From Stuff.co.nz By NICHOLAS BOYACK Pitcher Nik Hayes came of age as a closer in the Black Sox's world championship win. When not playing softball, he delivers LPG. Nik Hayes was one of the heroes for the Black Sox in their come-from-behind 6-4 win over Australia to win their seventh world title. On Wednesday he arrived home to the Hutt Valley after a 22-hour flight in cattle class from Canada. On Monday it is back to work, delivering LPG. It is a situation that applies to all the players … [Read More...]
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2017 USA Softball Men’s Major Fastpitch National Tournament – Aug. 3-6
Click here for bracket. Byer's Softball Complex, South Bend Indiana *** FOR UPDATED INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: Updating Bracket USA Softball Twitter (Twitter feed also in our sidebar at Fastpitch West) Facebook Editor's Note: Looks like fans are in for some great coverage of this big event, from media person Matt Elick. Also, keep an eye out for Matt's photos from the tournament. … [Read More...]
Brad Rona calls ‘time’ on Black Sox career but skipper Nathan Nukunuku stays on
From Stuff.co.nz By TONY SMITH Black Sox captain Nathan Nukunuku has won four world softball gold medals and would like to have a crack at five in two years' time. Brad Rona has retired from the Black Sox after four world titles but captain Nathan Nukunuku is keen to chase a fifth. The pair brought up their 100th caps for the New Zealand men's softball team on their way to the gold medal in Canada this week, but Rona, 41, has lowered the curtain on a career that began in the late 1990s. "We … [Read More...]
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