WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2024 Group A - Day 3 Live updates: Philippines stun Mexico; Venezuela over Czechia in five. Australia with a 1-0 lead over Mexico; Venezuela winning against Dominican Republic
It is time for definitions at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Group A. In the first game of the day, the Philippines defeated hosts Mexico, 3-1, in a very contested match. In the second game, Venezuela only needed five innings to down Czechia, 11-2, and remain undefeated in the competition. The last to games of the day are underway.
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Behind a great pitching performance by 18-year-old Jehanz Coro, the Philippines stunned today Mexico, 3-1, at Fernando Ortiz stadium, and earned their first win of the tournament. Coro went the distance giving up only three hits, one run and three walks, while striking out five. Mark Sarmiento was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored.
Whit this historic win, Philippines' record is now 1-2, and tomorrow will close the Opening Round with a doubleheader, playing Venezuela and Czechia. They are still in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs.
Venezuela scored in all their four at bats, including two big innings in the first and second, to get their third win of the tournament. The South American defeated Czechia, 11-2, in five innings of play.
Engelbert Herrera went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, while David Galeno went 1-for-2 with three RBIs and two runs scored. From the circle, Eudomar Toyo pitched three innings in relief and earned the win.
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Standings XVIII Men's Softball World Cup 2024 - Group A
| # | Team | W | L | T | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 |
| 1 |  |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 |
| 3 |  |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 2 |
| 3 |  |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 2 |
| 3 |  |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 2 |
| 6 |  |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 3 |
Dominican Republic vs Venezuela - Play by play
Bottom 2nd - A Luis Osorio home run gives Venezuela the lead against Dominican Republic.
Pregame - The last game will see the only two undefeated teams (at the beginning of the day) going face to face. The Dominican Republic (3-0), aim to continue their impressive winning streak, in their quest to qualify in one of the top two spots in the Opening Round. Venezuela will complete their doubleheader against the Dominicans.
They played for the last time in a World Cup in 2015. The Dominican Republic claimed the win, 4-0.
Australia 1 - 0 Mexico - Play by play
Top 6th - Jack Burt connects a line drive double to the right center field gap, to drive in Mar Harris and break the tie. Australia get the lead.
We're still scoreless after three innings. Jack Besgrove tallied eight strikeouts, giving up two hits; while Carlos Parra has five Ks and four hits allowed.
Pregame - In the night, at 20:00 hs local time, Mexico will complete their double header facing Australia (1-2). A good result will put the winner of this game in a great position to advance to the playoffs. Australia had to battle to get their first win of the tournament against the Philippines, and then they lost to Dominican Republic, 4-1.
The last time Mexico and Australia payed in a World Cup was on 2 July 2015, in Whitehorse, Canada. Mexico earned a 10-3 victory in five innings.
Czechia 2 - 11 Venezuela - Box score
Venezuela added one in the third, with Angel Adames crossing the plate on a passed ball; and one in the fourth on a solo shot by Engerlbert Herrera. Venezuela lead 11-2.
Bottom 2nd - A three-run homer from David Galeno and a triple off the bat of Engelbert Herrera highlight a five-run rally for Venezuela, extending the lead to 9-2.
Top 2nd - Martin Turek walked and Martin Magula doubled to put two runners in scoring position. They both scored on a throwing error. The game is now 4-2.
Bottom 1st - Venezuela use six hits, including a two run single by Rafael Flores, to score four and take an early lead.
Pregame - The second game of the day will see Czechia (0-2) facing Venezuela (2-0). The European Champions are running out of time. With no wins in their first two games, they must win this game to close the gap with the rest of the teams, and remain in contention until the last Opening Round day, when they face a double header. On the other hand, Venezuela will play two today trying to clinch their spot in the playoffs. The game will start at 18:00 at Mundialistas Hermosillenses.
Their last game was also in 2019, on 22 June, for the Placement Round. Venezuela got a 7-0 win in five innings.
Philippines 3 - 1 Mexico - Box score
Top 7th - The Philippines score an insurance run on a passed ball. Mark Sarmiento hit a lead-off single, and moved to second on a single from Denmark Bathan. Reached third base on a fielder's choice, and scored on a passed ball.
After five complete innings, young Yehanz Coro is pitching a great game. He's allowed two hits and one run, while striking out three. He holds the 2-1 lead.
Bottom 3rd - Edgar Lopez puts Mexico in the scoreboard. With Jonathan Cardona in second base, he connected a single up the middle to make it 2-1.
Top 2nd - The Philippines take the lead with a pair of runs. Melvin de Castro doubled to the right field line, and two passed balls allwed him to score the first run of the game. Mark Sarmiento drove in the second run with a single to right field. Philippines is in front, 2-0.
Pregame - Philippines (0-2) and Mexico (1-1) will collide in the first game of the day, with both teams needing a win to remain in the race for the playoffs. Philippines will come to the ballpark with good feelings, after playing a solid game yesterday against Australia, holding the lead until the fifth inning. Mexico lost their last night's game against Venezuela, 5-3. The Mexican squad just didn't hit the ball against the Venezuelan staff, collecting only three hits in the game, two of them solo homers. They will have a double header today, so they need to bounce back against the Philippines, to face Australia, in the night game, with a winning record. First pitch is scheduled at 17:00 local time at Fernando Ortiz.
The last time they played each other in a World Cup was on 20 June 2019 in Prague, with a 12-2 win for Mexico in four innings.
