WBC Pool D: Late Puerto Rican Rally denies another Dutch Upset
World Baseball Classic Pool D: Puerto Rico – Netherlands 3-1 NED 010 000 000 1 5 1 PUE 000 000 03X 3 8 0 Box score Puerto Rico needed three runs in the eighth inning to deny another major upset by...
View ArticleWBC Pool B: Mexico crushes and sends South Africa home
World Baseball Classic Pool B: South Africa – Mexico 3-14 MEX 102 000 344 14 16 2 SFA 101 000 100 3 7 2 Box score Mexico crushed South Africa 14-3 on Monday in Pool B of the 2009 World Baseball...
View ArticleCan Netherlands and Italy pull off another Upset in World Baseball Classic?
What a great tournament for European Baseball. The Netherlands and Italy however need two more upsets tonight, for round two of the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Additionally the homerun happy lineup of...
View ArticleWBC Pool C: Venezuela uses two big Innings to eliminate Italy
World Baseball Classic Pool C: Venezuela – Italy 10-1 ITA 000 000 100 1 6 1 VEN 000 450 10X 10 14 0 Box score The dream is over for Italy at the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Venezuela used two big...
View ArticleWBC Pool D: Again! Dutch Team pulls of another Upset, goes to Miami
World Baseball Classic Pool D: Netherlands – Dominican Republic 2-1 (11) DOM 000 000 000 01 1 7 3 NED 000 000 000 02 2 5 1 Box score Unbelievable. The Netherlands pulled off the second upset in the...
View ArticleWBC Pool B: Cuba needs Pinch Hit Homer to beat Australia
World Baseball Classic Pool B: Australia – Cuba 4-5 CUB 001 001 120 5 9 1 AUS 000 103 000 4 6 1 Box score Cuba survived a major scare at the World Baseball Classic against Australia. They needed a...
View ArticleReliving the Netherlands Triumph over the Dominican Republic
This a short clip of yesterday’s ESPN Sport Center recap of the stunning victory by the Netherlands over the Dominican team on Tuesday in Pool D of the 2009 World Baseball Classic. The 2-1...
View ArticleMexico, Australia battle for final Spot in World Baseball Classic Round 2
The 2009 World Baseball Classic continues this evening with three games in Pools B to D. Only one more spot is open in round two. Australia and Mexico battle at the Foro Sol Stadium in Mexico City to...
View ArticleWBC Pool D: Puerto Rico shuts out Netherlands for Seed #1
World Baseball Classic Pool D: Puerto Rico – Netherlands 5-0 NED 000 000 000 0 6 0 PUE 100 021 01X 5 10 0 Box score No more surprise victories for the Netherlands in Pool D of the World Baseball...
View ArticleWBC Pool C: Venezuela makes Statement, beats USA
World Baseball Classic Pool C: USA – Venezuela 3-5 VEN 001 012 100 5 12 1 USA 000 100 020 3 7 0 Box score Venezuela set up a matchup with the Netherlands on Saturday in round two, when they defeated...
View ArticleWBC Pool B: Mexico pounds Australia 16-1, advances to San Diego
World Baseball Classic Pool B: Australia – Mexico 1-16 (6) MEX 004 714 16 13 0 AUS 000 100 1 6 0 Box score After Australia crushed Mexico last Sunday, everybody hoped for a thriller in the decisive...
View ArticleCuba, Mexico determining 1st Seed in World Baseball Classic Pool B
The first round of the 2009 World Baseball Classic is nearly over. One more game is left, determining the ranking of Pool B. The second round is scheduled to start on Saturday, March 14 at the Dolphin...
View ArticleWorld Baseball Classic over for Statia, Jurrjens might join Dutch
The Dutch Honkbalsite (Honkbalsite.com) reports on Thursday morning that shortstop Hainley Statia will miss the remainder of the 2009 World Baseball Classic due to an injury. He strained his hamstring...
View ArticleWBC Pool B: Cuba sets up matchup versus Japan with Rout over Mexico
World Baseball Classic Pool B: Cuba – Mexico 16-4 (7) MEX 002 110 0 4 5 0 CUB 101 500 9 16 17 1 Box score Cuba set up a rematch of the 2006 World Baseball Classic finals with Japan in the round-two...
View ArticleJapan, Korea with mixed Results in Arizona, more 09 WBC Notes
Some notes about the eight remaining teams at the 2009 World Baseball Classic. The second round starts on Saturday and will be played once again in a double-elimination format. Japan: The Japanese...
View ArticleDutch Ambassador talks to ESPN about Baseball
Following the two stunning victories over the Dominican Republic in round one of the 2009 World Baseball Classic by the Netherlands, the Dutch Ambassador in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Renee Jones-Bos...
