
Hornets see off Rhinos’ charge to retain title
The Homerun Hornets withstood a strong fightback from the Roundabout Rhinos to keep hold of the Milton Keynes Softball League Trophy. The final took place at Woughton-on-the-Green playing fields and drizzle began to fall as the teams warmed up, much to the delight of Rhinos pitcher Eddy Verbeek who isn’t comfortable unless he’s pitching in a monsoon. But the rain soon cleared and the Hornets got to work early by taking a 7-0 first inning lead. The Rhinos tried to stem the swa