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5TH MARCH 2006 - GOZO HEAT VS HOGS (Sannat)

GOZO ARE IN THE FINALS

The Gozo Tornadoes made it to their seventh consecutive National League Championship Series, beating the Mustangs 10-9.  Charlie Attard's effective pitching, Steven Galea's two-run blast and Gary DeBrincat's timely hits were enough to beat the Mustangs and put Gozo through.  Mustangs rallied for five runs in the bottom of the seventh, but popped up to first with the winning run in scoring position for the third and final out of the game.  Gozo became the first third-placed team to make it through to the final series of the season.

Gozo will now face reigning champions, the Mellieha Northenders, in a three-game series over the next three weekends.

Posted on the 08/07/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

GOZO FINISH THIRD

Gozo lost four out of the last five games, to finish the regular season in third place, their lowest standing position since 1999.  The Tornadoes will now face the Mustangs in a one-game playoff game next Saturday, trying to make it through to the finals.

Posted on the 04/07/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

MUSTANGS STUN GOZO

The new Gozo uniforms made their debut last Saturday, but the Mustangs played well enough to cruise over the Tornadoes in a ten-to-four win.  Mustangs scored eight runs in the fourth, to give Pat Pace his first win against Gozo this season.

On a positive note, Jeff Tabone started off the mound, were he struck out seven batters in four innings.  Tabone's last outing on the mound was during the 2006 playoffs.  Reliever Steven Galea came in the fifth, and struck out five batters in three innings.  The Mustangs' defense prevented Gozo from getting on base all game long.

Next game will be on Sunday, 3rd June against the Sharks.  First pitch will be thrown at 2pm.

GAME VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

                   

Posted on the 31/05/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

GARY DeBRINCAT WINS TROPHY IN MARATHON

We congratulate our first baseman, Gary DeBrincat, who was the first Gozitan to cross the finish-line in the Gozo Half Marathon Race. 

Posted on the 31/05/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

TORNADOES GET NEW UNIFORMS

FINALLY........they're here.  The Gozo Tornadoes will be wearing new uniforms as from Saturday.  Tell us what you think by putting your vote on our poll below.

Posted on the 24/05/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

GOZO BEAT MUSTANGS, BACK AT 1ST PLACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Tabone hit his first homer of the season in the first inning

Gozo beat the Mustangs 15 to 9 on Saturday the 12th of May, to take sole-possession of first place in the National League standings.  Charlie Attard was roughed up in the first couple of innings, allowing eight runs, including a three-run homer by Pat Pace.  Thanks to Jeff Tabone, Gozo replied back to the Mustangs quick start, hitting a three-run shot to left field.  Gozo were all over the Mustangs, as they scored fifteen runs in the first four innings. 

 

Right-click on the links below and choose "Save Target As" for video highlights of the game:


                   

 

Next game is scheduled against the Mustangs on Saturday, 26th May at Marsa.  Game starts at 12.30pm.

Posted on the 24/05/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

MELLIEHA SPOILS GOZO'S VICTORY RUN

The Northenders have finally caught up with Gozo, beating the northern neighbors twelve to two.  Many baseball fans have been waiting for months for the two rivals to face each other, and were awarded with great baseball up to the fourth inning.  Gozo had a two nothing lead half way through the game, when Mellieha finally took advantage of some costly errors from the opposition.  The Northenders were all over starting pitcher Charlie Attard, and took an eight-to-two lead in the bottom of the fourth.  Mellieha then scored another four runs in the fifth, to end the game on mercy rule. 

Now, both Gozo and Mellieha share first place.  Gozo will be back in action this weekend, against the Mustangs.

Posted on the 10/05/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

GOZO STAY ON TOP WITH ANOTHER WIN

 

 

 

 

 

Galea hit his 1st HR of the season last Sunday

 

Gozo is making a run for the championship this year, winning four straight now.  It was also the fourth straight game the that Tornadoes won on mercy rule, by finishing the game with a 19 to 5 score in favor of the Tornadoes.  In the first four games of the season, Gozo scored 81 runs while allowing just 17 runs. 

The Tornadoes started off strong, scoring six runs in the top of the first off Sharks' pitcher Giancarlo Tolu.  The Sharks responed back in the bottom of the inning, scoring two runs off Gozo's starter, Steven Galea.  The Sharks gave up on Gozo in the top of the fourth, as they gave up several errors to allow ten Gozo runs to cross the plate.  Galea nearly completed the game, pitching three and one-third of an inning, allowing five runs.  This was his second start and pitching appearance of the season.

Galea also left his mark offensively, slugging his fourth career homerun off Tolu.  This was the second consecutive game that Gozo managed to connect for a homer.  Shaun Chircop had an excellent offensive day, hitting 3 for 4.  Gozo managed to hit sixteen hits of Tolu.

