The 3n2 Sports International Stars are Prague Baseball Week Champions again, defeating hosts Czech Republic 4-0 on Saturday July 1, 2017. Led by GM/Manager Boomer Prinstein, and Head Coach Kevin Roovers (with assistance from coaches Ty Eriksen, Petr Novotny, and David Burns), the Stars have now won their 4th Prague Baseball Week title in the past 5 years.
Pitcher of the tournament Max MacNabb (CG, 0R, 14K, 4H) lead the way, while Terrell Joyce (HR, 2RBI), Ryosuke Sato (2H, 1 RBI) sparked the offense. Andrew Medeiros (2H, 1R in the final) was MVP of the tournament!
For the first time, the International Future Stars (made up of top Under-23 European players) participated in the tournament and claimed 3rd place at Prague Baseball Week.
GM Renè Saggiadi, Head Coach Alper Bozkurt, and Assistant Coach Ulli Wermuth guide the European U23 all-star selection to a medal in their first tournament.
Top pitchers for the team were Eduard Pîrvu (8IP, 0ER, 7K) and Matthias Zotti (7.3IP, 5K).
Standout performances at the plate included Daniel Johnson (Swe), Jorin van Amstel (Ned), Maurice Bendrien (Ger), and Cesare Astorri (Ita).
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