The first annual Euro Baseball Winter League (EBWL) in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain, concluded on Sunday, with the Golden Stars, coached by Peter Caliendo, cruising to an easy victory over the Blue Lions.
The week-long event (November 22-28) at the ballpark of the perennial Spanish contenders Tenerife Marlins brought together 48 young athletes from seven countries. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, and Spain were all represented, with the players divided into three squads: the Blue Lions, the Red Bulls and the Golden Stars.
The teams played a double round robin, followed by the championship game on Sunday.