VSBL Division 3 returned to the 2018/19 season in the New Year, doing their very best to climb the ladder and stay in the running for finals. With just six weeks left in the regular season, now is the time for these teams to leave it all out there on the field, as five other teams look to end St. Kilda’s undefeated record. Check out the results and recaps from rounds 13, 14 and 15 below, and good luck to all the clubs and competitors in their upcoming games!
Round 15 (Jan 27th)
North Western Titans vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
2 11
It wasn’t an easy one for the Titans, who dropped their 12th game of the season against this unbelievably unbeatable Saints side. North Western’s pitchers were no match for St. Kilda’s ferocious lineup, as several players racked up multiple hits and did some major damage at the plate. This included Mariano Favia, who had four hits on the day with a double, two singles and his first homer of the season. He came around to score three runs and he recorded 3 RBI’s of his own as he achieved a .833 OBP, his best of the year. Joe Keiper also got had an on base percentage of .833 as he had two HBP and a walk-in addition to his double and single.
Other key players included Satoro Adachi with his pair of singles and a walk for 1 RBI, as well as Eduardo Escalona who smashed two singles for 1 RBI. Rob Mescher had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, while Tom Snowden also had a base hit. All of this offensive production set the scene for Paul Paskar to sail through his 7.1 innings on the mound. Despite giving up eight walks, he allowed zero hits and only two runs – one unearned while striking out four.
Daniel Hogg followed up with a scoreless relief appearance as the Saints once again showed why they are the top team in the division. Sitting at 15-0 with just three rounds left, St. Kilda is in prime position heading into the finals, while North Western is in fifth place at 3-12.
North Western Titans vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
1 30
It wasn’t a pretty day for the North Western Titans Reserves either, as they struggled against powerhouse St. Kilda. The Saints racked up the runs in ridiculous fashion as they cruised to their seventh straight win and 12th victory overall. North Western sits at 1-12 with 1 draw, so they will be hoping to get a few more wins on their record as the season wraps up shortly.
VSBL Division 3 returned to the 2018/19 season in the New Year, doing their very best to climb the ladder and stay in the running for finals. With just six weeks left in the regular season, now is the time for these teams to leave it all out there on the field, as five other teams look to end St. Kilda’s undefeated record. Check out the results and recaps from rounds 13, 14 and 15 below, and good luck to all the clubs and competitors in their upcoming games!
Round 15 (Jan 27th)
North Western Titans vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
2 11
It wasn’t an easy one for the Titans, who dropped their 12th game of the season against this unbelievably unbeatable Saints side. North Western’s pitchers were no match for St. Kilda’s ferocious lineup, as several players racked up multiple hits and did some major damage at the plate. This included Mariano Favia, who had four hits on the day with a double, two singles and his first homer of the season. He came around to score three runs and he recorded 3 RBI’s of his own as he achieved a .833 OBP, his best of the year. Joe Keiper also got had an on base percentage of .833 as he had two HBP and a walk-in addition to his double and single.
Other key players included Satoro Adachi with his pair of singles and a walk for 1 RBI, as well as Eduardo Escalona who smashed two singles for 1 RBI. Rob Mescher had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, while Tom Snowden also had a base hit. All of this offensive production set the scene for Paul Paskar to sail through his 7.1 innings on the mound. Despite giving up eight walks, he allowed zero hits and only two runs – one unearned while striking out four.
Daniel Hogg followed up with a scoreless relief appearance as the Saints once again showed why they are the top team in the division. Sitting at 15-0 with just three rounds left, St. Kilda is in prime position heading into the finals, while North Western is in fifth place at 3-12.
North Western Titans vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
1 30
It wasn’t a pretty day for the North Western Titans Reserves either, as they struggled against powerhouse St. Kilda. The Saints racked up the runs in ridiculous fashion as they cruised to their seventh straight win and 12th victory overall. North Western sits at 1-12 with 1 draw, so they will be hoping to get a few more wins on their record as the season wraps up shortly.
North Western Titans vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
2 11
It wasn’t an easy one for the Titans, who dropped their 12th game of the season against this unbelievably unbeatable Saints side. North Western’s pitchers were no match for St. Kilda’s ferocious lineup, as several players racked up multiple hits and did some major damage at the plate. This included Mariano Favia, who had four hits on the day with a double, two singles and his first homer of the season. He came around to score three runs and he recorded 3 RBI’s of his own as he achieved a .833 OBP, his best of the year. Joe Keiper also got had an on base percentage of .833 as he had two HBP and a walk-in addition to his double and single.
Other key players included Satoro Adachi with his pair of singles and a walk for 1 RBI, as well as Eduardo Escalona who smashed two singles for 1 RBI. Rob Mescher had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, while Tom Snowden also had a base hit. All of this offensive production set the scene for Paul Paskar to sail through his 7.1 innings on the mound. Despite giving up eight walks, he allowed zero hits and only two runs – one unearned while striking out four.
Daniel Hogg followed up with a scoreless relief appearance as the Saints once again showed why they are the top team in the division. Sitting at 15-0 with just three rounds left, St. Kilda is in prime position heading into the finals, while North Western is in fifth place at 3-12.
