Ryan King’s offence, Jack Besgrove's dominant pitching send Australia to Super Round

Australian outfielder Ryan King had an outstanding offensive performance on Monday against Mexico, as he drove in the team's four runs of the game. His compatriot, left-handed ace Jack Besgrove, dominated the circle with another magnificent game, leading the 4-1 win that secured their spot in the Super Round of the WBSC U-23 Men's Softball World Cup.

King went 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBIs in the game. In the bottom of the first inning, he knocked in Riley James with a single to right field to put Australia in front 1-0. And two innings later, he sent the first pitch over the left field for a three-run homer to extend the Australian lead to 4-0.

Mexico scored their only run of the game in the fifth. They loaded the bases on a pair of hits by pitches and a walk, with two outs, as Jesus Sonora scored on a wild pitch. However, Besgrove forced Manuel Zepeda to a grounder, ending the threat. 

Besgrove tossed seven innings of two-hit ball, with one run and one walk. He struck out 10.

Australia advanced to the Super Round with a 4-0 record in Group A. Mexico dropped to 3-1 and will close the Opening Round against South Africa on Tuesday.