The PNBL (Palau National Baseball League) which began its 2018 season on February 24th have completed two rounds of competition and will begin playoffs on Tuesday, June 12th.
The playoffs will feature four top teams with Oldiais leading the standings with the record of 10 wins and 1 loss, followed by Peleliu (8-3), Meyuns (6 – 5) and Ngerchelong Blue Sharks (4 – 7).
The best-of-three series will begin on Tuesday night with fourth place Blue Sharks vs top seed Oldiais and third place Meyuns vs second place Peleliu on Thursday, June 14th.
The winners will play in a best-of-five series for the 2018 PNBL championship. All games are played at Asahi Field beginning at 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Playoff games will be broadcasted live on T8AA – Eco Paradise Radio Station.
PNBL thanks all team sponsors for their contributions and support enabling PNBL to continue to develop our young people, improve our national sport, and contribute to a healthy nation: Peleliu – Gov. Shmull and Peleliu State Government; Ngatpang – Delegate Otobed and Neco Marine ; Ngerchelong – Delegate Dilmai Saike, Ngerchelong State Government and Vann Isaac; Oldiais – Governor Adelbai and Ngchesar State Government and Speaker Anastacio; Meyuns – Office of the President and Koror State Government Youth Council; Palau Community College – Dr. Tellei and Palau Community College; National Team – PNOC, Team Palau and PNBL.
The National Team competes in the league to prepare for the upcoming Micro Games in Yap. PNBL would like to thank Surangel & Sons Company for its generous donation of $3,000 allowing PNBL to play another round of competition. PNBL also thank Vice President Oilouch for sponsoring the live radio coverage of the playoff games. (PR)