North Western Titans vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
1 30
It wasn’t a pretty day for the North Western Titans Reserves either, as they struggled against powerhouse St. Kilda. The Saints racked up the runs in ridiculous fashion as they cruised to their seventh straight win and 12th victory overall. North Western sits at 1-12 with 1 draw, so they will be hoping to get a few more wins on their record as the season wraps up shortly.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 1sts
6 13
The Dolphins were always facing a difficult test against the Hunters, who have been impressive and confident this season since taking home last year’s premiership. They showed this command and control once more on Sunday as they battled the Dolphins, coming out in full force to secure a win on the road.
OGH – Blue relied on starter Geoff MacDonald, who threw seven great innings, giving up just three hits, one walk and one unearned run while striking out eight, bringing his season total to 25 K’s. His teammates were superb as well, with Trifon Stafilis sending his second homer of the season over the fence to add to his double and single. Although Michael Sullivan struggled slightly on the mound, his teammates were right there with their bats to back him up, ensuring OGH – Blue had a comfortable lead. Ashley Fisher had 3 RBI’s with a double, single and a walk, while Andrew Clark had two singles for 3 RBI’s and Jarrad Barrow had a base hit.
Despite the disappointing loss – their sixth of the season and a tough one after winning so convincingly the week before with a 16-1 rout of OGH Gold, the Dolphins had some highlights. This included Mitch Bowen’s solid day at the plate, where he had a double and a pair of singles for 3 RBI’s. He also covered 4.2 innings on the mound, allowing three earned runs on five hits, two walks and one HBP along with an impressive nine strikeouts. Kyle Burton and Aden Rusden both had a single, walk and an RBI, while Matthew Burton, David Chen, Shane Jeffrey, Steve Tourtsakis and Matthew Minchin all had base hits.
While the Hunters certainly made the most of their scoring opportunities, Chelsea still showed some strength and they could be a surprise force as they come into the final few weeks in third place ahead of Pakenham. At 9-6, Chelsea isn’t too far behind OGH – Blue at 11-4, so it will be interesting to see how the last three rounds and finals play out between these two teams.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 2nds
7 13
In a similar score line to the 1sts game, the Dolphins fell to the top team on the ladder, thanks to the Hunters’ persistence on the plate and at the mound. With a 13-2 record that puts them just in front of 12-3 St. Kilda, OGH – Blue may be feeling the heat but they’re determined to hold on tight to their preferred position. Chelsea is at 7-8 to keep them in fourth place, with OGH – Gold not far ahead at 8-7. With such intense competition as the finals fixture begins to fall into place, these two teams will be doing their very best to properly prepare for finals and make some big statements.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Pakenham Pumas 1sts
1 7
The Pumas had a better day at the plate than the Hunters, who struggled to get on base and convert their scoring chances into runs. Pakenham’s lineup enjoyed some easier hitting than they did in their 21-3 loss to St. Kilda the week before. Now sitting at 7-8, the Pumas are in fourth place on the ladder with three regular games to go. It’s possible they could overtake 9-6 Chelsea if they buckle down and win their last three. Sitting at the bottom of the ladder with no wins as of yet, the OGH – Gold side is doing their best to have fun every week and chase their elusive first victory. Next up for the Pumas is a tough test against second-place Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue, while OGH – Gold doesn’t have it easy either with an away game at St. Kilda.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Pakenham Pumas 2nds
17 0
The Hunters wreaked havoc on the Pumas, jumping all over their pitching and proving very tough to retire. It was a great outing for the Hunters after they were nearly shut down by Chelsea 14-1 the previous week. Pakenham hasn’t had a win yet in 2019, and with just two wins thus far this season, they’ll be looking to finish on a strong note. OGH – Gold is in third position now, but they could flip flop with Chelsea if they don’t hold their ground and stay ahead of the game.
Round 14 (Jan 20th)
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
16 1
The Dolphins are feeling good after their fantastic outing, where they made quite the statement with their hitting and pitching. While OGH – Gold struggled to connect, the Dolphins had no problems, as Aden Rusden led the way with an impressive 5 RBI’s on a double and a single. Rhys Tippett smashed a 2-RBI triple, while Mitch Bowen had a pair of singles and a walk for an RBI and two runs scored.
Kyle Burton also came around to score twice, with a double, single and two walks for 2 RBI’s. Teammates Matthew Burton and Jamin Tsai added RBI’s, while Daniel Wong had a pair of singles and Matthew Minchin recorded two base hits and three walks for 2 RBI’s. He also contributed two innings on the mound, allowing just one earned run on one hit and two walks along with two strikeouts. He followed up on Wilson Yeh’s fantastic five innings of scoreless ball, during which he allowed just four hits and one walk.
With 14 losses and no wins, OGH – Gold remains determined to get in the win column, while Chelsea is hanging on to their third place position with just four weeks to go in the regular season.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
14 1
The Dolphins delivered another solid performance in round 14 as they dominated the Hunters. Chelsea has now won back-to-back games, a big boost as they look to stay powerful in the playoff picture. With this victory, they are neck and neck with OGH - Gold as both teams have a 7-7 record. The final four games of the regular season will see Chelsea face off against OGH - Blue, North Western and Pakenham, while OGH - Gold is scheduled to play Pakenham, St Kilda, OGH - Blue and North Western.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. North Western Titans 1sts
16 4
The Hunters bounced back after last week’s disappointing 11-6 loss to St Kilda with a big win over the Titans. OGH – Blue relied on their big bats to get the job done, with Geoff MacDonald going 3-for-3 with three hard-hit doubles for 4 RBI’s. Andrew Clark joined in the fun with a double and a single for 2 RBI’s, while Ben Gaplin did a great job of getting on base, taking three walks over the course of the day.
