Team Misgav Clinches Gold in a Commanding Victory at the Men’s Softball Europe Cup 2024

Cover photo by Monika Drabkova

After a series of games throughout the week, four teams emerged as the top contenders still in the race for the Softball Europe Cup today.

Team Misgav (ISR) secured a 5-1 victory over Magos Tenerife (ESP). Team Misgav took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, then added one run each in the third, fourth, and sixth innings. Magos Tenerife managed to score their only run in the sixth inning but couldn't close the gap, resulting in a win for Team Misgav and the end of the tournament for the Spanish.

Meanwhile, DVH (NED) narrowly lost to Hoboken Pioneers (BEL) with a score of 1-0 in a tight contest. A solo shot by Dennis DE QUINT granted the Belgian the access to the gold medal game.

Later in the day, Team Misgav (ISR) faced DVH (NED) and won 5-0 to advance through the bracket and get to the gold medal game against the Hoboken Pioneers.

In the gold medal game of the Men’s Softball Europe Cup 2024, Team Misgav (ISR) triumphed over Hoboken Pioneers (BEL) with a final score of 8-1. Hoboken Pioneers initially took the lead by scoring one run in the second inning, but Team Misgav responded strongly with four runs in the third inning. They continued to build their lead with one run in the fourth inning and sealed their victory with three more runs in the fifth inning, securing the championship title.

Games of the Men’s Softball European Cups can be watched on softballeurope.tv. Box scores are available through the WBSC Europe website.