Black Sox beaten in Challenge Cup softball final after Japan's home run and power pitching TONY SMITHJASON DORDAY/STUFF Young pitcher Reo Koyama threw Japan to a Challenge Cup softball win over the Black Sox. The Black Sox - winners of the inaugural TAB Challenge Cup in 2017 - finished the weekend with five wins and two losses. READ MORE:* Haka honour for Black Sox great* Evans homers again in Black Sox win* Sorenson demands more from Black Sox* Pettett poised to pitch* Brotherly duo in Black SoxMatsuda was the master blaster, but young pitcher Reo Koyama was the undoubted star. The Black Sox warmed up for the final with a 7-0 five innings win over the Black Sox B team. AT A GLANCESunday's Challenge Cup softball resultsNZ Black Sox 7 Black Sox B 0 (5 innings)Japan 10 Australia 2Final: Japan 3 NZ Black Sox 1.

Source: Stuff February 10, 2019 03:22 UTC