Monthly Archives: September 2016

Nateshon Thomas, British Virgin Islands Baseball Trailblazer

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler, @extrainnings_bb BROOKLYN, New York – Great Britain entered the recent World Baseball Classic Qualifier as a serious underdog, but upset Brazil and defeated Pakistan on its way to the qualifier final against Israel. While Israel claimed the … Continue reading →

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Treacle, Crumpets, and Great Britain’s All-Star Pitching Coach

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler, @extrainnings_bb BROOKLYN, New York – At the recently completed World Baseball Classic Qualifier, Israel advanced to the main body of the World Baseball Classic in March, fending off a determined Great Britain, which had upset Brazil and … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Pitching, Slugging Deliver Israel Brooklyn WBC Qualifier Championship

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Israel left no doubt that it deserved a place in the 2017 World Baseball Classic with a convincing 9-1 win over upstart Great Britain to win the fourth and final qualifier without losing a game. The … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Great Britain Eliminates Brazil, Advances to Qualifier Final

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Great Britain made the most of its six hits and received great pitching performances from Blake Taylor and Chris Reed in upsetting Brazil 4-3 on a beautiful autumn evening. The victory propelled Team GB to the World Baseball … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Great Britain in WBCQ Semis after 14-0 Win

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Driven by a combination of great pitching and a barrage of hits, Great Britain advanced to the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic Brooklyn Qualifier with a mercy rule win over Pakistan. Team GB will face … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Israel Squeaks by Brazil, Advances to Qualifier Championship

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Israel and Brazil showed off impressive pitching in a performance that truly put the ‘classic’ in World Baseball Classic, and the Israeli team came out the victors in a 1-0 nailbiter of a game in the final … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Great Britain’s Upset Bid Falls Short at Classic Qualifier

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Great Britain showed that it will be a force to be reckoned with at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Brooklyn, taking a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh against Israel before falling 5-2. … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Brazil Ruins Pakistan’s Classic Debut

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Once a Cinderella story themselves, Brazil put to rest any notion of a successful debut for Pakistan, newcomers to the World Baseball Classic—and, indeed, any major international tournament—with a 10-0 victory in seven innings. The game was … Continue reading →

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