(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025: Final Rankings Confirmed After Makeup Games
The WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025, presented by RAXUS, concluded with four crucial makeup games played on Sunday, finalizing team rankings from fifth to twelfth place. These games were rescheduled due to weather disruptions on Saturday and offered thrilling action as teams battled for their final positions.
Dominican Republic Finish Fifth with Commanding Win Over Mexico
In the only Super Round game of the day, the Dominican Republic defeated Mexico with a solid 9-4 victory. They started strong, racing to a 3-0 lead with back-to-back doubles from Luis Parra and Erick Claudio.
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Albert Perez starred with a 3-for-3 performance
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Yohan Yan hit a home run and pitched before Mexico rallied late with 4 runs
🔹 Final Score: Dominican Republic 9 – Mexico 4
🔹 Placement: Dominican Republic – 5th, Mexico – 6th
Cuba Crush South Africa to Seal Seventh Spot
Cuba dominated their final Placement Round game, securing a perfect 5-0 record by thrashing South Africa 20-0 in just four innings.
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Sean Garcia powered the offense with three hits, including a home run
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Jose Padron pitched four scoreless innings, allowing just one walk and striking out seven
🔹 Final Score: Cuba 20 – South Africa 0
🔹 Placement: Cuba – 7th, South Africa – 12th
Panama Outscores Australia to Take Eighth Place
Panama finished strong with a 13-3 victory over Australia, rallying with nine runs in the fourth inning to break a 2-2 deadlock.
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Australia’s bullpen struggled under pressure, giving up several hits and walks
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Panama capitalized on defensive errors to widen their lead
🔹 Final Score: Panama 13 – Australia 3
🔹 Placement: Panama – 8th, Australia – 9th (Australia’s best finish to date)
Czechia Beats Germany in All-European Showdown
In a European faceoff, Czechia overpowered Germany with a convincing 12-2 win to secure 10th place.
🔹 Final Score: Czechia 12 – Germany 2
🔹 Placement: Czechia – 10th, Germany – 11th
Final Placements (5th to 12th):
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5th – Dominican Republic
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6th – Mexico
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7th – Cuba
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8th – Panama
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9th – Australia (Best-ever finish)
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10th – Czechia
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11th – Germany
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12th – South Africa
These final games wrapped up what has been an exciting tournament, showcasing the future stars of international baseball. With thrilling comebacks, powerful batting, and memorable performances, the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 has once again delivered top-tier youth baseball action.
