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About Matt Tallarini - World Baseball Network

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball Network
Matthew (Matt) Tallarini is the Founder and Chief Correspondent for the World Baseball Network.

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Italy, Curacao

Italy 11, Curaçao 3: A Nine-Run Sixth Buries Curaçao as the Azzurri Stay Perfect at Honkbalweek Haarlem

A nine-run sixth broke open a 2-2 game as unbeaten Italy routed Curaçao 11-3 at Honkbalweek Haarlem. Mineo stayed red-hot; the Azzurri moved to 3-0.

  Jun 29th, 2026
Italy, Curacao

How to Watch Italy vs. Curaçao at Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026: Start Time, Live Stream, What’s at Stake

Unbeaten Italy meets Curaçao on Monday night at Honkbalweek Haarlem. Start time, live stream, and what’s at stake for both sides.

  Jun 29th, 2026
WBC, Taiwan, Honkbal Haarlem Week

Jan Novák and Czechia Shock No. 2 Chinese Taipei 1-0 Behind a Combined Three-Hit Shutout at Honkbalweek Haarlem

Jan Novák retired his first 11 and Czechia blanked No. 2 Chinese Taipei 1-0 on a Šimon Blažek RBI double — the winless Czechs’ breakthrough at Honkbalweek Haarlem.

  Jun 29th, 2026
Honkbal Haarlem Week

Ericson Leonora’s Grand Slam Powers Curaçao Past Czechia 11-2 for First Win at Honkbalweek Haarlem

Ericson Leonora drove in five on a grand slam, Martijn Schoonderwoerd spun five scoreless, and Curaçao routed Czechia 11-2 for its first Honkbalweek win.

  Jun 28th, 2026
Honkbal Haarlem Week, WBC, WBSC, Taiwan

Netherlands 15, Chinese Taipei 4: A Bullpen Plan and a Nine-Run Ninth Bury Taipei at Honkbalweek Haarlem

The Netherlands trailed 4-3 late, then erupted for nine runs in the ninth to bury Chinese Taipei 15-4 at Honkbalweek Haarlem — Delano Selassa driving in five.

  Jun 28th, 2026
Honkbal Haarlem Week, Italy

Italy 3, International Globetrotters 1: Mattia Aldegheri Spins 5.1 Hitless as the Azzurri Move to 2-0 at Honkbalweek Haarlem

Mattia Aldegheri — older brother of Angels pitcher Sam Aldegheri — threw 5.1 hitless innings with eight strikeouts as Italy beat the Globetrotters 3-1 to stay perfect.

  Jun 28th, 2026
Curacao, Honkbal Haarlem Week

How to Watch Curaçao vs. Czechia at Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026: Start Time, Live Stream, What’s at Stake

Winless Curaçao and Czechia meet to close Sunday at Honkbalweek Haarlem, with the loser falling to 0-2. Start time, live stream and how to watch.

  Jun 28th, 2026
Honkbal Haarlem Week, Chinese Professional Baseball League, Taiwan

How to Watch Netherlands vs. Chinese Taipei at Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026: Start Time, Live Stream, Pitching Matchup

The host Netherlands looks to bounce back against world No. 2 Chinese Taipei at Honkbalweek Haarlem. Start time, live stream and how to watch

  Jun 28th, 2026
Honkbal Haarlem Week, Italy, WBC, WBSC

Italy 2, Netherlands 0: Ex-Cub Robel García’s Pinch-Hit Double Sinks the Host in a Rain-Shortened Honkbalweek Duel

Robel García’s pinch-hit two-run double broke a scoreless duel as Italy beat the host Netherlands 2-0 in a weather-shortened Honkbalweek Haarlem thriller.

  Jun 27th, 2026
Honkbal Haarlem Week

International Globetrotters 4, Czechia 3: José-Andrés Paula Walks It Off in the 9th for the Barnstormers’ First Honkbalweek Win

José-Andrés Paula singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth as the International Globetrotters rallied past Czechia 4-3 for their first Honkbalweek Haarlem win.

  Jun 27th, 2026
Curacao, Chinese Professional Baseball League, Taiwan, Honkbal Haarlem Week

Chinese Taipei 3, Curaçao 2: A 10th-Inning Squeeze in the Tiebreaker Decides a Honkbalweek Haarlem Thriller

Chinese Taipei squeezed home the winning run in the 10th to beat Curaçao 3-2 in the tiebreaker, opening Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026 unbeaten.

  Jun 27th, 2026
Italy, Honkbal Haarlem Week

Netherlands 6, International Globetrotters 1: Oranje Open Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026 With a Three-Run First

The Kingdom of the Netherlands opened Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026 with a 6-1 win over the barnstorming International Globetrotters at Pim Mulier Stadion.

  Jun 26th, 2026
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