The Division 1 Women’s Softball final continues. The Division 1 Baseball semifinals are underway, and the Division 2 Baseball semifinals begin.
Division 1 Baseball
Savigny and Rouen are the two key teams in these semifinals. Last weekend, both teams won their two matches against Montpellier and Toulouse, respectively. This Saturday, the third match could be the decider. Betting on a comeback from the southern teams against the northern sides would be exciting for us spectators and add more suspense. A third straight victory on Saturday for the Lions and the Huskies would rob us of a Sunday of baseball, especially since these games are at home for the northerners.
Editor’s prediction: A Saturday comeback for Toulouse and Montpellier. Victory for Savigny and Rouen on Sunday morning
On the relegation front, Saturday’s match in Sénart won’t be decisive. Last year, we remember the five-game battle in favor of Montigny in a dantesque extra-inning confrontation. But the JFL rule changes the game.
Editor’s prediction: Montigny wins on Saturday, Sénart wins on Sunday morning, and Montigny wins the fifth game in the 11th inning…
Division 2 Baseball
The semifinals are here. Best-of-three series
Home advantage for the pool leaders who host on their home turf.
Béziers host Bréal, who narrowly defeated Clermont-Ferrand in the quarterfinals last weekend. This year, it’s the first meeting for both teams, who weren’t in the same pool. It’s already a great achievement for Bréal, who, as we remind you, are a new Division 2 promotion in 2024. The adventure against the Pirates should be tougher. In terms of statistics, Béziers have a clear advantage over Bréal (Batting average .340 to .261 and ERA 3.06 to 5.31)
Editor’s prediction: Béziers win in two games
Valenciennes, meanwhile, host Nice. First meeting as well. The statistics are more balanced (Batting average .301 to .265 and ERA 4.48 to 2.26). Clearly, Nice’s pitching is more powerful and will be their asset this weekend. However, the Vipers at home will fight tooth and nail.
Editor’s prediction: Valenciennes win two games to one loss
On the relegation front, Thiais host Sénart 2. The nightmare scenario for the big club of Sénart would be to lose these matches against Thiais and find themselves in Division 3, with their Division 1 side also losing to Montigny and being relegated to Division 2. Note that their regional team plays this weekend in the Division 3 final.
Editor’s prediction: Sénart win these two matches.
Division 1 Women’s Softball
The first two matches in Evry were won by the Comanches of Saint-Raphaël. It’s hard to see how the Pharaonnes could reverse the trend. Evry will travel south and want to make the most of their trip and try to stay all weekend in the sun.
Editor’s prediction: Saint-Raphaël win 3-1
Broadcast of Rouen vs. Toulouse on Huskies TV and Baseball TV France, with a special pre-game show at 15:25 hosted by François Colombier with his guests to present the semifinals.
Broadcast of Sénart vs. Montigny on Templiers TV and Baseball TV France
Broadcast of the Valenciennes vs. Nice semifinal series on Vipères TV and Baseball TV France
