2010 COBA HOF - Frank Fascia
2012 COBA HOF - Blake Frost, Ron Lutz
2012 Winner of the Dr. Anson Buck Award
2018 Elims - 4th Place
2019 Brampton Tournament Finalist
2019 COBA Playoff Finalist
2019 COBA MVP - Joe Ferreira
2022 Lakeside Tournament Finalist
2022 COBA ROY - Aidan Murphy
2023 Lakeside Tournament Finalist
2023 COBA Playoff Finalist
2023 COBA ROY - Alex Fascia
2024 Elims - 3rd Place
2024 COBA MVP - Victor Speciale
2024 COBA Comeback player - Dawson Fascia
2024 COBA Executive of the Year - Frank Fascia
2025 COBA Sportsman of the Year - Joe Ferreira
2025 COBA Hall of Fame - Vic Speciale, Yannick Rickli
A Proud member of the COBA "AAA" Major League since 2004
2026 Game Updates
League
Tournaments
Date
Friday, May 8
Monday, May 11
Thursday, May 14
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Thursday, May 21
Wednesday, May 27
Thursday, May 28
Wednesday, Jun 3
Thursday, Jun 4
Saturday, Jun 6
Thursday, Jun 11
Thursday, Jun 18
Saturday, Jun 20
Thursday, Jun 25
Thursday, Jul 2
Thursday, Jul 9
Friday, Jul 10
Monday, Jul 13
Thursday, Jul 23
Friday, Jul 24
Friday, Aug 7
Saturday, Aug 8
Saturday, Aug 8
Away
Brampton
Brampton
Erindale
Brampton
Brampton
Erindale
Brampton
Oakville
Brampton
Etobicoke
Brampton
Etobicoke
Milton
Oakville
Burlington
Waterloo
Milton
Brampton
Brampton
Waterloo
Brampton
Brampton
Burlington
Brampton
Runs
7
16
10
6
4
10
4
2
3
6
2
14
8
4
23
12
7
13
14
19
15
5
Home
Etobicoke
Erindale
Brampton
Waterloo
Waterloo
Brampton
Milton
Brampton
Burlington
Brampton
Milton
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton
Etobicoke
Erindale
Brampton
Oakville
Oakville
Brampton
Burlington
Runs
8
6
8
7
4
15
6
13
7
7
9
1
18
15
0
13
8
1
8
4
9
11
Notes
Rain Out - Dry field
PPD - Why?
DH
Won
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
Lost
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
Tied
1
1
Tournaments
Sarnia
(June 12-14)
(1-1-1)
Date
Friday, Jun 12
Saturday, Jun 13
Saturday, Jun 13
Away
Windsor Athletics
Brampton
Burlington
Runs
0
9
7
Home
Brampton
Sarnia Brigade
Brampton
Runs
15
9
0
Won
1
Lost
1
Tied
1
Friday, June 12 vs Windsor A's - Brampton 15 Windsor A's
It is always nice when you can start a tournament of this stature with an easy win, as they are hard to come by. The win will be meaningless unless they can dig out another win to advance to the semi's.
Caleb Chramow led the way with his 2 doubles and a single driving in 6 runs. The Ferreira's went 4 for 6, scoring 6 runs, and adding a couple of RBI's. 7 of the Royals runs came with 2 outs. Just as important, Barbier delivered his best outing of the season allowing a single, and 7 K's. in his 4 innings of work. Outstanding!
Saturday, June 13 @ Sarnia Brigade - Brampton 9 Sarnia 9
The Royals did exactly what they needed to do, and that was to take an early lead with Joe's 2 RBI single in the first. The bats stayed hot in the 2nd and upping the score to 5-0 on the strength of Lahey, Nolet and Caleb's doubles. A Brigade error proved costly on Joe’s hot grounder to short scoring a run, now 6-0. Joe (doing double duty) gave up a couple of runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings bringing the score to 6-4. Lebel brought home Brampton's 7th run when he singled home Nolet's double in the 4th, but the Brigade stormed back in their 4th with a 2-run homer. If it wasn't for a perfect pick-off at first it would have been a 3-run homer. That might have saved the game. Sarnia plated 3 in their 5th to take the lead 9-7. Brampton showed some fire in their belly scoring twice in their 7th to tie the game. Eric Ferreira entered the game in his old familiar role and didn’t allow any more runs in his 2 1/3 innings.
