On the gripping second day of the Baseball5 European Championship at the Lithuanian Sports Complex in Druskininkai, Lithuania, teams engaged in 14 games. France is dominating Group A, and Lithuania secured a commanding position in Group B, setting the stage for the super round.
Morning Games - Field 1:
- Moldova vs. Italy: 0-2 (Best of 3) - (5-2; 3-4)
- Finland vs. Bulgaria: 2-0 (Best of 3) - (3-4; 11-5)
- Italy vs. Lithuania: 0-2 (Best of 3) - (11-1; 2-11)
Morning Games - Field 2:
- Latvia vs. Netherlands: 0-2 (Best of 3) - (4-3; 1-16)
- Estonia vs. Czechia: 1-2 (Best of 3) - (3-2; 7-3; 4-3)
- Netherlands vs. France: 0-2 (Best of 3) - (6-0; 0-15)
Afternoon Games - Field 1:
- Romania vs. Spain: 2-1 (Best of 3) - (7-6 extra-inning; 7-0; 9-4)
- France vs. Bulgaria: 2-0 (Best of 3) - (0-12; 11-1)
- Romania vs. Latvia: 2-0 (Best of 3) - (0-7; 6-3)
- Finland vs. Spain: 0-2 (Best of 3) - (3-1; 2-10)
Afternoon Games - Field 2:
- Czechia vs. Moldova: 2-1 (Best of 3) - (4-2; 3-0; 6-9)
- Lithuania vs. Belgium: 2-0 (Best of 3) - (1-13; 12-2)
- Czechia vs. Italy: 0-2 (Best of 3) - (3-1; 0-1)
- Belgium vs. Moldova: 2-0 (Best of 3) - (3-8; 5-1)
All detailed box scores and additional information for Day 2 can be found in the daily report #2, accessible here.
In the current standings, France leads Group A with a flawless record of 4 wins and 0 losses. Finland follows closely with a record of 3-1. Spain, Netherlands, and Romania are in a three-way tie with 2 wins and 2 losses, while Bulgaria holds a record of 1 win and three losses. Latvia is still in search of its first victory.
In Group B, Lithuania holds the top position with 3 wins in 3 games. Italy follows with a record of 3-1, while Belgium is in third place with 2 wins and 1 loss, followed by Czechia with a 2-2 record. Estonia and Moldova are still seeking their first wins.
Standings can be found here.
The photogallery of day 2 is available on the WBSC Europe Flickr Profile.
Tomorrow's games will play a pivotal role in determining the six teams (the top three from each group) advancing to the super round.