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Around the Diamond: Playoffs begin; Pitching decisions ahead
They clinched the pennant Thursday, and they’ll open playoffs Friday — against the Brantford Red Sox. Managing pitching will be key, while the Majors will look to keep the bats rolling.
Around the Diamond: Pennant fever; Career year for Mr. Major?
The Majors’ fate is in their own hands. Win both this weekend and they’re IBL pennant winners two years in a row; Has 2022 been Brownlee’s best?; Reichstein rounding into form. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: Fighting for first; Clutch at-bats crucial
The London Majors, in first place by a half-game entering the weekend, jockey for position as they seek home-field advantage for playoffs; London playing long (and small) ball.
New-look Beefeaters eyeing defence of Ontario title
With a new coach and plenty of new faces, the London Beefeaters Junior Football team kicks off its OFC season this weekend. The goal? Repeat as provincial champs — and more
New courts ready soon for hoops and healing
‘Our London Family Courts,’ a legacy project supported by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment ($250K), is scheduled to open this fall.
Around the Diamond: Big weekend test; Bullpen shines
With three tough opponents this weekend, Majors to find out where they stack up as playoffs draw closer; A convincing bullpen win; More hitters than spots a good problem.
Around the Diamond: Majors streaking; Wright returns
The Majors, winners of 6 in a row, enter the weekend tied for top spot in the IBL; Taylor Wright returns after pro stint; Fernando gets his shot; And more!
Around the Diamond: Capitalizing on the big inning; Joseph’s bat sizzling
The Majors look to extend win streak this weekend, beginning Friday vs. Barrie; Is Brownlee having a career year at age 38?; The home run is taking pressure off the small ball game; And more! Catch our latest news & notes
Around the Diamond: Back in the win column?; Versatility key for club
The Majors, on a 3-game losing skid, look to make up ground this weekend; Versatile Newton providing an offensive spark; London leading the way statistically; And more! Catch our latest news & notes
Around the Diamond: Reichstein returns; Busy stretch begins
Canada Day kicks off 7 games in 10 days for the Majors, who welcome Byron Reichstein back for the holiday affair; A true test of pitching lies ahead; Wright catches on in Frontier League; And more!
Around the Diamond: Wilkie wakes up; Major milestone for Kandel
The Majors’ three-game weekend includes a matchup with first-place Welland; London’s secondary arms will be key in long season. How are they performing so far? Wilkie looking to build on big game. Catch our news & notes
Around the Diamond: Long ball success; New faces contributing
The second-place Majors (7-3) enter a three-game weekend with the top pitching numbers in the league — and some well-earned powers numbers. That and more in this week’s news & notes.