Only a few Division 2 matches will take place in the championships.
Otherwise, the international matches against Germany by the France national baseball team and especially the French softball women’s challenge. We refer you to the two articles of the week on the France team and the French softball women’s challenge.
Division 2 Championship
In Pool A, Valenciennes leads the standings and will face the second-placed Sénart. Only one victory separates the two teams. As for batting, Sénart leads with a .324 average, while Valenciennes has a .300 average. For pitching, Valenciennes is slightly ahead with a 4.23 ERA, compared to 4.43 for Sénart. The match takes place in Valenciennes with a broadcast, giving a slight advantage to the Vipers. The Templiers will be determined to go all out and take the lead in the championship.
Prediction: Split between the two teams
Bréal hosts Rouen and should be able to hold off the Huskies, especially through their pitching dominance.
Prediction: Two wins for Bréal
The PUC travels to Thiais. The latter have struggled this year, winning only one match out of 12 played.
Prediction: The PUC wins two victories
Finally, La Guerche de Bretagne hosts Ronchin. Ronchin is currently stronger in many areas, but it is possible that a Breton revival will occur.
Prediction: Split between the two teams
In Pool B, a delayed match between the league leaders Nice and the last-placed Anglet. The difference in level could be fatal to the Basques. An ERA of 1.73 places the Niçois in clear dominance.
Prediction: Two wins for Nice
Photo Credit: Fréderic Volpato
