(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
The World Games 2025 Men’s Softball Day 2: Canada Dominates, Venezuela Edges Past Japan
Chengdu, China — August 7, 2025: After a rain-soaked morning and a three-and-a-half-hour delay, Day 2 of The World Games 2025 Men’s Softball tournament finally kicked off at the Xindu Better City Softball Arena. Despite the disrupted schedule, fans were treated to thrilling performances from top-ranked teams in action-packed encounters.
Canada vs Australia: Dominant Win for North Americans
Canada made a powerful statement in their tournament debut, defeating Australia 11-1.
Australia, looking to recover after a narrow loss to Singapore, struck first with Riley James driving in a run in the opening inning. But that early momentum quickly faded.
Canada roared back in the second inning, capitalizing on defensive errors and poor pitching to post a six-run inning. Key hits by Nick White, Brad Ezekiel, and Ty Sebastian forced an early pitching change for Australia, but the Canadian batters continued to pile on the runs. Blake Hunter and Jordan Pomeroy added back-to-back RBI singles to extend the lead, leaving Australia struggling to recover.
Canada’s performance solidified their position as strong contenders for the knockout stages.
Venezuela vs Japan: Clash of Giants Ends in Venezuela’s Favor
In one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament, world No. 2 Venezuela outplayed top-ranked Japan, securing a 3-1 victory in a high-intensity clash.
Venezuela opened the scoring in the third inning with a powerful two-run homer by José Dorantes, following a defensive error that allowed Ángel Adames on base. Adames struck again in the fourth with an RBI single to make it 3-0.
Japan responded with a solo home run from Koki Sato, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Venezuela’s early dominance. Pitching from Eudomar Toyo helped Venezuela maintain their edge in a crucial win that boosts their chances for the semifinals.
Updated Schedule (All Times UTC +8)
Due to earlier rain delays, several matches have been rescheduled. Here’s a look at today’s adjusted fixtures:
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USA vs Singapore – Delayed
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Czech Republic vs Argentina – Delayed
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USA vs Canada – Scheduled for 15:00
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Czech Republic vs Japan – Scheduled for 15:00
Only games played on Field 1 will be available for live streaming, ensuring fans can still catch some of the action from Chengdu.
Looking Ahead
With top teams like Canada, Venezuela, and Japan already showing their strength, the tournament promises more drama in the coming days. Fans can expect competitive matchups as teams battle for a place in the semifinals.
Stay tuned for daily updates, live scores, and highlights from The World Games 2025 Men’s Softball competition — and don’t forget to catch the Opening Ceremony tonight at 8 p.m. local time.
