If you haven’t watched the Herts Ravens yet, you’re missing one of the most entertaining afternoons in local sport. Competing in Division 4 and proudly calling Basing Hill their home, the Ravens combine competitive baseball with a strong team identity and a welcoming game-day atmosphere. Expect big swings, aggressive baserunning and a dugout that never stops backing each other. Whether chasing wins or battling through tight divisional rivalries, they play the game the right way — hard, fast and together. Bring a chair, bring the dog, and settle in at Basing Hill to see why Sundays with the Ravens are quickly becoming must-watch baseball.
The Herts Ravens made the most of home turf with a double-header sweep over the London Minotaurs in Division 4. They edged a thrilling opener 13-12 at Basing Hill Ballpark before backing it up with a composed 7-4 victory later in the afternoon. It was a day that showcased the
Herts’ third annual Lou Gehrig Day event at Grovehill was the biggest yet – raising more than £2,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. This far outstrips even the success of previous years, and is a measure of the generosity of the Herts baseball community. Lou Gehrig Day is held
It’s not unusual to mention the weather in these reports. That’s partly because baseball is a summer sport and the setting is evocative and central to the feel of the game. Also, we are British and we obsess about weather. But on a Bank Holiday weekend which turned out to