Next week, the National League will have a break in order to accommodate national team practice, and then Gozo will be back in action on Sunday the 6th of May against the defending champions, the Mellieha Northenders.  This will be the first game between the two rivals and Gozo will attempt to extend their lead to two in the National League standings.  First pitch will be thrown at 2pm at the Marsa Baseball Field

 Posted on the 25/04/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

TORNADOES COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN THEIR THIRD STRAIGHT

 

The Gozo Tornadoes faced the Mustangs last Sunday, in front of a nice crowd at the Marsa Baseball Field.  Starting on the mound for both teams were Charlie Attard and Pat Pace.  The Mustangs got off to a fast start, after Mark Buttigieg hit a grand-slam into left field, to make the score 4-0.  In the top of the second, the Gozitan Mark Buttigieg responded back with a solo homerun to deep left field, trotting around the bases for the first time in his career.  Gozo scored another two runs in the inning, to make it 4 - 3 Mustangs.  In the bottom of the inning, the Mustangs scored another two runs off Charlie, to extend their lead to 6-3.

But that was basically it for the Mustangs, as a combination of brilliant hitting, pitching and base running allowed Gozo to run all over the Mustangs, scoring 23 runs in the next 4 innings.   There were no holes in Gozo's lineup from the 3rd inning onwards, as every batter in the lineup was fighting pitches and getting the hits Gozo needed.  Right fielder Rodney Debono had a very productive day, hitting well off Mustang pitching.  Final score, 26-6.

Gozo will now face the Sharks next Sunday.  New team photo and statistics will be updated on this website this week.

2007 STANDINGS

TEAM

 G

W

L

 PCT.

GB

Gozo Tornadoes

 3

3

0

 1.000

---
Mellieha Northenders 3 2 1 .667 1

Mustangs

 4

2

2

 .500

1.5

Swieqi Sharks

 4

0

4

 .000

3.5

 

Posted on the 17/04/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

GOZO WIN SECOND GAME OF SEASON

Last Sunday, the Tornadoes faced the Sharks for the second time this season, beating the Swieqi team in 4 innings due to mercy rule.  Gozo had Charlie Attard on the mound, who pitched a no-hitter, striking out 6 batters and walking just one in forty-nine pitches.  Shaun Chircop went 3 for 3 on his season's debut, driving two runs.  Catcher Steven Galea also had a fine game, going 2 for 3 and driving three runs in.  Mark Vella Muscat drove in the tenth and winning run in the bottom of the fourth.

The Tornadoes will now face the Mustangs in two weeks.

2007 STANDINGS

TEAM

 G

W

L

 PCT.

GB

Gozo Tornadoes

 2

2

0

 1.000

---

Mustangs

 3

2

1

 .667

0.5
Mellieha Northenders 2 1 1 .500 1

Swieqi Sharks

 3

0

3

 .000

2.5

 

Posted on the 04/04/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

NEW TEAM WEAR MAKES ITS DEBUT

At today's practice, the new training shirts made their debut.  This shirts have been made in order to promote our team and baseball. 

Posted on the 18/03/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

WEEKEND GAME VS MELLIEHA POSTPONED

Today's game versus Mellieha has been postponed due to the bad weather that hit the island over night.  The game will be rescheduled by MABS officials. 

Posted on the 18/03/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

TRAINING AND POLO SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE

Here they are.  The Gozo Tornadoes Baseball Club have purchased a new set of training and off-the-field uniforms.  All players will now wear these black t-shirts and polo shirts in order to promote the sport and the team around Malta and Gozo.  The black t-shirts will also be part of the new uniforms, which should arrive in a couple of weeks.

Polo shirts are also available for sale at Lm 6 each.  Those interested, kindly contact one of our team members.  All profits will go towards team expenses.

Posted on the 17/03/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

GOZO TAKE FIRST GAME OF SEASON

The Tornadoes won the season opener, beating the Sharks 26 to 6.  Fine pitching performance by Steven Galea, who pitched the whole game, and a great debut for Gary Debrincat.

Posted on the 05/03/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

 

 

 

 

REVISED SCHEDULE

Mabs has revised its National League Schedule.  Check the new game calendar in our Schedule Page.

Posted on the 01/03/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

NEW LOOK FOR GOZO IN 2007

Gozo will be wearing new uniforms this year, which should be used for the first time in April.  Gozo will also have training shirts for the first time ever, and also polo-shirts in order to promote the sport.  For those who want to buy a t-shirt or polo-shirt, they cost Lm 5 each.

