On the second day of the Championship tournament two games were played: Borgerhout Squirrels vs Brasschaat Braves and Merchtem Cats vs Hoboken Pioneers. Borgerhout Squirrels 4 – 0 Brasschaat Braves Even though the score may tell a different story, the Braves didn’t stand a chance against the Squirrels. They were outhit 12 – 3, partially…
In the champsionship tournament of the Belgian Division One, there were two games today. One was a blowout, the other was a very close affair. Of course we pay attention to the latter. Merchtem Cats 1 – 0 Deurne Spartans In a pitching duel, Deurne Spartans completely relied on Denny Anderson Gerdel Nieto. Rightfully so…
In the final round of the regular season, two teams extended their season with at least two games, as the Brussels Kangaroos shoved aside the Borgerhout Squirrels, and the Merchtem Cats beat the Namur Angels twice to advance to the championship tournament. The Brussels Kangaroos dominated the game as they walked away to a 6-0…
Only one game today, so, automatically the match of the game. A game between two teams in the cellar of the standings: Brussels Kangaroos and Merchtem Cats. Brussels Kangaroos 12 – 13 Merchtem Cats The proverb “It ain’t over ’till it’s over” can be applied to this game. What appeared to become a walk in…
On this scorching hot day, there were only four games played today. Only one double header was completely played, two double headers were played for just one game, and the fourth double header was canceled as a whole due to the heat. Merchtem Cats 0 – 3 Hoboken Pioneers This was the only game with…
A surprising result today in Borgerhout. After a 0 – 12 loss vs the Borgerhout Squirrels, the Merchtem Cats beat their opponent today, clinching their second win of the season. Thanks to this win, the Cats are no longer in last place alone. Merchtem Cats 10 – 5 Borgerhout Squirrels The second surprising victory for…
The closest game of the day was the first game between the Brussels Kangaroos and the Merchtem Cats. After a four-and-a-half inning lead, the Cats stayed at the wrong side of the score eventually. Merchtem Cats 6 – 7 Brussels Kangaroos After a scoreless first inning, the Merchtem Cats got on the board in the…
On their socials, the Merchtem Cats announced they added a very experienced catcher to their roster for the 2026 season. Next to being a backstop, this player will function as coach next to Jamie Flynn. This new addition, Tyler Hill, has played at several levels of baseball in the USA. One of them was the…
In the fifth episode of “Belgian Division One Transactions For 2026” we pay attention to the team that finished in sixth place in 2025: The Merchtem Cats. For the 2026 season the Merchtem Cats added five new players and did not loose any. The following players were added to the Cats’ Division One/ Division Two…
Jamie Flynn, a well known person the Belgian baseball scene, will join the Merchtem Cats for the 2026 season. Not only as coach, but in a variety of roles. Through a message on their Instagram account, the Merchtem Cats announced that Jamie will join the club as sportive manager. In this role he will support…
