The U18 World Cup, that was supposed to be played from September 10 through September 19, will be postponed. As a result the two European representatives, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Italy, will have to wait for 2022 to appear on the highest world stage in that age category. The intention was to play …
U18 World Cup 2017: Dutch fall to Taiwan in consolation round
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 …
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U18 World Cup 2017: Dutch have a good start in consolation round
The Kingdom of the Netherlands moved on from where they left the first round: With a win. This time the Dutch put Nicaragua aside in a convincing 8-3 victory. Nicaragua came close to score a run in the first inning when Anthony Valdez Solano got on base on a fielding error and advanced to third …
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U18 World Cup 2017: Dutch take care of South Africa
After two losses, the Kingdom of the Netherlands finally clinched its first win. South Africa appeared to be no match for the Dutch. In a 4.5 -inning mercy rule shortened game, the Dutch trounced their opponent 22-3. In the first inning, the Kingdom of the Netherlands flexed its muscles and scored fourteen (!) runs and …
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U18 World Cup 2017: Dutch fall to Cuba despite good game
In a rather close game between Cuba and the Netherlands, the Dutch stayed at the wrong side of the score (3-0) for the second day in a row. But the bright spot was it wasn't a trouncing like yesterday. Unlike yesterday, the Kingdom of the Netherlands managed to collect several hits, seven to be exact, …
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2017 U18 World Cup: Dutch no match for USA
In their first game of the 2017 World Cup in Thunder Bay Canada, the USA was way too strong for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. No matter how hard they tried, but the Dutch pitching could not meet the challenge of the American offense. Eventually the Dutch lost 11-1. Not only the pitching wasn't able to …
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Roster team Kingdom of the Netherlands for U18 World Cup
It took a while. Other countries had announced their 20-man roster already but finally today the KNBSB announce d the 20-man roster of team Kingdom of the Netherlands U18. The team contains three professionals of which one has signed a contract but hasn't played a professional game yet. The professionals are Sherten Apostel, Mike Kelkboom …
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