Posted on the 26/02/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

NEW 2007 SCHEDULE

The Gozo Tornadoes will be facing the Sharks next Sunday, 4th March.  Here below is the 2007 schedule:

Game Month Date Day Time Venue Visitors Home
1 March 4th Sunday 1400hrs Marsa Sharks Gozo
2 March 17th Saturday 1130hrs Marsa Mustangs Gozo
3 March 25th Sunday 1400hrs Marsa Northenders Gozo
4 March 31st Saturday 1130hrs Marsa Gozo Sharks
5 April 7th Saturday 1130hrs Marsa Gozo Mustangs
6 April 14th Saturday 1130hrs Marsa Gozo Northenders
7 April 22nd Sunday 1400hrs Marsa Sharks Gozo
8 April 29th Sunday 1400hrs Marsa Mustangs Gozo
9 May 6th Sunday 1400hrs Marsa Northenders Gozo
10 May 19th Saturday 1130hrs Marsa Gozo Sharks
11 May 26th Saturday 1130hrs Marsa Gozo Mustangs
12 June 2nd Saturday 1130hrs Marsa Gozo Northenders

Posted on the 26/02/2007 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

MUSTANGS WINTER TOURNAMENT

The Gozo Tornadoes participated in the Mustangs Winter Tournament.  The hosts had invited local champions, the Northenders; runners-up, the Tornadoes, and also the Buffnuggles from Holland. 

The Northenders won the tournament after having a better Earned Run Average then the Mustangs and the Buffnuggles.  Gozo ended with an 0-3 record.

Looking on the brights side, our Steven Galea was awarded the Best Hitter of the tournament, after hitting .667 and hitting a homerun.

Posted on the 19/04/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

1st GOZO BASEBALL AWARDS HELD AT FACES

The Gozo Baseball Committee organized the first edition of the Gozo Baseball Awards at Faces Bar.  The event was a fund-raising barbeque.  Award winners will now represent Gozo at the Malta Baseball & Softball Awards which will be held later on this year.  Team and committee members have voted for the awards. 

Rookie of the Year was awarded to third baseman Justin Psaila, for his effort during his first full year.  The Most Improved Ballplayer was awarded to young outfielder Rodney Debono.  The Best Defensive Player award was given to catcher Shaun Chircop for the wonderful job he has done behind the plate and also in the infield.  Pitcher Charlie Attard was awarded the Best Pitcher of the Year award for his pitching efforts.  Slugger Steven Galea ended up with the Best Hitter award, after taken two-thirds of the Gozo Batting Crown.  Charlie Attard was then awarded the Most Valuable Player award for his efforts during the regular seaons and playoffs. 

Posted on the 30/10/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

NORTHENDERS WIN THIRD CONSECUTIVE TITLE
 

The Mellieha Northenders won the second game of the three game 2006 Championship Series  against the Gozo Tornadoes 7-6 making it the second win of the series and effectively winning the Championship. This is the third consecutive Championship that Mellieha has won. With this win the Northenders have tied Gozo all time record of three consecutive Championship Titles.

Posted on the 30/10/2006 - MABS Official News)

TABONE PITCHES SECOND VICTORY

Gozo over hit champions

 

 

Gozo

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Chircop, C

5

2

1

0

0

0

1

.353

Attard, SS-P

4

2

2

1

0

0

0

.444

Tabone, P-SS

3

2

2

0

1

0

0

.444

Galea, 2B

4

0

3

3

0

0

0

.500

Ellis, 1B

4

0

0

0

0

2

1

.353

Vella, CF

3

1

0

1

1

2

0

.417

Debono, LF

4

0

0

0

0

4

3

.000

Psaila, 3B

3

0

0

0

1

2

0

.000

Buttigieg, RF

4

1

3

1

0

1

1

.333

Borg R, RF

3

0

0

0

0

2

1

.000

Matthew, RF

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

1.000

Carroll, B, LF

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

.333

Seabol, 3B

3

1

1

2

0

1

0

.308

Totals

34

8

11

6

3

11

6

 


a-Grounded out for Stokes in the 7th.


BATTING

2B: Galea (2).  3B: Galea (1)  RBI: Attard (2), Galea 3 (4), Vella (4), Buttigieg (2).
2-out RBI: Galea 3, Vella, Attard, Buttigieg.
 

BASERUNNING
SB: Vella (4) (Bartolo K/Bartolo N)

CS: Tabone (1) (Bartolo M/Bartolo K)

FIELDING
E: Chircop, Galea, Ellis 2, Debono 2, Mercieca.

 
 
 

 

 

Mellieha

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Borg M, SS-P

4

1

1

1

0

1

0

.250

Bartolo M, P-SS

4

1

1

0

0

1

1

.250

Bartolo K, C

3

2

2

1

1

0

0

.667

Bartolo N, 2B

4

0

0

0

0

0

3

.000

Galea O, CF

0

1

0

1

2

0

0

.000

Grima, 3B

4

0

0

0

0

1

0

.000

Halte, LF

3

0

0

0

0

2

1

.000

Bartolo R, 1B

3

0

2

2

0

0

1

.667

Borg R, RF

2

0

0

0

1

2

2

.000

Hili, LF

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

.000

Ritchie St 2B

3

0

1

0

1

2

2

.333

a-Harper, B, PH-DH

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

.333

Woodward, SS

3

0

1

2

1

2

3

.316

Totals

27

5

6

5

3

7

8

 


a-Singled for Franco in the 7th.


