This week the Taiwan national baseball team is back in action as they compete for the Asian Championships. Taiwan will serve as the host as Taichung, loacted in the northern part of the island, is the host city of the contest which starts on the 28th. Other teams making the field are the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, China and Pakistan. Taiwan will look to improve upon their runner up finish in Sapporo three years ago.
Japan is the favorite, and I expect them to medal with ease. My other prediction is that South Korea and Taiwan will duke it out for a place in the finals. China has an outside shot for a medal. And I will be surprised if Pakistan and the Philippines (who are using an almost new roster than the one they had at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier) aren't at the bottom of the competition.
Of note earlier this month, the under-15 national team won the Asian U-15 tournament in India. Congratulations!
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