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Venezuela qualifies for 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup

Overview

The Venezuelan women’s national baseball team has successfully qualified for the 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup in Rockford, Illinois, marking their seventh consecutive appearance in the tournament.

Led by technical director Cindy Anzola, the 20-player squad began their qualifying campaign in Tainan, Chinese Taipei, on August 22. Venezuela secured its position by finishing second in their group with a 4-1 record, following decisive wins over the Philippines (10-0) and Cuba (5-2). The team finished behind undefeated Japan and ahead of Chinese Taipei. The three qualifying teams from this group will join the United States, Canada, and Australia in the final phase of the 2027 World Cup, scheduled for July 19 to July 27.

Individual standout performances during the qualifying round included Mariana Natera, who led the group with a .750 batting average, and pitcher Abril Amaro, who recorded an immaculate ERA.

Following their performance in the qualifying round, Venezuela rose to fourth place in the latest World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) world rankings. With a total of 1,248 points, the team moved up one position, overtaking Chinese Taipei. The top five global rankings are currently held by Japan, the United States, Canada, Venezuela, and Chinese Taipei.

Entities

Tainan · Venezuela Women's National Baseball Team · Mariana Natera · Great Britain Women's National Baseball Team · Cindy Anzola

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Venezuela women's baseball team rises to fourth in WBSC world rankings

    Venezuela's women's baseball team has climbed to fourth in the WBSC world rankings following a strong performance at the 2026 World Cup, trailing only Japan, the US, and Canada.

  2. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Venezuela qualifies for 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup

    Venezuela's women's baseball team has qualified for the 2027 World Cup for the seventh straight time after finishing second in the qualifying round in Chinese Taipei.

  3. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Venezuela women's baseball team wins qualifier opener against Great Britain

    Venezuela's women's baseball team defeated Great Britain 9-2 in their opening qualifier match for the 2027 World Baseball Cup in Tainan, Taiwan.

  4. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Venezuela women's baseball team to debut in World Cup qualifiers

    Venezuela's women's baseball team debuts in the World Cup qualifiers on August 22 in Chinese Taipei, facing Great Britain in their opening match.

  5. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Venezuela women's baseball team to debut in World Championship qualifiers

    The Venezuelan women's national baseball team will debut against Great Britain on August 22 in Chinese Taipei, competing for a spot in the 2027 World Baseball Championship Super Final.

Sources

2001online.com · bravosports.net.ve · ciudadmcy.info.ve · diariovea.com.ve · eldiario.com · elinformadorve.com · g5noticias.cl · hoy.com.do · informe21.com · latercera.com · liderendeportes.com · meridiano.com.ve · meridiano.net · montecristinoticias.com · nuevodia.com.ve · prensa-latina.cu · primicia.com.ve · primicias.com.do · rehayim.co.il · sports.ettoday.net · sportsvenezuela.com · tves.gob.ve

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