Sliders welcomed the Cubs to their new grounds at Dixon Playing Fields last night looking to get the new season underway with a win. It was a battle of last year’s third and second placed teams with Sliders looking to end a 4 game losing streak against the guys in purple. Unlike last time out, Sliders had a full roster plus subs with Laura and Emma D making their debuts in the outfield whilst the Cubs were playing shorthanded. Continue reading “Sliders v Cubs Recap”
Last Sunday the Belfast Sliders travelled to Donaghadee Rugby Club to face off against the Bangor Buccaneers in the final league game of the 2017 season. Everything was to play for as a win for the Sliders would keep the Smokinβ Aces at fourth in the league table, securing a second year at third place for the visiting team. With only nine players making it to Donaghadee, the prospects of a win looked bleak until the Bucs themselves arrived with only nine players β evening up the chances of a win. Continue reading “Bucs v Sliders Recap”
Sliders welcomed the newly crowned league champions to Newforge last night. The Brawlers were aiming to go a second season in a row undefeated whilst a win for Sliders would have all but guaranteed 3rd in the league. Unfortunately, the home team were very much in end of season mode putting in a pretty hapless performance and were punished by some big hitting. Sliders took to the field with a new combination at short stop and 3rd of Dave and James (playing his first game back this season). Unfortunately, a series of simple mistakes from both the infield and outfield let the Brawlers score 21 in the first 2 innings. Continue reading “Sliders v Brawlers Recap”
