11th May 2008

NBC 9 - Mapleleafs 10

NBC 14 - Mapleleafs 15

This week saw NBC with considerably fewer players, and they struggled to field a side, having to play the injured Bryan Clarke as a last resort. Bryan turned in a brave performance before incapacity forced him to the bench. EJ Ayala turned in his rookie performance, and gained some valuable game time experience that will stand him in good stead for the future.

The Leafs were good enough to provide umpires for both games, as this was technically an NBC home fixture, played at Birmingham because of difficulties with the NBC diamond in MK. For these two factors NBC would like to extend a vote of thanks to the Leafs for being good sports.

It was a blazing hot late spring day, and NBC were but nine for two games of tough baseball. They fought bravely and hung tough, but the task was just overwhelming, and the Leafs took two on this day, though neither game was a route, being decided by one run only on both occassions. Credit to NBC where it's due, given their limitations on the day, they did themselves proud.

Next week sees the club's first visit to Leicester Blue Sox new diamond.

First pitch - 12.00.