Monday, June 14:
Technika Brno – BK Vojvode 18-3 (6)
Technika Brno started into the European Cup Qualifier in Antwerp, Belgium with an 18-3 romp over BK Vojvode. Leadoff hitter Billy Hess scored five runs in the game. Michal Koci and Trevor Caughey combined for six RBI. Lucian Berger (W 1-0) gave up three runs on four hits and three walks in five innings. Danijel Kozjak surrendered 14 hits, 17 runs (13 ER) and five bb in five innings.
Nada SSM Split – AS Spartakos Glyfadas 3-0
Ernesto Pereira (W 1-0) struck out twelve batters in nine scoreless innings, allowing just five hits and six walks to lead Nada SSM to a 3-0 shutout over Spartakos Glyfadas. Split took the lead on an error in the fourth and added insurance runs in the sixth and eighth to seal the win. Michael Kalis (L 0-1) struck out nine in eight strong innings, issuing four hits and three runs (2 ER).
Port of Antwerp Greys – Schwaz Tigers 3-2 (10)
Nick Vanthillo was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the tenth with the bases loaded and host Port of Antwerp Greys celebrated a 3-2 win over the Schwaz Tigers. The Austrian vice champion had taken a 2-0 lead in the top of the fourth thanks to a two-run shot by Whitney Robinson-Pierce. The Greys came back in the sixth, evening the score on a RBI double by Kevin Knollenburg and a RBI single by Roevens. Dennis van Hoof picked up the win after allowing just three walks in four no-hit innings of relief.
Complete Schedule European Cup Qualifier in Antwerp, Belgium