Brampton was pressured by a very good team in Sarnia and took a couple of shots to the chin, but they didn’t back down. This is reminiscent of the Royals of 6 or 7 years ago, bend but don’t break attitude, stay in the game.
Saturday, June 13 vs Burlington Brants - Burlington 7 Brampton 0
Brampton took their foot off the gas pedal, losing all momentum, managing only one hit, and leaving their pitchers to fend for themselves allowing only 3 earned runs because of 4 errors. Burlington is a very good team that doesn't need help to win.
The Royals have a month-long homestand in front of them. They will need to take advantage of this time to put together some sort of streak. They have shown they have the players, and talent to beat anyone, but they have also shown they can also lose to anyone.
Vaughan
(June 26-28)
(1-3)
Date
Friday, Jun 26
Friday, Jun 26
Saturday, Jun 27
Sunday, Jun 28
Away
Northumberland
Brampton
Windsor A's
Brampton
Runs
10
3
1
2
Home
Brampton
Ajax Spartans
Brampton
Newmarket
Runs
1
5
10
3
Won
1
Lost
1
1
1
Friday, June 26 vs Northumberland Jacks - (Northumberland 10 Brampton 1)
After Burlington had their way with the Royals, you would think the team would come back with vim and vigor and use this game to prove to themselves they belong in the top three of COBA. The team never had more than one hit in any inning.
I’m really trying to find something positive to expand on but there’s nothing there. The four teams they play this weekend; Northumberland, Ajax, Windsor A’s and Newmarket have a combined league record of 9-24 with a +/- of -122. Hopefully there will be a couple of wins waiting for the Royals.
Friday, June 26 vs Ajax Spartans - (Ajax 5 Brampton 3)
Kyle Mucin tossed a good game but still took the loss. Sam Lebel and Keegan Murphy took care of the scoring, with 3 RBI’s but it was too little, too late scoring all their runs in the final inning.
Saturday, June 27 vs Windsor Athletics - (Brampton 10 Windsor A's 1)
Scoring early seems to be the right recipe for winning. Brampton scored 4 runs in the 2nd inning, then added 3 more in the 4th and 5th innings, leading the way to a lobsided 10-1 victory. Again, Lebel led the way with his 2 runs, 2 RBI’s and 2 BB’s and a home run. Aidan Murphy and Joe each had 2 runs, with their solo home runs. Maybe this was the springboard the team was looking for.
Sunday, June 28 vs Newmarket Hawks - (Newmarket 3 Brampton 2)
The Royals have shown themselves they can compete against the big boys, although they came up a little short, the message is still there. They were able to take advantage of the free passes they were given in the 7th inning. Aidan Murphy was a recipient of a HBP, then scored. The Royals tied the game when Barbier’s single brought home Lebel. With Cowper on 2nd Nolet then singled to center, deep enough for Cowper to try to score, but was thrown out at home on a great throw to the plate. The heart-breaker came in the bottom of the 7th when Newmarket’s Sanford hit his first homer of the season to down the Royals.
Brampton’s Joe Ferreira turned back the clock and tossed his best game of the season, giving up only 6 H, 3 R, in his complete game.
I have always said you learn more about the team and its players from the losses, not the wins. Newmarket is going through a rough patch, but they are still a very good ball team.
London
(July 3 - 5)
(2-1)
Date
Saturday, July 4
Saturday, July 4
Sunday, July 5
Away
Ilderton Riverhawks
Brampton Royals
London Sr. Talons
Runs
8
11
5
Home
Brampton Royals
Brantford Jr. Red Sox
Brampton Royals
Runs
5
7
7
Won
1
1
Lost
1
Saturday, July 4 vs Ilderton Riverhawks - (Ilderton 8 Brampton 5)
The Riverhawks didn’t win the game, it was given to them. Brampton's team errors led to 6 unearned runs. No pitching staff can ever be effective when they’re forced to get 4 or 5 outs per inning. The game is hard enough getting 3 outs. The Royals are better than that.
Saturday, July 4 vs Brantford Jr. Red Sox - (Brampton 11 Brantford 7)
Tyler Barbier opened the game with a deep fly ball to center, then scored on Keegan Murphy’s single. In the 3rd inning Lebel scored on a sac fly from third, then Jayden Jemmison with 2 outs reached first on an error scoring Joe Ferreira making the score 3-0, but the Red Sox answered those runs with 5 of their own. A Fascia double and Lebel single evened the score at 5-5.
