WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 4: Japan, Australia secure top spots, NZL also through to Super Round
From the official WBSC website:
Four teams – Argentina, Canada, Singapore and the Czech Republic – are in contention for two Super Round spots in Group A and two teams – Guatemala and Mexico – will chase the remaining ticket in Group B.
The 2018 champs Australia and world No. 1 Japan cemented their places on top of Group A and B, respectively, with one day still to play in the Opening Round, while hosts New Zealand also confirmed a place in the Super Round as Day 4 of the U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup closed in Palmerston North, New Zealand on Tuesday.
Standings After Day 4:
Group A
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUS | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 2 | ARG | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | |
| 2 | CAN | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | |
| 2 | CZE | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | |
| 2 | SGP | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | |
| 6 | RSA | 0 | 4 | .000 | 4 |
Group B
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPN | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 2 | NZL | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1 | |
| 3 | GUA | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | |
| 3 | MEX | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | |
| 5 | USA | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3 | |
| 6 | DEN | 0 | 4 | .000 | 4 |