Minford throws a no-hitter as London Mets sweep BC Vetra
A no hitter from London Mets pitcher Rich Minford set the tone for a dominant sweep by the defending champions over BC Vetra in Enfield on Sunday.
Rich Minford in action for the London Mets
Photo courtesy of Jody Demay-Davies
Minford struck out seven Vetra batters over four innings in a 15-0 win for his second pitching victory of the season.
He showed he was a two-way threat, and shone offensively over both matches, scoring three runs and driving in one.
Game two was another dominant performance for the Mets. Ryan McLaughlin and Chris Messer took over pitching duties from Minford, and also gave the BC Vetra offence a hard time, leading the Mets to a 12-0 win to complete the sweep.
Shortstop Marc Theberge led the Mets offensively with five runs and four RBI over both games. First baseman/ left fielder Michael Florentino also scored five runs with one RBI.
After his team's dominant performance in both games, manager Derrick Cook said: “We played solid in all aspects of the game. The team played well. It was a great team win.”
NBL Bournemouth Bears v Essex Arrows
Bournemouth Bears lost the opening series of their debut NBL season 9-1 and 5-2 to Essex Arrows at the Townmead Playing Fields.
Shortstop Roger Cedeno scored the Bears first NBL run after being driven in by Marco Pestana at the top of the seventh inning.
For the Arrows, Jose Rodríguez, Richard Chesterton, Angel Chira, and Angel Perez each contributed two of the Essex side’sl 14 runs over both games.
Rodríguez now leads the NBL in batting average, RBIs, stolen bases, and hits.
BBF AAA
Cardiff Merlins AAA split with Bracknell Inferno, winning 5-4 and losing 12-6.
Croydon Pirates sweep the Essex Saxons 14-0 and 4-3.
Herts Cardinals defeat Hurricanes Baseball 8-3 and 14-3 in a two-game series.
BBF AA
Guildford Mavericks 3-13 & 6-5 Bournemouth Bears 2
Tonbridge Wildcats 5-15 & 4-14 Brighton Brewers
Richmond Dragons 10-7 & 9-4 Formosa Islanders
Essex Archers 19-8 & 13-5 Herts Ducks
Brighton Aces 4-17 & 0-11 Kent Buccaneers (Chris Carter no hitter in game one)
London Mustangs 4-14 & 8-6 London Meteors
Norwich Iceni 5-4 & 12-16 Milton Keynes Bucks
BBF A
Bristol Brunels 21-9 & 17-7 Bournemouth Bears 3
Bristol Brunels celebrate a sweep of Bournemouth Bears 3 at Fernsown Leisure Centre
Picture courtesy of Laura Wehner
Herts Eagles 7-8 & 3-4 Richmond Barons
Taunton Muskets 11-10 & 3-10 Bristol Buccaneers
Weston Jets 19-6 & 17-5 Cardiff Merlins A
New Forest Knights 3-17 & 3-18 Cornish Claycutters
Herts Buzzards 13-8 & 10-11 Essex Redbacks
Bracknell Phoenix 17-7 & 17-14 Guildford Millers
Tonbridge Bobcats 13-15 & 19-9 Hurricanes Baseball 2
Brighton Jets 3-11 & 6-9 Kent Mariners
Croydon Pirates A 19-10 & 16-3 London Mercury
Cornish Pioneers 21-3 & 7-15 Taunton Pistols
London Minotaurs 22-9 & 19-3 Richmond Dukes
BBF East of England Baseball League
Norwich Warriors 6-4 & 10-11 Cambridge Monarchs
Central League
Limehouse Cutters 3-7 Suez Tomb Raiders
Suez Tomb Raiders 10-7 London Mayhem
London Mayhem 3-7 Limehouse Cutters
Please note BBL Upper and Lower Divisions Opening Day is 28th April 2024
Match report by Michael Thomas
