Spanish teams shine at the Baseball European Cup in Valencia

The last day of the Baseball European Cup that has been held in Valencia throughout the week closed this Sunday, June 9, with podiums for the two Spanish representatives. The Tenerife Marlins were proclaimed champions while the Astros de València, host of the tournament, the bronze medal was awarded. He completed the final podium Olimpija Karlovac Croatian who took the silver. (CRO) Yorfrank López (Cougars Montigny, FRA) was crowned Best Pitcher of the Tournament. Valencia closed a great week of baseball.

Conclusive victory for the Astros

In the fight for bronze between Astros Valencia and Montpellier Barracudas won 8-1 the host team. The Valencians played a great game, they knew how to overcome the defeat in the semifinals and win the bronze. From the beginning, the Valencian team, captained by pitcher Yosbany Torres, took to the field with confidence and ambition and in the first inning they scored 3 runs to one for the French, which in the end would be their only score. Astros continued scoring 1 in the third, 2 in the fourth and 2 in the fifth, to Montpellier’s 0. In the Valencian defense, Torres led the team. Successful, precise and with absolute control of the different situations, in yesterday’s game he pitched the nine innings with total control and confidence. He received 3 hits, with only one error, and eliminated 8 French batters by fast track and without granting a walk.

Bronze stays at home / SD

More solid

In attack, the Valencian bats worked better than in the semifinals. Febles, Donnels and Cayones have managed to stand out in hits and RBIs along with Decena and Galicia.

The Championship Final faced Marlins Tenerife and Olimpija Karlovac. The Tenerife team won the title of Champions by beating the Croatians 11-1. Marlins take a well-deserved title, with a great level of hitting (15 hits), the award for best hitter for Luis Rodríguez (average .800) and the MVP (most valuable player) for Lester Galván.

2024-06-09 19:53:07
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