Minarik, Cervenka lead Czech Republic past Israel
The Czech Republic upset Israel, 7-4, and got the second victory of the Tournament. Martin Cervenka broke the tie, with a three-run shot in the fifth. Marek Minarik shined with a brillant pitching performance.
Spain beats Italy, huge disappointment for raucous crowd in Parma
The win by Spain makes the two National Teams tied at 2-2 with the Czech Republic. The hosts wasted again scoring opportunities and had defensive flaws that helped Spain take the lead
Sharlon Schoop homers as the Netherlands defeat South Africa
The Netherlands beat South Africa, 7-1, and earned the third victory of the Tournament. Sharlon Schoop led the Dutch offence with a two-run homer. Yurendell Decaster and Ademar Rifaela had also a two-RBI game.
Israel beats Italy, makes huge step towards Tokyo
It was a close game for seven innings, then Israel scored six in the top of the eighth to break the score open. Now the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are just a couple of steps away
Cordemans, Decaster help Netherlands defeat Spain
The Netherlands beat Spain 6-2 and got the second victory of the Tournament. Rob Cordemans earned the win, JC Sulbaran picked up the save. Yurendell Decaster lead the offense with 2 hits, including a double, and 2 RBIs.
Boris Bokaj leads Czech Republic to first win
The starter gave his National Team seven solid innings. South Africa got the first lead but gave it up on a two-out double in the bottom of the fourth and couldn’t support its bullpen with defence
Italy wins completion against South Africa in extras
South Africa took an early lead against struggling righthander Alessandro Maestri. Italy tied it two times, the second on a solo homer by catcher Alberto Mineo. The game was suspended with one out in the top of the sixth
Colabello leads Italy to first win in the Olympic Qualifier
Italy defeated Czech Republic, 5-1, on Thursday night in Bologna and got the first victory of the Qualifier. Former Blue Jays player Chris Colabello led the offence, hitting a three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth to break the tie.
Rickles homer sets tone, Israel outscores Netherlands
Four Israeli pitchers limited the powerful Dutch lineup to five hits and allowed only one walk. A two-run homer by the catcher set the ton in the bottom of the first, a three-RBI double by second baseman Mitch Glasser broke the score open in the second
Ochoa, Galvan homer as Spain defeats South Africa
Blake Ochoa hit the go-ahead grand slam in the fifth frame while Lesther Galvan homered in the eight. So, Spain got the first win of the Tournament thanks to a 7-1 victory over South Africa.