BATTING

2B: Bartolo R.

HR: Borg M.
RBI: Bartolo K, Borg M, Galea O, Bartolo R 2.
2-out RBI: Galea O, Bartolo R 2.

BASERUNNING

CS: Galea O (Tabone/Chircop)

FIELDING
E: Borg R, Galea O, Borg M, Grima.

 

 

 

Gzira

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Tabone (W, 2 - 1)

6

3

2

0

3

7

0

4.50

Attard

1

3

3

1

0

0

1

5.00

Garcia, H

0.1

2

2

2

1

0

0

13.50

Messenger

1.2

2

2

2

1

3

0

9.64

Gaillard

0.1

2

1

1

2

0

0

3.38

Resop

1.0

1

0

0

0

1

0

0.00

 

 

Gozo

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Bartolo M (L, 0 - 1)

4

7

4

3

1

7

0

6.75

Borg M

1 2/3

2

3

3

1

1

0

16.20

Bartolo K

1 1/3

2

1

1

1

3

0

6.75

Perisho

1.0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

Fortunato

1.0

2

1

1

0

2

0

2.08

 


HBP: Omar Galea (by Tabone), Matte(by Tabone)
Ground outs-fly outs: Tabone 3-7, Attard 2-1, Bartolo M 2-3, Borg M 2-2, Bartolo K 0-1
Batters faced: Tabone 27, Attard 7, Bartolo M 22, Borg M 8, Bartolo K 7

Umpires: HP: Chuck Micallef.

T: 2:30

Posted on the 13/05/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

LATE RALLY SPOILS GOZO VICTORY

The Tornadoes lost another game, this time against the Gzira Mustangs.  Both opposing pitchers went the distance, but have allowed a large number of runs to cross the plate.  Gozo entered the top of the seventh, leading the game 11-10, but the Mustangs rallied off pitcher Attard to score five runs.

 

Mustangs

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Swift, CF

5

3

2

1

0

2

0

..400

Shaw, SS

5

3

2

1

0

0

1

.400

Mesimer, 1B

4

2

2

1

1

0

1

.500

Pace, P

4

2

1

3

0

0

1

.250

Buttigieg M, 3B-RF

5

1

1

1

0

1

0

.200

Ritchie St, C

5

0

1

0

0

1

1

.200

Muscat, LF

1

3

1

1

3

0

0

1.000

Maranda, RF-3B

3

1

0

0

1

2

1

.000

Ritchie, Sh, 2B

4

0

1

1

0

2

1

.250

Borg R, RF

3

0

0

0

0

2

1

.000

Matthew, RF

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

1.000

Carroll, B, LF

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

.333

Seabol, 3B

3

1

1

2

0

1

0

.308

Totals

36

15

11

9

5

8

6

 


a-Grounded out for Stokes in the 7th.


BATTING

2B: Pace 1 (Attard), Ritchie Sh 1 (Attard).  RBI: Swift, Shaw, Mesimer, Pace 3, Muscat 3, Maranda.
2-out RBI: Muscat, Pace, Buttigieg.

BASERUNNING
SB: Swift 3 (Attard/Chricop, 2 Attard/Tabone), Shaw (Attard/Tabone), Mesimer 2 (Attard/Tabone), Muscat 2 (Attard/Tabone).

CS: Ritchie St (Attard/Tabone)

FIELDING
E: Chircop, Galea, Ellis 2, Debono 2, Mercieca.

 
 
 

 

 

Gozo

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Attard C, P

5

2

3

0

0

0

0

.429

Tabone, SS-C

5

2

4

0

0

0

0

.400

Chircop, C-SS

4

2

1

1

1

0

2

.417

Galea S, 2B

4

1

2

1

0

0

0

.429

Ellis, 1B

4

1

2

1

1

1

0

.462

Vella, CF

4

1

2

1

1

1

0

.556

Psaila, 3B

3

1

0

0

0

2

1

.000

Debono, RF

4

0

0

1

0

3

5

.000

Mercieca, LF

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

.000

Hili, LF

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

.000

Ritchie St 2B

3

0

1

0

1

2

2

.333

a-Harper, B, PH-DH

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

.333

Woodward, SS

3

0

1

2

1

2

3

.316

Totals

27

11

14

5

3

8

8

 


a-Singled for Franco in the 7th.


BATTING

2B: Galea (1)
RBI: Chircop (3), Galea (1), Ellis (3), Vella (3), Debono (1)
2-out RBI: Debono.

BASERUNNING

SB: Attard 3 (4), Tabone 3 (3), Chircop (1), Galea (1), Ellis (2), Vella 3 (3). Psaila 2 (2)

FIELDING
E: Buttigeg M 2, Ritchie Sh 2, Mesimer, Swift.