Brantford scored a run to take the lead only to have Pinner slam his first homer of the season to open the 5th. Three consecutive doubles (Lebel, Joe Ferreira and Barbier), followed up with three singles widened the gap by 5 runs. Brantford would plate one more run ending the scoring at 11-7.
The game exposed the character of the Brampton Royals. They played with confident intensity. They answered any threat the Red Sox posed.
Sunday, July 5 vs London Talons - (Brampton 7 London 5)
The Royals early deficit 5-1 going to the bottom of the 4th didn’t bother them at all, as they are used to comebacks. Their veteran patience is paying off. To supplement Murphy’s strong pitching the offence used the 4th inning to take control of the game. Jeminson’s single, Keegan’s double, Lahey’s single, Eric’s forced error, Dawson’s single, Sammy’s double and Pinner’s single were all they needed to seal the game.
With a runner on third, second base veteran Keegan Murphy started an inning ending 4-6-3 double play in the 5th to snuff out any threat. Keegan followed that up with another double play, but this one ended the game.
This was a well played game.
Hap Walters
(July 17-19)
(2-0)
The tournament was called Saturday evening because of the rain/possible tornado.
Date
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
Saturday, July 18
Away
Erindale Cardinals
Brampton
Etobicoke Rangers
Runs
3
7
Home
Brampton Royals
Burlington Brants
Brampton Royals
Runs
6
2
Won
1
1
Lost
Friday, July 17 vs Erindale Cardinals - (Brampton 6 Erindale 3)
Any time you can open a tournament with a win, it loosens the whole team knowing they won’t have to win all their remaining games, but it would help, especially here at the Hap.
Joe Ferreira opened with a great game only giving up 3 runs to a hot Erindale team (5-0-1 in their last 6 games). Joe’s 12th career complete game included 8 K’s and zero free passes. When he gets into that groove, he’s hard to beat.
We all know when the pitcher is his game the offence can relax and do their thing; get em on, get em in. The Royals started the game with 3 singles and a BB, producing their first run, then Barbier scored in the 3rd on Pinner’s solid double to left. The Cardinals weren’t lying down, as they took a one run lead in the 5th. Barbier welcomed the 5th with a double, followed by Ferreira’s RBI single. Aidan Murphy’s triple scoring Pinner who got on by way of a fielder’s choice. Jeminson singled home Aidan then Keegan closed out the scoring with his single bringing home Jeminson. Game over 6-3. It was actually a well pitched game from both teams. 6-3 is a very low score for these two teams.
Now they face a very tough Burlington team who beat Leaside to open their tournament.
Saturday, July 18 @ Burlington Brants - (Brampton 7 Burlington Brants 2)
Brampton can’t take their foot off the gas pedal; they will need all the runs they can muster for the +/- impact. They missed out of the championship game in London because of the run. diff. which hurt because they were playing well.
Once again the stage was set by Aidan Murphy tossing his 2nd complete game of the season, simply a 5 H, 7 K, 2 R gem.
After a non eventful first 2 innings the Royals were the first to get on the board in their 3rd with 7 runs on the strength of 4 singles and a huge double by old reliable Keegan Murphy, scoring Nolet, Ferreira and Jeminson. Before the rain put a stop to everything, the Brants scored a couple of runs in their 4th.
I assume, because of the rain, OBA have reverted back to the score as of the last completed inning which would be the 4th inning, making the official final score 7-2.
My stats will reflect a 4 inning game.
National Qualifier
(July 31 - Aug 3)
(3-2)
Date
Friday, July 31
Saturday, Aug 1
Saturday, Aug 1
Sunday, Aug 2
Sunday, Aug 2
Away
Brampton
Erindale
Waterloo
Northumberland
Windsor
Runs
4
0
1
6
3
Home
Newmarket
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton
Runs
13
3
3
7
0
Won
1
1
1
Lost
1
1
Friday, July 31, vs Newmarket Hawks - (Newmarket 13 Brampton 4)
Newmarket entered the game with a 10-7-1 G.T.B.L. record with one of their best pitchers Bryne Biemiller with a 1.47 ERA. The Royals responded by putting Joe Ferreira on the mound, but on this day it won’t matter. As good as Joe is, Newmarket has the winning DNA, that can only be earned by winning this grueling tournament.
One loss does not end your weekend. Keep in mind, only 8 times has a team won the Elims without losing a game. It just rarely ever happens.
Again, I am not surprised of Jeminson’s recent success. That was his first career homer.
