New international standard baseball venue coming to Austria, as rise of sport continues in Europe, globally
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Austria is the latest nation to invest in the future and growth of baseball worldwide, as ground has broken for the construction of an international standard baseball facility in Wels, northern Austria, neighboring the Czech Republic and Germany.
Historical Europe jersey, first pitch entered into Japan’s Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
TOKYO – The official game-jersey worn by Europe during its debut series has been added to the collection of historical memorabilia on display at the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Umpiring staff announced for the 11th WBSC Junior Women’s Softball World Championship
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Softball Director of Umpires, Bob Stanton, has appointed twenty four umpires from fifteen countries to officiate in the 11th WBSC Junior Women’s Softball World Championship in Oklahoma City, OK, USA later this year.
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Europe gets historic victory, defeats No. 1 Japan 6-2 in global baseball showing in Tokyo
TOKYO – Debuting in a two-game series at the Tokyo Dome against the top-ranked nation in the world, Europe recorded its historic first victory for the continent, defeating Japan 6-2 to split the two-game series.
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Eighth inning rally lifts Japan over Europe 4-3 in historic debut of new team at Tokyo Dome
TOKYO – Three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning helped secure a come-from-behind victory for the top-ranked Japanese National Team, overcoming Europe 4-3 in the newly established team’s historical debut in front of a crowd of over 22,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.
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Global buzz surrounds debut of Team Europe against No. 1 Japan Tuesday in Tokyo
TOKYO – The international stage is set for Tuesday’s opening of the historic two-game series where newly established “Team Europe” will make its world premiere against the top-ranked Japanese National Team at the iconic Tokyo Dome on 10-11 March.
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Team Europe arrives in Japan, has full schedule ahead of historic debut
TOKYO, Japan – Players and coaching staff for the newly formed and branded “Europe” continental team arrived in Japan’s capital city on Wednesday and underwent their first-ever training Thursday.
Team Europe logo, official jersey revealed in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan – The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), the world governing body for the sports, today unveiled the official logo and look of the newly established “Europe” continental baseball team that is set to make its historic debut on 10-11 March at the Tokyo Dome against the top ranked Japanese National Team.
Gold Glover Jones out of Europe vs Japan Series
TOKYO, Japan – Andruw Jones, the 10-time Major League Baseball Gold Glove winner and Netherlands National Team representative announced he will not be accompanying the newly established Europe baseball team for its first-ever games, scheduled for 10-11 March against top ranked “Samurai Japan” at the Tokyo Dome.
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Umpiring staff announced for the 14th WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Softball Director of Umpires, Bob Stanton, has appointed sixteen umpires from eleven countries to officiate in the 14th WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship in Saskatoon, SK, Canada later this year.