The World Baseball Classic for 2017 got underway in the wee hours of the morning (for those of us in North America), with Israel edging South Korea, 2-1 in 10 innings at Seoul, South Korea. The WBSC headline made it clear that it was an upset of epic proportions: No. 41 Israel shocks No. 3 Korea 2-1 in extra-inning thriller to open World Baseball Classic 2017 I imagine my … [Read more...]
ISC makes second recruitment video available for College & High School baseball coaches
The International Softball Congress continues its outreach to university, college and high school baseball coaches across the United States with a second recruiting video to attract new players into men’s fastpitch softball. The new video is now available on the ISC website at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ as well as on the ISC Facebook page www.facebook.com/isc.fastpitch. “As … [Read more...]
Murphys honorary patrons for 2016 Canadian men’s fastpitch championships
From The Telegram>Sports Bette and Denis ‘Dee’ Murphy have been named honourary patrons for the 2016 Canadian men’s and master men’s fastpitch championships, beginning in St. John’s in less than a week. The husband and wife team have more than 80 years of combined involvement in the sport and their contributions were recognized in 1977 when both were inducted into the … [Read more...]
Toronto Gators Bid Farewell
Gators Going Out on Top as the 2016 ISC World Tournament and ISC Legends champions All good things must come to an end and it's with an air of finality that Jack Fireman is announcing today that the Toronto Gators will shutter their operations. "What better way to go out than as ISC World Champions and ISC Legends Champions," said Mr. Fireman, who has been involved as the … [Read more...]
Fathers, sons square off in doubleheader
Midland Explorers Legends, Carey split fastpitch doubleheader From the Midland Daily News/ourmidland.com A pair of fathers and sons squared off on opposing men’s fastpitch softball teams Sunday when the Midland Explorers Legends and Carey split a doubleheader at Currie Stadium. Carey won the first game 4-2, with Rick Engle earning the victory and Andy Rohn taking the … [Read more...]
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Trust Your Teammates !
From Blair Setford It is Mental Health Week in Canada. This serious, life-altering condition affects one in five Canadians and far too often, people suffer in silence, unwilling to ask for help because of the stigma around mental health problems. The Ballpark Broadcasting/ISC Network team is producing a public service video this summer to support good mental health … [Read more...]