Australia and Canada Advance to Women's Baseball World Cup Finals

WHO:

MLB.com - Ashton Lansdell was named MVP of the tournament.

WBSC - Australia and Canada are the teams advancing to the finals.

WBSC - The USA is also in the finals of the Women's Baseball World Cup.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Ashton Lansdell hit .846, setting a new tournament record (minimum 10 at-bats), with two home runs and six stolen bases, including a steal of home.

MLB.com - Lansdell posted a 2.351 OPS during the tournament.

WIFR - The USA scored 34 runs in their final group stage match against Hong Kong, with a total of 26 hits and a combined no-hitter performance from their pitching staff.

WIFR - The USA's 34-0 victory included a 13-run first inning and a grand slam by Kylee Lahners during a 12-run fourth inning.

WIFR - Nine players from the USA recorded multi-hit performances in the match against Hong Kong.

WIFR - The USA won 34-0 against Hong Kong in a combined no-hitter, scoring 102 runs in the group stage.

WIFR - Australia defeated Canada 14-13, with Elodie O’Sullivan hitting the game-winning base hit.

WIFR - The matches for the World Cup Finals will be played in Rivets Stadium in Loves Park next year.

WBSC - Australia and Canada have joined the USA in the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals.

MyStateline - The Women's Baseball World Cup has left a lasting impact on Rockford’s women’s baseball community.

WHERE:

WBSC - The Women's Baseball World Cup is taking place in Rockford.

WHEN:

WBSC - The WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals will occur in 2027.

WBSC - The group stage of the Women's Baseball World Cup is taking place in 2026.

WHY:

MyStateline - The event aims to promote women's baseball and enhance community engagement.

HOW:

USA Baseball - The USA's pitching staff included Jordan Andreas, Bailey Brown, Sarah Lessig, and Addy Wilson, who collectively allowed just one baserunner during the no-hitter against Hong Kong.

USA Baseball - The USA's pitching staff included Jordan Andreas, Bailey Brown, Sarah Lessig, and Addy Wilson, who collectively allowed just one baserunner during the no-hitter.

WBSC - The teams competed in a series of matches leading to the finals.

Ashton Lansdell has been named the MVP of the tournament after an impressive performance, hitting .846 and setting a new tournament record with two home runs and six stolen bases, including a daring steal of home. He also posted a remarkable 2.351 OPS throughout the event. Meanwhile, the USA's pitching staff, featuring Jordan Andreas, Bailey Brown, Sarah Lessig, and Addy Wilson, showcased their skills by allowing just one baserunner during a no-hitter against Hong Kong.