Lachlan Carracher threw four innings, allowing eight hits, two walks and one HBP for four runs – three of them earned. He also had a single and a walk for 2 RBI’s in his at-bats. With solid pitching, the Hunters were free to focus on their offense. Other key players included Tim Carracher, who came around to score four times after smashing a triple and a single for 2 RBI’s. He also got on base with a walk and HBP. Ashley Fisher enjoyed an RBI single, while Archie Lygris had a pair of his own base hits and Colin Trigellis-Smith followed up on his scoreless three innings of pitching with a pair of singles and a walk.
With this win, the reigning premiers remain in second place behind St Kilda with a 10-4 record. The Titans are in fifth place with just three wins and 11 losses, but the team is still hopeful they can finish their season on a high note. OGH – Blue will face Chelsea, Pakenham, OGH – Gold and St Kilda while North Western is set to play St Kilda, Chelsea, Pakenham and OGH – Gold.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. North Western Titans 2nds
24 0
The Titans didn’t fare much better in the 2nds, as they were shutout for the fourth time this season at the hands of the ladder leaders. A 12-2 record puts OGH – Blue in first place in front of St Kilda, with the finals shaping up to be pretty exciting. The Titans are in last place, but they will be looking to get a few more wins on the board with four games to go.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St Kilda Saints 1sts
3 21
The home team advantage did not help Pakenham much as they fell to the still undefeated St Kilda Saints. With an impressive 14-0 record, the Saints show no signs of slowing down as they look to carry this momentum all the way into finals and secure their third premiership in four years.
St Kilda’s formidable offense kept up the pace, with Paul Paskar leading the way with 5 RBI’s on a double, two singles and one walk. Alan Ortiz contributed three hits of his own with a double and two singles for 3 RBI’s, while Adachi Shotaro had a double and two singles.
Pitcher Tom Snowden threw three innings, giving up just two hits, one walk and one HBP along with two unearned runs. His performance was enough to give St Kilda all the room they needed to rack up the runs, supported by singles from Rob Mescher, Robert Lewis, Daniel Hogg, Mariano Favia and Eduardo Escalona. Franco Caramia threw four innings as well, giving up three hits and one run.
The Pumas are now 6-8, holding on to their fourth-place position, while St Kilda is on top of their game and could secure an 18-0 record if they keep up the hard work. Next up for St Kilda are games against North Western, OGH – Gold, Chelsea and OGH – Blue, while Pakenham will face OGH – Gold, OGH – Blue, North Western and Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St Kilda Saints 2nds
2 12
The reigning premiers from last season continued their string of impressive performances with a big victory over Pakenham. The Saints’ lineup was nearly unstoppable as they cruised to their 11th victory of the season, while the Pumas have two wins, 10 losses and one draw on the season. Pakenham will try and improve for their final games to wrap up the season on a positive note, while St Kilda will do their best to overcome first-place OGH – Blue in the race toward finals.
Round 13 (Jan 20th)
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
14 4
The Titans enjoyed an exciting game as they secured their third victory of the season, a well-earned one after their solid performance. This was led by the strong showing from starter Hayden Walpole, who contributed an RBI single as well as seven innings of good pitching with four runs allowed – three of them unearned – on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts.
Fellow Titan Danny Haymes stood out with his double and single for 3 RBI’s, while Kyle Hodgett got on base twice with a pair of walks. Nathan Axiaq, Nick Jarvis, Kyle Newman and Daniel Taylor all added singles, allowing the Titans to build on their lead. This win allowed the Titans to improve to 3-10, and they’ll be looking to continue their winning ways into the last five games of the regular season. Meanwhile the Hunters are still in search of that elusive first win, and they’ll have another opportunity on Sunday at Chelsea.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
1 11
The OGH – Gold reserves have had some ups and downs this season, but they remain firmly in the playoff picture after this big win over the Titans. Holding the opposition to just a single run allowed the Hunters to reach the 100-run mark for the entire season thus far, and they’ll be eager to have some more 10+ run games in the near future. Currently sitting at 7-6 in third place, the Hunters’ closest competition is fourth place Chelsea at 6-7. With just one win on the season, the Titans’ playoff hopes are over but they’re still eager to end the season on a high note.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St Kilda Saints 1sts
6 11
The Saints started their New Year off right, picking up right where they left off by extending their undefeated streak to 13-0. As the top two teams from last season faced off for the third time in 2018/19, the Saints looked to secure a convincing win after narrowly topping the Hunters in round 8 with a final score of 4-3.
This competitive game was highlighted by Tom Snowden, who gave up seven hits and three walks across 5.2 innings for two earned runs and two unearned runs. His teammates got the job done at the plate, with Alan Ortiz racking up 3 RBI’s on two doubles and a single, while Paul Paskar had three singles on the day. Adachi Shotaro contributed 3 RBI’s of his own, while Daniel Hogg smashed a double and had a base hit as well.
