Tag Archives: Europe

Defense Lets Down Durham in Final Ulster Game

NEWTOWNBREDA, Northern Ireland – Durham committed seven errors in the final game of the Ulster Invitational Tournament and a plucky Tonbridge club came back from a 7-3 deficit as the game concluded with an 8-8 scoreline, Durham’s third draw of … Continue reading

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Durham Earns a Walkoff Tie against Glasgow

NEWTOWNBREDA, Northern Ireland – In an unusual twist at the Ulster Invitational Tournament, Durham came back from a 4-2 deficit in the final inning in a timed game to register its second draw of the weekend. The result eliminated the … Continue reading

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Durham One-Hit by Ulster Tournament Hosts

NEWTOWNBREDA, Northern Ireland – Despite solid pitching from Marcus Helland and a stellar defensive effort, Durham University fell 4-1 to the Belfast Buccaneers in nightcap of the Ulster Invitational Tournament. The loss dropped the Palatinates (7-1-2) to fourth in Group … Continue reading

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Jones Rips Two Homers in 4-4 Tie

NEWTOWNBREDA, Northern Ireland – Sam Ross was solid on the mound for Durham (7-1-1) and Brad Jones drilled a pair of solo shots, but a series of throwing errors led to a 4-4 draw against Dublin Spartans in the opening … Continue reading

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Durham Opens Northern Ireland’s First Baseball Field

NEWTOWNBREDA, Northern Ireland – This weekend marks the official opening of Northern Ireland’s first purpose-built facility in suburban Belfast, with the Ulster Invitational Tournament serving to christen the grounds. Durham University is one of 10 teams to participate in the … Continue reading

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Russia Scores in Ninth, Breaks Austrian Hearts in 3-2 Win

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score VIENNA – Austria took an early lead on home turf in the B-Level European Championship Vienna Pool, but Russia came back in the ninth to take the lead and then held on through a nail-biting … Continue reading

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Hendrix Shuts Out Ukraine to Qualify Britain for Euros

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score ZÜRICH – Greg Hendrix pitched a nine-inning masterpiece against Ukraine in the championship game of the B-Level European Championships’ Zürich pool, and Great Britain earned a spot in the 2014 top level European tourney with … Continue reading

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Austria Seeks B-Level Title, Needs First Win vs Russia

By Gabriel Fidler VIENNA – In a very competitive bracket at the B-Level European Baseball Championship, host nation Austria needed a win on the last day to qualify for the title game, while Russia cruised all week and advanced despite … Continue reading

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Switzerland Blasts Slovenia 11-1 in Euros

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score ZÜRICH – The Swiss national baseball team took out its European Championship frustration on hapless Slovenia, posting crooked numbers in the first two innings and thumping Slovenia, 11-1. The victory for Switzerland was only its … Continue reading

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Britain Holds Off Bulgaria, Advance to Title Match

By Gabriel Fidler Box Score ZÜRICH – Great Britain jumped out to an early lead, but Bulgaria refused to give in, threatening late in the game, but the Lions survived the comeback in a 6-4 victory at the B-Level European … Continue reading

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