Nicaragua secured a spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a dominant 6-0 shutout win over Chinese Taipei at the Taipei Dome. Behind a stellar pitching performance and key hits from Chase Dawson and Elian Miranda, Nicaragua controlled the WBC Qualifier matchup. Chinese Taipei, ranked No. 2 in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) rankings, struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position. Nicaragua will now await placement in the 2026 WBC pool round.
World No. 24 Spain secured a 9-1 win on Day 3 of the WBC Qualifiers at the Taipei Dome to eliminate South Africa from the 2026 WBC race.
At the 2025 WBCQ in Taipei, Nicaragua’s rich baseball tradition shines as the team notches two 10th-inning walk‑off wins in dramatic fashion.
Nicaragua wins another 10th‑inning walk‑off, 2‑1 over Spain in the 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers as Benjamin Alegría’s clutch hit seals a win.
China national team RHP Alan Zhang Carter, born in Singapore, signs with Dorados de Chihuahua for the 2025 LMB season and will pitch in the WBC qualifiers.
No. 24 Spain stunned No. 2 Chinese Taipei with a 12-5 upset in the WBC Qualifiers, piling up 15 hits while Taipei’s pitching collapsed in front of 35,325 fans.
The 2025 WBC Qualifiers spotlight international player eligibility, with Germany, Brazil, and China fielding diverse rosters. Learn the rules & where to watch.
Chinese Taipei names submariner Yu-Hung Chen as WBCQ opener starter vs. Spain. The TSG Hawks righty gets the nod in a late switch from Jo-Hsi Hsu at Taipei Dome.
Day 1 of the 2025 WBCQ at Taipei Dome begins Feb. 21, with Nicaragua, Chinese Taipei, Spain, and South Africa set to battle for a 2026 WBC berth.
Chinese Taipei aims for a spot in the 2026 WBC as they host the 2025 WBC Qualifiers at Taipei Dome, facing Spain, Nicaragua, and South Africa from Feb. 21-25.
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