News (Fastpitch softball)
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GB Junior Men gain first win at the Euros
12 July 2013
The GB Junior Men's Fastpitch Team picked up their first win at the European Championships in Stenlose, Denmark on Thursday 11 July, defeating Israel 13-3. Ironically, the mercy rule win killed off the chance that GB could make the playoffs.
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GB Women win but miss out on the Worlds
11 July 2013
The GB Women's Fastpitch Team came from behind to beat the Czech Republic in their final playoff game at the European Women's Championships, but will miss out on World Championship qualification on runs conceded.
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GB Junior Men still seeking a Euros win
10 July 2013
The GB Junior (Under-19) Men's Fastpitch Team is still seeking a win after three games played at the European Men's Junior Championships in Stenlose, Denmark, but their performances are improving.
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GB Women take it down to the wire in Prague
10 July 2013
Assuming Italy beats the Czech Republic Wednesday night at the European Women's Championships in Prague, then GB and the Czech Republic will play at 1.30 pm on Thursday, and only the winner will qualify for next year's World Championships.
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GB Women lose 8-7 thriller to Russia
9 July 2013
The GB Women's Fastpitch Team led 4-0 and 7-4 in the game to decide who would win Pool C at the European Women's Championships on 9 July, but they couldn't keep Russia at bay and eventually lost a wild encounter by a score of 8-7. But both teams go through to the playoffs.
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GB Junior Men have tough start at Euros
8 July 2013
It was a tough start for the GB Junior (Under-19) Men's Fastpitch Team on 8 July at the European Junior Men's Championships in Stenlose, Denmark. GB opened against the tournament favourites the Czech Republic and came out on the wrong end of a 16-1 mercy rule defeat.
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GB Women smash Denmark 20-1 at Europeans
8 July 2013
After the tension of Sunday's crucial win against Germany at the European Women's Championships in Prague, the GB Women's Fastpitch Team enjoyed something of an extended batting practice on 8 July against a hapless Denmark team, winning 20-1 in four innings.
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GB Women hold off Germany in Euro opener
7 July 2013
In a heart-stopping game in which both teams failed to make the most of many chances, the GB Women's Fastpitch Team rode a better defense and brave pitching by Carling Hare to outlast Germany 4-2 in their opening game at the European Championships.
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GB Juniors go out fighting in Canada
7 July 2013
An extra-inning thriller eliminated Great Britain from the 10th Junior Women's World Championships on Saturday night in Canada. In an exciting contest, the GB team fell 7-6 to Mexico in eight innings in a consolation round semi-final.
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GB Women start with Germany on Sunday
5 July 2013
The GB Women's Fastpitch Team will take on a tough opponent on Sunday 7 July in Prague as they attempt to qualify for World Championships for the third straight time. GB will play Germany in their opening match at the European Championships.