Hotel Ambassador Terrasvogels has won the Dutch Hoofdklasse Softball. They defeated Oolders Omaco Sparks Haarlem 3-2 in the best-of-five Holland Series. After splitting the first four games of the series, Terrasvogels won the decisive fifth match by a score of 3-2. Three runs in the top of the fifth erased a 0-2 deficit en route to the win. Kate Gentile cleared the bases with a double and the help of a fielding error in left. Monica Perry struck out seven in seven innings for the win, allowing just two runs on six hits. She later was named Holland Series MVP. Rebecca Soumeru got charged with the loss. It is the 15th national title for Terrasvogels and their first since 2007.
Results Holland Series:
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Sparks Haarlem – Terrasvogels 5-6
Sparks Haarlem – Terrasvogels 11-0
Saturday, October 5, 2013:
Terrasvogels – Sparks Haarlem 2-1
Terrasvogels – Sparks Haarlem 0-7
Sunday, October 6, 2013:
Sparks Haarlem – Terrasvogels 2-3