Division 1 Baseball: Huskies Take Control
At home, Rouen left Montpellier with no chance. Solid at the plate, the Huskies strung together hits with 11 then 13 hits over the two games, without committing a single defensive error. In contrast, the Barracudas struggled to capitalize, peaking at 7 hits per game and conceding three errors in total.
The difference also played out on the mound: Mercadier and Livian delivered two high-flying performances, while on the Montpellier side, the rotation composed of Vera, Ozanich, Brossier, Polit, and Iquenises proved far more fragile.
With this double defeat, Montpellier is backed against the wall. However, the Barracudas remain undefeated at home this season. Achieving three consecutive wins next weekend would be a feat, but a comeback scenario isn’t ruled out. For spectators, a return to 2-2 on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning would offer a decisive match with thrilling suspense on Sunday afternoon.
Division 1 Men’s Softball: Nice Wins on Points
The final day of the regular season saw Nice and Évry neutralize each other, each winning a game. Perfectly tied in the standings, it’s the Niçois who take the advantage thanks to a higher number of innings won.
The two teams will meet on September 20 and 21 for a best-of-three final. Given the balance shown throughout the season, the confrontation promises to be fierce and uncertain. The winner will claim a victory snatched at the end of a true battle.
Division 2 Baseball: Bréal Condemns the Vallée du Gapeau
The season ends here for the Vallée du Gapeau Foxes. Beaten in three innings by Bréal, the Southerners leave Division 2 and will play in Division 3 next season. The Bréal Panthers, meanwhile, continue their journey and remain at the higher level. The Bretons had the last word in a series where their solidity made the difference.
Women’s European Softball Cup: Tough Start for Les Bleues
Against England, the French women’s team conceded in their first European match. Opportunistic, the British knew how to exploit every opening, relying like the French on doubles, the only decisive actions of the game. A sign that this type of hit could well be one of the keys to the tournament.
The rest of the program looks challenging: on Monday, Les Bleues face the Netherlands, a formidable opponent, before challenging Israel in a very high-level pool.
The Eagles complex in Prague (Czech Republic).
