In the French Division I the Rouen Huskies suffered their second loss of the 2012 season, splitting a doubleheader against the Savigny Lions. The Templiers Senart took advantage and reduced the deficit…
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Video Clip of Senart’s Ballpark Inauguration
The Templiers Senart inaugurated their new ballpark officially during the Challenge de France at the field last week. The video clip gives you an impression of the ceremony and the new stadium…
Preview: Challenge de France Finals Rematch in Division I
The French Division I continues this weekend with game day number nine. It features a rematch of last week’s finals at Challenge de France, as the Rouen Huskies host the Savigny Lions…
New Ballpark in Senart, France inaugurated
by International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org Another new international baseball stadium was inaugurated in Europe on Wednesday. After new ballparks were built in Brest (Belarus), Mainz (Germany), Sundbyberg (Sweden) and Parma (Italy) in…
Rouen Huskies win 2012 Challenge de France
The Rouen Huskies have won the 2012 Challenge de France to secure a European competition berth for the 2013 season. They shut out the Savigny Lions 4-0 in the title game on…
Challenge de France starts this Wednesday
The 2012 Challenge de France, an annual cup tournament for the eight Division I teams in French Baseball will start tonight, when the Templiers Senart inaugurate their new ballpark against the Montpellier…
Results French Division I May 12&13
In the French Division I the second half of the regular season started. The Rouen Huskies solidified first place with a pair of wins over the Montpellier Barracudas, a finals rematch from…
Preview: Division I looking towards Challenge de France
With the Challenge de France (May 16 to 20) around the corner the French Division I starts into the second half of the regular season this weekend. Leader Rouen Huskies hosts the…
Results French Division I May 5&6
With the conclusion of the first half of the regular season in the French Division I the winning streak of the Rouen Huskies to start the 2012 campaign also came to an…
Preview: First Half of Regular Season in French Division I ends
The first half of the regular season in the French Division I will be concluded this weekend. The Rouen Huskies will try to defend their undefeated record on the road against the…
Results French Division I April 28&29
In the French Division I the Rouen Huskies remain undefeated after six game days. The promoted Beaucaire Chevaliers were no match for the defending champion, which extended his lead in the standings….
Preview: Another tough task for PUC in Senart
The French Division I continues with week six this weekend. The undefeated Rouen Huskies will be heavily favored in their matchup with the promoted Beaucaire Chevaliers, which however held their own so…
Results French Division I April 22
In the French Division I all eyes this Sunday were on the matchup between the Rouen Huskies and Paris UC. In the end the reigning champion fought off the improved PUC in…
Preview: Square Off between Rouen Huskies and Paris UC
A highly anticipated matchup between the Rouen Huskies and Paris UC highlights the game day in week five of the French Division I. Rouen has won all eight games so far, Paris…
WEP 4/2012: James Murrey (Paris UC)
James Murrey (Paris UC) is named WEP4. As he does since opening day, James dominates the opposition and last Sunday he destroyed the Montpellier Barracudas with a complete game victory 3-1, allowing…
Results French Division I April 14&15
Only one team remains undefeated in the French Division I. The Rouen Huskies shut out the Pessac Panthers twice thanks to a strong performance by their pitchers Owen Ozanich and Chris Mezger….
Preview: Rouen, Senart going reinforced into Week 4 of Division I
After taking an off weekend during Easter, the French Division I returns with week four. The Montpellier Barracudas – last year in the finals – had a horrible start into 2012, losing…
Recap: Paris UC improves to 6-0 after Weekend in Savigny
by Jeff Stoeckel, Paris UC Paris UC (6-0) continued its strong start to the season after back-to-back wins last Sunday against the Savigny Lions. In game 1, Paris UC was led by…
Montpellier Barracudas name Field after Greg Hamilton
The Montpellier Barracudas honored their former coach and current Baseball Canada head coach and director for national teams Greg Hamilton by re-naming the baseball stadium in Montpellier into “Greg Hamilton Baseball Park”….
Results French Division I April 1
In the French Division I the Pessac Panthers stunned the Montpellier Barracudas 2-0 and 8-6 in week three. These were the first two victories for the Panthers this season, pushing the guests…
Schedule for Challenge de France published
The French Baseball and Softball Federation released the schedule for this year’s Challenge de France. The Division I tournament with all eight teams will be played in Senart and Montigny from May…
Preview: Rouen, Paris trying to defend perfect Records
The Rouen Huskies and Paris UC march ahead in the French Division I with perfect 4-0 records. This weekend Rouen is going to be at home for the first time, hosting Stade…
WEP 2/2012: Giovanni Ouin (Beaucaire Chevaliers), Owen Ozanich (Rouen Huskies)
Co-winners this week, for the first time, two contenders obtained the same total of points, and also for first place, second place and third place in votes. So, Giovanni Ouin (Beaucaire Chevaliers)…
French Prospects touring American Colleges
A pair of French prospects went to North America to visit colleges this March in hopes to pursue educational and athletic opportunities oversees. Catcher Theo Lakmeche (Toulouse Baseball Academy/Savigny Lions) and right-handed…
Results French Division I March 24&25
The French Division I played its second game day this weekend. The Rouen Huskies and Paris UC are at the top of the standings with perfect records following four games. On Sunday…