On Monday the European Cup Qualifier in Ostrava, Czech Republic started with the first three games of the preliminary round. The first round continues through Friday with the top two qualifying for the final on Sunday. The winner of the European Cup Qualifier will secure a spot in next year’s CEB Cup.
Stal Kutno – Dornbirn Indians 3-10
The Dornbirn Indians defeated MKS Stal Kutno 10-3 in the opening game at Ostrava on Monday morning. Dornbirn took a quick lead in the first and backed it up with nine more runs between the fourth and the sixth. Wiliam Thorp tripled and drove in three. Paul Astl pitched three scoreless one-hit innings to start the game. Jochen Pfister took over in the fourth and inherited the win. Jakub Kolasinski gave up seven hits, seven runs (3 ER) and four walks in five innings to take the loss.
SDUSOR Diamonds – Therwil Flyers 0-16 (5)
Jack Shannon struck out eight in five perfect innings to lead the Therwil Flyers to a 16-0 shutout over SDUSOR Diamonds. Therwil led 3-0 since the first, when their offense erupted for five runs in the fourth and eight in the fifth to end the game due to 15-run rule. Sven Leeman hit a home run and was one of four players with three RBI. Shannon also contributed at the plate with three runs and three RBI. Ivan Skrynskyi issued three runs on five hits, while getting just one out to get charged with the loss.
Apollo Bratislava – Arrows Ostrava 0-15 (5)
In the evening game host Arrows Ostrava picked up an easy 15-0 win over Apollo Bratislava in five innings. Eight runs in the first decided things quickly. Tomas Ondra pitched five scoreless four-hit frames for the win. Boris Bokaj went 4-for-4 with three RBI at the plate. Tomas Junec had three runs and three RBI for Arrows. Richard Gottschall conceded ten hits, ten runs and four base on balls in three innings.
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