The 2024 Baseball European Federation Cup’s first day of action was Monday, June 3. The only game that occurred saw the Rattviks BSK win handily against the Mariners 10-0.
The event, which is a World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe sector event, will be held from June 3 to 8 at the Zürich Heerenschürli Baseball Stadium in Zurich, Switzerland.
The BEFC round-robin will be from June 3 to 7, and the championship game will be held on June 8.
The Zurich Barracudas from the Switzerland Baseball and Softball Federation, the Hoboken Pioneers from the Belgium Division I operated by the Koninklijke Belgische Base en Softball Federatie, the London Mets from the Britain Baseball Federation National League, the Mariners from the Irish Baseball League operated from Baseball Ireland and the Rättviks BSK from Elitserien and operated by the Swedish Baseball and Softball Federation are all participating at the 2024 Baseball European Federation Cup.
The game between the London Mets and Hoboken Pioneers on Monday, June 3, was rained out. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 4, at 4 a.m. EST.
The Rattviks won 10-0 over the Mariners in seven innings because of the mercy rule.
The Rattviks only needed two pitchers on Monday. Starting pitcher Povl Erik Marqvardsen and relief pitcher Pontus Ununger, allowed three hits, three walks, and six strikeouts.
Their offense, led by center fielder Joel Johnson produced 13 hits. Johnson had two hits, two RBIs, one walk, and scored once in his three at-bats.
Mariners starting pitcher Daniel John Woodburne threw seven innings, allowing 13 hits, 10 earned runs, four walks, and three strikeouts.
2024 BEFC Game Schedule
All game start times are Eastern Standard Time
June 4, 2024
London Mets (GBR) vs. Hoboken Pioneers (BEL) – 4 a.m. EST
Mariners (IRL) vs. London Mets – 8 a.m. EST
Rattviks BSK (SWE) vs. Zurich Barracudas (SUI) – 12 p.m. EST
June 5, 2024
London Mets (GBR) vs. Rattviks BSK (SWE) – 7 a.m. EST
Zurich Barracudas (SUI) vs. Hoboken Pioneers (BEL) – 12 p.m. EST
June 6, 2024
Hoboken Pioneers (BEL) vs. Rattviks BSK (SWE) – 7 a.m. EST
Mariners (IRL) vs. Zurich Barracudas (SUI) – 12 a.m. EST
June 7, 2024
Hoboken Pioneers (BEL) vs. Mariners (IRL) 7 a.m. EST
Zurich Barracudas (SUI) vs. London Mets (GBR) 12 a.m. EST
June 8, 2024 – Championship Game
2nd Seed vs. 1st Seed – 6 a.m. EST
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Matt Tallarini is 2015 graduate of Mitchell College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and a 2022 graduate of Iona University with a Masters in Finance. Since its inception, Matt has been the Chief Correspondent for World Baseball Network. Matt has interviewed and interacted with many international players and coaches including former Yankee closer Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman, former Yankee Luis Sojo veteran of four Yankee World series teams, Mickey Callaway former MLB manager, Paul Mainieri LSU National Championship coach, Eric Holtz manager Team Israel of the 2020 Olympics, Ian Kinsler former MLB player and now Israel national team player, Harold Ramirez of the Tampa Bay Rays formerly with the Indians and Cubs, Joey Meneses of the Washington Nationals, Mike Cameron current USA Baseball advisor former-MLB outfielder. Matthew is 2015 graduate of Mitchell College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and a 2022 graduate of Iona University with a Masters in Finance.
