Despite getting one hit more than their opponent and despite the error their opponent committed, the Dutch could not clinch the win today as they fell 3-2 to Taiwan. Most of the action happened in the first half of the game as both teams scored their runs in or before the fifth inning. In the…
After a 10-5 loss vs the NPB East delegation, the WBSC took on the CPBL today. For five innings the WBSC kept the Taiwanese in check as they allowed three runs on six hits. Final score 5-3. Pitcher Joshua Kimborowicz kept the Taiwanese limited to two hits and struck out five in six innings of work. The…
The TOMA Footrans Traveling Team (TFTT ) from Japan will launch a showcase team in Taiwan in January 2018. The team is managed by Toma Irokawa who was a head coach of Iran, Pakistan and Hong Kong national team. The team mainly consists of Asian professional and amateur players who want to play abroad, but…
The Kingdom of the Netherlands had to swallow a loss vs Taiwan after wins vs Mexico (in the first round) and Nicaragua (in the consolation round). Some sloppy defense cost the Dutch the game as they fell to Taiwan 4-1. It took the Dutch until the fourth inning to get on the board. In the…
In a typical small ball and low scoring game, Taiwan bested Japan in extra innings. For a long time, Taiwan had the lead in this game but Japan managed to tie the game in the ninth inning. In a battle of two Asian giants, Japan took the lead in the first inning. Hiroto Kobukata doubled to…
For 8.5 innings it looked like team Kingdom of the Netherlands would beat Taiwan but three errors by the Dutch catcher cost them the game eventually. The Dutch pitching was superb last night but unfortunately, the effort was in vain as the Dutch lost 4-3. The Dutch took a quick lead in the first inning….
Baseball Australia is looking to expand the Australian Baseball League as early as next year. Not only is the league looking to expand in Australia but also beyond the borders. It appears that negotiations are going on with Taiwan. Baseball Australia is negotiating with Asian interests to expand the six-team Australian Baseball League as early…
Today, the CPBL announced the 28-man roster for the World Baseball Classic. The roster contains 22 players of CPBL teams, 4 of NPB teams, 2 minor leaguers (both single A) and 1 player from the Shikoku Island League (an independent league from Japan). Japan also announced its 28-man roster. All but one are from the NPB….
