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Dutchies around the World, part 13
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 26, 2017

In this week’s edition of Dutchies around the world, we pay attention to Kenley Jansen, Shairon Martis, Jiandido Tromp, Ademar Rifaela, Ryan Oduber, Paul Brands, Wladimir Balentien and Kalian Sams. Kenley Jansen The best earning Curaçaoan/Dutch sporter is having a top season so far. In his seventh full season with the Dodgers, Kenley is on…

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Jonathan Schoop named player of the week
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 25, 2017

A good performance resulted in Jonathan Schoop being named player of the week ending on July 23rd. The Curaçaoan second baseman of the Baltimore Orioles The announcement was made by MLB yesterday. The press release of MLB stated: “Schoop batted .433 (13-for-30) with eight runs scored, two doubles, three home runs and 16 RBI over…

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U15 European Championship 2017: Germany clinches European title
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 23, 2017

Staying undefeated in the round robin doesn’t mean a thing. That is the lesson that has to be learned from this championship. The Dutch won all their games in the first round, while Germany lost the one vs Spain. Still, Germany beat the Dutch 4-2 in the final. Germany proved to be too strong for…

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Dutch hoofdklasse 2017: Round 12, day 3
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 23, 2017

On the third day of round twelve, the game between DSS and Pickles UVV was rained out due to heavy rainfall and the state of the field as a result of it. The game between HCAW and L&D Amsterdam Pirates was delayed due to rainfall as well, but at least this one could be finished…

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Teenager chasing his (baseball) dreams
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 23, 2017

This is a story about a kid who hasn’t even reached the age of seventeen, but who made his debut in the Dutch hoofdklasse the other day. This kid, a son of a former teammate of mine, debuted with Hoofddorp Pioniers against Curaçao Neptunus the other day. Of course, this kid has a name. Luuk ter…

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Dutch hoofdklasse 2017: Round 12, day 2
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 22, 2017

On day two of round twelve, L&D Amsterdam Pirates hosted HCAW, DSS hosted Pickles UVV and Curaçao Neptunus hosted Hoofddorp Pioniers. In two of the three matches the home team prevailed, but in Rotterdam, Hoofddorp Pioniers clinched a hard fought victory. HCAW 1 – 10 L&D Amsterdam Pirates Where HCAW could get the damage limited…

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U15 European Championship 2017: The Netherlands to face Germany in the final
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 22, 2017

The Netherlands will face Germany in the final of the 2017 U15 European Championship. Germany beat the Czech Republic 9-8 in the first semi final. The Netherlands clinched an easy victory over France. Chris Stuart was the tormentor of the French lineup as he cruised through six innings and guided the Netherlands to a 6-2…

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U15 European Championship 2017: The Netherlands finishes on top of its group
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 21, 2017

Once again the opponent took a lead in the first few innings of the game, but also this time, the Dutch rallied for the lead and eventually the win. After the Czech Republic had taken a 4-1 lead, the Dutch walked off as a victory as they beat the Czechs 11-6. The Czechs took a…

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Dutch hoofdklasse 2017: Day 1 of round 12
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 20, 2017

On the first day of the twelfth round, HCAWhosterd L&D Amsterdam Pirates, Hoofddorp Pioniers headed to Rotterdam to take on Curaçao Neptunus and Pickles UVV hosted DSS from Haarlem. L&D Amsterdam Pirates 2 – 0 HCAW A close game in Bussum. After L&D Amsterdam Pirates had a runner in scoring position in the first inning,…

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U15 European Championship 2017: Russia blanked by the Netherlands
Byyankeebiscuitfan July 20, 2017

In the fourth game of the Netherlands on the 2017 U15 European Championship, the team showed no mercy for Russia as they won 17-0 in four mercy rule innings. Russia managed to collect only one hit on the superb pitching of the Dutch and the Netherlands took advantage of eleven walks, four errors, one balk,…

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