UVV has won the first Jersey53 Cup. The host won two of the three games, including the clinching 3-1 victory over DOOR Neptunus on Sunday. Kotlarka Prague and the Mannheim Tornados ended up in third and fourth. UVV’s Ryan Murphy was named MVP, teammate Danny Rombley best batter. Kevin Heijstek of DOOR Neptunus got the best pitcher trophy. The preseason tournament was played from Friday, March 30 to Sunday, April 1 in Utrecht at the home stadium of UVV and site of this year’s Hoofdklasse all star game and the European Championship.
Results:
UVV – Kotlarka Prague 6-7
DOOR Neptunus – Mannheim Tornados 2-0
DOOR Neptunus – Kotlarka Prague 7-0
UVV – Mannheim Tornados 8-0
UVV – DOOR Neptunus 3-1
Kotlarka Prague – Mannheim Tornados 1-1