2009 World Cup of Softball
The fourth World Cup of Softball was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma between July 16 and July 20, 2009. The United States won their third World Cup by defeating Australia 3-1 in the Championship game.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  United States |
| City | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Dates | July 16 - July 20 |
| Teams | 6 (from 4 continents) |
| Defending champions | United States (2007) |
| Final positions | |
Champions | United States (3rd title) |
Runner-up | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
Third place | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Fourth place |  Japan |
← 2007 2010 → | |
Final standings
| Rank | Team | Wins | Losses | Runs For | Runs Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 6 | 0 | 50 | 4 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 22 | 25 |
| 3 | Canada | 4 | 2 | 26 | 28 |
| 4 | Japan | 3 | 3 | 20 | 20 |
| 5 |  Netherlands | 2 | 4 | 20 | 29 |
| 6 |  Italy | 0 | 6 | 7 | 47 |
Position Round
| Date | Game | Winner | Score | Loser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20 | First Place Game | United States | 3-1 | Australia | USA's third World Cup championship |
| Third Place Game | Canada | 4-1 | Japan | Canada's third third-place finish | |
| Fifth Place Game | Netherlands | 8-1 | Italy |
External links
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