The Swedish Elitserien kicked off the 2011 season this week, as the Alby Stars and Stockholm picked up wins over the Swedish Baseball Academy. On Tuesday Alby defeated the Academy 7-2 in six innings. One day later last year’s vice champion celebrated a 5-1 win in seven innings. Sean Iverson went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and a RBI. Jakob Claesson also had two hits at the plate. He also issued one unearned run on three hits and a bb in four innings for the win. He struck out six. Alberto Gonzalez scored twice. Rikard Blomqvist took the loss after three innings, two hits, four runs (3 ER) and three walks. The Elitserien continues on Saturday with a pair of doubleheaders.
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