Monthly Archives: July 2013

Russia Scores in Ninth, Breaks Austrian Hearts in 3-2 Win

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score VIENNA – Austria took an early lead on home turf in the B-Level European Championship Vienna Pool, but Russia came back in the ninth to take the lead and then held on through a nail-biting … Continue reading →

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Hendrix Shuts Out Ukraine to Qualify Britain for Euros

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score ZÜRICH – Greg Hendrix pitched a nine-inning masterpiece against Ukraine in the championship game of the B-Level European Championships’ Zürich pool, and Great Britain earned a spot in the 2014 top level European tourney with … Continue reading →

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Austria Seeks B-Level Title, Needs First Win vs Russia

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler VIENNA – In a very competitive bracket at the B-Level European Baseball Championship, host nation Austria needed a win on the last day to qualify for the title game, while Russia cruised all week and advanced despite … Continue reading →

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Great Britain, Ukraine Battle for 2014 Euros Bid

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler ZÜRICH – After a dramatic week of pool play at the B-Level European Championships Zürich pool, the championship match has been set. Undefeated Great Britain, ranked No. 5 in Europe, will take on 3-2 Ukraine (No. 14) … Continue reading →

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Switzerland Blasts Slovenia 11-1 in Euros

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score ZÜRICH – The Swiss national baseball team took out its European Championship frustration on hapless Slovenia, posting crooked numbers in the first two innings and thumping Slovenia, 11-1. The victory for Switzerland was only its … Continue reading →

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Britain Holds Off Bulgaria, Advance to Title Match

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score ZÜRICH – Great Britain jumped out to an early lead, but Bulgaria refused to give in, threatening late in the game, but the Lions survived the comeback in a 6-4 victory at the B-Level European … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Survives Polish Rally in Euro Victory

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score ZÜRICH – No. 14-ranked Ukraine took an early lead against Poland in the final day of pool play at the European B-Level Championships and survived a late comeback to win 10-7. The victory qualifies Ukraine … Continue reading →

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Chernozemsky’s Bat, Arm Seal Bulgarian Upset Over Swiss

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler ZÜRICH – With a spot in the championship game potentially up for grabs, Bulgaria’s Eugenii Chernozemsky came up with a huge RBI-single in the eighth inning, and Bulgaria squeaked out a 3-2 nailbiter against the host nation. … Continue reading →

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Paprocki’s Four Hits Lead Poland Over Slovenia

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler ZÜRICH – No. 19 Poland overcame an early lead by winless Slovenia to rip 17 hits in a 12-4 drubbing of Europe’s 21st-ranked nation. Milosz Paprocki led the way with a 4-for-4 day, also collecting a walk, … Continue reading →

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Kreisberg Pitches Britain to 4-2 Win Over Ukraine

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler ZÜRICH – Spencer Kreisberg allowed only a single run through eight dominant frames and Sam Wiley had two key RBIs as the Lions squeaked by upset-minded Ukraine. Artem Lopata kept the British off balance through six innings, … Continue reading →

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