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USA back in play, first loss for Samurai Japan

12/11/2019

World number 2 defeated world number one in front of a crowd of 27,827 thanks to a strong offensive performance

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Jones stars, Mexico keeps winning

12/11/2019

The center fielder homered on the first pitch he saw, added an RBI-double and robbed Aussie third baseman George of an extra-base hit

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Preview: Top two ranked baseball nations collide at Tokyo Dome

11/11/2019

Japan are coming off a comeback win against Australia ... the USA are looking to bounce back after a Super Round loss to Korea.

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Preview: Korea aiming to stay perfect against Chinese Taipei

11/11/2019

Korea are one of three teams with a perfect record at the Premier12 ... Chinese Taipei will send talented Chang Yi to the mound for this game.

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Preview: Mexico, Australia set for Super Round battle at Tokyo Dome

11/11/2019

Mexico are one of three undefeated teams at the WBSC Premier12 ... Australia's lone win of the Premier12 came against Canada in Group C

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Jaehwan Kim’s 3-run homer lifts Korea past USA

11/11/2019

Korea moved to 2-0 and remain unbeaten in the Premier12. USA outhit Korea, but couldn't find the clutch hit to produce more runs.

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Japan comes from behind, defeats brave Australia

11/11/2019

The Aussie took a lead into the seventh. Their bullpen wasn't as effective as in the key game of the opening round against Canada. Samurai relievers Kaino and Yamasaki were untouchable.

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Mexico shuts-out Chinese Taipei, stays undefeated

11/11/2019

A solo homer by veteran catcher Alì Solis broke the tie in the bottom of the fifth

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Numbers of the Premier12 Opening Round

11/11/2019

Group A in Guadalajara was a slugfest, while Group C in Seoul saw three of four teams with an ERA below 3

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The Aussie pitcher who beat Japan

10/11/2019

Pitching coach Chris Oxspring is the pitcher who outdueled Daisuke Matsuzaka in the semifinal of the 2004 Olympics in Athens

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USA back in play, first loss for Samurai Japan

The USA players warm up for batting practice

Japan in the batting cage

Submarine Rei Takahashi started for Japan

Seattle Mariners top prospect Penn Murfee got the ball for the USA

Alec Bohm Scores for the USA

Jake Cronenworth USA

Fans celebrated loud Hideto Asamura's birthday

Shinya Kayama got Japan our of the fifth inning

Joe Adelle celebrates his home run

Ukyo Shuto stole second in the eighth and represented the potential tying run

Japan couldn't get the timely hit

Brandon Dickson, who plays for the NPB Oryx Buffaloes, closed the game for Japan

Jones stars, Mexico keeps winning

Jonathan Jones homered te lead off the bottom of the first

Eduardo Vera pitched for five innings

Joshua Guyer allowed 1 run in the first inning

Jones batted in another run in the fourth

Kent allowed 2 runs in 2 innings pitched

Australia's chances were cut by brilliant pitching, good defence

Mexico's defense celebrates a good play

Eduardo Vera left after 5, then got some help from the bullpen

Wade Logan turns a double play on Esteban Quiroz

Mexico celebrates the fifth win in a row in the WBSC Premier12 2019

Preview: Top two ranked baseball nations collide at Tokyo Dome

Preview: Korea aiming to stay perfect against Chinese Taipei

Preview: Mexico, Australia set for Super Round battle at Tokyo Dome

Jaehwan Kim’s 3-run homer lifts Korea past USA

Hyeonjong Yang earned the win against USA

Cody Ponce started the game for USA

Jaehwan Kim homered in the first inning

Ha Seon Kim steals second base

Alec Bohm assists to first base

Korean left fielder Hyunsoo Kim

Connor Chatham

Yongchan Lee allowed 2 hits in the 8th

Korea is still unbeaten in the Premier12

Japan comes from behind, defeats brave Australia

Australia loose before batting practice

Australia's players sign autographs

Samurai Japan warm up before the game against Australia

Dushan Ruzic started for Australia

Japan gave the ball to Shun Yamaguchi

Australia got on the scoreboard first

Tim Kennelly celebrates

Nabuhiro Mattsuda got the first hit for Japan

Japan has some power

Australia played some athletic defence

Seyia Suzuki homered in the fourth to put Japan on the scoreboard

A late comeback gave Japan another win

Mexico shuts-out Chinese Taipei, stays undefeated

ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba: batting practice is about to start

Mexico players during pre-game

The presentation of Chinese Taipei National Team

Mexico starter Arturo Reyes

Chiang Shao-Ching gave up a home run as the first hit

A homer run by Alì Solis broke the tie at the end of the fifth inning

Solis gets to home plate after his home run

Carlos Bustamante pitched a perfect ninth inning for Mexico

Mexico's players celebrate the win

Numbers of the Premier12 Opening Round

The Aussie pitcher who beat Japan

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