Another gloomy season for BDF IX
Friday, March 15, 2019
BDF IX is struggling to replicate their form of two seasons ago PIC: KENENDY RAMOKONE
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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