Softball: Black Sox into Classic semifinals

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The New Zealand men's softball team have continued their winning ways at the Legends of Fastpitch Classic in Canada.

The Black Sox scored back to back wins at Kitchener, Ontario, today to advance to the semifinals of the tournament.

They beat Port Elgin Devils 7-0 and a combined Chicago-New York team 4-1.

Among the standout performers were Wayne Laulu, who hit two home runs against the Devils, and pitcher Jeremy Manley, who gave up just one hit and took 12 strikeouts against the combined side.

- NZPA