Monthly Archives: May 2017

Padua Swept; Teahen Drives in Both Game Two Runs

Tommasin Padova lost a rollercoaster in the Friday series opener to T&A San Marino, 8-6, before dropping a 5-2 decision a day later. Though he was only 2-for-9 over the weekend, Mark Teahen drove home both runs in Saturday’s game, … Continue reading

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Notable Foreign Players in Italy

With the high profile signing of former Royals’ star Mark Teahen, Tommasin Padova dominated the off-season hot stove in the Italian Baseball League this past winter, but a handful of noteworthy foreign players also joined or returned to IBL clubs. … Continue reading

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Padua Swept as Teahen Neutralised

UnipolSai Bologna put 20 runs on the board against Tommasin Padova this past weekend, and Mark Teahen drew four walks against a wild but effective Andrea Pizziconi as Padua lost 11-8 and 9-1. Bologna appeared to be cruising to an easy win … Continue reading

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Teahen Breaks Slump in Padua Sweep

Mark Teahen reached base six times and drove in a key run as Tommasin Padova took two from last place Padule in yesterday’s Italian Baseball League doubleheader in Sesto Fiorentino (near Florence, Tuscany). Teahen drew four walks and stroked a sacrifice … Continue reading

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Padua Splits as Teahen Struggles

Padua staged a dramatic comeback in Friday’s opener with Novara, but was routed today as Mark Teahen went hitless for the weekend. The struggling Tommasin Padova club has now split both of its series with Novara (4-4), but has a … Continue reading

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