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Mister-Baseball.com is back with regular reporting following vacation time. The Spanish Division de Honor kicked off the 2012 season in European Baseball at the end of February and has already two game days in the books. The Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation is releasing press releases, re-capping the action. They are written by Luis Martinez.

Week 1 (photo Diego Lazaro):

The CB Barcelona; previously FC Barcelona and actually championship winner, has begun the League with a pitching exhibition. During the first match (Barcelona 25/02/2012) CB Barcelona imposed itself 2- 0 to Navarra Beisbol with an impressive pitching performance by José L. Hernández (1-0, 9IP, 14K’s). José L. Riera, 1B (3Ab, 1hit, 1run, 1rbi) and Pau Sancho, 2B (4Ab, 3hit, 1run) scored the two runs of the game. The losing pitcher was Harold Rumion (0-1, 7IP, 6k’s). On Sunday (26/02/2012) and the opener in CB Barcelona, Jorge Balboa (1-0, 8.2IP, 10K’s), as well in domain of the Navarra offensive and the only run of the match , 1- 0, was scored by Abel Jimenez, RF (3Ab, 1hit, 1run).
The save was pitched by Jonathan García (0.1IP, 1sv).

In another confrontation, Sant Boi and Tenerife Marlins divided triumph. On Saturday (Tenerife, 25/02/2012) Sant Boi won the encounter 7 – 13. Dani Martínez, CF (4Ab, 3run, 2hit, 4rbi 1hr) and Marc Carrillo, SS (6Ab, 1run, 2hit, 4rbi) hit homeruns to support the task of the winning pitcher Rubén D. Fente (1-0, 6. 1IP, 4K’s). The losing pitcher was Leslie Nacar (0-1, 1.2lP, 2K’s). In the second game the Marlins imposed themselves 4-0. Lowuin Sacramento (1-0, 7IP, 7K’s) won the match with the support to V. Velásquez’s offensive, C (4Ab, 1hit, 2rbi). The losing pitcher was Dani Matias (0-1, 7IP, 6K’s).

In Asturias, the local team El Llano, and the Basques San Inazio split the results. In the first encounter (Gijón 26/02/2012) the guest San Inazio imposed itself 1- 7 thanks to the performance of the pitcher Juan Lopez (1-0, 6IP, 9K’s) and the offensive of A. J. Maia, C (5Ab, 1run, 2hit, 3rbi). Wilquin Escanio dealt with the defeat (0-1, 5IP, 2K’s). During the second encounter El Llano won the match 7 – 5. Javier J. Flores (1-0, 5IP, 3K’s) was the wining pitcher of the match along with J. R. Morales, 1B (4Ab, 2run, 3hit, 3rbi) contributed offensively playing later in the right field (5Ab, 1run, 3hit, 1rbi). The losing pitcher was Alberto Magallón (0-1, 6IP, 4K’s).

Meanwhile, Pamplona, playing at home, won both it’s matches against the Halcones de Vigo. The first one (Burlada, 25/02/2012) the imposed themselves 11 – 1 in 7 innings, taking advantage of an offensive action of their team, where they all contributed. Alexis Fumero (1-0, 6IP, 9K’s) won the match and the defeat went to Ronny Materano (0-1, 4.2 IP, 4K’s). The second was a overwhelming No Hit No Run by Eneko Del Burgo (1-0, 9IP, 14K’s) which made Pamplona win 7 to 0. J. Latienda, 2B (2Ab, 1run, 1hit, 2rbi) supported offensively Del Burgo’s task. José D. Cabral (0-1, 4.2IP, 4K’s) was the match-losing pitcher.

Astros de Valencia also won both their meetings Viladecans. Played on Sunday (26/02/2012), wining 2 – 8 on the first match the thrower Trevor Caughey (1-0) and a second match to a tight 3 – 4 the pitcher Pedro P. Belmonte (1-0).

