Germany wins U-12 Euro 2016 to qualify into WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2017

Germany wins U-12 Euro 2016 to qualify into WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2017
10/07/2016

The German U-12 National Team defeated host nation Czech Republic, 9-2, in the finale of the U-12 Baseball Europe Championship on 9 July.

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TREBIC, Czech Republic – The German U-12 National Team defeated host nation Czech Republic, 9-2, in the finale of the U-12 Baseball Europe Championship on 9 July.

Both teams had entered the final undefeated, with Czech Republic winning Group A and Germany winning Group B.

Finishing in first- and second-place, worlds No. 19 Germany and No. 16 Czech Republic have earned a spot in the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2017 in Tainan, Taiwan.

Twelve nations will qualify into the U-12 Baseball World Cup based on the following continental representation:

Continent # of Nations
Africa 1
Americas 4
Asia 3
Europe 2
Oceania 1
Wild Card 1

It is the first time ever that Germany has qualified into the U-12 Baseball World Cup, while Czech Republic’s last appearance was at U-12 Baseball World Cup 2013, placing 11th.

In the European bronze medal match, No. 29 Russia defeated No. 39 Austria, 20-6.  Russia won the 2014 edition.

The 30-game U-12 championship was organised by the Confederation of European Baseball — WBSC’s baseball arm in Europe.

FINAL STANDINGS

European Champions  No. 19 Germany
2nd  No. 16 Czech Republic
3rd  No. 29 Russia
4th  No. 39 Austria
5th  No. 25 France
6th  No. 46 Belarus
7th  No. 54 Romania
8th  No. 44 Slovakia
9th  No. 35 Lithuania
10th  No. 52 Poland
11th  No. 31 Ukraine