Northern Diamondbacks vs. Adelaide Rays
The Northern Diamondbacks and the Adelaide Rays played out
an entertaining game on Diamond 1 to start the day, and eventually the Rays
just got over the line, walking off the Diamondbacks 9-8. Ned Hargreaves led off well for the
Diamondbacks, picking up a pair of hits and two RBIs. Connor Schibeci was also
impressive at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Jacob White, Oscar Weber
and Max Stagg all picked up two hits, and Cooper Giles closed out the game
beautifully for the Rays, throwing 2.2 innings of perfect relief. Alexander
Burnell’s two RBI double in the bottom of the sixth sealed a famous victory for
the Rays.
Canberra vs. Swan Hills Aces
The Swan Hills Aces jumped on Canberra, putting 18 on the
board in the opening inning, which lead the way to a 26-2 victory. Offensively,
Taiyo Kurosawa went 3-for-4 with six RBIs and a home run, while Eric Webb
nailed a grand slam to extend the Aces’ lead. Every starter for the Aces picked
up a hit in a great team performance. Will Creighton picked up the only RBI for
Canberra, while Bailey Hordan struck out three and only conceded one hit.
Eastern Phantoms vs. Brisbane Metro
Brisbane Metro and the Eastern Phantoms played out a close
run game, and it was Metro who just going the win, defeating the Phantoms 10-9.
Riley Franklin and Ethan Oliphant lead the offence for the Phantoms, driving in
four and two runs respectively. Ryne Zaryc performed well for Brisbane Metro,
driving in a pair of runs, while Hayden Snell also managed to leg out a double.
Ben Walmsley performed well on the mound finishing the game off for Metro,
striking out four in two innings of work.
Manly vs. Brisbane North
Two scoreless innings began the game between Brisbane North
and Manly, however an 11 run barrage in the fifth inning from Manly was the
difference, as they defeated Brisbane North 13-1. Tian Rae got Manly off to the
best possible start on the mound, throwing four strikeouts in three scoreless
innings. Thomas Butler was strong with bat in hand for Manly, belting a three
run homer in the fifth. Eric Calder picked up three RBIs, and four hits from
Wilson Spinks lead Manly to a strong victory. Tyreece Fuimaono struck five
Manly hitters out in his start for Brisbane North.
Hills vs. Central Firebirds
Four early runs from Hills got the
momentum from the Central Firebirds, and they were never headed, taking an 11-0
victory. Clayton Campbell and Will Edwards combined for a shutout victory, only
giving up one hit and striking out five Firebirds batters. Campbell also
claimed two hits and an RBI with bat in hand. Ethan Treble set the table nicely
for his team mates, leading off with three hits and two RBIs. Ashton Hamilton
picked up the lone hit for the Firebirds, while Edward Wilson threw a strong
inning to finish for the Firebirds.
Northern Metros vs. Manly
Northern Metros used a five run
second inning to get on top of Manly, 9-5. Owen Pilcher continued his hot
hitting form, going 2-for-3 and driving in three runs. Leading off for the
Metros, Samuel Kempton collected two hits and also drove in a pair of runs.
Manly’s leadoff hitter Tian Rae had another strong offensive outing, collecting
three hits and an RBI. Jay Reynolds threw well in relief for the Metros,
striking out four and only conceding one hit in two innings of work.
Adelaide Seahawks vs. Geelong
In a strong defensive outing for
both sides, the Adelaide Seahawks just got on top of Geelong, taking the game
3-1. Four pitchers took to the mound for the Seahawks, and all performed well.
Cam Theron finished off the Baycats, striking out the side in the sixth inning.
Hits were hard to come by for both sides, however Robbie Brennan from the
Seahawks and Noah Brennan from the Baycats picked up a pair each. Hayden
Peoples struck out seven in 3.2 innings of work for the Baycats in a strong
effort.
Central Coast vs. Eastern
Athletics
Eight runs through the first two
innings for Central Coast set the scene for the ballgame, as they defeated
Eastern Athletics 15-6. Cooper Bake-Smith continued his strong tournament,
picking up four RBIs from two hits, while leadoff man Luke Jacobs went 3-for-5.
Parker Robinson threw three shutout innings to begin the ballgame for Central
Coast, striking out five. Hudson Ryan threw well in his inning of relief,
fanning three Central Coast hitters. Lochlann O’Connor and Bronson Neave both
picked up a pair of hits for the Athletics.
Hills vs. Southern Mariners
Hills have proven themselves as
one of the teams to beat this week, after dispatching of the Southern Mariners
12-0. Four runs in the first and seven runs in the fifth proved the difference
for Hills, who kept the Mariners to only four hits. Clayton Campbell continued
his solid tournament, driving in two from three hits. Will Unitt anchored the
shutout, while Harrison Wheeldon finished the job, striking out two and
conceding no hits. Dylan Williamson was the only Mariners player to pick up
multiple hits, claiming two on the day.
Macarthur vs. Eastern Phantoms
Macarthur keep rolling in the
Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship, taking care of the Eastern
Phantoms with ease 21-0. Damian Eagles hit well in the two hole for Macarthur,
going 4-for-4 with two RBIs, while Bayley Stevens was all about the three,
three runs, three hits, and three RBIs. Macarthur’s pitching staff has been
rolling all week, and today was no exception, conceding only one hit on the
day. Darcy Miller picked up the lone hit for the Phantoms.
Gold Coast Pirates vs. Coastal Bay
Sharks
Coastal Bay managed to full a few
runs back late, but the Pirates’ lead was too great, as Gold Coast defeated
Coastal Bay 10-4. Jasper King shone offensively for the Pirates, picking up
three RBIs for three hits, also legging out a triple during the game. Jamie Fox
fanned seven in three innings of work for the Pirates. The Sharks bullpen
cooled the Pirates offence, only conceding three runs in the final couple of
innings. Rui Harrison and Bryce Flynn picked up a pair of hits with Flynn
driving in two of the Sharks four runs.
Adelaide Rays vs. Northern Metros
A tense battle on diamond four
ended with the Adelaide Rays defeating the Metros 11-6. Owen Pilcher’s bat remained hot, going yard
for the second time this tournament. Chase Behrens struck out three in his
three innings on the mound for the Metros. Luke Trevaskis shut the Metros’
offense down, only conceding one hit in his three innings of relief. Ty Martens
lead off well for the Rays, picking up three hits. Max Stagg topped the Rays in
RBIs with three.
Ryde Hawks vs. Adelaide Seahawks
Ryde scored early and often
against the Seahawks, eventually running out victors 13-0 James Nati had a
strong overall game, picking up three hits, and striking out five in his 2.1
innings of shutout baseball. Hitting in
the three hole, Lachlan Thompson had a massive five RBIs from his three
hits. Angus Catt threw extremely well
for the Seahawks, striking out four in 1.1 innings. The game was marred however
by a hard line drive that struck Seahawks pitcher Tyson Schunke. Baseball
Australia wishes Tyson all the best in his recovery.
Central Firebirds vs. Southern
Mariners
A tense contest early was blown
wide open by the Firebirds in the middle innings, with the team from Perth defeating
the Southern Mariners 12-10. A six run sixth wasn’t enough for the Mariners,
who out-hit the Firebirds 15-12 on the night.
Kane Cole swung the momentum the way of the Firebirds, claiming a home
run to drive in three more. Cole also
made his time on the mound worthwhile, striking out three in 1.1 innings of
work. Tom Connolly worked hard in his 2.2 on the mound for the Mariners,
conceding no earned runs.