Saturday, August 1, vs Erindale - (Brampton 3 Erindale 0)
Not sure if the Royals could play a better game, but they will have to when they take on the Tigers of Waterloo this afternoon. This will be their toughest test. Waterloo has very few weaknesses, but this isn't a series, it's only one game. As we all know anything can happen in one game, just ask the Windsor Athletics who sent Leaside (last years Provincial champs) home, 0-2.
This had to be Aidan Murphy's best game of the season, a CG, 3 H shutout will get it done every time. While he was in complete control of this one, it took all the pressure off the offense, giving them the luxury of relaxing and playing their own game.
Saturday, August 1, vs Waterloo - (Brampton 3 Waterloo 1)
Myles Swartz did exactly what Aidan did against Erindale, he showed the team they won't have to score many runs as he has everything under control. A couple more runs could have helped though. Myles finished what he started giving up 1 R, allowing on 3 H, 0 BB and 6 K's. Swartz was very economical with his pitching, using only 77 pitches
The Royals took advantage of Waterloo's erratic pitching. In the Royal's 3rd they hit 3 of our batters in a row before walking Joe Ferreira for the first run of the game. The 2nd run wasn't far behind when the walked Keegan with the bases loaded. Fascia singled home Cowper in the 6th to finish Brampton's scoring.
The Royals score 3 runs on only 2 hits by Jeminson and Fascia. The team used whatever they were given. That was a very well played game.
Sunday, August 2, vs Northumberland - (Brampton 7 Northumberland 6)
In another win-or-go-home game the Royals found themselves digging a hole they might not be able to get out of, down by 4 runs leading into the 4th inning. Joe Ferreira got one back on his solo homer, but the game was slowly getting out of range when Northumberland scored their 5th run in the 5th.
Brampton loaded the bases in their 5th but failed to capitalize on this huge opportunity. How many more chances will they get? The Jack’s scored another in the 6th on a fielding error. The game surely is out of range now with a 5-run gap. A grand slam won’t do it, but Ferreira had other ideas. As he has done so often in the past, he lifted the team onto his shoulders. His 2nd homer brought in 2 more runs. It’s now 6-3. The momentum has switched over to the Royals, who can smell blood. After Joe’s homer, the Northumberland Jack’s were completely caught off guard giving up a BB, S, BB, BB and a fielders choice made the once-out-of-reach score 6-5. Their shaky pitching carried over to the final inning. Aidan’s single scored Nolet. Now 6-6, time for extras.
At this point both teams knew who was going to advance in the tournament. Not only could you see it, but you could feel it as well. It’s an awful feeling when you are going to lose and there’s you can do about it. The lead off batter in the 8th was Caleb who was hit by the 3rd pitch he saw and advanced to 2nd on Dawson’s perfect sac bunt. Sam brought him home on a hard grounder to right field.
What a gutsy win. It’s so much easier when the whole team is on the same wave length and pulling together. They worked their butts for a fifth-place finish and now their prize is the Windsor Stars. Anything can happen.
Sunday, August 2 vs Windsor - (Windsor 3 Brampton 0)
Barbier took the mound for this most important game vs perhaps the best team in the province, the Windsor Stars. Windsor opened the scoring on a couple of runs in the first inning. Down 2 runs isn’t necessarily a death knell, but if it’s+ to the Stars, that may sound like you’re down by 5 runs. They make it so hard to play catch-up. They would score another in the 3rd finishing off the scoring. Joe Ferreira came in to toss the final 3 innings only giving up 2 hits.
The team should be proud of what they have accomplished; nobody gave them the respect so they had to earn it. Now that they had a taste of success let’s hope they can carry the momentum over to the upcoming playoffs.
COBA Playoffs
(Aug 14 - Aug 16)
(2-1)
Date
Saturday, Aug 15
Saturday, Aug 15
Sunday, Aug 16
Away
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton
Runs
7
5
2
Home
Burlington
Etobicoke
Waterloo
Runs
3
4
4
Won
1
1
Lost
1
Saturday, Aug 15 @ Burlington Brants - (Brampton 7 Burlington 3)
I’m sure this wasn’t the game Brampton had in mind when starting the playoffs. In such a short series anything can happen. Burlington has had their number this season winning all 4 times they faced each other and outscoring the Royals 56-17.
