U15 Baseball World Cup begins with dominant wins for Dominican Republic and Japan

The WBSC U15 Baseball World Cup has commenced in Mérida and Cancún, Mexico, featuring top international youth talent. In Group A action, the Dominican Republic secured a dominant victory over Cuba, winning with scores ranging from 14-4 to 15-5. Key performers for the Dominican side included Milfree Figueroa, who hit two home runs, and Ángel Peralta. Cuba struggled offensively, managing only two hits in their matchup against the Dominican Republic.

Other notable results from the opening rounds include Venezuela defeating Australia 11-1, a victory aided by the mercy rule after five innings. In Group B, Japan delivered a commanding 16-0 shutout against South Africa. Additionally, Mexico secured a narrow 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in a tightly contested pitching duel. The tournament features teams from 12 countries, including Japan, Mexico, the United States, and China Taipei, competing for the world title.