Plenty of other Saints players joined in the hitting frenzy, with Robert Lewis, Mariano Favia, Eduardo Escalona, Nigel Burrows and Franco Caramia all having singles. Caramia also threw 3.1 innings, giving up four hits, one walk and two HBP for two earned runs.
Although the Hunters lost their fourth game of the season, they did have some bright spots in their lineup. Lachlan Carracher had a pair of singles and an RBI, and he covered 3.2 innings on the mound during which he gave up six hits and two walks for four runs – three of them earned. Ben Gaplin took two walks, while Ashley Fisher, Archie Lygris, Jason Maxwell and Colin Trigellis-Smith all had singles.
With a 9-4 record, OGH – Blue sits in second place behind 13-0 St Kilda. The next time these two face off is in the final regular season game in round 18 on Sunday, February 17th. Then it’s off to finals, when these two teams could very well face each other once again as OGH – Blue searches for a second straight premiership.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St Kilda Saints 2nds
3 4
It was a close call as both of these teams fought hard, but ultimately the Saints finished strong for their tenth win of the season. The Hunters are just ahead at 11-2, and they will continue to battle it out for prime playoff position in the last five games of the season. They’ll meet again in round 18, and that final regular game could set the finals picture.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 11
The Dolphins did their duty to stay ahead of the Pumas, earning them their eighth win of the season. This victory puts more space between third-place Chelsea and fourth-place Pakenham.
The Pumas dropped their seventh overall, losing to a seasoned Chelsea side that made the most of their opportunities when it mattered. Although Mitch Bowen gave up 11 hits and seven runs – four of them unearned – in his nine inning start, he did his job and struck out 9 batters along the way. With Mitch going the distance on the mound, Chelsea’s lineup could focus on knocking in the runs, with Daniel Wong leading the way with three singles and a double for 2 RBI’s. Steve Tourtsakis, Rhys Tippett and Aden Rusden all added 2 RBI’s of their own, while Kyle Burton did a great job of getting on base with two singles and three walks. He came around to score three times, while teammates Trent Wilford and Trevor Johansen adding singles to the offensive firepower.
The Dolphins will look to secure back-to-back wins as they face Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold in round 14, while Pakenham hosts the red-hot St Kilda Saints.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
8 20
Chelsea went wild at the plate, smashing the ball and showing some impressive confidence with finals not far off. The Dolphins have won two out of their last three, while Pakenham has lost two of their last three. With a 6-7 record, Chelsea is in fourth place on the ladder, while Pakenham is far behind in fifth place with a 2-9-1 record. Five games are left in the regular season, and both teams will be eager to go out in winning style.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 1sts
6 13
The Dolphins were always facing a difficult test against the Hunters, who have been impressive and confident this season since taking home last year’s premiership. They showed this command and control once more on Sunday as they battled the Dolphins, coming out in full force to secure a win on the road.
OGH – Blue relied on starter Geoff MacDonald, who threw seven great innings, giving up just three hits, one walk and one unearned run while striking out eight, bringing his season total to 25 K’s. His teammates were superb as well, with Trifon Stafilis sending his second homer of the season over the fence to add to his double and single. Although Michael Sullivan struggled slightly on the mound, his teammates were right there with their bats to back him up, ensuring OGH – Blue had a comfortable lead. Ashley Fisher had 3 RBI’s with a double, single and a walk, while Andrew Clark had two singles for 3 RBI’s and Jarrad Barrow had a base hit.
Despite the disappointing loss – their sixth of the season and a tough one after winning so convincingly the week before with a 16-1 rout of OGH Gold, the Dolphins had some highlights. This included Mitch Bowen’s solid day at the plate, where he had a double and a pair of singles for 3 RBI’s. He also covered 4.2 innings on the mound, allowing three earned runs on five hits, two walks and one HBP along with an impressive nine strikeouts. Kyle Burton and Aden Rusden both had a single, walk and an RBI, while Matthew Burton, David Chen, Shane Jeffrey, Steve Tourtsakis and Matthew Minchin all had base hits.
