Tag Archives: Taiwan

The Week in International Baseball (30 July – 5 August)

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

It has been another busy week here at Extra Innings, and for those who have not subscribed to the site, we thought a run-down of the news we covered might come in handy. As usual, our news came from all … Continue reading →

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Globetrotting Lansford Signs with Bologna

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Earlier this week, UnipolSai Bologna bid farewell to one of the Italian Baseball League’s best pitchers, Rudy Owens. Today, the club announced it is replacing Owens with fellow American hurler Jared Lansford. Lansford is a former Oakland Athletics’ prospect who … Continue reading →

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Cuba Overpowers Chinese Taipei, 14-0

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Box Score Cuba used a prodigious display of power to eliminate Chinese Taipei from the second round of the World Baseball Classic, 14-0. The mercy rule victory featured four home runs and two doubles among 12 hits, and … Continue reading →

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Extra Innings’ 2013 World Baseball Classic Power Rankings (Mar. 8)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

These rankings are purely subjective and reflect Extra Innings’ thoughts. Only teams that have played will factor into the power rankings. We will update them regularly. Check previous editions here. Cuba (3-1): Got upset by the Netherlands, but their pitching is better … Continue reading →

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Persistent Japan Rallies By Taiwan in 10, 4-3

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Box Score Third-ranked Japan avoided an embarrassing upset with three late rallies, beaten a heartbroken Taiwanese side in 10 innings, 4-3. Chinese Taipei led the ballgame until the eighth innings and did not trail until the final frame, … Continue reading →

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Explaining the World Baseball Classic’s ‘Total Quality Balance’

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) As is often the problem in tournaments that use pool play, sometimes two or more team are tied for a single place (or places) in a group. Despite only being a week old, the 2013 World Baseball Classic … Continue reading →

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Korea Eliminated Despite Win Over Taiwan

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) With excitement befitting of the stakes at hand, Korea and Chinese Taipei battled for the right to advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic. Fourth-ranked Korea used a dramatic eighth inning to earn a 3-2 … Continue reading →

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Taiwan One-Hits the Netherlands to Move Atop Pool B

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Six Chinese Taipei pitchers combined on a one-hitter over the Netherlands in World Baseball Classic action, giving the hosts their second win in two attempts. The 8-3 victory all but assured that fifth-ranked Taiwan will qualify for the … 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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Taiwan Ready to Avenge 2009 WBC Finish

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) First in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews MARYVILLE, Tenn. – After winning one of four qualifiers, Chinese Taipei will host one of the four opening pools in the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC). No doubt … Continue reading →

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