The Belgian National Team defeated Sweden 5-4 in the opener of the Flanders Invitational Tournament in Antwerp. Sweden took a 3-0 lead after four innings and led 4-1 entering the bottom of the eighth. However Belgium tied the contest on a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the frame. Steven De Lannoy scored the game-winner in the ninth on a throwing error. On Thursday evening France enters the competition against Belgium. The tournament continues through Saturday.
