Tag Archives: Pacific

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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