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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

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

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

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:

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