An entertaining game in which a lot happened. The score went back and forth and eventually, the Czech Republic stepped off the field as a victor as it beat Belgium 15-10. Perhaps pitching wise it wasn’t the best game of the tournament as both pitching staffs gave up many runs. But it was a game…
On the second day of the Super 6 tournament, the following games were scheduled: Italy @ Belgium, Spain @ Czech Republic and Kingdom of the Netherlands @ Germany. Italy 7 – 4 Belgium For the biggest part of the game, Belgium trailed Italy by five runs, partially on a three-run home run by Robel Garcia…
Since the WBSC Europe pushed back the European Championship to 2019 because it will serve as pre-qualifier for the Olympic Games, the Super 6 tournament was organized. This tournament hosts the six best baseball and softball countries in Europe. The six best baseball countries are Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium and the Kingdom…
After a day of rest, the Kingdom of the Netherlands took on the Czech Republic. Until the seventh inning, the Czechs could keep pace with the Dutch but eventually, the Kingdom of the Netherlands walked away and won 9-5. In the first two innings, both teams kept each other in balance but in the third,…
The Dutch fought like lions but in the end, they fell short to the team that has won multiple European championships (nine) and only failed to reach the final two times since 2002: The Czech Republic. In this game, the Czechs proved to be too strong as they won 10-5. After the Dutch had taken…
The final score did not really show the course of the game. The game was much closer than the score implicates. In the final inning, the Dutch scored two insurance runs to reach the final score of 4-1. A bases-loaded wild pitch in the first inning allowed the Dutch to score the opening run. Two…
The Dutch team had a solid start at the U-12 European Championship. Austria didn’t stand a chance as it was beaten in four innings 19-4. The Dutch had a modest start as they scored one run in the first inning when Otis Ward crossed home plate on a wild pitch. But in the second inning…
In a winner-takes-all game France bested the Netherlands 13-3 in six mercy rule innings. The Dutch let a 3-0 lead slip through their fingers. Both the hitting and the pitching did not work out today. The pitching was hit hard and the offense was kept in check by the French pitchers. The Netherlands took a…
On the final full day of the European Championship, Italy faced the Czech Republic, Spain took on Germany and the Netherlands faced Belgium. Czech Republic 2 – 3 Italy In what would be a close game, Italy took an early lead when Alex Liddi hit a two out triple to right field and scored…
A decisive day today in the relegation group. All teams were tied for first place, so the losers of today’s game would move down to the B group of Europe. Also a decisive day for Spain and Italy. If Spain beat Belgium, they are in the final. For Italy it was a must win game vs the…
