as Korea Shuts Out Australia

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Korea scored three runs in the first inning against Australia and Seung Song made the advantage stand up in a 6-0 victory over punchless Australia. The Blue Bogy was much more effective on defence and received the timely … Continue reading →

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Taiwan Cruises to Opening Round Victory in WBC

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Chinese Taipei continued where it left off in the World Baseball Classic qualifying round, combining a persistent offence with stellar pitching to beat 10th-ranked Australia 4-1. Former New York Yankees’ superstar Chien-Ming Wang was dominant in the 2013 … Continue reading →

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2013 World Baseball Classic Pools Set

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

The World Baseball Classic finally released its pool selections for the four qualifying teams a couple days ago, ending a week’s (or in some cases, two months’) speculation as to the placement of the final four countries.  As predicted in … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Taipei: Holdzkom Brothers Direct Kiwis to Title Game

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Box score MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Unranked New Zealand once more stunned the baseball world with a 10-6 victory over the 34th-ranked Philippines.  The Diamondblacks’ relentless hitting attack scored in four different innings and the Kiwis set a World … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Taipei: Schoenberger, Fox Rolfe Lead Kiwis in Romp

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Box score MARYVILLE, Tenn. – New Zealand scored in every inning and 17-year old Makauley Fox Rolfe dominated on the hill as the Diamondblacks ousted Thailand from the World Baseball Classic, 12-2.  The win was easily the biggest … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Set for Global Baseball Debut

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

First in a series of World Baseball Classic Previews By Gabriel Fidler MARYVILLE, Tenn. – There is no doubt which team will be the underdog in the New Taipei City Qualifying Tournament for the World Baseball Classic (WBC).  New Zealand, … Continue reading →

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