While the Hunters certainly made the most of their scoring opportunities, Chelsea still showed some strength and they could be a surprise force as they come into the final few weeks in third place ahead of Pakenham. At 9-6, Chelsea isn’t too far behind OGH – Blue at 11-4, so it will be interesting to see how the last three rounds and finals play out between these two teams.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 2nds
7 13
In a similar score line to the 1sts game, the Dolphins fell to the top team on the ladder, thanks to the Hunters’ persistence on the plate and at the mound. With a 13-2 record that puts them just in front of 12-3 St. Kilda, OGH – Blue may be feeling the heat but they’re determined to hold on tight to their preferred position. Chelsea is at 7-8 to keep them in fourth place, with OGH – Gold not far ahead at 8-7. With such intense competition as the finals fixture begins to fall into place, these two teams will be doing their very best to properly prepare for finals and make some big statements.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Pakenham Pumas 1sts
1 7
The Pumas had a better day at the plate than the Hunters, who struggled to get on base and convert their scoring chances into runs. Pakenham’s lineup enjoyed some easier hitting than they did in their 21-3 loss to St. Kilda the week before. Now sitting at 7-8, the Pumas are in fourth place on the ladder with three regular games to go. It’s possible they could overtake 9-6 Chelsea if they buckle down and win their last three. Sitting at the bottom of the ladder with no wins as of yet, the OGH – Gold side is doing their best to have fun every week and chase their elusive first victory. Next up for the Pumas is a tough test against second-place Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue, while OGH – Gold doesn’t have it easy either with an away game at St. Kilda.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Pakenham Pumas 2nds
17 0
The Hunters wreaked havoc on the Pumas, jumping all over their pitching and proving very tough to retire. It was a great outing for the Hunters after they were nearly shut down by Chelsea 14-1 the previous week. Pakenham hasn’t had a win yet in 2019, and with just two wins thus far this season, they’ll be looking to finish on a strong note. OGH – Gold is in third position now, but they could flip flop with Chelsea if they don’t hold their ground and stay ahead of the game.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Pakenham Pumas 1sts
1 7
The Pumas had a better day at the plate than the Hunters, who struggled to get on base and convert their scoring chances into runs. Pakenham’s lineup enjoyed some easier hitting than they did in their 21-3 loss to St. Kilda the week before. Now sitting at 7-8, the Pumas are in fourth place on the ladder with three regular games to go. It’s possible they could overtake 9-6 Chelsea if they buckle down and win their last three. Sitting at the bottom of the ladder with no wins as of yet, the OGH – Gold side is doing their best to have fun every week and chase their elusive first victory. Next up for the Pumas is a tough test against second-place Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue, while OGH – Gold doesn’t have it easy either with an away game at St. Kilda.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Pakenham Pumas 2nds
17 0
The Hunters wreaked havoc on the Pumas, jumping all over their pitching and proving very tough to retire. It was a great outing for the Hunters after they were nearly shut down by Chelsea 14-1 the previous week. Pakenham hasn’t had a win yet in 2019, and with just two wins thus far this season, they’ll be looking to finish on a strong note. OGH – Gold is in third position now, but they could flip flop with Chelsea if they don’t hold their ground and stay ahead of the game.
Round 14 (Jan 20th)
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
16 1
The Dolphins are feeling good after their fantastic outing, where they made quite the statement with their hitting and pitching. While OGH – Gold struggled to connect, the Dolphins had no problems, as Aden Rusden led the way with an impressive 5 RBI’s on a double and a single. Rhys Tippett smashed a 2-RBI triple, while Mitch Bowen had a pair of singles and a walk for an RBI and two runs scored.
Kyle Burton also came around to score twice, with a double, single and two walks for 2 RBI’s. Teammates Matthew Burton and Jamin Tsai added RBI’s, while Daniel Wong had a pair of singles and Matthew Minchin recorded two base hits and three walks for 2 RBI’s. He also contributed two innings on the mound, allowing just one earned run on one hit and two walks along with two strikeouts. He followed up on Wilson Yeh’s fantastic five innings of scoreless ball, during which he allowed just four hits and one walk.
With 14 losses and no wins, OGH – Gold remains determined to get in the win column, while Chelsea is hanging on to their third place position with just four weeks to go in the regular season.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
14 1
The Dolphins delivered another solid performance in round 14 as they dominated the Hunters. Chelsea has now won back-to-back games, a big boost as they look to stay powerful in the playoff picture. With this victory, they are neck and neck with OGH - Gold as both teams have a 7-7 record. The final four games of the regular season will see Chelsea face off against OGH - Blue, North Western and Pakenham, while OGH - Gold is scheduled to play Pakenham, St Kilda, OGH - Blue and North Western.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. North Western Titans 1sts
16 4
The Hunters bounced back after last week’s disappointing 11-6 loss to St Kilda with a big win over the Titans. OGH – Blue relied on their big bats to get the job done, with Geoff MacDonald going 3-for-3 with three hard-hit doubles for 4 RBI’s. Andrew Clark joined in the fun with a double and a single for 2 RBI’s, while Ben Gaplin did a great job of getting on base, taking three walks over the course of the day.
Lachlan Carracher threw four innings, allowing eight hits, two walks and one HBP for four runs – three of them earned. He also had a single and a walk for 2 RBI’s in his at-bats. With solid pitching, the Hunters were free to focus on their offense. Other key players included Tim Carracher, who came around to score four times after smashing a triple and a single for 2 RBI’s. He also got on base with a walk and HBP. Ashley Fisher enjoyed an RBI single, while Archie Lygris had a pair of his own base hits and Colin Trigellis-Smith followed up on his scoreless three innings of pitching with a pair of singles and a walk.
With this win, the reigning premiers remain in second place behind St Kilda with a 10-4 record. The Titans are in fifth place with just three wins and 11 losses, but the team is still hopeful they can finish their season on a high note. OGH – Blue will face Chelsea, Pakenham, OGH – Gold and St Kilda while North Western is set to play St Kilda, Chelsea, Pakenham and OGH – Gold.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. North Western Titans 2nds
24 0
The Titans didn’t fare much better in the 2nds, as they were shutout for the fourth time this season at the hands of the ladder leaders. A 12-2 record puts OGH – Blue in first place in front of St Kilda, with the finals shaping up to be pretty exciting. The Titans are in last place, but they will be looking to get a few more wins on the board with four games to go.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St Kilda Saints 1sts
3 21
The home team advantage did not help Pakenham much as they fell to the still undefeated St Kilda Saints. With an impressive 14-0 record, the Saints show no signs of slowing down as they look to carry this momentum all the way into finals and secure their third premiership in four years.
