WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025: Japan Shines on Super Round Day 2 with Comeback Win
TAINAN, Taiwan — August 1, 2025: Action continues at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025, with Japan staging a thrilling comeback against the Dominican Republic on Super Round Day 2, hosted at the Asia Pacific Baseball Stadiums and Training Centre (ASPAC).
🇯🇵 Japan Turns the Tables with Sahashi’s Homer
Down early, Japan (2-1) fought back to reverse the Dominican Republic’s (0-3) lead, thanks to a clutch home run by Riku Sahashi at the ASPAC Main Stadium. With this result, the Dominican Republic faces a tough road ahead, as it was their last chance to stay in medal contention.
🕡 Super Round Evening Showdowns
The baseball excitement continues this evening at 6:30 PM (local time) with two key Super Round matchups:
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Chinese Taipei vs. USA – ASPAC Main Stadium
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Mexico vs. Korea – ASPAC Field II
These matchups are crucial in determining which teams will move on to the medal rounds.
🔄 Placement Round: Czechia vs. Cuba
In the Placement Round, Czechia faced Cuba at the ASPAC second field, vying for a strong finish in the tournament standings.
⛈️ Weather Forces Schedule Changes
Due to inclement weather, the WBSC Technical Commission has postponed the morning games:
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Germany vs. Panama
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South Africa vs. Australia
These matches will now be played on Sunday, August 3.
Stay tuned for more updates, scores, and highlights from the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025, right here. ⚾📲