Weekend Results: Division 1 Favorites Hold Their Ground, Division 2 Climbs Higher

Division 1: Rouen and Savigny Answer the Call

Rouen Shuts Down La Rochelle in a Tense Semifinal

The Normandy side held firm against La Rochelle, securing their spot in the Division 1 championship final with a hard-fought two-game sweep.

The first game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams swinging for the fences—multiple home runs and a flurry of hits lit up the scoreboard. But La Rochelle’s defensive lapses proved costly, as Rouen’s precision at the plate and sharp fielding turned the tide in their favor.

Game two was a different story. Both squads battled through tough pitching, with Rouen’s Mercadier and La Rochelle’s De la Rosa keeping the opposition at bay for much of the game. The suspense stretched into the eighth inning, where the Huskies finally broke through with the game-winning run and booked their ticket to the final.

For La Rochelle, this elimination doesn’t erase a standout season. After reaching the Challenge de France final, they’ve now punched their ticket to the Division 1 semifinals, proving they’re a force at the national level.

Rouen’s journey isn’t over. After winning the Challenge de France, the Huskies now have their sights set on a **20th French championship title**—a historic milestone that would cap off an already legendary season.

Savigny Pulls Off a Late Upset Against Montpellier

Meanwhile, in Chartres, the Lions of Savigny battled the Barracudas of Montpellier in a thrilling semifinal showdown.

Savigny took early control of the series, dominating the first game with a strong pitching performance from MVP Adrian Pena, who stifled Montpellier’s offense entirely.

Game two was a different beast. The Barracudas flexed their offensive muscle, racking up **11 hits** against Savigny’s rotation of JFL, Coste, and Neyraud. Montpellier’s Quentin Lesfargues also pitched brilliantly, keeping the series alive.

The third game was a true slugfest. Both teams traded blows, with Montpellier leading 6-4 heading into the eighth inning. But that’s when Savigny struck—**four runs** later, the Lions flipped the script. Pena closed it out in the ninth, sealing the win and sending Savigny to the final.

Now, Rouen and Savigny will face off in a championship showdown, with both teams having dominated their semifinals.

Division 2: Metz Takes a Giant Step Toward Promotion

While Division 1 crowned its finalists, Division 2 kicked off its own finals—with a promotion spot on the line.

Metz traveled to Montigny for the first two games and left with two wins, putting themselves in prime position to earn a spot in Division 1.

The first game was a Metz masterclass. Starting pitcher Jessel Soto dominated, striking out **nine batters** in seven innings. Behind him, the Cometz offense exploded for **12 hits**, overwhelming Montigny’s pitchers. The final score? A **10-0 shutout**—a one-sided affair from start to finish.

Game two, played on Sunday, saw Montigny put up more of a fight. But the Cougars simply couldn’t match Metz’s offensive firepower. The Cometz hit **10 times**, cruising to another win and taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.

Metz now needs just one more victory to secure promotion. Playing at home next Sunday, they’ll look to close it out in front of their crowd. Montigny, meanwhile, faces an uphill battle—needing a miracle to force a third game and keep their Division 2 dreams alive.

The writing may not be final, but after a near-flawless weekend, Metz is already celebrating a spot in **Division 1 for the 2027 season**, where they could step into the shoes of the PUC.