The result of a game between DSS and Pickles UVV on May 13, was nullified because UVV used a non-eligible player. UVV won that game but the result was reversed after DSS filed a protest. The KNBSB punished UVV by deducting two points in the standings and by nullifying the game, so the game had…
German first Bundesliga club Munich-Haar Disciples announced on their website the club will part ways with head coach Don Freeman. Not because of the bad results but only because of important family matters he has to deal with. Despite a positive start of the season and the accomplishment of the goals set, the Disciples and…
In an attempt to give some children a bit of distraction after the Kuramoto Earthquake, which occurred in April, the chairman of the Softbank Hawks, Sadaharu Oh has invited 180 children of little league teams to attend a game of the team. Legend Sadaharu Oh, played 22 seasons in the NPB, all for the Yomiuri…
With a bit of delay, here is the report of the third day of round 6 of the Dutch hoofdklasse baseball competition. De Glaskoning Twins did not manage to win three in a row vs Hoofddorp Pioniers, L&D Amsterdam Pirates clinched a modest victory vs Pickles UVV and Curaçao Neptunus clinched a hard fought victory after…
Today Curaçao Neptunus showed absolutely no mercy with DSS in Haarlem. L&D Amsterdam clinched a rather modest victory vs Pickles UVV and De Glaskoning Twins stunned Hoofddorp Pioniers in extra innings. Curaçao Neptunus 21 – 5 DSS After an eleven-run second inning, the game between Curaçao Neptunus and DSS was already played. Mike Groen pitched a…
Thanks to Ascension Day, today’s games were played at day time instead of a night game. Curaçao Neptunus hosted DSS and showed no mercy. Pickles UVV hosted L&D Amsterdam Pirates but did not stand a chance and Hoofddorp Pioniers headed to Oosterhout to face De Glaskoning Twins in what turned out a very close game. DSS 1 –…
In this week’s edition of Dutchies around the world, we pay attention to Kenley Jansen, Jair Jurrjens, Sharlon Schoop, Ray-Patrick Didder, Chris Pieters and Roger Bernadina. Kenley Jansen The stud closer from Curaçao is having a helluva season. So far his ERA is the lowest of his career but one as it stands at 1.50….
Normally I don’t post my articles I write for the website of Dutch hoofdklasse club De Glaskoning Twins on this blog, but in this case, it is about an American player who is playing there. By posting it in English, he will be able to read it too. This article is about a player who…
It was rumored for a while, but now it is official. The Gwinnett Braves will adopt a new moniker in 2018. This news was announced by the Gwinnettdailypost.com. The Gwinnett Braves are the AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the International League. Like most of the other farm teams, the Gwinnett affiliation is sporting…
On day three of round five, HCAW hosted De Glaskoning Twins, Hoofddorp Pioniers hosted L&D Amsterdam Pirates and Curaçao Neptunus headed to Utrecht to take on Pickles UVV. De Glaskoning Twins 2 – 8 HCAW Once again, De Glaskoning Twins outhit their opponent but lost the game. For five innings, the game was a close…
