The preseason tournament in Valencia, sponsored by the Los Angeles Dodgers, continued on Thursday with three games. In the morning the Czech Republic celebrated a lopsided 15-3 win over Sweden. In the afternoon the Toulouse Academy stunned Italy 8-5.

In the evening game Germany and Spain squared off in a thrilling back and forth affair. The host took several leads, but the German U18 team came back each time. But in the end Spain prevailed 8-7. Germany had two runners on base in the ninth, but weren’t able to tie it once again.

Spain improved to 3-0. France and the Czech Republic follow with 2-1 records. Germany and Italy sit at 1-2. Sweden dropped to 0-3. The preliminary round continues through Saturday. The best two teams play a final on Sunday.

Results Day 3:

Thursday, February 26, 2015:

Sweden – Czech Republic 3-15

France – Italy 8-5

Germany – Spain 7-8