The France national baseball team fell 8-2 to Spain on Monday, October 5, 2026, in a seven-inning exhibition game at Barcelona, according to reports from ffbs.fr. Playing their second friendly match of the series following an opening contest on Sunday, the French squad dropped behind early before mounting a late push against an experienced Spanish roster.
Spain Pulls Ahead Early in Barcelona
Spain seized control of the game from the opening frames, plating a single run in each of the first two innings. The hosts then expanded their advantage by scoring three runs in the third inning and another three in the fourth to build an 8-0 lead. Kenny Esposito started on the mound for France, pitching the first two innings before turning the ball over to Esteban Prioul, who also worked two frames. Émile Brelle provided a steady relief appearance in the fifth and sixth innings, shutting out Spain without conceding a run while striking out two batters.
French Bats Respond Late in the Series Game
Facing a deficit, the French offense generated seven hits over the course of the contest and broke onto the scoreboard with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Léo Jiminian led the charge at the plate by collecting two hits in three at-bats. Ivan Acuna contributed a double and scored a run, while Maël Zan, Gabriel Harrison, Miguel Lopez, and Felix Brown each chipped in with a base hit.
Third Match Scheduled in Spain Series
The late-inning offensive production highlighted the team’s ability to adapt and gather valuable repetitions against a seasoned Spanish opponent. Both national sides return to the diamond on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local venue time in Barcelona for the third game of the series. Supporters can watch the live broadcast through the official YouTube channel of the Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation.
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