Unfortunately, there weren't too many technical highlights in defense - because there weren't many really nice plays, just a few dropped fly balls, a few throws and passed balls. The pitching performances of Tom (6 innings pitched, 13 strike outs) and Tobi (4 innings and 12 strike outs) deserve special mention. Fynn also deserves praise. He put in a great performance despite having no experience as a pitcher or catcher. He was still a bit wild when pitching, but his catching was brave and increasingly secure for the first time. Our offense was good - there were lots of nice hits and more HR than ever before. Good hits from Ibra, Simon T. and Simon L. Also positive: Base running and stealing worked very well for most signs. However, the players' attention to the game situation should be even more important here so that the right decisions can be made in the situation. A lot of experience was gained in this regard.
The highlight was a great game against the Ducks, in which the students showed what they could do again and again in a match at eye level. The narrow defeat against the eventual tournament winner was great fun for all players and spectators.
A few details about the games:
Game 1, Metrostars vs. Grashoppers 17:6
- Inside the park home run by defense error for Simon T
- great bunt from Simon J
- HR Fynn 2RBI
- good and very good pitching from Tom, Ibra and Simon T.
- super base running, all signs understood and implemented
Game 2, Hurricanes vs Metrostars 15:4
- Too many catcher errors in the 1st inning put the HU in the leading position too quickly
- Intentional walk by Fynn, who wanted to come to bat courageously and determinedly, was asked to continue to avert his clear chance
- Children partially distracted by the constant acoustic disturbance from the Austro-Slovak opponents
Game 3, Metrostars vs. Attnang Firebirds 15:3
- Inside the park homerun by Simon T - a super brave and real kamikaze run because he completely ignored Walter's signs and got away with it
- good base running in general
- clear dominance, clear result
Game 4, Metrostars vs Ducks 11:12
What a game, gripping and dramatic until the end!
- sac fly by Tobi
- another home run from Fynn
- back2back home run Tobi Fynn
- Students showed fighting spirit and never gave up. In the end it was a narrow defeat in a game at eye level
Small final for third place, Metrostars vs. Feldkirch Cardinals 18:10
- Home run Tobi, 3RBI runs batted in
- Double by Fynn 3RBI
- Intentional walk Tobi
Team: Simon T., Ibra, Tom, Tobi, Fynn, Simon L., Simon J, Vaughn, Luis, Nils, Mira, Henri
Coaches: Walter, Selin
Bratislava
