Black Sox claim silver medal at Softball World Cup

Sunday 13 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 7 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10:04pm

The New Zealand Black Sox have secured a silver medal at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert, Canada. After defeating Japan in the Super Round, the team lost 3-0 to Venezuela in the grand final. This marks the first time the side has reached the podium since 2017.

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1. Stuff via The PostSun 13 Jul 2025, 6:26pm

   Black Sox make Softball World Cup gold medal game after big win over Japan (opens in new tab)

   • Silver medal for Black Sox after Softball World Cup grand final loss to Venezuela (opens in new tab) Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10:24am
2. RNZSun 13 Jul 2025, 6:29pm

   Black Sox head to Softball World Cup final, after win against Japan (opens in new tab)

   • Silver for New Zealand after fierce Men's Softball World Cup final (opens in new tab) Mon 14 Jul 2025, 11:03am
   • 'Mana of Black Sox will go on': NZ men's softball climbs back to podium at World Cup (opens in new tab) Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10:04pm
3. NZ HeraldSun 13 Jul 2025, 8:11pm

   Men’s Softball World Cup: Black Sox secure final spot with decisive win over Japan (opens in new tab)

   • Black Sox: Kiwis grab silver in Softball World Cup final (opens in new tab) Mon 14 Jul 2025, 5:51pm