With Aidan Murphy on the bump, I still like our chances. The Brants scored first on a sac fly in the 3rd. by the end of the 6th the Royals were up 4-3 in a very good game. In the 7th Brampton broke it open when Joe Ferreira homered on the first pitch he saw scoring Lebel and Nolet. Burlington didn’t have any time to respond. Brampton out hit Burlington 9-4. Game over, 7-3.
Saturday, Aug 15 @ Etobicoke Rangers - (Brampton 5 Etobicoke 4)
In the second game things weren’t looking any better. To advance in the playoffs the Royals will have to beat Etobicoke, who seem to put us out of the playoffs each year. Brampton finished 7.5 games behind the Rangers in league standings. Again, the odds were against them advancing any further in the final tournament of the season.
Joe Ferreira took the hill on this one and looked really sharp in the early going. The Rangers loaded the bases but failed to tally. 3 singles in a row in the 3rd Brampton surged the Royals to a 5-0 lead. After a couple of singles and an error Etobicoke closed the gap slightly to 5-1. They would score 2 more in the 6th while the Royals are doing everything they can to protect their slim 5-3 lead. Duva, Etobicoke’s 3rd baseman homered to put them within a run, but they only have 3 more outs to play with. Lebel replaced Ferreira. Their next batter Young-Schults singled then was replaced by Tupper, who was promptly picked off 1st for the second out. Lebel saved Joe's win, in what was one the teams best games of the season.
Let’s hope they carry the momentum into tomorrow’s game vs. Waterloo.
Sunday, Aug 16 @ Waterloo Tigers - (Waterloo 4 Brampton 2)
The Waterloo Tigers saved one of their best games of the season for today beating the Royals 4-2. They will be hard to beat vs Burlington. Waterloo took a 3-1 lead in the 3rd and that was all they needed, because their pitching had shut down the Brampton bats who only managed 3 hits. Jeminson followed his 2nd inning homer with a double in the 7th..
The effort was there, we had the right pitcher on the mound, but the opposition was better. Even though their record wasn’t impressive they still made large strides this season improving in all aspects of the game. They have the youth, so we should get used to this team competing year after year. I sure the team earned a lot of respect with their play at the National Qualifier reaching the final 5 in what could be the toughest ball tournament in the country.
May
(3-4-1)
Friday, May 8 @ Etobicoke - (Etobicoke 8 Brampton 7)
There was nothing in this game to indicate what kind of team this is for the 2026 season. Aside from competing against the best team in the league on their grounds Brampton had to compete against mother nature who always reminds us she’s still in charge.
Over the Royals last 6 season openers they have only one win, but bounced right back, posting a record of 20-9-1 in their opening 5 games, in those 6 seasons.
The pitching performance was outstanding for a season opener (or for any game), giving up only 3 hits. I’m sure the few fumbles were weather related. There’s always rust that needs to be removed, while still trying to compete and win.
Monday, May 11 @ Erindale - (Brampton 16 Erindale 6)
Ralph Lahey picked up where he left off from last season sealing the game with his slam. Caleb Chramow, Pinner, Jeminson, Cowper and Aidan Murphy all had multiple hits. Joe Ferreira chipped in belting a homer deep to left field. Tyler Barbier got his first start on the mound and pitched great giving a lone hit over his 3 innings of work, with 7 K's..
Something they need to work on is the BB, they're averaging 2 walks per inning, but that should fix itself with time.
Wednesday, May 14 @ Erindale - (Erindale 10 Brampton 8)
On the road the Cardinals of Erindale took an early 4-0 lead to open the game. Brampton would take a 7-6 lead into the 6th, but veteran Pip Murray-Smith's run tied it up again. Brampton's Sam Lebel would return the favour putting the Royals back in front in the home 7th, but Erindale would plate 3 in the 8th to seal the win.
Sunday, May 17 @ Waterloo (DH) - (Waterloo 7 Brampton 6 (GM 1))
The Waterloo error in the 5th on Jeminson’s bases loaded single to right field put the Royals ahead 6-3. Waterloo would score in each of the 3 remaining innings to win 7-6. Pinlac led the way for Brampton going 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run. Aidan Murphy and Mucin each scored 2 runs.
This was the first outing for pitching standout Myles Swartz who allowed only 2 unearned runs in his 3 innings of work.
