Earlier this year, the Beloit Snappers put their rebranding on hold. The intention was to adopt a new name with the opening of their new ballpark. But as the construction of the ballpark was delayed, the club decided to postpone the rebrand. After twenty years or so, the club decided it was time for a…
With round ten of the 2021 Dutch hoofdklasse season behind us, it is time for the summaries of last round’s games. Please note that you have to subscribe and/or log in to the page of Eyecons to watch the summaries. L&D Amsterdam Pirates vs Quick Amersfoort https://eyecons.com/videos/ld-amsterdam-veel-te-sterk-voor-quick-amersfoort-in-sweep-9691 HCAW vs DSS/Kinheim https://eyecons.com/videos/sterke-pitching-en-clutch-hits-helpen-hcaw-aan-sweep-9693 Hoofddorp Pioniers vs Silicon…
Even though it was only in the Bronze Medal game, the Dutch got their revenge for the ass whooping by Italy, earlier this week, as they beat their eternal rivals 5-3. The Netherlands took an early lead when it scored twice on a sac fly by Tyrell Mercado Reyes and an RBI single through the…
On the third day of the tenth round in the Dutch hoofdklasse, the following games were scheduled: L&D Amsterdam Pirates @ Quick Amersfoort, Silicon Storks @ Hoofddorp Pioniers, HCAW @ DSS/Kinheim, and Oosterhout Twins @ Curaçao Neptunus. L&D Amsterdam Pirates 12 – 1 Quick AmersfoortAfter L&D Amsterdam Pirates had taken a 3-0 lead in the…
The Dutch were hoping to advance to the finals against the Czech Republic. But their hopes were dashed by a dominating Czech pitcher, who led his team to a mercy rule 10-0 victory. The 12-2 loss against Italy, yesterday, likely wasn’t a confidence builder. After the Dutch, got through the first inning without any damage,…
On the second day of the tenth round of the Dutch hoofdklasse, the following games were scheduled: Quick Amersfoort @ L&D Amsterdam Pirates, DSS/Kinheim @ HCAW, Hoofddorp Pioniers @ Silicon Storks, and Curaçao Neptunus @ Oosterhout Twins. Quick Amersfoort 0 – 10 L&D Amsterdam PiratesIt took L&D Amsterdam Pirates until the fifth inning to break…
The Cologne Cardinals are playing at their current facility for more than thirty years. Besides some complaints about noise, which have been debunked thanks to measurements, there never was a problem. Now all of a sudden, the City of Cologne is forcing the club to downsize because of the aforementioned noise complaints. With twelve teams,…
For the first time in about seventy years, the voice of minor league players is heard. For the first time there is an organization that is a champion for their rights. All this thanks to Advocates for Minor Leaguers. For decades, minor league players have been vastly underpaid. They were/are supposed to stay in shape…
As you may know by now, yours truly is a cap enthusiast or a cap nut if you want to. I love to wear authentic baseball caps. Since my aversion of MLB, I turned to Minor League caps and caps of European clubs more and more. But what bugs me is the lack of accuracy…
In an easy 12-2 victory over the Netherlands, Italy clinched first place in Group B. Both teams already had clinched a spot in the semi-finals on the previous day. In the first inning, the Italians took a decisive lead thanks to an RBI groundout and a three-run home run. But the team continued to drive…