 

 

 

Gzira

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Pave (W, 1 - 0)

7

14

11

7

3

8

0

9.00

Attard C (S, 1)

4

4

2

0

2

7

0

4.50

Garcia, H

0.1

2

2

2

1

0

0

13.50

Messenger

1.2

2

2

2

1

3

0

9.64

Gaillard

0.1

2

1

1

2

0

0

3.38

Resop

1.0

1

0

0

0

1

0

0.00

 

 

Gozo

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Attard (L, 0 - 2)

7

11

15

3

5

8

0

4.76

Attard C

2

4

2

2

1

1

1

5.40

Bell, H (H, 2)

1.0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

Perisho

1.0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

Fortunato

1.0

2

1

1

0

2

0

2.08

 


HBP: Galea (by Pace), Psaila 2 (by Pace)
Ground outs-fly outs: Pace 8-6, Attard 4-8.
Batters faced: Pace 43, Attard 42

Umpires: HP: Chuck Micallef.
Weather: 21.3 degrees Celsius, sunny.
Wind: 4.3 km/h.
T: 2:30

Posted on the 19/04/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

LEADERS MELLIEHA WIN FOUR IN A ROW

Last Sunday, the Gozo Tornadoes failed to make it two-in-a-row by losing to league leaders Mellieha nine to three.  Gozo started off well, with a one-two-three inning in the top of the first, but Mellieha responded back thanks to Mike Bartolo's pitching.  By the end of the top of the fourth, Mellieha were up six to nothing.  Gozo fought back in the bottom of the inning, scoring three runs, thanks to a sacrifice fly by Christopher Mercieca and a RBI by first baseman Josef Vella.  Starting pitcher Jeff Tabone pitched five innigns, allowing three earned runs and five hits.  Reliever Charlie Attard quickly got two outs on three pitches in the top of the sixth, but gave up a solo homerun to last year's MVP of the year, Keith Bartolo.  Mellieha scored another run off Attard. 

Mellieha are now at the top of the standings with four wins, and with a two and a half game cushion between them and Gozo. 

The Tornadoes will now be facing the Gzira Mustangs next Sunday, at Sannat.  Game starts at 2.30pm.  The Heat will be playing against the Maverics before the National League game, starting at 12pm.

Mellieha

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Borg M, SS

5

2

0

0

0

0

0

.000

Vella J, LF

2

1

0

0

0

2

0

.000

Matte, LF

2

0

0

0

0

1

1

.000

Bartolo K, C

3

2

1

2

1

0

0

.333

Bartolo N, 2B

3

3

1

1

1

0

1

.333

Bartolo M, P

4

0

2

3

0

0

0

.500

Bartolo R, 1B

4

0

3

1

0

0

0

.750

Galea O, CF

4

1

0

1

0

1

2

.000

Grima C, 3B

4

0

1

1

0

1

3

.250

Borg R, RF

3

0

0

0

0

2

1

.000

Matthew, RF

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

1.000

Carroll, B, LF

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

.333

Seabol, 3B

3

1

1

2

0

1

0

.308

Totals

39

9

9

9

2

7

8

 


a-Grounded out for Stokes in the 7th.


BATTING
HR: Bartolo K 1 (Attard).
RBI: Bartolo K 2, Bartolo N 1, Bartolo M 3, Bartolo R 1, Galea O 1, Grima C 1..
2-out RBI: Bartolo K 2, Bartolo M, Galea O, Grima C.

BASERUNNING
SB: Borg M (1, 2nd base off Tabone/Ellis), Bartolo N (1, 2nd base off Tabone/Ellis), Bartolo R (1, 2nd base off Tabone/Ellis).

FIELDING
E: Vella J 2, Bartolo K, Bartolo N, Borg R.

 

 

 

Gozo

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Attard C, SS-P

3

0

1

0

1

0

0

.333

Psaila, 3B

3

0

0

0

0

3

0

.000

Tabone, P-SS

3

0

0

0

0

0

2

.200

Galea S, 2B

3

1

2

0

0

1

1

.400

Ellis, C

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

.444

Buttigieg, CF

2

1

0

0

1

1

0

.125

Mercieca, LF

2

0

0

1

0

1

1

.000

Debono, RF

2

0

0

0

1

1

0

.000

Vella, 1B

2

0

1

1

1

0

0

.400

Attard S, CF

3

0

0

0

1

3

3

.000

Ritchie St 2B

3

0

1

0

1

2

2

.333

a-Harper, B, PH-DH

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

.333

Woodward, SS

3

0

1

2

1

2

3

.316

Totals

23

3

6

2

4

7

4

 


a-Singled for Franco in the 7th.


BATTING
RBI: Mercieca (2), Vella (2).
2-out RBI: Vella.

FIELDING
E: Attard (3), Psaila 2 (3), Debono (1).