St Kilda’s formidable offense kept up the pace, with Paul Paskar leading the way with 5 RBI’s on a double, two singles and one walk. Alan Ortiz contributed three hits of his own with a double and two singles for 3 RBI’s, while Adachi Shotaro had a double and two singles.
Pitcher Tom Snowden threw three innings, giving up just two hits, one walk and one HBP along with two unearned runs. His performance was enough to give St Kilda all the room they needed to rack up the runs, supported by singles from Rob Mescher, Robert Lewis, Daniel Hogg, Mariano Favia and Eduardo Escalona. Franco Caramia threw four innings as well, giving up three hits and one run.
The Pumas are now 6-8, holding on to their fourth-place position, while St Kilda is on top of their game and could secure an 18-0 record if they keep up the hard work. Next up for St Kilda are games against North Western, OGH – Gold, Chelsea and OGH – Blue, while Pakenham will face OGH – Gold, OGH – Blue, North Western and Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St Kilda Saints 2nds
2 12
The reigning premiers from last season continued their string of impressive performances with a big victory over Pakenham. The Saints’ lineup was nearly unstoppable as they cruised to their 11th victory of the season, while the Pumas have two wins, 10 losses and one draw on the season. Pakenham will try and improve for their final games to wrap up the season on a positive note, while St Kilda will do their best to overcome first-place OGH – Blue in the race toward finals.
Round 13 (Jan 20th)
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
14 4
The Titans enjoyed an exciting game as they secured their third victory of the season, a well-earned one after their solid performance. This was led by the strong showing from starter Hayden Walpole, who contributed an RBI single as well as seven innings of good pitching with four runs allowed – three of them unearned – on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts.
Fellow Titan Danny Haymes stood out with his double and single for 3 RBI’s, while Kyle Hodgett got on base twice with a pair of walks. Nathan Axiaq, Nick Jarvis, Kyle Newman and Daniel Taylor all added singles, allowing the Titans to build on their lead. This win allowed the Titans to improve to 3-10, and they’ll be looking to continue their winning ways into the last five games of the regular season. Meanwhile the Hunters are still in search of that elusive first win, and they’ll have another opportunity on Sunday at Chelsea.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
1 11
The OGH – Gold reserves have had some ups and downs this season, but they remain firmly in the playoff picture after this big win over the Titans. Holding the opposition to just a single run allowed the Hunters to reach the 100-run mark for the entire season thus far, and they’ll be eager to have some more 10+ run games in the near future. Currently sitting at 7-6 in third place, the Hunters’ closest competition is fourth place Chelsea at 6-7. With just one win on the season, the Titans’ playoff hopes are over but they’re still eager to end the season on a high note.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St Kilda Saints 1sts
6 11
The Saints started their New Year off right, picking up right where they left off by extending their undefeated streak to 13-0. As the top two teams from last season faced off for the third time in 2018/19, the Saints looked to secure a convincing win after narrowly topping the Hunters in round 8 with a final score of 4-3.
This competitive game was highlighted by Tom Snowden, who gave up seven hits and three walks across 5.2 innings for two earned runs and two unearned runs. His teammates got the job done at the plate, with Alan Ortiz racking up 3 RBI’s on two doubles and a single, while Paul Paskar had three singles on the day. Adachi Shotaro contributed 3 RBI’s of his own, while Daniel Hogg smashed a double and had a base hit as well.
Plenty of other Saints players joined in the hitting frenzy, with Robert Lewis, Mariano Favia, Eduardo Escalona, Nigel Burrows and Franco Caramia all having singles. Caramia also threw 3.1 innings, giving up four hits, one walk and two HBP for two earned runs.
Although the Hunters lost their fourth game of the season, they did have some bright spots in their lineup. Lachlan Carracher had a pair of singles and an RBI, and he covered 3.2 innings on the mound during which he gave up six hits and two walks for four runs – three of them earned. Ben Gaplin took two walks, while Ashley Fisher, Archie Lygris, Jason Maxwell and Colin Trigellis-Smith all had singles.
With a 9-4 record, OGH – Blue sits in second place behind 13-0 St Kilda. The next time these two face off is in the final regular season game in round 18 on Sunday, February 17th. Then it’s off to finals, when these two teams could very well face each other once again as OGH – Blue searches for a second straight premiership.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St Kilda Saints 2nds
3 4
It was a close call as both of these teams fought hard, but ultimately the Saints finished strong for their tenth win of the season. The Hunters are just ahead at 11-2, and they will continue to battle it out for prime playoff position in the last five games of the season. They’ll meet again in round 18, and that final regular game could set the finals picture.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 11
The Dolphins did their duty to stay ahead of the Pumas, earning them their eighth win of the season. This victory puts more space between third-place Chelsea and fourth-place Pakenham.
