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Black Sox Sock it to the World’s Best

Black Sox Sock it to the World’s Best

The NZ Black Sox beat Canada 9-5 to win the World Softball Championships for the third year running. Mark Sorenson came out of retirement to earn his fourth gold medal, leading his team to victory with a 3-run homer. NZ has won 5 world titles since 1966, and is the only country ever to have won 3 in a row.  

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