Hawks soar in rising heat 

Hawks soar in rising heat 

Herts Hawks battled the unbearable hot weather and outlasted Richmond Dukes to win both games of their doubleheader. Amber heat warnings by the Met Office were in place and, despite the 9am first pitch, the temperature was blisteringly hot and rising. Both teams suffered through the difficult conditions and bravely competed to put on an excellent display of baseball.

Richmond snaps skid, sweep Islanders

Richmond snaps skid, sweep Islanders

Richmond Dukes hosted Formosa Islanders for a double header in the British Baseball Federation Single A South Central-B division. It was the return match up from the previous week, which had served up a dazzling display of baseball. These two foes didn’t fail to deliver again, exceeding expectations and putting on another classic contest for the ages.

Jubilant Dukes celebrate walk-off win

Jubilant Dukes celebrate walk-off win

On the last day of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration, the Richmond Dukes had their own celebration with a dramatic walk-off win versus Guildford Gold Cats to round off a perfect day and take top spot in the BBF Single A South Central-B division. Game 2 of the doubleheader was a slugfest from the outset that swung back and forth, and could have gone either way.