Tuesday, June 15:
Demony Miejska Gorka – Therwil Flyers 2-14 (7)
The Therwil Flyers crushed Demony Miejska Gorka 14-2 in seven innings on day two of the European Cup Qualifier in Solingen, Germany. The Swiss champion didn’t waste any time taking a fast 5-1 lead and blew things wide open with five runs in the sixth. JB Tucker (W 1-0) allowed eight hits, two runs (1 ER) and a walk in seven innings. He also scored twice and drove in a run. His battery mate Emanuel Raouzeos drove in two. Michal Lakomy scored both runs for Demony.
Academica de Coimbra – MGPU-SYOS #42 0-14 (7)
Maxim Shevchenko (W 1-0) allowed just two hits and three walks in seven scoreless innings to lead MGPU-SYOS to a 14-0 shutout over Academica de Coimbra. He struck out eight. Maxim Polykov went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBI. Victor Samchuk also crossed the plate twice. Petr Stribrcky (L 0-1) surrendered 13 hits, 14 runs (13 ER) and ten bb in seven innings.
Oslo Pretenders – Solingen Alligators 0-19 (5)
Another day, another no-hitter host Solingen Alligators, as they scored twelve runs in the fourth en route to a 19-0 shutout over the Oslo Pretenders. Sebastian Bernards (W 1-0) only allowed a leadoff walk in the fourth in five scoreless innings for the win. Steffen Kugel, who had replaced Evan Porter at short in the third, drove in four. Karsten Schaeffer and Christian Reum scored three runs each. Leif Petter Sandvik (L 0-1) took the loss after conceding three hits, three runs (2 ER) and a walk in the opening period.
Complete Schedule European Cup Qualifier in Solingen, Germany
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