GIJANG, S. Korea – Two big innings were the difference for the Australian Emeralds presented by Boral, who fell to Japan 10-0 at the LG Presents WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016.
After Tabitha Callander was relieved of her starting duties early in the piece, Emeralds veteran Laura Neads came in to the game and threw extremely well against a solid Japanese lineup. Neads threw three shutout innings against a team that has won 17 consecutive games at the Women’s World Cup.
Leslie Anglin, Olivia Bannon and Chelsea Forkin all picked up a hit each, while Western Australian Morgan Doty was the only Emerald to pick up two hits.
Following their victory, Japan has sealed their place in the World Championship Final, while Australia’s loss sees them fall to 1-3 in the super round.
The Emeralds take on Venezuela tomorrow in their final game of the Super Round at 8pm AEST.
We are yet to confirm whether The Emeralds will be eligible to qualify for the Bronze Medal game, information will be provided when it comes to hand.
The Emeralds take on Venezuela tomorrow in their final game of the Super Round at 8pm AEST.
We are yet to confirm whether The Emeralds will be eligible to qualify for the Bronze Medal game, information will be provided when it comes to hand.