View ArticleRound Two of 2009 World Baseball Classic starts Saturday
Eight teams are left in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. The second round, also being played in a double elimination format, kicks off at 6pm CET in Miami with Venezuela taking on the Netherlands. The...
View ArticleWBC Miami: Venezuela beats Netherlands in Second-Round Opener
World Baseball Classic Pool two, Round two: Venezuela – Netherlands 3-1 NED 010 000 000 1 6 0 VEN 100 100 01X 3 3 2 Box score The Dutch team missed out on another surprise in the round-two opener of...
View ArticleWBC Miami: Puerto Rico shows no Mercy in Rout over USA
World Baseball Classic, Round two, Pool two: Puerto Rico – USA 11-1 (7) USA 000 010 0 1 6 0 PUE 240 010 4 11 13 0 Box score Puerto Rico scored six runs in the first two innings en route to an 11-1...
View ArticleNetherlands, USA fight against Elimination from World Baseball Classic
The second round of the 2009 World Baseball Classic started on Saturday with wins by Venezuela and Puerto Rico at the Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Today the schedule will be kicked off at PETCO Park in...
View ArticleWBC San Diego: Dice-K leads Japan to Shutout over Cuba
World Baseball Classic, Pool one, Round two: Cuba – Japan 0-6 JPN 003 110 001 6 12 2 CUB 000 000 000 0 8 0 Box score Daisuke Matsuzaka led the Japanese team to a 6-0 shutout over Cuba in the opener...
View ArticleWBC Miami: Team USA beats and eliminates Netherlands
World Baseball Classic, Round two, Pool two: USA – Netherlands 9-3 NED 000 000 120 3 12 1 USA 120 311 01X 9 12 1 Box score The Cinderella story is over. Team USA defeated the Netherlands on Sunday...
View ArticleWBC San Diego: Korea starts with Win over Mexico into Round two
World Baseball Classic, Round two, Pool one: Korea – Mexico 8-2 MEX 020 000 000 2 9 1 KOR 020 110 40X 8 12 1 Box score Korea had a prefect start into the second round of the 2009 World Baseball...
View ArticleCuba on verge of Elimination in World Baseball Classic
World Baseball Classic Schedule for March 16: Tuesday, 1am CET, WBC Pool 2: Puerto Rico – Venezuela (Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida, ESPN America, ESPN, MLB.tv live) Puerto Rico and Venezuela will...
View ArticleNetherlands not happy with World Baseball Classic Ending
The 3-9 loss to Team USA on Sunday had a some kind of a sour taste for the Netherlands. First the late-second edition of Brian Roberts seemed to energize the American offense, deciding the outcome...
View ArticleWBC Miami: Venezuela 1st Team in Semis after Shutout over Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic Round two, Pool two: Puerto Rico – Venezuela 0-2 VEN 001 000 100 2 8 0 PUE 000 000 000 0 5 0 Box score The two Hernandez’ lead Venezuela to a 2-0 shutout over Puerto Rico and...
View ArticleWBC San Diego: Cuba stays alive, Mexico out
World Baseball Classic, Round two, Pool one: Mexico – Cuba 4-7 CUB 101 030 200 7 11 0 MEX 001 100 011 4 7 0 Box score It wasn’t a 16-4 pounding as in round one, but Cuba again defeated Mexico, this...
View ArticleWho follows Venezuela into World Baseball Classic Semis?
The World Baseball Classic continues tonight with two games in Miami and San Diego. Venezuela reached the semi-finals yesterday as the first team. Two more teams will follow today. World Baseball...
View ArticleWBC Miami: Wright delivers in thrilling US Win over Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic, Round two, Pool two: USA – Puerto Rico 6-5 PUE 010 201 001 5 5 1 USA 021 000 003 6 10 0 Box score The excitement level for the World Baseball Classic in the United States...
View ArticleWBC San Diego: Korea to Semis after defeating Japan
World Baseball Classic, Round two, Pool one: Korea – Japan 4-1 JPN 000 010 000 1 7 1 KOR 300 000 01X 4 4 0 Box score Korea held on to an early three-run lead and defeated Japan 4-1 to advance into...
View ArticleSidney Ponson gets awarded for good WBC with Minor League Contract
On Tuesday we reported that Leon Boyd received an invitation for a tryout with the Toronto Blue Jays. A second pitcher of the Dutch World Baseball Classic team is already a step further. Major League...
View ArticleCuba, Japan play for last open Slot in World Baseball Classic Semis
The 2009 World Baseball Classic is moving towards the decisive phase with long strides. Three of the four semi-final spots are set. Cuba or Japan will follow Korea, Venezuela and Team USA to Dodger...
View ArticleWBC Miami: Venezuela takes 1st Seed after Victory over USA
World Baseball Classic Round two, Pool two: Venezuela – USA 10-6 USA 011 121 000 6 12 3 VEN 060 103 00X 10 15 1 Box score Venezuela used a six-run second inning en route to a 10-6 victory over Team...