The Pumas dropped their seventh overall, losing to a seasoned Chelsea side that made the most of their opportunities when it mattered. Although Mitch Bowen gave up 11 hits and seven runs – four of them unearned – in his nine inning start, he did his job and struck out 9 batters along the way. With Mitch going the distance on the mound, Chelsea’s lineup could focus on knocking in the runs, with Daniel Wong leading the way with three singles and a double for 2 RBI’s. Steve Tourtsakis, Rhys Tippett and Aden Rusden all added 2 RBI’s of their own, while Kyle Burton did a great job of getting on base with two singles and three walks. He came around to score three times, while teammates Trent Wilford and Trevor Johansen adding singles to the offensive firepower.
The Dolphins will look to secure back-to-back wins as they face Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold in round 14, while Pakenham hosts the red-hot St Kilda Saints.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
8 20
Chelsea went wild at the plate, smashing the ball and showing some impressive confidence with finals not far off. The Dolphins have won two out of their last three, while Pakenham has lost two of their last three. With a 6-7 record, Chelsea is in fourth place on the ladder, while Pakenham is far behind in fifth place with a 2-9-1 record. Five games are left in the regular season, and both teams will be eager to go out in winning style.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
16 1
The Dolphins are feeling good after their fantastic outing, where they made quite the statement with their hitting and pitching. While OGH – Gold struggled to connect, the Dolphins had no problems, as Aden Rusden led the way with an impressive 5 RBI’s on a double and a single. Rhys Tippett smashed a 2-RBI triple, while Mitch Bowen had a pair of singles and a walk for an RBI and two runs scored.
Kyle Burton also came around to score twice, with a double, single and two walks for 2 RBI’s. Teammates Matthew Burton and Jamin Tsai added RBI’s, while Daniel Wong had a pair of singles and Matthew Minchin recorded two base hits and three walks for 2 RBI’s. He also contributed two innings on the mound, allowing just one earned run on one hit and two walks along with two strikeouts. He followed up on Wilson Yeh’s fantastic five innings of scoreless ball, during which he allowed just four hits and one walk.
With 14 losses and no wins, OGH – Gold remains determined to get in the win column, while Chelsea is hanging on to their third place position with just four weeks to go in the regular season.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
14 1
The Dolphins delivered another solid performance in round 14 as they dominated the Hunters. Chelsea has now won back-to-back games, a big boost as they look to stay powerful in the playoff picture. With this victory, they are neck and neck with OGH - Gold as both teams have a 7-7 record. The final four games of the regular season will see Chelsea face off against OGH - Blue, North Western and Pakenham, while OGH - Gold is scheduled to play Pakenham, St Kilda, OGH - Blue and North Western.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. North Western Titans 1sts
16 4
The Hunters bounced back after last week’s disappointing 11-6 loss to St Kilda with a big win over the Titans. OGH – Blue relied on their big bats to get the job done, with Geoff MacDonald going 3-for-3 with three hard-hit doubles for 4 RBI’s. Andrew Clark joined in the fun with a double and a single for 2 RBI’s, while Ben Gaplin did a great job of getting on base, taking three walks over the course of the day.
Lachlan Carracher threw four innings, allowing eight hits, two walks and one HBP for four runs – three of them earned. He also had a single and a walk for 2 RBI’s in his at-bats. With solid pitching, the Hunters were free to focus on their offense. Other key players included Tim Carracher, who came around to score four times after smashing a triple and a single for 2 RBI’s. He also got on base with a walk and HBP. Ashley Fisher enjoyed an RBI single, while Archie Lygris had a pair of his own base hits and Colin Trigellis-Smith followed up on his scoreless three innings of pitching with a pair of singles and a walk.
With this win, the reigning premiers remain in second place behind St Kilda with a 10-4 record. The Titans are in fifth place with just three wins and 11 losses, but the team is still hopeful they can finish their season on a high note. OGH – Blue will face Chelsea, Pakenham, OGH – Gold and St Kilda while North Western is set to play St Kilda, Chelsea, Pakenham and OGH – Gold.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. North Western Titans 2nds
24 0
The Titans didn’t fare much better in the 2nds, as they were shutout for the fourth time this season at the hands of the ladder leaders. A 12-2 record puts OGH – Blue in first place in front of St Kilda, with the finals shaping up to be pretty exciting. The Titans are in last place, but they will be looking to get a few more wins on the board with four games to go.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St Kilda Saints 1sts
3 21
The home team advantage did not help Pakenham much as they fell to the still undefeated St Kilda Saints. With an impressive 14-0 record, the Saints show no signs of slowing down as they look to carry this momentum all the way into finals and secure their third premiership in four years.
St Kilda’s formidable offense kept up the pace, with Paul Paskar leading the way with 5 RBI’s on a double, two singles and one walk. Alan Ortiz contributed three hits of his own with a double and two singles for 3 RBI’s, while Adachi Shotaro had a double and two singles.
Pitcher Tom Snowden threw three innings, giving up just two hits, one walk and one HBP along with two unearned runs. His performance was enough to give St Kilda all the room they needed to rack up the runs, supported by singles from Rob Mescher, Robert Lewis, Daniel Hogg, Mariano Favia and Eduardo Escalona. Franco Caramia threw four innings as well, giving up three hits and one run.
