Tag Archives: Euros

Italy to Meet Netherlands in the 2014 European Championship Final

BRNO, Czech Republic – Dominant relief pitching and a bit third inning propelled Italy (7-0) to a 9-1 win over Czech Republic on a cool night for baseball at Draci Brno’s stadium. The victory qualified Italy for the European Baseball … Continue reading

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Israel Dominates C-Level European Championship

LJUBLJANA—The first European baseball tournament of 2014 to feature national teams recently concluded in Slovenia’s capital. The C-Level European Championships, which function as the lowest rung on a three step promotion system, saw eight teams contest 20 games over five … Continue reading

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

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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Great Britain, Ukraine Battle for 2014 Euros Bid

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

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

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

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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Kreisberg Pitches Britain to 4-2 Win Over Ukraine

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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