 

 

 

Mellieha

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Bartolo M (W, 1-0)

7

6

3

0

4

7

0

0.00

Attard C (S, 1)

4

4

2

0

2

7

0

4.50

Garcia, H

0.1

2

2

2

1

0

0

13.50

Messenger

1.2

2

2

2

1

3

0

9.64

Gaillard

0.1

2

1

1

2

0

0

3.38

Resop

1.0

1

0

0

0

1

0

0.00

 

 

Gozo

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Tabone (L, 1-1)

5

5

7

3

1

5

0

7.88

Attard C

2

4

2

2

1

1

1

5.40

Bell, H (H, 2)

1.0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

Perisho

1.0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

Fortunato

1.0

2

1

1

0

2

0

2.08

 


HBP: Vella J (by Tabone)
Ground outs-fly outs: Tabone 6-2, Attard 3-2, Bartolo M 9-4.
Batters faced: Tabone 27, Attard 11, Bartolo M 28.

Umpires: HP: Chuck Micallef.
Weather: 18.7 degrees Celsius, sunny.
Wind: 6.5 km/h.
T: 2:20.

Posted on the 31/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

FORMER PLAYER JASON MUSCAT DIES AGE 23

The Gozo Baseball family is saddened to hear the tragic news of the passing of former player Jason Muscat. We offer our condolences to his parents and brother Andrew. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. May he rest in peace.

Posted on the 23/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

HEAT FAIL TO MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW

The Gozo Heat played their second game of the season last Saturday, losing to Mellieha 15-9.  Making their debuts in the reserve league were Keith Bugeja, Jonathan Fava, Paul Formosa and Josef Vella.  Vella also made his pitching debut, starting on the mound and pitching three innings.  Rodney Debono came into relief for Vella in the fourth inning.


The Heat will now face the Maverics on the 2nd of April.
 

Posted on the 15/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

 

FROM THE LOCAL PRESS

The Gozo Tornadoes edged the Gzira Mustangs in a tightly contested game this past Saturday in Marsa.  Gozo struck first and ran up a 9-2 lead after 2 and a half innings, but Gzira fought back and scoring 5 in the bottom of the third to make it 9-7.  Gozo brought on Charles Attard in the fourth inning to pitch and he stopped the Gzira offence with his overpowering fastball to secure the win for Gozo.  Gzira will hope to rebound when they face Mellieha next Saturday at 14:30 in Marsa.
 

Posted on the 14/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

FIRST WIN FOR TORNADOES

Yesterday afternoon the Tornadoes played their second game of the season, beating the Mustangs 11-9.  Gozo got on the board in the first, thanks to consecutive hits by Jeff Tabone, Shaun Chircop and Steve Ellis.  In the bottom of the inning, the Mustangs scored two off starter Jeff Tabone, making his first start of the season.  Tabone worked three innings, striking out five, allowing seven runs and four hits. 

Relief pitcher Charlie Attard pitched the last four innings of the game, striking out seven, allowing two runs and four hits.  Attard also earned his first career save.  Great performance by third baseman Rodney Debono, who played very well defensively. 

The Tornadoes will now have the weekend off, and will be facing the Mellieha Northenders on March the 26th.

Gozo

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Attard C, SS-P

3

2

1

1

1

0

0

.333

Galea S, 2B

4

2

0

0

1

0

3

.286

Tabone, P-SS

5

2

2

2

0

0

0

.286

Chircop, C

5

2

2

2

0

0

2

.444

Ellis, 1B

4

2

2

2

0

1

0

.333

Buttigieg M, CF

4

0

1

0

0

2

1

.167

Debono, 3B

2

0

0

0

2

2

0

.000

Vella, LF

3

1

1

1

1

0

0

.333

Fava, RF

2

0

0

0

0

0

2

.000

Formosa, RF

2

0

0

0

0

2

0

.000

Cepicky, LF

3

1

1

1

0

1

0

.353

Carroll, B, LF

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

.333

Seabol, 3B

3

1

1

2

0

1

0

.308

Totals

34

11

9

8

5

7

8

 


a-Grounded out for Stokes in the 7th.


BATTING
2B: Ellis 1 (Mesimer), Vella 1 (Mesimer).
RBI: Attard C 1, Tabone 2 (3), Chircop 2, Ellis 2, Vella 1.
2-out RBI: Attard C, Tabone, Vella

BASERUNNING
SB: Attard C (1, 2nd base off Mesimer/Ritchie), Ellis (1, 2nd base off Mesimer/Ritchie)

FIELDING
E: Tabone 3

 

 

 

Mustangs

AB

R

H

RBI

BB

SO

LOB

AVG

Bajo, 1B-LF

4

1

0

0

0

3

2

.000

Ritchie Sh, C

4

2

1

0

1

2

0

.250

Mesimer, P

5

1

1

0

0

0

1

.200

Pace, SS

2

2

1

1

1

0

0

.500

Buttigieg M, 3B

3

1

1

2

0

1

1

.333

Weeinink, RF

3

1

1

0

0

1

0

.333

Kurt, RF

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

.000

Attard R, LF

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

1.000

Calleja, 1B

1

0

1

0

1

0

0

1.000

Attard S, CF

3

0

0

0

1

3

3

.000

Ritchie St 2B

3

0

1

0

1

2

2

.333

a-Harper, B, PH-DH

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

.333

Woodward, SS

3

0

1

2

1

2

3

.316

Totals

29

9

8

4

6

12

9

 


a-Singled for Franco in the 7th.


