Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A: day four recap

In the initial match, Sparks Haarlem (NED) won against Tempo Praha (CZE) with a score of 9-1. This victory solidified their standing in the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A 2023.

Continuing the day's events, the clash between Wesseling Vermins (GER) and Les Grizzlys de Grenoble (FRA) unfolded, resulting in a commanding win for Wesseling Vermins at 10-3 by the 6th inning.

In the following game, Sant Boi (ESP) triumphed over Hoboken Pioneers (BEL) with a convincing score of 7-1.

However, the highlight of the day came during the night game, where the highly anticipated clash between Sparks Haarlem (NED) and Caronno (ITA) took place.

In a surprising turn of events, Sparks Haarlem experienced a setback, facing a 7-0 mercy-rule defeat against the home team Caronno (ITA). Elisa CECCHETTI with a solo-homerun on the second inning gave Caronno the lead. CECCHETTI Lara then scored on a sacrifice fly by GASPAROTTO and EGUCHI Mikiko scored the third run for Caronno. Three more runs on the fourth inning took the result to 6-0. ALICART took CALDON home with a walk-off single to secure the game 7-0 on the sixth inning.

This victory propelled Caronno into the lead of the standings, solidifying their position. Caronno is closely pursued by Sparks Haarlem (NED) with a record of 4-1. Wesseling Vermins (GER) sits at the third spot with a record of 2-2, while Sant Boi (ESP) and Tempo Praha (CZE) are fourth with records of 2-3. Sharing the sixth position are Les Grizzlys de Grenoble (FRA) and Hoboken Pioneers (BEL), both with one win and four losses.

Cover photo by Connie Theissen