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Issue 32.3

2026 MSL Week 2

IN THIS ISSUE: Competitive games aplenty in Week 2 to report on, with memorable insider writeups on two very down to the last out matchups: Camels II-Mavericks II and Dodgers-Mavericks. Traveling Dodgers become Dodgy Sharks, some helpful Safeguarding news, and Adam Hugill tells the story of Spittin’ Camels tournament showing in Prague.

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Announcements

9th May 2026 Dan Strayer

BLU CORNER: Roll Back When a Game is Called Off

QUESTION: Should the score roll back to the previous inning if a game is called for (e.g.) bad light?

Announcements

27th Apr 2026 Dan Strayer

Firstball gets season off to a flying start

NOTE: This article first appeared in Bases Loaded, the newsletter for all things Manchester Softball League. Subscribe now and learn

Beginner Softball Sessions (Yellow BG) (3)

Announcements

9th Jan 2026 Dan Strayer

Beginner Softball Sessions start Tuesday, 13 January

Discover the game of softball, with full instruction and equipment provided by the Manchester Softball League. Every Tuesday night from 6:30 at Sale Grammar School

Announcements

2nd Jan 2026 Dan Strayer

North West Series Tournaments Return to Parrs Wood

Get ready, because the softball tournament action’s not just at Farnham this summer. Manchester Softball League is happy to announce

Members of the Division 3 champion Stingers pose. From left: Rory Casey-Wright, Ellie Hotchkiss, Nikki Bradshaw, Chloe Patient, Jack Barnes and Michelle Cleator.

Announcements MSL Review

8th Oct 2025 Dan Strayer

A Night to Remember: Scenes from the 2025 MSL End of Season Gala

Combining a night of entertainment with awards for some of the high achievers across the city’s softball landscape, more than 100 people throughout MSL were dressed to impress at Rylands Rooftop Terrace at Manchester Hall.