European Zone Champion Netherlands put on a spotlight performance in its first-ever Colt World Series game, as the team defeated Host Lafayette (All-Stars), Indiana 10-0 in a five inning, 10-run rule Game #4 Friday.

Netherlands starter Luuk Ter Beek nearly had a no-hitter, as he kept Lafayette hitters at bay until yielding a double to Jacob Kyle in the top of the fifth inning. Ter Beek struck out five and walked none in a dominating performance in which he was able to keep the Lafayette All-Stars off balance and uncomfortable throughout the duration of the game. The Netherlands got their bats going early as they pounced on Lafayette starter Jackson Ross for four runs in the top of the first.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Netherlands had a shot to end the game due to the mercy rule, which comes into effect if a team is winning by ten or more runs in the fifth inning or later. Max Kops hit a sharp grounder to second, and Trey Cochran tried to cut down the runner at the plate, but Shuruengelo Mingeli beat the throw and crossed the plate with the game-clinching run, giving the Netherlands the 10-0 victory.

The Netherlands will have a day off tomorrow, as they await the winner of Game #8 between Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico and Seoul, Korea in Game #12.

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