BATTING
2B: Mesimer (Attard), Pace (Tabone), Buttigieg (Tabone)
RBI: Pace 1, Buttigieg 2, Attard 1.
2-out RBI: Pace, Buttigieg 2, Attard.

FIELDING
E: Ritchie St 2, Buttigieg M 3, Pace 1, Attard R 1.

 

 

 

Gozo

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Tabone (W, 1-0)

3

4

7

4

4

5

0

12.00

Attard C (S, 1)

4

4

2

0

2

7

0

4.50

Garcia, H

0.1

2

2

2

1

0

0

13.50

Messenger

1.2

2

2

2

1

3

0

9.64

Gaillard

0.1

2

1

1

2

0

0

3.38

Resop

1.0

1

0

0

0

1

0

0.00

 

 

Gzira

IP

H

R

ER

BB

SO

HR

ERA

Mesimer (L, 0-1)

7

9

11

2

5

7

0

1.71

Galea S.

1

3

5

2

1

0

1

18.00

Bell, H (H, 2)

1.0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

Perisho

1.0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

Fortunato

1.0

2

1

1

0

2

0

2.08

 


HBP: Pace (by Tabone), Buttgieg (by Attard C), Attard C (by Mesimer
Ground outs-fly outs: Tabone 3-1, Attard 3-2, Mesimer 11-3.
Batters faced: Tabone 19, Atard 20, Mesimer 40.

Umpires: HP: Chuck Micallef.
Weather: 14.6 degrees Celsius, overcast & windy.
Wind: 18.1 km/h.
T: 2:30.

Posted on the 12/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

GOZO FALL TO CHAMPIONS MELLIEHA

Many have expected this game to be an exciting one between the two teams who have been champions over the last five year, but it turned out that Mellieha were all over Gozo, taking advantage of many errors by the Gozitan defense.  Mellieha jumped to a big lead after the first, scoring seven runs off Charlie Attard.  Mellieha scored another four runs in the second to make the score 11-0.  Gozo started off a small rally in the third, scoring three runs off Keith Bartolo, but were quickly shut down by another eight runs in the next two innings. 

 

Steven Galea came in relief in the top of the fifth, giving up a 2-run home run to rookie Malte Schwenke over the short right-field fence.  The Tornadoes will now face the Mustangs next Saturday at Marsa.  The game starts at 2:30pm

Mellieha AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Borg Marlon, SS 5 2 2 0 0 1 0 .400
Bartolo Mike, 2B 4 2 1 1 1 0 3 .250
Bartolo Keith, P 5 3 4 0 0 0 0 .800
Bartolo, Nicky, C 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Grima, 3B 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 .333
Borg, David, 1B 4 2 0 1 1 0 3 .000
Debono Ant, LF 4 2 1 2 0 0 1 .250
Galea Omar, CF 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 .500
Borg Ryan, RF 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000
PR-Schwenke RF 3 2 3 3 0 0 0 1.000
Cepicky, LF 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 .353
Carroll, B, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Seabol, 3B 3 1 1 2 0 1 0 .308
Totals 37 19 14 9 4 1 7  

a-Grounded out for Stokes in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Bartolo Keith 1 (Attard).
HR: Schwenke 1 (5th inning off Galea Steven, 1 on, 1 out).
RBI: Bartolo Mike 1, Borg David 1, Debono A. 2, Galea Omar 1, Borg Ryan 1, Schwenke 3.
2-out RBI: Schwenke.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bartolo Mike (1, 2nd base off Galea/Chircop), Bartolo Keith 2 (1, 2nd base off Attard/Chircop, 1, 3rd base off Attard/Chircop), Galea Omar (1, 2nd base off Attard/Chircop).

FIELDING
E: Borg, Marlon (1).

 
 
Gozo AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Attard, P-2B 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 .333
Galea S, 2B-P 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 .667
Tabone, SS 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Chircop, C 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 .667
Ellis, 1B 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 .000
Buttigieg, CF 2 0 0 1 1 1 3 .000
Psaila, 3B 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 .000
Mercieca, LF 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000
Debono, Rod RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Portelli, RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 .000
Franco, DH 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 .273
a-Harper, B, PH-DH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .333
Woodward, SS 3 0 1 2 1 2 3 .316
Totals 21 3 5 3 4 8 8  

a-Singled for Franco in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Chircop 1 (Bartolo)
RBI: Buttigieg 1, Psaila 1, Mercieca 1.
2-out RBI: Buttigieg, Psaila, Mercieca.

