Team Israel Triumphs at Softball European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy in Sport Division

In a tightly contested championship game, Team Israel secured a 2-0 victory over Joudrs Praha to claim the Softball European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy Sport Division.

Israel scored one run each in the second and fourth innings while maintaining a solid defense, allowing no runs and only four hits. Lane Natalie and Lippman Madison scored the runs.

Despite Joudrs Praha's efforts, their three errors proved costly, giving Israel the edge needed to win the title.

The winners, Team Israel, won all the games they played throughout the week but one, which ended in a tie against GB Cubs (GBR).

In the bronze medal game, GB Cubs (GBR) clinched third place with a 3-1 victory over Collecchio Softball (ITA).

Despite Collecchio taking an early lead with a run in the second inning, the Cubs responded with a run in the third and sealed the game with two more in the sixth. Collecchio outhit the Cubs 6 to 5, but the Cubs' solid defense, with no errors, helped them secure the win and claim third place in the tournament.

The final standings for the Sport Division are as follows:

1. Team Israel (ISR)
2. Joudrs Praha (CZE)
3. GB Cubs (GBR)
4. Collecchio Softball (ITA)

The event, held in Collecchio, Italy, marked the eleventh edition of the Softball European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy. The 2024 edition saw 17 teams in total, divided into two divisions.

The games played on Fields 1 and 2 were streamed and are available on softballeurope.tv, while Field 3 did not have a broadcast. All game results and boxscores can be found on the WBSC Europe website.

Cover photo by collecchiobs/EP