Staff writer, with CNATaiwan were shut out 2-0 by Mexico in the opening game of the Premier 12 Super Round in Japan yesterday, dealing a severe blow to their hopes of securing a berth at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Both teams managed only three hits in a game dominated by pitching, but Mexico made more of what little offense they produced in the game played at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba. The loss left Taiwan with an 0-2 record in the Super Round, their 8-1 loss to Japan in Taichung on Thursday last week adding to their defeat at the hands of Mexico. Taiwan need to finish above South Korea and Australia in the Super Round to secure a berth at next year’s Olympics. If they fail to claim an Olympics spot through the Premier12 tournament, they have a last chance to do so at the final qualifying tournament in March or April next year.

Source: Taipei Times November 11, 2019 15:58 UTC