Monday, June 14:
MGPU-SYOS #42 – Demony Miejska Gorka 10-2
MGPU-SYOS #42 got off to a good start at the European Cup Qualifier in Solingen, Germany, defeating Demony Miejska Gorka 10-2 on Monday. Andrey Filippo (W 1-0) laid the groundwork on the mound, issuing five hits, a run and two walks in seven strong innings. He struck out ten. Victor Samchuk and Maxim Monakhov combined for four RBI.
Therwil Flyers – Oslo Pretenders 10-0 (7)
The Therwil Flyers shut out the Oslo Pretenders 10-0 in seven innings on day one. Stefan Koller (W 1-0) gave up just two hits and six walks in seven scoreless innings, while striking out four. JB Tucker scored three times. Daniel Eichenberger, Koller and Chris Blackbee had two RBI each. Oslo’s Emil Fjellvang (L 0-1) conceded three hits, seven runs (5 ER) and nine bb in five innings.
Solingen Alligators – Academica De Coimbra 11-0 (7)
Andre Hughes, Jens Cornelsen, Josh Rickards (W 1-0) and Nils Hartkopf combined to throw seven no-hit innings for the Solingen Alligators in an 11-0 victory of the host over Academica De Coimbra on Monday evening. They were even perfect until Hartkopf walked pinch hitter Marcelo Chagas with one out in the seventh. Julian Steinberg scored twice and drove in three. Paul Rutgers went 3-for-4 with a homerun shy of the cycle. Jeffrey Edwards (L 0-1) gave up three hits, five runs and three walks in just one inning for the loss.
Complete Schedule European Cup Qualifier in Solingen, Germany
Official Website European Qualifier in Solingen
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