Another gloomy season for BDF IX

BDF IX is struggling to replicate their form of two seasons ago PIC: KENENDY RAMOKONE
BDF IX is struggling to replicate their form of two seasons ago PIC: KENENDY RAMOKONE

BDF IX men’s softball team faces yet another trophyless season. The army side has slid into oblivion since winning the BofiNet softball league two seasons ago. Last season, they missed the services of their number one pitcher, Kagiso Mogale and there has been no respite in the current campaign, where they find themselves fourth.

They have collected 16 points from 10 matches, after eight wins and two losses. 

BDF IX coach, James Moremedi said at the beginning of the season, the focus was on strengthening their defence, but that proved to be a challenge as the campaign wore on. Moremedi said his number one pitcher started feeling strain. “Mogale is in the national team, which means he works hard all the time. I wanted my players to close the defence even if we struggle in offence,” he said.

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