Slowpitch

The Malta Baseball and Softball Association hosted the third edition of the Malta Slowpitch Cup at the Marsa Baseball and Softball Field over the weekend of 1st and 2nd November. The tournament featured a mix of local and international competition, with Malta and Heat representing the host nation, while Boracheros, Guzzeuro, Balls & Dolls, and…

The National Slowpitch League 2024/2025 concluded with a thrilling three-game final series between the Mellieha Northenders and the Sliema Patriots on Sunday. Reigning champions Mellieha looked to defend their title while Sliema were determined to take the trophy home. Game 1 📷 Jordan Mihailov @d4dulgia The series opened with a dominant performance from the Mellieha…

On Sunday the 12th of January, the Sliema Patriots hosted the Brewers in a playoff best-of-three series to decide the finalist alongside the Mellieha Northenders. Game 1 The series began with a thrilling contest that saw the Brewers edge the Patriots 10-9. The Brewers came out strong, scoring four runs in the first inning, capitalizing…

The Mellieha Northenders had to make a statement after Sunday’s earlier loss. The Northenders jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, courtesy of RBIs from Steven Grima, Masashi Suzuki, and Klemen Skrabec. The Brewers quickly answered back in the bottom half, scoring five runs to take a 5-4 lead with strong at-bats and heads-up baserunning….

On Sunday, leaders Mellieha Northenders took on the Brewers with both teams looking to solidify their playoff chances. The game began with a bang as the Northenders jumped to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. However, the Brewers wasted no time responding, with Anderson Núñez launching a game-tying home run…

In the second game of Sunday’s double-header, Sliema had their eyes on a sweep. The game opened with the Mustangs making an early statement, scoring in the first inning and taking a 1-0 lead. However, the Patriots quickly responded, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first to pull ahead 3-1. Both teams showcased…

Fighting for the last playoff spot, the Sliema Patriots hosted a thrilling slow-pitch double-header against the Mustangs on Sunday. The Patriots struck first in the opening frame, securing a 1-0 lead and setting the tone early. The Mustangs’ defense quickly found its rhythm, holding Sliema scoreless in the second and third innings. Meanwhile, the Patriots’…

The Malta Slowpitch Cup returned for its second edition at the Marsa Baseball and Softball field, drawing in teams from across Europe and the USA. The two-day tournament, from the 2nd of November till the 3rd of November 2024, showcased high-level talent, intense matchups, and an exciting final. This year, the tournament featured six teams:…