Welcome to Day 3 of The World Games 2025 Women’s Softball competition at the Xindu Better City Softball Arena in Chengdu, China. Chinese Taipei shut out the Netherlands, 2-0, to secure second place in Group B. A two-run homer by Li Szu-Shih, along with a combined shutout from Ke Hsia-Ai and Tu Ya-Ting, propelled the Asian squad into the semifinals. In Group A, Canada edged Japan, 2-1, in a pitching duel to clinch first place. Both teams advanced to the semifinals.
With these results, Saturday’s semifinals are set: Japan vs. USA and Chinese Taipei vs. Canada.
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In Group A, No. 2 USA has already clinched first place and now is playing China to close group play. No. 5 Chinese Taipei (2-1) finished second place and will play the semifinals. No. 6 Netherlands (1-2) finished third, as China is locked into fourth place regardless of the result of their last game.
In Group B, No. 4 Canada clinched first place, leaving No. 1 Japan second. Both teams advance to the semifinals. Out of medal contention, No. 3 Puerto Rico and No. 8 Australia meet in a game that will settle third and fourth place in the group.
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All games at field 1 will be live streamed
Japan vs Canada – Play by play and Boxscore
Netherlands vs Chinese Taipei – Play by play and Boxscore
A two-run homer by Chinese Taipei catcher Li Szu-Shih in the bottom of the first inning was all the pitching staff needed to secure a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in a decisive game for second place in Group B.
Ke Hsia-Ai and Tu Ya-Ting combined for the shutout in the win-or-go-home contest. Ke pitched two innings, allowing two hits, while Tu worked five innings of two-hit ball with a walk and a strikeout to earn the win.
In the opening frame, Lin Feng-Chen bunted for a single, and Li followed with a drive to center field for the decisive two-run shot.
Lisa Hop (5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 SO) was charged with the loss.
China vs USA – Play by play and Boxscore
A game with no impact on standings. USA has first place secured; China will finish fourth.
Australia vs Puerto Rico – Play by play and Boxscore
This matchup decides third and fourth place in Group B. Both teams will play in Saturday’s placement round.
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