Only four Dutchies saw action yesterday. AA Hainley Statia and Shawn Zarraga can pack their bags and head to Europe to join team Netherlands in it’s preparation for the upcoming European Cup. The Huntsville Stars fell 6-7 to the Chattanooga Lookouts in the decisive fifth game and is now eliminated. It would have been nice…
A major upset tonight in Sénart. The French national team gave the Dutch a spanking with a 12-8 victory over the orange squad. The Dutch started the game with a two run inning when Nick Urbanus drew a walk after Michael Duursma popped out at first base. Urbanus advanced on a passed ball by catcher…
AAThe Huntsville Stars tied the divisional series at two with a 4-0 victory over Chattanooga. Hainley Statia got a pinch hit appearance in which he grounded out 4-3. Shawn Zarraga didn’t play. A AdvancedPotomac tied the Carolina League’s championship series at one with a 3-0 victory over Myrtle Beach. Centerfielder Randolph Oduber got one basehit…
Since 2004 I am addicted to Minor League baseball. Not that it is easy to attend a game when you live in the Netherlands, but I love the way those clubs are more focused on families, children and the related entertainment. In 2008 I attended my first Minor League game at Adelanto, CA. The High…
AAIn the division series of the Southern League, the Huntsville Stars fell to the Chattanooga Lookouts 2-1. Shawn Zarraga and Hainley Statia both participated in this game. Hainley went 0 for 3, struck out once and drew a walk once. Shawn Zarraga didn’t collect a hit in four at bats and struck out once. He…
In the second game, the Dutch squad took on Belgium. Our Southern neighbours are also preparing themselves for the upcoming European Cup. Tom Stuifbergen, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, took the mound for the Dutch. He retired the side in the first inning. The Dutch took off with a three run first inning….
A few days ago the Dutch national team left for Sénart, a Parisian suburb. At the field of the baseball club Les Templiers de Sénart, the France International Baseball Tournament is played. Last night the Dutch faced the Japanese amateur champion Seino Unyu The Japanese sent Shoji Saeki to the mound. The Dutch had a…
Since 2004 I am addicted to Minor League baseball. Not that it is easy to attend a game when you live in the Netherlands, but I love the way those clubs are more focused on families, children and the related entertainment. In 2008 I attended my first Minor League game at Adelanto, CA. The High…
It may appear strange to American baseball fans, but in the Netherlands, and actually in most European countries, we have a promotion/relegation system in our baseball leagues. In the Netherlands, the highest league is the Hoofdklasse. The team that finishes last at the end of the season will play a series of play down games…
AAThe Huntsville Stars got their revenge for the loss of the previous day. Yesterday they beat the Chattanooga Lookouts 9-0. Both Shawn Zarraga and Hainley Statia didn’t play. A Full SeasonThe Hagerstown Suns beat the Greensboro Grasshoppers 6-2 and advanced to the South Atlantic League championship series. Spencer Kieboom drove in two runs for Hagerstown,…
