On their website, French Division One club Rouen Huskies announced the signing of former Dutch hoofdklasse player Jarreau Martina. This comes as a surprise, as it was intended he would play for Brasschaat Braves of the Belgian Division One. According to several persons of the Brasschaat Braves, Jarreau couldn't join the club after all due …
Brasschaat Braves 65 Years Old, a Photo Impression
Today, the thirteen-time Belgian champions Brasschaat Braves celebrated its sixty-fifth anniversary. To celebrate this festive day, there was a bouncing castle, several youth games were played, there was a slow pitch softball game between parents and youth players and of course the main dish, a doubleheader between Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert and Brasschaat Braves. Both games were …
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2023 Belgian Division One: Round Three, Match of The Day, a Photo Impression
Today, the Belgian Division one was plagued by inclement weather. Several games were rained out but the players of the Mortsel Stars and the Brasschaat Braves were no pussies, as they played on for nine innings. Here is a photo impression of the game. Mortsel Stars 2 - 9 Brasschaat BravesIn rainy and chilly conditions, …
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Jarreau Martina Joins Brasschaat Braves
Through the club's Instagram account, it was announced that former player of Oosterhout Twins will join the Brasschaat Braves for the 2023 season. The departure of Axel Poesmans to that same Oosterhout Twins left a void that Martina will fill. Catcher Axel Poesmans was acquired by Oosterhout Twins because Jason Halman called it a career …
Personal Stories About Ballcaps: Sofia Blues
This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection”by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them. In this episode of “Personal Stories …
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2022 Belgian Division 1 Gold: Round 4
Last weekend, in the fourth round of the 2022 Belgian Division 1 Gold, the following series were scheduled: Mortsel Stars @ Brussels Kangaroos, Hoboken Pioneers @ Deurne Spartans, and Brasschaat Braves @ Borgerhout Squirrels. Mortsel Stars @ Brussels Kangaroos (0 - 1 ; 4 - 6)This was the only series played on one day. Game …
2022 Belgian Division 1 Gold: Round 3
In the third round of the Belgian playoffs, the Division 1 Gold, the following series were scheduled: Deurne Spartans @ Borgerhout Squirrels, Mortsel Stars @ Hoboken Pioneers, and Brussels Kangaroos @ Brasschaat Braves. Deurne Spartans 10 - 5 Borgerhout SquirrelsOnly one game today in Borgerhout. The second game of this series will be played tomorrow. …
2022 Belgian Division 1 Gold: Round 1
In the Belgian Division 1 Gold Competition (the top six teams battling for a spot in the Belgian Series), the following double headers/ series were scheduled in the opening round: Hoboken Pioneers @ Brasschaat Braves, Mortsel Stars @ Deurne Spartans, and Brussels Kangaroos @ Borgerhout Squirrels. Hoboken Pioneers @ Brasschaat Braves (5 - 1 ; …
2022 Federation Cup: Brasschaat Braves @ Astros Valencia, a Photo Impression
The championship game never really was a game. Therefore, this team with many (if not all) South- and Central Americans) was simply too strong for the Brasschaat Braves. Slowly, the Astros walked away to a 7-0 lead in the seventh inning, but a three-run home run in the eighth inning ended the game prematurely in …
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2022 Federation Cup: Diving Ducks Wiener Neustadt @ Brasschaat Braves, a Photo Impression
In a crazy game, the Brasschaat Braves clinched a spot in the championship game. For a long time, the Braves were trailing, but after Rick van Dijck was pulled, the pitching of the Austrians collapsed, partially thanks to the negative role of the home plate umpire. This gentleman thought he was more important than the …
2022 Federation Cup: Brasschaat Braves @ Sofia Blues, a Photo Impression
Due to a power outage last night, yours truly wasn't able to post some photos of last night's game between the Brasschaat Braves and the Sofia Blues. In an attractive game, the Blues made the Braves work for their money. The Braves won 4-1. Here is a photo impression of the game.
2022 Federations Cup: London Mets @ Brasschaat Braves, A Photo Impression
The second game of the first day of the 2022 Federations Cup, was between the multiple British (and reigning) champion London Mets and the multiple (and runner up of 2021) Belgian champion Brasschaat Braves. It was an entertaining match in which the Braves had a, what appeared a comfortable 6-1 lead after seven innings, but …
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2022 Belgian Division 1: Round 8
In the eighth round of the 2022 Belgian Division 1, the following doubleheaders were scheduled: Hoboken Pioneers @ Brussels Kangaroos, Merchtem Cats @ Deurne Spartans, Sunville Tigers @ Namur Angels, Ghent Knights @ Mont-Saint-Guibert Phoenix, and Brasschaat Braves @ Borgerhout Squirrels. Hoboken Pioneers - Brussels Kangaroos (9 - 4 ; 3 - 5)Even though the …
2022 Belgian Division 1: Round 6
For round six of the Belgian Division 1, the following doubleheaders were scheduled: Merchtem Cats @ Brussels Kangaroos, Deurne Spartans @ Namur Angels, Hoboken Pioneers @ Sunville Tigers, Mortsel Stars @ Brasschaat Braves, and Borgerhout Squirrels @ Mont-Saint-Guibert Phoenix. Merchtem Cats @ Brussels Kangaroos (6 - 4 ; 2 - 10)A surprising result in game …
2022 Belgian Division 1: Round 3
In the third round of the Belgian Division 1, the following doubleheaders were scheduled for the Saturday: Deurne Spartans @ Brussels Kangaroos, Merchtem Cats @ Sunville Tigers, Borgerhout Squirrels @ Brasschaat Braves, Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert @ Ghent Knights, and Hoboken Pioneers @ Namur Angels Deurne Spartans @ Brussels Kangaroos (6 -2 ; 2 - 7)A split …
2022 Belgian Division 1: Round 1
Finally, the baseball season in Belgium has started as well. Yesterday, the first round of Division 1 was played. Like last year, the highest Belgian league contains eleven teams, this time due to the withdrawal of the Antwerp Eagles. Here is a summary of the games. Division 1 A Merchtem Cats @ Hoboken Pioneers (0 …
2022 Johan Veraghtert Tournament
Today, yours truly went to Borgerhout to attend the annual Johan Veraghtert Tournament. This year, host Borgerhout Squirrels, neighbor Deurne Spartans, runner up in last year's Belgian championship Brasschaat Braves, L&D Amsterdam Pirates, and the farm team of Oosterhout Twins participated. A part of the games was played at the facility of neighboring Deurne Spartans. …
Dutch Champion Favours Borgerhout Over Bonn
In the run-up to the 2022 Dutch hoofdklasse season, Dutch champion L&D Amsterdam Pirates would participate in a "preparation" tournament for the upcoming European Champions Cup in Bonn, on the weekend of March 26 and 27. But due to the strict COVID rules the German government is still practicing, Pirates has decided not to participate …
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