(Waterloo 4 Brampton 4 (GM 2))
Once again the Royals of Brampton opened the scoring in the 3rd on Pinlac's sac fly scoring Caleb Chramow. In the 4th the Tigers missed a huge opportunity to score when Nolet who showed off his ability to battle, gave up 3 BB including a wild pitch and got out of it unharmed. Brampton then used the chance to double the score when Keegan Murphy homered to deep centre for his first of the season. Brampton took advantage of some sloppy play scoring twice in the 5th, putting them up 4-1. Waterloo score on a sac fly making the score 4-2, but those pesky Tigers weren't done yet, scoring twice in the 7th tying the score to finish the game.
Thursday, May 21, vs Erindale - (Brampton 15 Erindale 10)
The Erindale Cardinals visited Dave Dash for their third game versus the Royals already in the early season. In a rather sloppy game Brampton led 7-0 before Erindale got on the scoreboard in the 5th inning. Between the two teams there were 23 hits, 25 free passes via BB and errors. That’s 48 baserunners, some would say it was just another game between these two slugging franchises.
The only pitcher who refused to participate in the walkathon was Patreek Shrestha who took only 6 pitches to get through his inning of work. Well done.
Wednesday, May 27 @ Milton - (Milton 6 Brampton 4)
The Royals took advantage of an early wild pitch to score Aidan Murphy for their second run of the game. They would score a couple more in the third when Joe Ferreira flied out to right field allowing Dawson to advance to 3rd and Pinner would reach 2nd on a steal. Dawson stole home, then Cowper doubled home Pinner.
The Red Sox would bounce back with 5 unanswered runs to take the game 6-4. Brampton had an opportunity in the 6th when they loaded the bases with nobody out and couldn’t cash them in.
The game tomorrow vs Oakville will determine whether they are 3-4-1 or 2-5-1. There’s a huge difference in those numbers.
Thursday, May 28 vs Oakville - (Brampton 13 Oakville 2)
This 13 to 2 game was never in doubt as the Royals scored 3 in the 2nd, one more in the 4th, 2 in the 5th and 5 in the 9th to seal the victory. Combined with great pitching performances by Aidan Murphy and Brendan Nolet, giving up only 2 runs on 7 hits and 15 K’s.
Eric Ferreira led the way with 4 hits, 4 RBI, and a run. Logan Janes went 3 for 3, 2 RBI and 3 runs. It was an overall solid team effort.
The team was very patient collecting 8 BB’s of which 3 of them scored.
Let’s see if they can carry their momentum to Burlington on Wednesday.
June
(3-4)
Wednesday, June 3 @ Burlington - (Burlington 7 Brampton 3)
In what started out as a classic pitcher's duel, Brampton held a very slim 3-2 lead going into the bottom half of the 6th inning. In the 6th Burlington tallied for a couple of 2 out runs., and the bottom half of the Brants 7th, scored 2 more on a single, double, a HBP, another walk, and a wild pitch.
Sam Lebel led the offense for the Royals with his 4 hits and Caleb Chramow had 3 hits and an RBI.
Thursday, June 4 vs Etobicoke - (Brampton 7 Etobicoke 6)
The Royals looked to be headed for another loss to the Rangers. Being down 6-2 in the Brampton 8th, they took full advantage of Ethan Chramow’s perfect 1 out sac bunt scoring Keegan Murphy from 3rd for the walk-off run taking victory from Etobicoke. The Rangers charity extended to 4 Royal’s who reached base either by a HBP or a BB then scored.
Patrick Pinlac went 2 for 4 with a double and scored a run. Aidan Murphy had a timely 8th inning 2 RBI single scoring Pinlac and Joe Ferreira which tied the game.
On the pitching side, Aidan allowed only 2 ER during his 5 innings of work. Kyle Mucin earned the win by keeping the Ranger bats at bay, not allowing any runs to score to finish the game.
The team should carry what they learned about themselves and their potential that they can take into the Sarnia Tournament June 12.
Saturday, June 6 at Milton - (Milton 9 Brampton 2)
Brampton was never in this one giving up 7 runs in the 3rd giving Milton an easy victory. Brampton was getting the batters on base but were unable to score them.
The Royals still have a way to go if they want to earn a podium result in the Sarnia Tournament. Winning the tournament demands every player play at their very best through every game.
Thursday, Jun 11 vs Etobicoke - (Etobicoke 14 Brampton 1)
It looks as though the team used this game to get the kinks out of their game. If that was the case, they are ready to collect a couple upsets in Sarnia. There's nothing better than entering a tournament under the radar, not expecting to do anything. This team still has a lot surprises in them.
