Netherlands close their tournament with 6-2 win over Colombia

Netherlands recorded their first win in the WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, via a 6-2 victory over Colombia, in both team’s last game in the world championship tournament. The two teams finished the round robin with a 1-7 record.

Esmee Ames was the winning pitcher after 4.1 innings of work, with six hits, two runs and five strikeouts. Lisa Brink tossed the last 2.2 frames giving up a pair of hits and a walk.

For Colombia, Sophia Bertorelli worked seven innings, allowing six hits, six runs and seven walks. She was charged with the loss.

The Netherlands took advantage of five defensive errors from Colombia to score four unearned runs in the game.