The third day of the Baseball European Cup began with the Diving Ducks (AUT) facing Olimpija Karlovac (CRO). Olimpija Karlovac secured an 11-4 victory over the Diving Ducks. Carlos Eduardo Garcia Troncoso took the win with an ERA of 2.57, while Alexander Kienberger suffered the loss with an ERA of 9.00. The Diving Ducks managed to score 3 runs in the third inning, but Olimpija Karlovac dominated with a consistent performance, particularly in the later innings, scoring 4 runs in the eighth.
The second game saw the Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz (ESP) overpower Les Cougars Montigny (FRA) with a remarkable 23-2 victory. Ruben Hernandez Espinosa earned the win with an ERA of 0.00, while Antoine Rault took the loss with an ERA of 27.00. The Marlins' explosive offense was highlighted by a five-run second inning and an eleven-run third inning, leaving no chance for Les Cougars Montigny to recover.
The final game of the day featured the home team, Astros Valencia (ESP), against Deurne Spartans (BEL). Astros Valencia triumphed with a 19-4 win. The home team displayed a strong offensive performance, leaving the Deurne Spartans struggling to catch up.
In Group A, Astros Valencia (ESP) and Montpellier Barracudas (FRA) both lead with perfect records of two wins and no losses, holding a batting average of 1000. Deurne Spartans (BEL) and Vienna Metrostars (AUT) are currently tied, each with no wins and two losses.
In Group B, Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz (ESP) lead with three wins and no losses, also holding a batting average of 1000. Les Cougars Montigny (FRA) and Olimpija Karlovac (CRO) each have one win and one loss, sharing a batting average of 500 and trailing by 1.5 games. The Diving Ducks (AUT) remain winless with three losses, placing them 3 games behind the leaders.
Tomorrow, the Vienna Metrostars (AUT) will face the Deurne Spartans (BEL) at 09:30 at the Camp Municipal de Beisbol i Sofbol de València in Valencia. Later, at 13:00, Les Cougars Montigny (FRA) will go up against Olimpija Karlovac (CRO) at the same venue. The day will conclude with a match between the Montpellier Barracudas (FRA) and the Astros Valencia (ESP) at 17:00.
All games of the event are broadcasted live through Baseballeurope.tv. The full tournament pass for the live stream is available for €14.99, while single-game access is €5.99.
Live play-by-play is available through the WBSC Europe website.
Cover photo by Pep Benlloch
