Jesús Marriaga homered and Colombia broke the game open with a five-run eighth to take the final game of the WBSC Premier12 2027 Barcelona Qualifier. Spain had already clinched. Frank Hernández was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
Jose David Gómez Bolívar struck out seven over five scoreless innings and Felix Stevens drove in three runs as Spain clinched a berth in the 2027 WBSC Premier12 in front of a sellout crowd in Barcelona. Italy and Germany now meet Sunday morning for the qualifier’s final spot.
A three-run eighth gives the Azzurri the first win of the tournament. Germany vs. Spain is next at 1 p.m. ET.
Spain clinched Saturday night and Italy took the final spot Sunday morning, sending both to the 2027 WBSC Premier12 — the tournament where one Olympic berth for Europe or Oceania will be on the line. Here’s how the Barcelona qualifier played out, where to watch the replays, and what’s still ahead on the road to Los Angeles.
Parma leads San Marino 3-1 and can win the Italian championship Wednesday morning. Free stream on RaiPlay, 8 a.m. ET.
Serbia hosts France on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch Jokic and Wembanyama — and why basketball's road to the Olympics puts baseball's to shame.
The inaugural Baseball Champions League Europe Final Four heads to Brno, Czechia, on Sept.
