"We wanted to reinforce that our identity isn't based on results alone. It's based on how we respond, support each other, and continue to compete. I thought the group carried that mindset into today's game and produced a really strong team performance."
Notes via @ebalnar from a gutsy bounce back effort ⤵
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U23 Manager Shayne Watson on today's win over Chinese Taipei:
"That was a great response from the group today. We knew coming into the game that both teams understood the significance of the contest at this stage of the World Cup, and the players embraced that challenge.
This was a true team performance.
It's difficult to single out individuals because every player who put on the Australian jersey today contributed in a meaningful way to the result.
Lachlan Rosser and Will Page-Allen combined well on the mound and made quality pitches when they mattered most. I was particularly pleased with their commitment to executing a clear plan throughout their outings.
Lachlan Brook also delivered another strong performance and displayed the Courage we have been messaging all campaign. His body was feeling good after his big outing against Nicaragua and he gave us everything he had to finish off the game.
Offensively, our approach was disciplined and team-centred. We continued to find ways to create pressure, and when opportunities presented themselves, our hitters delivered some important at-bats with runners on base to help extend the lead.
Most pleasing was the way the group stayed connected and committed throughout a tight game. We played with composure, trusted each other, and continued to execute when the game was on the line.
We'll enjoy the result, but our focus now shifts quickly to Panama as we prepare for another important challenge tomorrow."
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BIG TIME BOUNCE BACK 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🇦🇺
Every player in the starting lineup reached as Australia outhit world No. 2 Chinese Taipei 11-4.
Manager Shayne Watson called it a "true team performance."
Lachlan Rosser, Will Page-Allen and Lachie Brook combined for the shutout.
Offensively, Max Stagg had four hits to lead the team. John Lemm went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI to take the tournament lead in hits.
We improve to 3-1 and will go to bed tonight as leaders of Pool A with one game to play.
Grab the game notes, some highlights, hear from Shayne Watson, and tournament scenarios here ➡️ baseball.com.au/news/ausu23t… 🔗
Big boy triple 🧨
John Lemm makes it 3-0 with his EIGHTH hit of the tournament 🎉
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We take the lead! 😀
Josh Nati and Darcy Barry combine to plate a pair in a crucial game at the U-23 World Cup.
AUS 2 - TPE 0 | Bottom 4
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Lineup: Game 4 at the 2026 U23 @WBSC World Cup 🇦🇺
🆚 Chinese Taipei
1. Solomon Maguire, CF
2. Nikau Pouaka-Grego, 3B
3. John Lemm, C
4. Max Stagg, RF
5. Quinn Johnson, 1B
6. Cal Fingleson, 2B
7. Josh Nati, DH
8. Darcy Barry, SS
9. Luke Donaghey, LF
SP - Lachlan Rosser
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Paid dearly for free bases.
Czechia took advantage of walks, wild pitches and an error to earn their first win.
We regroup and get ready for an important one tomorrow vs Chinese Taipei.
Recap and Game Notes ➡ baseball.com.au/news/u23czec… 🔗
Wasting no time ⌛️
John Lemm and Cal Fingleson pick up RBI singles in the first inning.
It's Lemm's tournament-leading sixth hit, and Fingleson's third RBI in as many games.
AUS 2 - CZE 0 | Mid 1
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Lineup: Game 3 at the 2026 U23 @WBSC World Cup 🇦🇺
🆚 Czechia
1. Callum Donnelly, LF
2. Nikau Pouaka-Grego, 3B
3. John Lemm, DH
4. Max Stagg, CF
5. Quinn Johnson, 1B
6. Cal Fingleson, 2B
7. Josh Nati, C
8. Darcy Barry, SS
9. Luke Donaghey, RF
SP - Deakin Filko
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Training Report: For Team Australia, the Asia Professional Baseball Championship (APBC) is about much more than a few games at the Tokyo Dome.
It is a proving ground, a classroom and the first step on a road that could lead all the way to the LA 2028 Olympics.
Read the Day 1 recap: baseball.com.au/news/team-au…
府中で行われたオーストラリア代表の初日の練習をレポートしました!🇦🇺⚾️
日本の野球ファンの皆さんにも読んでいただけるよう、記事の最後に日本語訳を掲載しています。ぜひご覧ください!🇯🇵
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野球オーストラリア代表、府中に帰ってきました!ここは私たちにとって第二のホームです。日本が大好きな私たちは、「アジアプロ野球チャンピオンシップ(APBC)」で再び日本に戻ってこられて、とてもワクワクしています!
