Thursday, June 18 vs Milton - (Brampton 18 Milton 8)
After 2 ½ innings the Red Sox held onto a 3-1 lead. The Royals played the patient game sitting back accepting all the charity Milton was offering. In the bottom of the 3rd the Royals scored 6 runs on only 4 singles, two HBP, 2 BB. Milton tried to come back with a couple in the 4th but it had little effect on the Royals who only had visions of putting this game away as early as possible.
Brampton’s pitching has been erratic at times but the bats have always been in their back pocket whenever they needed it. This would be one of those games.
The Royals entered the 4th with a slim 7-6 lead. If 6 runs weren’t enough to put the game away, they went for 7 this time. After loading the bases opening up the 4th inning the Red Sox managed 2 quick outs. The key plays were Eric Ferreira’s 2 run single followed by Pinner’s bases clearing 3 run (team leading) triple. Score is now 14-6.
A pitching change didn’t help to slow Brampton down; they loaded the bases once again on 3 straight BB. They would add 2 more BB in that inning helping the Royals score 4 more runs. Final score was 18-8. On most nights you shouldn’t win after giving up 8 runs, but this is COBA. The bats can make up for the lack of quality pitching, but when tournaments come up facing teams where pitching is a priority, the Royals often have issues, especially when the offence is called upon to carry the team. That may work in COBA but not elsewhere.
Friday, June 20 vs Oakville - (Brampton 15 Oakville 4)
The A’s trailed the Royals by a run heading to the bottom of the 6th when the Royals broke the game open. This was a more satisfying game result because when the pitching only gives up 4 runs it takes all the pressure off the bats, allowing them to play carefree. Aidan Murphy capped off the 6-run 6th with a 3-run dinger to left. Final 15-4.
Thursday, June 25 vs Burlington - (Burlington 23 Brampton 0)
Tonight wasn’t your night. The scoreboard tells us all we need to know, but still, there’s no hiding from it. The team struggled in every phase of the game, and what hurts is, we know you’re capable of far better.
Wearing the navy blue means far more than personal stats or individual moments. It means representing our city—its pride, its work ethic, and its expectations. You owe it to yourselves and to everyone who supports the team, to compete with heart every time you step on the field.
The team needs to regroup and refocus for the Vaughan Tournament. Losses like this can either break a team or build one. We hope you choose the latter.
July
(2 -2)
Thursday, July 2, vs Waterloo - (Brampton 13 Waterloo 12)
The Royals were up against a tough team tonight in the Waterloo Tigers, who were coming off 4 losses in a row. The Tigers got off to a strong start scoring 8 runs before the Royals scored a run. In the Royals 3rd they scored 7 times. The inning went like this: S, BB, HBP, S, FC, D, S, BB, BB, BB, BB, resulting in 7 runs. If the pitching can hold up, they will have a chance to win this one.
3 BB and 2 D later Waterloo extended their lead, now up 12-7. This type of game is nothing foreign to the Royals as they have been in games like this for years whenever they face the Cardinals. With 3 innings to play with, the Royals got one back in the 6th closing the score to 12-8. The Royals were doing whatever they could to get on base trusting the batter will make something happen. They showed a lot of patience getting batters on base, then Barbier struck for a game tying 2 run, triple; then score the winning run on Fascia’s single. Game over!
This can still be a lethal team when the batting and pitching show up the same game. No 7-inning game should ever have 340 pitches between the two teams.
Monday, July 13 @ Erindale - (Erindale 8 Brampton 7)
This sums up the game tonight:
Pitches BB Errors
Brampton 164 9 5
Erindale 184 9 4
Going into the Hap where the Royals have never faired well, the team should be reminded they play much better against stiffer competition. Their ERA in league play is 9.10 as compared to 5.22 in tournaments. This may be because of a shorter bench, (coach Fascia has used only 8 pitchers over 10 tournament games, all 5 of the team's complete games have come in tournaments), or the team raises their concentration level. Their work ethic is very evident, but it's just not showing on the scoreboard. This weekend would be a good time to fix that.
Thursday, July 23 vs Waterloo - (Waterloo 13 Brampton 1)
It’s very hard tying to find anything positive with the team right now a week before the National Qualifier in Windsor. In the seven games when 10 or less runs were scored the Royals are 1-5-1. They need to score runs to win.
Tonight’s game produced 4 errors, 7 wild pitches, 2 HBP and 6 unearned runs. They are beating themselves.
