Nada SSM are the new Croatian baseball champions. The Split-based side secured their 11th crown, defeating the defending champions Olympiac in the final series with four wins and no losses.
The first two victories were secured by Nada SSM at Star plac, with the remaining two matches taking place in Karlovac this weekend. The final result was 4-0 in wins, with Nada securing the title in just four games and returning the trophy to Split.
The Karlovac side had been champions for six consecutive years, with their reign lasting until this year. The previous title for Nada SSM was in 2019, meaning Olympiac had secured six consecutive titles since then.
In the final match, with the score at 1-0, Nada took a 4-0 lead following a significant error in the Karlovac defence. The Karlovac side rallied to 2-4, 3-5 and 5-7, but the Split-based side extended their lead to 10-5 in the final stages and secured the title.
The most valuable player (MVP) of the finals was Marin Tadić. The best pitcher was Yaferson Lopez Gomez, and the best hitter was Jaider Morelos Castillo.
