Cover photo by Grega Valancic
Draci Brno, fresh off their 25th Czech title, enter the final in formidable form. Their Czech Series victory against Cardion Hroši Brno was a testament to their championship pedigree. Down by a run in the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs, Draci found a way to snatch victory, securing a sweep in the best-of-seven series and continuing their near-perfect playoff run (8-1). The golden boys of Czech baseball are no strangers to big moments, and their European ambitions are stronger than ever.
The Guggenberger Legionäre, having topped the Bundesliga Süd with a record of 22 wins and 8 losses, have had a challenging domestic season, falling short in both the German championship and the Deutschlandpokal semifinals. However, the Baseball European Champions Cup offers them a shot at redemption. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Legionäre will be eager to make the most of their third chance at a title this year. For the team and their fans, a victory in this final would mark a historic achievement, especially for club legend Matt Vance, who will play his final game.
Both teams have already faced each other in this tournament, with each side winning at home—Draci 2-0 in Brno and the Legionäre 7-1 in Regensburg.
This final is more than just a game; it's a clash of champions seeking to etch their names in European baseball history. Both Draci Brno and Guggenberger Legionäre are aiming for their first European title in recent history.
Be sure to secure your tickets and witness the action live at the Armin-Wolf-Baseball-Arena. The game will be streamed by LegionäreTV on baseballeurope.tv. Live play-by-play, all results and statistics are available at www.wbsceurope.org.