Every player on this team was once the best player on their team — house league, Rep,, college, wherever. At some point, younger players looked up to you, asked you for advice, trusted you because you earned it.
Be that player again. Be the one others look to. Be the leader you once were. Play without fear of failing. Play near‑errorless ball. Compete with intent. Want the ball. Want the moment.
Be the pitcher who wins a tight game at the Qualifier and then demands the hill two days later. That’s the only way you give yourself a chance to win.
Because if you stay on the path you’re on now, you’ll be home Saturday night thinking about how you could’ve played better — how you could’ve helped the Royals win.
Choose the version of yourself that doesn’t let that happen. This chance only comes around once a year, so don't waste the
opportunity.
None of the above qualifications have anything to do with the physical skills of baseball, it's the mental aspect that's much more important. If your head's not in the game, your skills won't help you. When you give the game your 100% attention you can do things you thought weren't possible. The game will never be easy, but it will be easier.
I must apologize if I'm stepping on anyone's toes.
Friday, July 24 @ Oakville - (Brampton 14 Oakville 8)
There was good and bad about the win over Oakville. The Royals scored 14 runs, but they gave up 8. Still far too many pitches (20 per inning).
Very pleased with the season Jayden Jeminson has had. He’s getting on base just over 45% of the time, and although he’s not getting the RBI’s he’s setting the table for the others to drive in. Aside from his 22 hits, he has used the BB and HBP to get on base another 17 times. He will do well in Windsor.
August
(1 -2)
Friday, August 7 @ Oakville - (Brampton 19 Oakville 4)
Notice – Royals Gamechanger says Aidan Murphy started the game, but somehow Cowper entered the game in the 2nd for one batter, then Aidan reappeared to get the final 2 outs in the inning. I went to the Oakville scoring for confirmation and they show Aidan pitched the whole 2nd inning and more. Therefore I am combing Cowper's Gamechangers numbers to Aidan because I am convinced he earned them..
7 Royals starters had at least 2 hits and 6 of the starters scored twice or more. The team was led by veteran Joe Ferreira who slugged a homer and added 3 H, 4 R and 4 RBI.
Aidan Murphy earned his 6th win for his 5 innings of work, striking out 11.
Saturday, August 8 vs Burlington DH - Game 1 - (Burlington 15 Brampton 9)
In game one of a double header the Royals take on the always tough Burlington Brants.
Burlington opened the scoring in the first with 2 runs, only to have Brampton tie it up in the second. Ghannie’s homer to left gave the Royals a 5-3 lead. After trading leads, the teams were tied at 6 in the 5th, but the Brants opened it up with a 10-6 advantage after 6. The Royals fought back to within a run, but when Burlington scored 5 in the 7th, the Royals didn’t have a response. Final score was 15-9.
Brampton @ Burlington - Game 2 - (Burlington 11 Brampton 5)
In game two of the twin bill, the Royals opened on an encouraging note scoring 4 times in the first inning, including a 2-run homer by Barbier. Burlington clawed their way back tying the game at 5 in the 5th. On the strength of 3 doubles in a row the Brants took the lead 8-5 in the bottom half of the inning. The Royal's bats have gone cold at the worse possible time. They managed only a single in the final 2 innings. Final 11-5.
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In June of 2014 my wife CeCe and I had the pleasure of visiting Cooperstown, N.Y. with my son Mikey (retired Royals player), daughter Jen with my brother David. The Jays at that time were 38-24, 6 games up on the Yankees, yet we were treated with respect and aside from some light jabbing were treated very well. It wasn’t just about the team we were rooting for; it was about the game of baseball that we were honouring.
We had some time to kill so we watched a few innings at Doubleday Field. Unfortunately, a team from Buffalo were playing and after each inning when they went to their fielding positions they casually walked out to the field in no apparent rush, like they were playing an exhibition game at home. The trouble was this isn’t home, this is Cooperstown, the mecca of baseball. It sickened me to watch these players disrespect the game like this.
That memory was brought back today when I watched the Brampton Royals take the field for the fifth inning of the first game of a double header versus the Burlington Brants. The coach encouraged them to “Let’s go, run it out”, but they instead most of them (not all) casually walked out to their positions. Even though the Royals were up 6-3 their body language said something else. It wasn’t about disrespect for the game; it was them appearing to be a defeated team even with a lead. Maybe it was the afternoon heat but Burlington had no trouble hustling out to their positions.
The Royals committed 8 errors over the double header. The scores tell the story.