The World Games 2025 Men’s Softball competition in Chengdu, China, opened with two spectacular games at Xindu Better Softball Arena. A two-run homer by Pedro Flores gave Venezuela a 3-2, walk-off win over Argentina to open The World Games; while Singapore defeated two-time world champions Australia, 10-9, in a historic win for the Asian squad. Unfortunately, games 1 and 2 of the men’s softball competition have been postponed due to the delayed arrival of some teams’ equipment.

Argentina 2 – 3 Venezuela – Play by play and Boxscore

Down to their last strike, Venezuela walked off Argentina 3-2 in a dramatic finish at Xindu Better Softball Arena. Trailing 2-1 with two outs and a full count in the bottom of the seventh, Franklin Benitez kept Venezuela alive with a clutch single to right field. Pedro Flores then delivered the decisive blow, crushing a two-run homer over the center field fence to give the reigning World Champions their first victory of the tournament.

Argentina took an early lead in the first inning, scoring two runs. Teo Migliavacca drew a walk, advanced to second on a wild pitch, and then scored on an RBI single from Ladislao Malarczuk.

In the bottom of the fourth, Venezuela cut the deficit to one run with a no-doubter home run from Engelbert Herrera, making it a 2-1 game.

Then in the bottom of the seventh Pedro Flores decided the game with only one swing.

For Venezuela, Maiker Pimentel won the game, going the distance with two runs on five hits, striking out 10 opponents. Argentina’s Huemul Mata pitched 6.2 innings giving up four hits and three runs, while striking out seven. He was the losing pitcher. 

Singapore 10 – 9 Australia – Play by play and Boxscore

Singapore claimed one of its most significant international victories to date, edging Australia 10-9 in a thrilling Tuesday afternoon clash at The World Games. The Asian squad surged to a 9-0 lead with two explosive innings, then held off a fierce Australian comeback to secure a crucial tournament win.

Singapore took control of the game against the two-time world champions by scoring three runs in the top of the third inning. Bin Mohamad Huzaifie and Dominic Han drove in runs with RBI singles, and Han later scored the third run on a wild pitch.

The Asian team broke the game open the very next inning with a six-run rally. Foo Say Kian, Zu Ray Low, and Huzaifie each drove in a run, while Shun Kai Cheoh delivered a two-run single, extending the lead to 9-0.

However, in the bottom of the inning, Australia responded with seven runs on four hits, including a two-RBI single by Haydan Dobe, along with RBI singles from Ryan King and Matt Wickham, cutting the deficit to 9-7.

One inning later, Dobe made it a one-run game, scoring on a wild pitch. But in the top of the sixth, Joshua Tan drew a bases-loaded walk to bring in what proved to be the game-winning run.

Australia’s final push came in the bottom of the seventh, as Callum Beashel delivered an RBI single to make it 10-9. With the bases loaded and two outs, Singapore reliever Jeron Tan induced a grounder to second base from Brendon O’Byrne to escape the jam and seal the win.

Third baseman Huzaifie led Singapore’s offense, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and three runs scored. Teron Tan was the winner of the game, pitching 3.1 innings, giving up five hits and three runs.

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