The 2023 Malta Baseball Cup brought a weekend of unforgettable baseball action to the Marsa Baseball and Softball Field. The Mellieha Northenders, our local heroes, clinched the championship, setting the tone for an outstanding tournament that saw our local teams shine.

In the opening game, the Mellieha Northenders faced the Mustangs, and it was a nail-biter that set the stage for the tournament. The Northenders secured a hard-fought victory with a final score of 9-7. Clint Grima’s pitching and standout performances from Michael Bartolo and Steven Grima made it an unforgettable start.

The Mellieha Northenders continued their dominance in the second game, taking on the Lombardia ABL Team. They displayed unwavering skills and secured a commanding 16-4 win. Steven Grima and Michael Bartolo again played pivotal roles in this victory, showcasing the strength of our local talent.

While the Mellieha Northenders claimed the title, the Mustangs displayed determination, finishing in second place, paving the way for future success.

The Italian teams, Old Brutos Lodi and Lombardia ABL, put up a fierce competition, underlining the international appeal of the tournament.

The 2023 Malta Baseball Cup was not just about fierce competition; it was a celebration of the spirit of the sport. From spectacular home runs to exciting pitching duels, this tournament had it all.

As we wrap up the 2023 Malta Baseball Cup, we celebrate the Mellieha Northenders for their remarkable victory and the Mustangs for their remarkable journey. We also extend our congratulations to Old Brutos Lodi and Lombardia ABL for their commendable performances.

This year’s event leaves a legacy of unforgettable moments and promises to inspire future talent. We look forward to the next edition of this beloved tournament and the exciting baseball action it will bring to the field.

Game 1: Mustangs 7 – 9 Mellieha
https://www.baseballsoftball.org.mt/event/mustangs-vs-mellieha/
Game 2: Mellieha 16 – 4 Lombardia
https://www.baseballsoftball.org.mt/event/mellieha-northenders-vs-lombardia/
Game 3: Mustangs 21 – 6 Old Brutos Lodi
https://www.baseballsoftball.org.mt/event/mustangs-vs-old-brutos-lodi/
Game 4: Mellieha 13 – 0 Old Brutos Lodi
https://www.baseballsoftball.org.mt/event/mellieha-northenders-vs-old-brutos-lodi/
Game 5: Mustangs 10 – 3 Lombardia
https://www.baseballsoftball.org.mt/event/mustangs-vs-lombardia/

Batting Leaders

# Name Team G PA AB R H BB 1B 2B 3B HR RBI AVG OBP SLG OPS SO SB SF
40 Efrain Deyan Mustangs 3 11 8 6 5 3 2 1 1 1 8 0.625 0.727 1.375 2.102 0 1 1
16 Michael Bartolo Mellieha 3 13 9 9 5 4 1 2 1 1 4 0.556 0.692 1.333 2.026 0 3 0
7 Kevin Spiteri Mustangs 3 11 10 7 6 1 3 2 1 0 6 0.600 0.636 1.000 1.636 1 0 0
93 Chris Munz Mustangs 3 8 8 1 6 0 6 0 0 0 7 0.750 0.750 0.750 1.500 0 0 0
33 Masashi Suzuki Mellieha 3 12 8 5 4 3 2 1 1 0 5 0.500 0.583 0.875 1.458 0 2 1

Pitching Leaders

# Name Team IP BF Ball Str PIT R RA ER ERA ERA9 K H BB IBB K/BB K/GI BB/GI H/GI HB BK WP HR WHIP OBP BAA
34 Clint Grima Mellieha 8 30 54 61 115 0 0 0 0 0 9 3 5 0 1.8 7.88 4.38 2.63 1 0 0 0 1.000 0.3 0.125
7 Kevin Spiteri Mustangs 6 27 24 59 83 3 0.5 2 2.33 3 9 6 1 0 9 10.5 1.17 7 2 0 2 1 1.167 0.333 0.25
23 Jorge Acosta Mustangs 6 31 61 77 138 4 0.67 2 2.33 3 10 4 7 0 1.43 11.67 8.17 4.67 0 0 1 0 1.833 0.367 0.174
5 Vincenzo Mazzamuto Mellieha 5.33 33 49 67 116 10 1.88 9 11.81 15.19 4 10 6 0 0.67 5.25 7.88 13.13 0 0 1 0 3.000 0.485 0.385
21 Giovanni Angino Lombardia ABD 7 56 64 99 163 24 3.43 9 9 11.57 4 17 6 0 0.67 4 6 17 2 0 1 0 3.286 0.446 0.37
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