FIELDING
E: Attard (1), Ellis (6), Psaila (1), Mercieca (1), Buttigieg (2).

 
 
Mellieha IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Bartolo K (W, 1-0) 5 5 3 0 4 8 0 0.00
Bowyer (L, 0-1) 0.2 4 5 5 2 1 1 16.20
Garcia, H 0.1 2 2 2 1 0 0 13.50
Messenger 1.2 2 2 2 1 3 0 9.64
Gaillard 0.1 2 1 1 2 0 0 3.38
Resop 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
 
Gozo IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Attard (L, 0-1) 4 11 14 4 3 1 0 9.00
Galea S. 1 3 5 2 1 0 1 18.00
Bell, H (H, 2) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Perisho 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Fortunato 1.0 2 1 1 0 2 0 2.08

HBP: Grima, C (by Attard).
Ground outs-fly outs: Bartolo K 4-2, Attard 6-4, Galea 1-2.
Batters faced: Bartolo K. 26, Attard 33, Galea 9.

Umpires: HP: Chuck Micallef.
Weather: 18.7 degrees Celsius, sunny.
Wind: 13.7 km/h.
T: 2:30.

Posted on the 09/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

FANTASTIC DEBUT FOR THE HEAT

Last Sunday, the Gozo Heat made their debut in the Reserve League by beating the Hogs twelve to six in Sannat Gozo. A lovely crowd witnessed this historical event, as the Heat became the fourth Gozitan baseball team to ever play in an official MABS league.  The previous three teams were the Tornadoes, Thunders and Astros. 

Starting pitcher Mark Buttigieg had an outstanding performance, keeping the Hogs off-balance with his pitches.  The Heat's defense performed very well, which shows encouragement for the Tornadoes' future.  Timely hits by Christopher Mercieca, Justin Psaila and Steven Galea have helped Gozo take the lead in the first.  The Heat scored a maximum of five runs in the first two innings of the game.  The Hogs rallied back in the top of the third, but this was not enough to cause Gozo any trouble. 

The Heat will now face the Mellieha Rookies at the National Baseball Field next Saturday at 1130 am.  Fans who want to cross over to Malta to watch the game should contact Charles Attard on 79603482.

Posted on the 09/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

BIG DAY FOR GOZO

Just 24 hours before Opening Day, the Gozitan team are preparing themselves for their first two games of the season.  The Gozo Heat will be facing the Hogs at 10:30 am while the Gozo Tornadoes will be facing champions Mellieha Northenders at noon.  .  Both games will be held at the Sannat Field. 

The Gozo Heat have a lot of promising young players, such as Rodney Debono, Christopher Mercieca and Justin Psaila.  Veterans Mark Buttigieg, Steven Galea and Josef Vella should help our young talent throughout the league.  The Gozo Tornadoes have a lot of old faces on the team, but most of them will be playing in new positions.

(Posted on the 04/03/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

TORNADOES & HEAT OPEN SEASON IN MARCH

The National League and B League will start on the last weekend of February, but the first games for the Tornadoes and the Heat will be on the 5th of March at Sannat.  Both teams will face Mellieha's A and B team.  The 2006 schedule will be published very soon on the Schedule page.

(Posted on the 16/02/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

NEW UNIFORMS ON THE WAY

The first few games of the 2006 season will be the last time we will ever see Gozo wearing orange jerseys.  The Gozo Baseball Club have ordered a new set of jerseys, choosing purple as their trademark color instead of orange.  The new 2006 jerseys will be grey, with purple piping and the word 'GOZO' written across the chest. 

(Posted on the 16/02/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

B-TEAM HAS NEW NAME

The Gozo Baseball Club has announced that the team representing Gozo in the B-League is called the Gozo Heat.  The new Gozitan club will debut on Sunday, the 5th of March, against Mellieha's B team.

(Posted on the 16/02/2006 - Gozo Baseball Official News)

WWW.GOZOBASEBALL.COM

Hey fans!  The Tornadoes now have a new web domain.  You could access our website by visiting www.gozobaseball.com.

(Posted on the 21/11/2005 - Gozo Tornadoes Official News)

FUNDRAISING BARBEQUE

Two weeks ago, the Tornadoes organized a fundraising barbeque.  The team couldn't ask for better weather during the month of October. 

The Tornadoes thank all those who attended to this barbeque and also to those who have made a donation.  All funds will go to the new set of uniforms which should be ordered very soon.

If you would like to make a donation for these uniforms, please contact any member listed in the CONTACT US section.

(Posted on the 02/11/2005 - Gozo Tornadoes Official News)

PRE-SEASON 2006

The Gozo team has started its pre-season training for the 2006 season.  Whoever is interested in joining the team this year, click on CONTACT US to get contact details.  EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.

(Posted on the 30/10/2005 - Gozo Tornadoes Official News)