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2/27/2008
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Mellieha Northender’s Undefeated after first round
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Mellieha’s talented young pitcher Mike Bartolo knew Sal Varriale was watching him, a Major League scout for the Cincinnati Reds, last Sunday and both teams realized it was going to be a tough game for the Mustangs. The Mustangs only managed to get 4 hits in this game before going down 17-1 with the 15 run difference rule in just 4 innings. This was mainly due to Mike’s pitching performance but the Northenders gave him full support when they were up to bat. |
We will have to wait and see if Mike receives a call for trials this summer but in the meantime he showed great confidence on the mound and hit his first homerun with his 2nd time at bat.
If Mike would get a call and signs with a club it would be a great accomplishment not only for Mike and the Mellieha Northenders but also for his father Ray and Maltese Baseball Association. Ray Bartolo is a pioneer within Maltese Baseball and played a big part of baseball starting in Malta.
The Mustangs found it difficult to stop the Northenders from scoring 17 but at least stopped a shut out game by managing to score their only run with an RBI hit from Mark Buttigieg in the bottom of the 4th inning.
Keith Bartolo, Mike’s older brother also hit a homerun in this game making this his 3rd homerun, one in each game played.
This Saturday at 13.30 the Mustangs will be facing 2nd place Gozo Tornadoes at Marsa and Sunday at 10.00 the Devils will be up against the Northenders also at Marsa. |
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