For the first time since 1967 there will not be a match between the Netherlands and Italy in the final of the European Baseball Championships. The sensational fact is sanctioned by the conclusion of the semi-finals of the event underway in the Czech Republic, which determine a totally unprecedented Spain-Great Britain as the last act of the continental review.
We must start from the sensational result of the Iberians, who managed to beat the Netherlands after a very long series of attempts. It is a 7-6 that possesses all the trappings of historicity, without exception. Encarnacion is almost at the level of a superstar, but the man of destiny is Jesus Ustariz, who in the ninth inning, with the bases full, scores the point that is worth a historic feat for his country.
Baseball, European Championships 2023: Italy also beats Switzerland 12-3. The last match tomorrow
As for the other match, between Great Britain and Germany it ends 8-4 in favor of the British. In this case, an amazing six-run seventh inning was decisive, leaving no escape for the Germans between singles, hits and bases on balls.
The final will be played on Sunday at 6.30pm, and it will be the first in history that will not see at work the two great baseball powers that have marked its history on the continental level. All of this is further proof of the changing times and competitiveness.
Photo: WBSC Europe / CBA – Petra Voet
2023-09-29 21:24:34
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