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FuzzyRussianHat · 08-17-2024, 07:11 AM

The 65^th World Baseball Championship in 2011 was the first hosted in the Arab World since 1991, this time centered around Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. France advanced out of Division 1 at 7-2, topping Canada by one game and three other nations by two. This was the first division title since 2004 for the French and their 11^th overall.

The defending champion United States was the only unbeaten team in divisional play at 9-0 atop D2, although Guatemala gave them a fight at 8-1 The Americans advanced for the fifth consecutive year and for the 54^th time overall. Division 3 was tight with China and Panama tied at 7-2, while both Germany and Scotland were 6-3. The Chinese advanced on the tiebreaker to end a three-year drought and earn their 24^th division crown.

England advanced out of Division 4 at 7-2, holding off 6-3 efforts by Brazil and Japan. This was the seventh division title for the English and their first since 2002. Division 5 had a tie between Thailand and Egypt at 7-2, while Sudan was 6-3 and 2009 champ India was 5-4. The Thais took the head-to-head tiebreaker and became the 74^th unique nation to earn a division title.

Ireland and Serbia were even atop Division 6 at 6-3, while Russia and Spain were 5-4 and five countries went 4-5. The Irish had the head-to-head tiebreaker for their second-ever division title with the other way back in 1960; a 50 year gap.

Indonesia and South Africa each were 7-2 in Division 7, while last year’s runner-up Colombia and Nicaragua were 6-3. The Indonesians had the tiebreaker to advance for the 19^th time and the second time in four years. Lastly, Nigeria snagged D8 at 8-1, topping last year’s third place team Pakistan (7-2) plus both the Czech Republic and Myanmar at 6-3. The Nigerians secured a second division title in three years and their third overall.

The United States ended up being the only team from the 2010 playoff field to make it back in 2011. They advanced to the semifinal for the 48^th time, taking the top record in Round Robin Group A at 5-1. Ireland at 3-3 moved forward as well for their first-ever final four. Both France and Indonesia finished 2-4.

Group B saw England and Nigeria prevail with 4-2 records, while China was 3-3 and Thailand went 1-5. The Nigerians earned a fourth semifinal berth and their second in three years. It was the third semifinal for the English, who hadn’t made it that far since 1975.

The Americans swept Nigeria in one semifinal for a fifth consecutive finals appearance and their 44^th overall. England topped neighboring Ireland 3-1 on the other side, making the English the 25^th different nation to earn a championship berth. The Irish’s third place was a new best for them. Ireland became the 44^th unique country to make it to the final four.

The United States maintained its dominance by winning the 65^th World Championship 4-1 over England. The Americans moved to 38-6 in the finals, winning back-to-back, their fourth in five years, and their 11^th and 16 years.

Ezekiel Thomas became the fifth player to win Tournament MVP twice, having also won in 2008. The 27-year old RF with Virginia Beach had 36 hits, 26 runs, 10 doubles, 14 home runs, 32 RBI, 88 total bases, a .434/.505/1.060 slash, 317 wRC+, and 3.1 WAR. It was the fourth-highest WAR by a position player to that point and the second most total bases.

The Americans also had the best pitcher in Stevie Ray Thornton, a 27-year old closer for Philadelphia. The two-time Reliever of the Year winner tossed 13 scoreless innings with 32 strikeouts, one hit, and four walks. Both Thornton and Thomas were New York City natives.

Other notes: In the all-time team score, China’s division title pushed them just past Brazil for the third most points of any team.

08-17-2024, 07:11 AM	#1527
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,728	2011 World Baseball Championship The 65^th World Baseball Championship in 2011 was the first hosted in the Arab World since 1991, this time centered around Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. France advanced out of Division 1 at 7-2, topping Canada by one game and three other nations by two. This was the first division title since 2004 for the French and their 11^th overall. The defending champion United States was the only unbeaten team in divisional play at 9-0 atop D2, although Guatemala gave them a fight at 8-1 The Americans advanced for the fifth consecutive year and for the 54^th time overall. Division 3 was tight with China and Panama tied at 7-2, while both Germany and Scotland were 6-3. The Chinese advanced on the tiebreaker to end a three-year drought and earn their 24^th division crown. England advanced out of Division 4 at 7-2, holding off 6-3 efforts by Brazil and Japan. This was the seventh division title for the English and their first since 2002. Division 5 had a tie between Thailand and Egypt at 7-2, while Sudan was 6-3 and 2009 champ India was 5-4. The Thais took the head-to-head tiebreaker and became the 74^th unique nation to earn a division title. Ireland and Serbia were even atop Division 6 at 6-3, while Russia and Spain were 5-4 and five countries went 4-5. The Irish had the head-to-head tiebreaker for their second-ever division title with the other way back in 1960; a 50 year gap. Indonesia and South Africa each were 7-2 in Division 7, while last year’s runner-up Colombia and Nicaragua were 6-3. The Indonesians had the tiebreaker to advance for the 19^th time and the second time in four years. Lastly, Nigeria snagged D8 at 8-1, topping last year’s third place team Pakistan (7-2) plus both the Czech Republic and Myanmar at 6-3. The Nigerians secured a second division title in three years and their third overall. The United States ended up being the only team from the 2010 playoff field to make it back in 2011. They advanced to the semifinal for the 48^th time, taking the top record in Round Robin Group A at 5-1. Ireland at 3-3 moved forward as well for their first-ever final four. Both France and Indonesia finished 2-4. Group B saw England and Nigeria prevail with 4-2 records, while China was 3-3 and Thailand went 1-5. The Nigerians earned a fourth semifinal berth and their second in three years. It was the third semifinal for the English, who hadn’t made it that far since 1975. The Americans swept Nigeria in one semifinal for a fifth consecutive finals appearance and their 44^th overall. England topped neighboring Ireland 3-1 on the other side, making the English the 25^th different nation to earn a championship berth. The Irish’s third place was a new best for them. Ireland became the 44^th unique country to make it to the final four. The United States maintained its dominance by winning the 65^th World Championship 4-1 over England. The Americans moved to 38-6 in the finals, winning back-to-back, their fourth in five years, and their 11^th and 16 years. Ezekiel Thomas became the fifth player to win Tournament MVP twice, having also won in 2008. The 27-year old RF with Virginia Beach had 36 hits, 26 runs, 10 doubles, 14 home runs, 32 RBI, 88 total bases, a .434/.505/1.060 slash, 317 wRC+, and 3.1 WAR. It was the fourth-highest WAR by a position player to that point and the second most total bases. The Americans also had the best pitcher in Stevie Ray Thornton, a 27-year old closer for Philadelphia. The two-time Reliever of the Year winner tossed 13 scoreless innings with 32 strikeouts, one hit, and four walks. Both Thornton and Thomas were New York City natives. Other notes: In the all-time team score, China’s division title pushed them just past Brazil for the third most points of any team. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)