Australia's quest for Women's Asian Cup glory has ended in heartache after Japan condemned the Matildas to a 1-0 loss in the ...
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two out by Masataka Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic.
Pool C action continues Sunday at the Tokyo Dome as Japan faces Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the defending champions looking to stay perfect in front of the home crowd. MORE: ...
Japan coach Nils Nielsen hailed the character of his "inspirational" side after they withstood a sustained Australian barrage ...