Battle for the softball title: a predatory rookie will challenge a lawyer from Prague
Ostrava has already celebrated one championship title thanks to baseball players, now, thanks to Arrows, it can also think of a crown for softball queens. The newcomer wins and shocks the competition. “I have to have people around me who believe that. When we entered this competition, we did not know what awaited us. But when we were recommended that the teams be playable, we wanted to win all the time. Self-confidence is very important, “comments Pavel Burkovič, coach of Arrows Ostrava, on the competition.
The Arrows are waiting for the reigning champions from Joudrs Prague, who managed the city rivals – the Eagles. Experienced batter Veronika Klimplová stands out among the Prague softball players, who performed 47 successful shots. American Taylor Ann Edwards will appear in a significant boost. She has arranged victory as a pitcher in the previous five matches and has 23 strikeouts to her credit.
BUSINESS CARDS OF SOFTBALL EXTRALIGUE FINALISTS |
Joudrs Prague |
The best batsman: Veronika Klimplová (47 hits) |
Elite pitchers: Anna Zoulová (80 strikeouts) |
The whole team for the season: 271 successful shots, 13 home runs, 183 points, 123 strikeouts |
Darts Ostrava |
The best batsman: Tereza Kubicová (45 hits) |
Elite pitcher: Dominika Rampáčková (70 strikeouts) |
The whole team for the season: 277 successful shots, 3 home runs, 162 points, 188 strikeouts |
The darts on the pitch are drawn by Dominika Rampáčková or the Japanese Mariko Goto, who are also doing well at bat. Tereza Kubicová is the best of the Ostrava team there with 45 successful shots. Another strong batsman in Ostrava is Barbora Saviola with experience from American universities.
The final series starts on Saturday from 13:00 in the Joudrs complex in Prague. On Sunday, it will be played in Ostrava from 15:00.