01/06/2026
☀️⚾ What a fantastic day of Blind Baseball in Manchester for the Liverpool Blind Trojans!
Playing in glorious sunshine, the team produced some outstanding performances and came away with three wins from four games, thanks to excellent teamwork, communication, determination and support throughout the day.
🏆 Manchester 0-1 LiverpoolWe got off to the perfect start with a hard-fought victory. Andrew scored the winning run whilst also recording his first-ever defensive assist for the Trojans. The video captures the winning moment, with Jimmy driving a superb hit into the field to bring Andrew all the way home and secure the victory.
🏆 Liverpool 3-2 SheffieldA real thriller and arguably the game of the day! Liverpool raced into a 3-0 lead through two runs from Matt and one from David. Sheffield battled back to make it 3-2 and looked set to level the score, but with the pressure on, Andrew fielded the ball and made the throw to second base, where Jamie completed the catch to record the final out and secure the victory for the Trojans. The moment the catch was made, the whole team erupted in celebration across the field. It was a fantastic moment and a great example of the teamwork, determination and spirit that runs through the Liverpool Trojans.
❌ Liverpool 0-1 HartlepoolA closely contested match between two of the league's top sides. Liverpool hit well throughout, but Hartlepool edged the game with a single run. A tough result, but a strong performance against an unbeaten team.
🏆 Liverpool 1-0 GallowaysWe finished the day with another victory, with Matt scoring the winning run. There was some excellent defensive play on both sides, but the Trojans held firm to close out the win.
While there were some fantastic individual moments, this was very much a team effort. A special mention must go to Jamie, whose catching was outstanding throughout the day. He made a number of brilliant catches and was a huge part of our defensive success.
A massive thank you also goes to our sighted support team:
👏 Tony – Second Base Clapper and Driver👏 Stuart – Second Base Clapper👏 Stu – Third Base Clapper👏 Karen – Mound Assistant and Home Plate Assistant👏 Angie – Photography and Catcher Analysis
Their encouragement, organisation and support helped keep the team focused and performing at its best throughout the day.
Special thanks to David for all the work behind the scenes organising team sheets and helping ensure everything ran smoothly, and to Karen for making sure we were organised and ready for every game.
We'd also like to thank Angie and Stu, Jamie's parents, who are always there supporting the Trojans, and members of Karen's family who came along to support Mark and cheer on the team. Having that support around the field means so much to the players.
We'd also like to extend our sincere thanks to British Blind Baseball, the volunteers, officials and everyone involved in organising and developing the sport across the UK. The opportunities they create allow players, volunteers and supporters to come together, compete, develop and enjoy this fantastic game. Their hard work behind the scenes continues to help Blind Baseball grow and thrive.
A huge thank you must also go to everyone connected with the Trojans back home. The work that goes into training, coaching and player development is what makes days like this possible. Special thanks to Scotty, Ben, Chris and Gina, along with everyone else who helps create such a positive and supportive environment for our players to learn, develop and enjoy the game.
Liverpool Trojans Squad⚾ Matt⚾ David⚾ Mark⚾ Macca⚾ Andrew⚾ Jimmy
Days like these show what makes the Liverpool Trojans special. Players, volunteers, families, coaches and supporters all playing their part in a fantastic team performance and a brilliant day of Blind Baseball.
We're proud to finish the day with three wins from four matches and remain right in the mix at the top end of the league table. Bring on Match Day 3!
💚⚾ Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan. Let's go Trojans! ⚾💚
