(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025: USA Dominate Puerto Rico, South Africa Earn First Win
The WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025, presented by RAXUS, is heating up in Okinawa, Japan. On the final day of the Super Round and Placement Round, fans witnessed thrilling games, dramatic comebacks, and a historic first victory for South Africa.
USA Take Control Against Puerto Rico
The highly anticipated clash between USA and Puerto Rico started at 15:15 local time at Okinawa Cellular Stadium, after a rain delay of 45 minutes. Once play began, the USA showed complete dominance, securing a 7–0 lead and proving why they remain one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
Despite Puerto Rico’s efforts, the American pitchers and batters outclassed them in every department, strengthening USA’s push toward the finals.
Placement Round Drama – South Africa Make History
The placement round delivered a major surprise as South Africa defeated Germany 6–4, securing their first-ever win of the tournament.
Germany led 3–1 heading into the sixth inning, but South Africa exploded with six runs, highlighted by clutch hits from Luca Orgill and Liam Van der Westhuizen. Pitcher Caelum Stroberg sealed the win with a dramatic strikeout, sparking celebrations for the South African side.
Australia Outclass Italy to Finish Eighth
In another placement round game, Australia bounced back from an early 3–0 deficit to crush Italy 12–3 and claim eighth place overall.
A massive eight-run fourth inning turned the game around for Australia, with Josh Nati’s three-RBI double being the standout moment. From that point, Italy could not recover as Australia’s bullpen held firm.
Current Placements (7th–12th)
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7th – Cuba
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8th – Australia
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9th – Italy
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10th – Germany
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11th – China
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12th – South Africa
Upcoming Matches
The night games are set to begin at 18:30 local time, with two exciting semi-final matchups:
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Panama vs Korea (Nishizaki Stadium)
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Chinese Taipei vs Japan (Okinawa Cellular Field)
Fans can expect fierce battles as the race for the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025 trophy intensifies.
Where to Watch
All matches of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025 are streamed live on GameTime, WBSC’s official OTT platform. Broadcast partners in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan may provide regional coverage.
