Sarnia Braves RHP Nick Baljeu. (Photo by Sarnia Braves Baseball Club)Sarnia Braves RHP Nick Baljeu. (Photo by Sarnia Braves Baseball Club)
Sarnia

Veteran Braves pitcher throws one-hitter, tops 500 innings

A longtime member of the Sarnia Braves Baseball Club reached a milestone in dramatic fashion earlier this month.

Nick Baljeu became the first Braves player in franchise history to surpass 500 innings pitched during a complete game, one-hit win over the Thornhill Reds July 6.

The 30-year-old Sarnia native has been with the Braves for nine seasons now.

During his Braves career, the 5'11" righty has an ERA of 2.21. He also has 418 strikeouts, a WHIP of 1.01, and 54 wins, all program bests.

https://twitter.com/SarniaBraves/status/1151208539769180161

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.