View ArticleWBC San Diego: Japan kicks out Cuba with another Shutout
World Baseball Classic Round two, Pool one: Cuba – Japan 0-5 JPN 000 210 101 5 8 0 CUB 000 000 000 0 5 1 Box score Japan secured the final spot in the 2009 World Baseball Classic semi-finals with a...
View ArticleJapan, Korea conclude 2nd Round of World Baseball Classic
World Baseball Classic Schedule for March 19: Friday, 2am CET, WBC Pool 1: Korea – Japan (PETCO Park, San Diego, California, ESPN, MLB.tv live) Japan and Korea will meet for the fourth time in the 2009...
View ArticleWBC San Diego: Japan defeats Korea for 1st Seed
World Baseball Classic Round two, Pool one: Korea – Japan 2-6 JPN 020 000 031 6 15 3 KOR 100 000 100 2 6 3 Box score Japan scored four runs in the last two innings en route to a 6-2 victory over...
View Article2009 World Baseball Classic Semi-Finals start Tonight in Los Angeles
Three games are left in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. This weekend the semi-finals take place at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the finals will follow on Monday at the same place in Chavez...
View ArticleWBC Semis: Korea crushes Venezuela to reach Final
World Baseball Classic Semi-Final 1: Venezuela – Korea 2-10 KOR 520 102 000 10 10 1 VEN 001 000 100 2 9 5 Box score Olympic champion Korea has reached the final of the 2009 World Baseball Classic....
View ArticleFacts around the Final Phase of the 2009 World Baseball Classic
by IBAF, www.ibaf.org SUCCESS CONTINUES LEADING INTO SEMI-FINALS OF WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC Television Ratings, Attendance and Sponsorship Highlight First Two Rounds of 2009 World Baseball Classic The...
View ArticleWBC Semis: Japan beats USA, sets up Final versus Korea
World Baseball Classic Semi-Final 2: Japan – USA 9-4 USA 101 000 020 4 9 3 JPN 010 500 03X 9 10 1 Box score Japan receives a chance to defend its World Baseball Classic from 2006. They out-slugged...
View ArticleFive Times is a Charm: Japan and Korea meet in WBC Finals
World Baseball Classic Schedule March 23: Tuesday, 2.30am CET, WBC Final: Japan – Korea (Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California, ESPN America, ESPN, MLB.tv live) The new double elimination format led...
View ArticleIchiro leads Japan to World Baseball Classic Win in 10th
World Baseball Classic Final: Korea – Japan 3-5 (10) JPN 001 000 110 2 5 15 0 KOR 000 010 011 0 3 5 1 Box score Ichiro Suzuki’s 2-Run-Single in the tenth frame helped Japan to beat Korea 5-3 and to...
View ArticleAll-Tournament Team of 2009 World Baseball Classic announced
The organizers of the 2009 World Baseball Classic announced the all-tournament team on Tuesday, one day after Japan’s finals victory over Korea. Both teams also headline the selection of three...
View ArticleFinal Facts and Figures from the 2009 World Baseball Classic
A few final facts and figures from the 2009 World Baseball Classic, brought to you by International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org The Final between Japan and Korea on March 23 drew 54,846 fans, the...
View ArticleThe World Baseball Classic marks Road to Excellence for our Sport
by Riccardo Schiroli I won’t forget the night of Monday March 23rd. It was the night I met actor Dominic Chianese, who starred in “The Sopranos”, one of my favorites amongst TV shows. And it was the...
View ArticleNetherlands Antilles source for Dutch Success at World Baseball Classic
by Riccardo Schiroli, as comment to an article by Pim Van Nes from last Thursday I was hurt by the remark of Pim Van Nes on this web site on the composition of Team Italy’s roster in the 2009 World...
View ArticleScouting some Players at the 2009 World Baseball Classic
Reader Vincenzo Russo commented on Riccardo Schiroli’s World Baseball Classic article and we thought his analysis was so great to publish it directly on Mister-Baseball.com The WBC showed some good...
View ArticleThe two Faces of European Baseball
The former Manager of the Dutch national team Robert Eenhoorn, now Technical Director of Dutch Baseball, wrote a column about the World Baseball Classic in relation to the recent qualifying rounds of...
View ArticleSidney Ponson tested positive for Stimulant during World Baseball Classic
The Associated Press reported on Friday afternoon that Sidney Ponson was tested positive for a stimulant during the World Baseball Classic. He will be banned for two years from international...
View Article2009 in Review: Europeans impress at World Baseball Classic
Looking back at a few highlights in an eventful Baseball year 2009 2009 started Baseball-wise with the second edition of the World Baseball Classic, the high-profile invitational tournament organized...
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