USA Finishes 5-0 as Group Rockford Closes With Record-Tying Win
The United States closed Group Rockford with a record-tying 34-0 win and a perfect 5-0 record, while Australia walked off Canada and Korea completed a late comeback against Mexico. The final day set the order for the three teams advancing to the 2027 Finals and capped a week filled with standout performances across the tournament.
USA, Canada & Australia Clinch 2027 Finals Spots on Day 4 in Rockford
Day Four in Rockford settled the three teams moving on to the 2027 Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals. Mexico earned its first win with a 15-3 victory over Hong Kong, China, Australia defeated Korea 13-3 and Team USA shut out Canada 12-0, securing Finals places for the United States, Canada and Australia with one day of group play remaining.
Korea Rallies as Canada and USA Stay Unbeaten on Day Three in Rockford
Day Three in Rockford delivered the tournament’s biggest comeback so far as Korea erased a seven-run deficit to defeat Hong Kong, China, while Canada and the United States each improved to 3-0. Canada answered Mexico’s early home run with 12 unanswered runs, and Team USA pulled away from Australia behind Denae Benites’ four-RBI night.
Australia, Canada and USA Stay Unbeaten on Day Two in Rockford
Day Two in Rockford belonged to the offenses as Australia, Canada and the United States combined for 60 runs and 46 hits, with all three games ending after five innings. Australia shut out Hong Kong, China, Canada pulled away from Korea and Team USA scored 20 runs in the first two innings against Mexico as all three teams improved to 2-0.
Canada, Australia and USA Win on Day One in Rockford
Day One in Rockford brought three very different wins as Canada cruised past Hong Kong, China, Australia broke open a tight extra-inning battle with Mexico and the United States powered its way past Korea with five home runs. Here is how opening day unfolded at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage.
Six Teams Chase Three World Cup Spots
Six national teams will arrive in Rockford with three places in the 2027 Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals on the line. This preview breaks down the full schedule, every team in the field, key storylines, WPBL players to watch and where to find rosters, tickets and streaming information before Group Rockford begins Wednesday.
The Perth Standard
Caitlin Eynon grew up in Perth, Australia, often as the only girl on the field and always chasing the standard around her. From family weekends at the ballpark to international competition with Australia, her path has been built on challenge, calm confidence and the belief that hard work leaves no shortcut. Now, that standard follows her to Los Angeles for the WPBL’s first season.
The Baseball Girl From Curaçao
A girl from Curaçao known simply as "the baseball girl" grew up chasing a game that would eventually take her around the world. Now, Thaima Maximiliana is helping launch a new era of professional baseball while inspiring the next generation back home to dream bigger than ever before.
The Game Keeps Calling Her Back
Twice, Kylee Lahners thought it might be time to walk away from the game. Instead, she kept finding reasons to lace the cleats back up.
She Kept Choosing Baseball
London Studer spent years hearing that softball would make more sense. Instead, she stayed with baseball long enough to see women’s professional baseball finally arrive.
WPBL Talent Shines in Canada Series Sweep
Canada punched its ticket to the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage with a three-game sweep of Puerto Rico in the Women’s Baseball World Cup Qualifying Series, winning by scores of 14-0, 8-3 and 10-0 at Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium.
The series featured strong performances throughout both rosters, including a number of players who will soon take the field in the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League season.
Canada, Puerto Rico meet for World Cup spot
Canada and Puerto Rico meet in a best-of-five series with a World Cup spot on the line. With multiple Women's Pro Baseball League players set to take the field, this qualifier offers a look at the talent shaping the future of the game.