Templiers Senart – Montpellier Barracudas 1-2, 7-5
In the battle for third place in the French Elite League Senart and Montpellier settled for a split. In game one Thomas Langloys allowed just eight hits, a run and three walks in nine innings to out-duel Samuel Meurant who issued ten hits, two runs and three bb going the distance. The Barracudas prevailed 2-1 after scoring in the second and fourth on RBIs by Julien Fachan. Jean-Clement Baylot drove in the lone run for the Templiers. In the second match Senart took an early 7-1 lead after four innings en route to a 7-5 win. Jamal Boutagra picked up three RBI. Andres Herrara got the win, allowing four hits, a run and two bb in six innings. Joris Navarro took the loss after four innings, seven hits, seven runs and four walks.
Rouen Huskies – Montigny Cougars 12-0, 11-1
Rouen dominated the doubleheader against Montigny, scoring 23 runs in an easy sweep. David Gauthier homered twice and drove in seven. The Huskies pitching allowed just one run on four hits in 16 innings, while striking out twelve. Mike Musgrave, Justin Staatz, Giovanni Ouin and Keino Perez were on the mound for the reigning French champion.
Savigny Lions – Stade Toulousain 4-1, 6-5
The Lions had to work hard to complete a sweep over Stade Toulousain. In game one Savigny prevailed 4-1. Tim Stewart and Paul Mildren took the mound for the Lions with Pierrick Lemestre being rested for the European Cup in Rotterdam. Yan Dalzotto went 3-for-4. In the second game Stade Toulousain erased an early 1-5 deficit, but fell 5-6 anyway after Fabien Proust drove in the winning run late in the game.
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