Lithuania clinches gold at the Baseball5 European Championship 2023
11/11/2023
Lithuania won the final of the Baseball5 European Championship 2023, securing the gold medal by defeating France in a closely contested battle.
In the championship series of the Baseball5 European Championship, both teams showcased their prowess in both offense and defense. Lithuania claimed the first set 2-1. In the second set, Lithuania ultimately triumphed 3-1, claiming the title of European Champion.
The battle for bronze was very balanced, with Spain securing the third-place finish by outplaying the Netherlands in a 2-1 victory.
The Netherlands dominated the first set with a commanding 9-2 lead, but Spain retaliated in the second set, winning 4-2. The final set saw Spain sealing their victory with a 4-1 score, securing the bronze medal.
The conclusive standings of the Baseball5 European Championship 2023 are as follows:
Lithuania
France
Spain
Netherlands
Belgium
Italy
Finland
Czechia
Bulgaria
Romania
Estonia
Moldova
Latvia
Nomeda Neverauskaitė of Lithuania earned the female MVP title, while Omar Diodene Pacheco of France secured the male MVP title.
Outstanding hitting performances were recognized with the Best Hitter awards, presented to Ambre Brouard of France in the female category and Flavien Hasslauer, also from France, in the male category.
The Best Offensive Player awards celebrated the players with the most runs scored. Amina Taleb of France won the award in the female category, and Kristijonas Vicas of Lithuania earned the prize in the male category.
