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The Herons opent seizoen met jeugdwedstrijden en duurzame batterij

Four youth games launched Opening Day at The Herons, where a new battery now stores solar power for lights, evenings and backup use.

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Ayumu Ishikawa shines in Dutch debut, boosts Oosterhout Twins’ title hopes

Ayumu Ishikawa’s first Hoofdklasse start was all calm and no damage: four scoreless innings for the Twins from a former NPB ace.

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Hoofddorp Pioniers opent jubileumjaar met feestelijk en sterk seizoensbegin

Hoofddorp Pioniers began its 60th-year build-up with wins, youth energy and a packed Park 21, turning opening weekend into a real jubilee statement.

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Schiedam blijft achter Dragons aan, verliest uitduel in Houten

Schiedam struck back through the Bol brothers in Houten, but an early hole and another Dragons run kept the Waterweg side on the ropes.

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Neptunus stays unbeaten as Twins, Pioneers post first Hoofdklasse wins

Neptunus blanked HCAW across 15 innings, while Twins and Pioniers finally got moving and the Hoofdklasse table began to separate.

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Neptunus edges HCAW as UVV and Kinheim break through early

Neptunus survived HCAW’s late push in Rotterdam, while UVV got its first 2026 win and Kinheim landed an early playoff statement in Haarlem.

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Storks chase one last championship push in 2026 season

Storks are treating 2026 like a final window, with a deeper roster and a looser coaching setup. The comeback over Thamen hints this could still be a real title run.

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KNBSB maakt poule-indelingen 2026 bekend voor honkbal en softbal

KNBSB’s 2026 poule pages put honkbal and softbal clubs in their new groups, with separate calendars and season planning in one place.

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HCAW opent seizoen met drie zeges en ontketent productieve aanval

HCAW piled up 39 hits and swept UVV in Bussum, turning a rebuilt roster into an early title-race warning shot.

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Sparks Haarlem blijft ongeslagen na dubbele zege bij Neptunus

Sparks Haarlem is the only unbeaten ploeg after two speelrondes, and a 21-4 weekend at Neptunus has already tilted the Softbal Hoofdklasse title map.

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GHSV opent honkbalseizoen met overtuigende 13-1 zege op Nuenen

GHSV’s first team opened 2026 with a 13-1 hammering of Nuenen, and Romy Kastrop’s shutout opening stretch made it look like more than a soft landing.

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Ducks Boxtel launches 2026 season with full club calendar

Ducks Boxtel paired its 2026 opener with an April-May club calendar, from a pub quiz to volunteer field work, ahead of Heren 1’s 10 May home-day launch.

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HCAW publiceert Slagwijdte 2026, met blik op eerste landskampioenschap

With the season already underway, Slagwijdte 2-2026 reads like HCAW’s 2026 roadmap, blending history, youth, and practical advice in one club-minded issue.

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Schiedam knokt zich terug van 1-6 achterstand naar zege op Ridderkerk Rowdies

Schiedam was down 1-6 after five, then the sixth inning flipped everything and turned a rough opener into a 10-8 win over Rowdies.

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Arnhem Rhinos rebound from opening loss with emphatic win over Domstad Dodgers

A rain-hit opening loss was followed by a 5-18 rout in Utrecht, a sharper sign that Raynard Sophia’s Rhinos may still be a promotion side.

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Oosterhout Twins mikken op titel, bouwen aan routine en Europese dromen

Twins talk title, but the real test is routine, depth and response under pressure. A third-place breakthrough, a tough Neptunus loss and Europe now define the bar.

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Neptunus, Pirates, HCAW open Dutch baseball season with decisive wins

Neptunus erased a 2-0 hole behind Shairon Martis and Darryl Collins, while HCAW and Pirates also won big to start a wide-open title race.

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Curaçao Neptunus Unveils 2026 Roster and Home Schedule for Hoofdklasse Season

Defending back-to-back champions Curaçao Neptunus have posted their 2026 roster on the KNBSB Stats portal, with home games at the Familiestadion opening April 16.

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Practical Drill Guide Helps Dutch Youth Baseball Coaches Train Players Effectively

Station-based drills and a four-block session structure give Dutch volunteer coaches a ready-made playbook for training BeeBall through U15 players in 60 to 90 minutes.

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Beginners Guide to Starting Baseball and Softball in the Netherlands

The KNBSB's three-step entry path makes Dutch baseball and softball genuinely accessible - here's everything parents, new players, and volunteers need to get started.

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Zaanstreek Baseball Season Opens: Cromtigers Fall, Odiz Frogs Win Convincingly

Cromtigers fell 10-9 in extra innings on Easter Sunday while Odiz Frogs won convincingly, though the Wijdewormer club is playing its final season before dissolving.

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Thamen opent seizoen met jeugd, eerste team en vrijwilligers in De Kwakel

Thamen turns its season opener into a full club day, with Beeballers, the first team, volunteers and an open clubhouse all on the card in De Kwakel.

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HCAW rouwt om clubman Ray, decennialang een vertrouwd gezicht

Ray’s grandchildren threw HCAW’s first ball days before his death, after decades as player, coach, umpire, supporter and even mascot.

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Kinheim invites families to Vriendjesdag, introducing children to honkbal and softbal

Kinheim will open Pim Mulier Stadium for a 90-minute Vriendjesdag, giving children a first try at honkbal and softbal before spring turns into club season.

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BSC Alphians celebrates first club shirt, a link to 50 years of history

The oldest active Alphians member still wears the club’s first shirt, a worn thread that ties today’s roster to 2 June 1976 and the club’s volunteer roots.

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Buying Baseball Gear in the Netherlands: A Complete Equipment Guide

Getting started in Dutch baseball doesn't have to break the bank; clubs, classifieds, and smart sizing tips make building your kit straightforward.

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Storks Den Haag rebuilds batting cage with team volunteer effort

Honkbal 1 and Vincent rebuilt Storks’ batting cage after Honkbal 2 tore out the old one, turning a weekend job into a clubwide upgrade.

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ODIZ Frogs faces 2027 closure after Zaanstad cuts funding

ODIZ Frogs will be dissolved in 2027 after Zaanstad pushed through cuts, turning the club's 68th birthday on 8 May into a farewell.

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Alphians U12 fall in Schiedam after early deficit, show late fight

Alphians U12 erased a 7-2 hole to tie Schiedam at 7-7, then lost 9-7 on a last-at-bat run in their season opener.

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De Hypotheker Olympia Haarlem sweep Neptunus on Softball Hoofdklasse opening day

Olympia Haarlem opened its title defense with an 8-7 extra-inning win and a 7-0 shutout of Neptunus, an early sign the three-peat chase is already live.

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