VOB Macaws claim top-four spot in Cape Town Baseball Federation shake-up
VOB pitcher Jesse Johnson in action against Grassy Park at the weekend.
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In a change of guard that will resonate across the city’s baseball corners, Durbanville broke the long stranglehold that Bothasig and Bellville had on the Cape Town Baseball Federation (CTBF) Major League by claiming the season title on Saturday.
It was a hard‑earned crown after years of constantly being at the bottom of the log for the Villains stable. That turn of events has opened the door for greater competition across the league and sides like VOB Macaws exemplify that shift after ensuring their campaign ended on a high with a hard‑fought Round 21 victory at Chukker Road yesterday.
Jamie Brookes connects and skies the ball.
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VOB turned in a gritty 5‑4 win over the Grassy Park Crusaders to register their eleventh victory in a 21‑game season, finishing in the top four on the log and showing that they aren’t far off from challenging for the top honours next season.
In a contest that was as close as it could get, it was VOB’s timely hitting and situational pitching that made the difference, adding a positive chapter to a campaign that showed real progress from the Chukker Road outfit.
Josh November tags Dayton Williams as he attemptes to steal a base.
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For Macaws, locking in a top‑four spot brings a great deal of optimism. After years of building and growing together, the side demonstrated consistent resilience and competitiveness throughout the season.
With the new kings of the league now crowned, sides like VOB add a fresh dynamic to the CTBF, giving other clubs renewed belief that the landscape of the league may shift in their favour.