by Joe Gray
Although the four postseason berths were sealed some weeks ago, the regular season is still simmering, thanks to two separate races emerging. LONDON (17-5) and RICHMOND (13-7) are fighting for the top spot, while HERTS (12-10) and BRACKNELL (10-10) are still to settle the battle for third place. For the CROYDON PIRATES (0-20) – the other team in the National Baseball League (NBL) – the season offers only four more chances to pick up a first victory.
RICHMOND will prove to be difficult opposition for the visiting PIRATES on Sunday, and a sweep for the home side would set up a dramtic climax to the season: they would travel to the LONDON METS on 16 August knowing that two wins would secure a share of the league pennant.
The other double-header this Sunday sees the HERTS FALCONS host BRACKNELL. A sweep for the FALCONS would guarantee them third place outright in the league, while a split would secure at least a share of that position.
In addition to the league placings, there are still many individual categories still to be decided. For full sortable NBL stats, follow the instructions here: http://www.gbbsa.org.uk/current.html#fs.
In spite of these fascinating tussles, the four-team National Baseball Championship on 29 and 30 August remains the highlight of the baseball year as it is from this event that the National Champion will be decided.
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| Dates and Times are subject to change! In case of doubt check with the responsible national federation! | ||||||
| Sunday, August 09 2009 | ||||||
| 11:00 | Herts Falcons | Bracknell Blazers | Grovehill Park |  |
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| 12:00 | Richmond Flames | Croydon Pirates | Connare Field R... | |
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Joe Gray is league statistician for the National Baseball League and is the founder of Project Cobb (the Project for the Chronicling of British Baseball).
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