The Pumas are now 6-8, holding on to their fourth-place position, while St Kilda is on top of their game and could secure an 18-0 record if they keep up the hard work. Next up for St Kilda are games against North Western, OGH – Gold, Chelsea and OGH – Blue, while Pakenham will face OGH – Gold, OGH – Blue, North Western and Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St Kilda Saints 2nds
2 12
The reigning premiers from last season continued their string of impressive performances with a big victory over Pakenham. The Saints’ lineup was nearly unstoppable as they cruised to their 11th victory of the season, while the Pumas have two wins, 10 losses and one draw on the season. Pakenham will try and improve for their final games to wrap up the season on a positive note, while St Kilda will do their best to overcome first-place OGH – Blue in the race toward finals.
Round 13 (Jan 20th)
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
14 4
The Titans enjoyed an exciting game as they secured their third victory of the season, a well-earned one after their solid performance. This was led by the strong showing from starter Hayden Walpole, who contributed an RBI single as well as seven innings of good pitching with four runs allowed – three of them unearned – on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts.
Fellow Titan Danny Haymes stood out with his double and single for 3 RBI’s, while Kyle Hodgett got on base twice with a pair of walks. Nathan Axiaq, Nick Jarvis, Kyle Newman and Daniel Taylor all added singles, allowing the Titans to build on their lead. This win allowed the Titans to improve to 3-10, and they’ll be looking to continue their winning ways into the last five games of the regular season. Meanwhile the Hunters are still in search of that elusive first win, and they’ll have another opportunity on Sunday at Chelsea.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
1 11
The OGH – Gold reserves have had some ups and downs this season, but they remain firmly in the playoff picture after this big win over the Titans. Holding the opposition to just a single run allowed the Hunters to reach the 100-run mark for the entire season thus far, and they’ll be eager to have some more 10+ run games in the near future. Currently sitting at 7-6 in third place, the Hunters’ closest competition is fourth place Chelsea at 6-7. With just one win on the season, the Titans’ playoff hopes are over but they’re still eager to end the season on a high note.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St Kilda Saints 1sts
6 11
The Saints started their New Year off right, picking up right where they left off by extending their undefeated streak to 13-0. As the top two teams from last season faced off for the third time in 2018/19, the Saints looked to secure a convincing win after narrowly topping the Hunters in round 8 with a final score of 4-3.
This competitive game was highlighted by Tom Snowden, who gave up seven hits and three walks across 5.2 innings for two earned runs and two unearned runs. His teammates got the job done at the plate, with Alan Ortiz racking up 3 RBI’s on two doubles and a single, while Paul Paskar had three singles on the day. Adachi Shotaro contributed 3 RBI’s of his own, while Daniel Hogg smashed a double and had a base hit as well.
Plenty of other Saints players joined in the hitting frenzy, with Robert Lewis, Mariano Favia, Eduardo Escalona, Nigel Burrows and Franco Caramia all having singles. Caramia also threw 3.1 innings, giving up four hits, one walk and two HBP for two earned runs.
Although the Hunters lost their fourth game of the season, they did have some bright spots in their lineup. Lachlan Carracher had a pair of singles and an RBI, and he covered 3.2 innings on the mound during which he gave up six hits and two walks for four runs – three of them earned. Ben Gaplin took two walks, while Ashley Fisher, Archie Lygris, Jason Maxwell and Colin Trigellis-Smith all had singles.
With a 9-4 record, OGH – Blue sits in second place behind 13-0 St Kilda. The next time these two face off is in the final regular season game in round 18 on Sunday, February 17th. Then it’s off to finals, when these two teams could very well face each other once again as OGH – Blue searches for a second straight premiership.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St Kilda Saints 2nds
3 4
It was a close call as both of these teams fought hard, but ultimately the Saints finished strong for their tenth win of the season. The Hunters are just ahead at 11-2, and they will continue to battle it out for prime playoff position in the last five games of the season. They’ll meet again in round 18, and that final regular game could set the finals picture.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 11
The Dolphins did their duty to stay ahead of the Pumas, earning them their eighth win of the season. This victory puts more space between third-place Chelsea and fourth-place Pakenham.
The Pumas dropped their seventh overall, losing to a seasoned Chelsea side that made the most of their opportunities when it mattered. Although Mitch Bowen gave up 11 hits and seven runs – four of them unearned – in his nine inning start, he did his job and struck out 9 batters along the way. With Mitch going the distance on the mound, Chelsea’s lineup could focus on knocking in the runs, with Daniel Wong leading the way with three singles and a double for 2 RBI’s. Steve Tourtsakis, Rhys Tippett and Aden Rusden all added 2 RBI’s of their own, while Kyle Burton did a great job of getting on base with two singles and three walks. He came around to score three times, while teammates Trent Wilford and Trevor Johansen adding singles to the offensive firepower.
The Dolphins will look to secure back-to-back wins as they face Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold in round 14, while Pakenham hosts the red-hot St Kilda Saints.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
8 20
Chelsea went wild at the plate, smashing the ball and showing some impressive confidence with finals not far off. The Dolphins have won two out of their last three, while Pakenham has lost two of their last three. With a 6-7 record, Chelsea is in fourth place on the ladder, while Pakenham is far behind in fifth place with a 2-9-1 record. Five games are left in the regular season, and both teams will be eager to go out in winning style.