Week 2 (photo San Inazio Bilbao):

The Honor Division National League’s second journey begun with the matches between Halcones de Vigo and CB Barcelona (Bembivre, 03/03/2012). Both matches won by the Catalonian team by KO, 3-19 y 3-15 respectively. The first match was won (KO, 6in) by the starter pitcher José L. Hernandez (2-0, 5IP, 8K’s) relying on the great offensive held by the whole team, highlighting Pau Sancho 2B (4Ab, 4run, 3hit, 2rbi) and Óscar Román 3B (5Ab, 2run, 2hit, 3rbi – 2B(2)). In the Galician team, the losing pitcher was José R. Marte (0-1, 3IP, 3K’s). The second game (KO, 7in) was started by Jorge Balboa (4IP, 7K’s) and won by Jonathan García (1-0, 3IP, 5K’s). The whole line-up contributed in the offensive, providing continuity to the starring moment held by de Pau Sancho 2B (5Ab, 1run, 4hit, 3rbi – 2B). The game was lost by José D. Cabral (0-2, 1IP).

In Sant Boi (Sant Boi de Llobregat, 03 and 04/03/2012) divided the locals and Pamplona. 5-6 winning the guests on Saturday, and being started by Alexis R. Fumero (2-0, 10IP, 12K’s) the winner of the game. A. Barbería RF (2Ab, 1run, 1hit, 1rbi) who had scored a run in the 6th inning after take action as pinch runner, and prompted the winning run in the 10th inning. The losing pitcher was Roberto Noriega (0-1, 4.2IP, 2K´s). On Sunday the triumph went to Sant Boi 11-1 (KO, 8in). The starter, Dani Matías (1-1, 8IP, 6K´s) won the match with the offensive support of R. Noriega 1B (5Ab, 2run, 2hit, 2rbi). The match loss was awared to Eneko Del Burgo (1-1, 6.1IP, 3K’s).

In the Basque Country (Bilbao, 03/03/2012) the victories were divided between San Inazio Bilbao and Marlins de Puerto de La Cruz. The first match went to 3-6. The winner was the starter Leslie Nacar (1-1, 7.2IP, 8K’s) and saved Miguel Rizo (1SV, 1.1IP, 1K) supported at bat by Y. Franco 2B (5Ab, 3run, 2hit, 1rbi). Juan J. López (1-1, 5.2IP, 3K´s) lost the game. In the following match Alberto Magallón (1-1, 5IP, 5K´s) and Edward Adames (1SV, 4IP, 6K´s) combined in the mound to give the win to the Basques 8-5. To do so they had the offensive support of the extra base hits D. Morillo SS (3Ab, 1run, 2hit, 3rbi). The defeat was scored by Lowuin Sacramento (1-1, 7IP, 9K´s).

The Astros de Valencia won both matches as guests against El Llano (Gijón, 03 and 04/03/2012). On Saturday the Astros won 3-8 with Trevor Caughey (2-0, 7IP, 10K´s)´s arm and bats of L. Infante SS (5Ab, 2run, 3hit, 3rbi – HR) and B. Ochoa C (5Ab, 2run, 2hit, 1rbi – 2B(2)). Wilquin Escanio (0-2, 6IP, 2K`s) dealt with the defeat. The following day the Valencians won again, this time 1-7 in 7 innings, as the rain kept the match of being held fully. Pedro P. Belmonte (2-0, 7IP, 8K´s) launched the whole match and relied on the success at bat of P. Peraza DH (4Ab, 2run, 2hit, 1rbi – 2B). The losing pitcher was Javier J. Flores (1-1, 6IP, 4K´s).

In Pamplona (Burlada, 03 y 04/03/2012) Béisbol Navarra and CB Viladecans won each, 3-5 and 11-6, Saturday and Sunday respectively. The first match (03/03/2012) had as winning pitcher Juan C. Campos (1-1, 9IP, 10K’s), who found in Félix Cano Jr RF (5Ab, 1run, 2hit, 1rbi – 2B) a good offensive support. The loss game went to Harold Rumion (0-2, 6.1IP, 3K´s). On Sunday the triumph went to the other team and this time the Béisbol Navarra pitcherr, Andrés Casado (1-0, 7IP, 3K´s), scored the win stat. Héctor Perozo C (4Ab, 3hit, 5rbi) was the best at bat and the defeat went to Miguel Luengo (0-1, 5.1IP, 4K´s).

On the next weekend, 10 y 11/03/2012, The 3rd day of league will be played. The matches are the following: In Bembivre, Halcones de Vigo vs Sant Boi; in Burlada, Béisbol Navarra vs San Inazio Bilbao; in Puerto de la Cruz, Marlins de Puerto de la Cruz vs Astros de Valencia; in Gijón, El Llano vs Béisbol Navarra; and in Barcelona, CB Barcelona vs CB Viladecans.