March 12 – Former Philadelphia Phillies minor-leaguer Rixon Wingrove hit a three-run double within the first inning, serving to Australia cruise to a 12-2 victory over China on Saturday within the World Baseball Basic in Tokyo.
The sport ended within the backside of the seventh inning when Darryl George’s RBI single elevated the result in 10 runs.
Wingrove added an RBI single in a five-run fourth inning as Australia improved to 2-0, tied for first in Pool B with Japan. China fell to 0-3 and was eradicated from rivalry for reaching the quarterfinals.
Robbie Glendinning, George and Aaron Whitefield every had two hits and two RBIs for Australia, with Glendinning hitting the sport’s solely homer. Kyle Glogoski obtained the win by hanging out 5 in 2 2/3 scoreless innings.
Jie Cao had two of China’s 5 hits.
Panama 2, Italy 0
Jose Ramos hit a solo homer and 4 pitchers mixed on a five-hitter as Panama shut out Italy in a Pool A recreation at Taichung Metropolis, Taiwan.
Ramos’ second-inning blast and an RBI single for Allen Cordoba within the seventh have been sufficient for Panama, which accomplished group play at 2-2. Italy fell to 1-2.
Panama starter Harold Arauz threw 4 innings, permitting two hits and a stroll whereas hanging out three. Humberto Mejia and Alberto Baldonado adopted with two innings apiece, and Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Javy Guerra dealt with the ninth for the save.
Italy starter Michele Vassalotti tossed 4 innings of one-run ball. He yielded two hits and two walks whereas hanging out three.
Venezuela 5, Dominican Republic 1
Anthony Santander went 2-for-4 with a triple and a house run and two runs to steer Venezuela previous the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic took a 1-0 lead within the high of the primary on Juan Soto’s RBI double and didn’t rating once more. Reigning Nationwide League Cy Younger winner Sandy Alcantara took the loss for the DR, giving up three runs and 5 hits in 3 2/3 innings.
Jose Ruiz earned the win in aid for Venezuela and Luis Garcia struck out seven batters in three innings of aid.
–Area Stage Media
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