Marsa Baseball Field
Vying for the championship, the Mellieha Northenders set their sights on the trophy on Saturday, one win away from winning it all. The Mustangs, winners of the last game, looked to win their second game in a row and force a Game 6. Mellieha handed the ball to veteran pitcher Keith Bartolo while the Mustangs…
Spring baseball continued on Sunday with the fourth game of the National Baseball League series. It was a do-or-die match for the Mustangs and they selected Mark Buttigieg to start on the mound. Mellieha countered with pitcher Mattheus Konno. The Mustangs were patient in the 1st inning, drawing their walks and in doing so scoring…
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The best-of-7 National Baseball League series between the Mellieha Northenders and Mustangs continued with a matinee on Saturday. Aiming for their third win in a row, Mellieha selected Steven Grima as their starting pitcher. The Mustangs looked to get their first win of the season and went with their ace, Kevin Spiteri. Both pitchers brought…
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On Sunday, the Marsa Baseball and Softball field hosted the second game of the National Baseball League 2024. The Mellieha Northenders headed into this game holding a slim 1 game lead over the Mustangs at the start of the day. Mellieha selected Matheus Konno as their starting pitcher while Daniele Palumbo started on the mound…
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The National Baseball League 2024 commenced last Saturday with a much anticipated first game between the Mustangs and Mellieha Northenders. The teams looked to open the best-of-7 series with an important win. The Mustangs selected Kevin Spiteri to be their opening day starting pitcher while the Northenders countered with Matheus Konno. Mellieha hit the ground…
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Sunday’s National Slowpitch Finals went down to the wire, requiring a nail-biting third game to decide the champion. Sliema got the ball rolling, scoring immediately in the first inning. Mellieha’s top of the order responded in the bottom of the inning, scoring 5 runs highlighted by a hit from rookie Owen Hardnen. The Sliema Patriots…
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The second game on Sunday was a must win game for the Mellieha Northenders after they fell short in the first game. Mellieha wasted no time as Clint Grima’s double to right field gave Mellieha a 3-run lead in the top of the 1st inning. The Patriots tied the game immediately in the bottom of…
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In the opening game of Sunday’s finals, the offenses of the Mellieha Northenders and the Sliema Patriots were firing on all cylinders. Both teams started off with a big 5-run first inning highlighted by a 3-run inside-the-park home run to left field from Mellieha’s Matheus Konno. Solid defense from Mellieha and Sliema kept the game…