On Monday the European Cup Qualifier in Karlovac, Croatia started with the first two 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.
Zajcki Ljubljana – Leksand Lumberjacks 1-16 (5)
The Leksand Lumberjacks won the first game in Karlovac 16-1 in five innings against Zajcki Ljubljana. They scored all 16 runs in the first four frames. Johan Klarberg led the way, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Rikard Blomqvist scored three times. Ty Walker pitched five innings of one-hit ball to receive the win. Rok Cucek conceded five hits, nine runs (3 ER) and three walks in 2 2/3 innings to take the loss.
Olimpija Karlovac – London Mets 12-0 (7)
Olimpija Karlovac shut out the London Mets 12-0 in seven innings. As Leksand also Karlovac scored early and often, putting 12 runs on the board in the first five frames. Slobodan Gales was almost a one-man show, striking out 13 in seven scoreless one-hit, two-walk innings. He also went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI at the plate. Ross Vukovich scored three runs. Dan Weigel allowed eight hits, eight runs (7 ER) and five walks in four innings to take the loss.
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