The fourth day of the European Championship appeared to be the most exciting of the tournament so far. The day began with the wins of Croatian team over Greece (10-0) and Germany over Russia (16-4). For Croatia it was the first win. Germany advanced to the final round with the victory as third team from Group A after the Netherlands and Czech Republic.

In the afternoon Sweden won an extra inning thriller over Great Britain 9-6 after blowing a 5-0 lead in the process. For Sweden it was the elusive second win of the tournament with whom they secured not only a spot in the game for seventh place on Wednesday.

Meanwhile in Hoofddorp on field two Belgium shocked France 14-3 with a lopsided win, which could lead the Red Hawks into the top six for the first time since 1999. In the stadium Spain and Italy were locked into a back and forth battle of previously undefeated teams. Spain scored five runs in the top of the ninth on their way to an 8-3 win, securing first place in the standings in Group B.

In the evening the Netherlands picked up first place in Group A with an easy 10-0 shutout over the Czech Republic.

Player of the Day:

Kalian Sams (Netherlands). The former minor leaguer belted home runs in each of his three at-bats for seven RBI total in a matchup against the Czech Republic, which had won the first three games of the tournament.

Surprise of the Day:

Belgium’s win over France. France had high hopes entering the tournament, wishing for their first medal since 1999. However the Red Hawks also have a connection to 1999, as this is the last time Belgium has reached the top six at a European Championship.

Results Day 4:

Group A:

Germany – Russia 16-4

Russia  000 004 0   4  7 4

Germany 127 204 X  16 15 0

Great Britain – Sweden 6-9

Sweden        100 004 000 13  9 14 4

Great Britain 000 001 400 10  6  8 2

Netherlands – Czech Republic 10-0

Czech Republic 000 000 0   0  2 0

Netherlands    321 031 X  10 13 0

Group B:

Croatia – Greece 10-0

Croatia 410 300 02  10 16 0

Greece  000 000 00   0  7 2

France – Belgium 3-14

Belgium 600 310 4  14 15 1

France  001 100 1   3  4 1

Italy – Spain 3-8

Spain 002 001 005  8 5 1

Italy 012 000 000  3 9 0

Standings:

Schedule:

Complete results, box scores, schedule, statistics and live play by play is available through www.baseballstats.eu

Live radio from two games each day is available through www.meinsportradio.de

Tickets are available on the official website www.ekhonkbal2016.nl

 

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