Tag Archives: Thailand

Taiwan Dominates Classic Qualifier, Awards

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Despite two attempts by upstart New Zealand to defeat them, Chinese Taipei put on a baseball clinic in the fourth 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifier, winning three straight games.  New Zealand, who was unranked by the International … Continue reading →

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Projected New IBAF World Rankings

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

Two more World Baseball Classic qualifying rounds are in the book and, in each, a team drastically improved its world rankings. In the Chinese Taipei bracket, unranked New Zealand recovered from a loss to No. 8 Chinese Taipei in their … 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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Damon Hopes to Foster Thailand’s Baseball Ambitions

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

Fifth in a series of World Baseball Classic Previews By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Of the 16 teams in the qualifying round of the World Baseball Classic, Thailand is the most enigmatic.  Aside from American-born Johnny Damon, the nation … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Taipei: Thailand Throws Away World Baseball Classic Victory

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Philippines 000 311 030 8 12 1 Thailand 100 000 010 2 7 7 Box score MARYVILLE, Tenn. – After taking a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the fourth inning, Thailand’s defence fell apart, giving up three … Continue reading →

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