The semi-final round robin in the Dutch Hoofdklasse started with two games on Thursday evening. The Vaessen Pioniers pounded DOOR Neptunus 9-1. It was a close game until the Pioniers put seven runs on the board in the top of the ninth. Dirk van’t Klooster reached base five times. He went 3-for-3 with two walks, a double, two runs scored and a RBI. Vince Rooi drove in three. Ricardo Hernandez pitched seven scoreless innings to win the duel against Diegomar Markwell, who conceded one run on three hits.
The second game between L&D Amsterdam and Corendon Kinheim got suspended in the eighth inning with the Pirates leading 2-1. It will be resumed on Saturday prior to the scheduled 2pm match.