The VSBL 2018/19 Division 3 competition is heating up as last year’s top teams St. Kilda and Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue have jumped out to fantastic starts, while Chelsea and Pakenham are looking to continue with their winning ways and improve their records. North Western and Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold are struggling but show plenty of potential, so it may be just a matter of time before they pick up the pace and make some big moves in the race for a premiership title. There’s lots of baseball left to be played this summer, so good luck to everyone in Division 3 and let’s continue making this the best season yet!
Round 7 Recaps
Pakenham Pumas vs. North Western Titans 1sts
13 1
The Titans’ troubles continued as they faced a tough Pakenham side, which came out highly motivated to secure their third win of the season. Despite the efforts of the club’s first-ever import, Ben Trudel, who is versatile with his reliable pitching command and fielding abilities, North Western lost their fourth straight. This Sunday will see both of these teams hit the road, with Pakenham paying a visit to Chelsea and North Western heading out to Ormond Glenhuntly to face the 0-7 Gold side.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
2 6
After a phenomenal day at the plate in round 6 that saw the Dolphins bring home a crazy 28 runs, things were much quieter. Chelsea put up just two runs on the day, held down by a strong and sensible Saints side that pitches and fields very well. With a lineup featuring the likes of Paul Puskar, Alan Ortiz, Robert Lewis and more, it was always going to be a tough test for Chelsea to stop the undefeated Saints from scoring. Franco Caramia had two singles on the day, while Mariano Favia had two as well, including a double. A two-run homer for Lewis certainly a highlight of St. Kilda’s performance, which they will hope to build on as they host Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue on Sunday.
The Saints 2nds side enjoyed a bigger smashing, putting up 15 runs while holding the Dolphins to a lone run. This weekend’s game will be an interesting matchup as the top two teams meet once again, as St. Kilda hopes to get the better of the undefeated Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue side. 3-4 Chelsea hosts a winless Pakenham side.
Ormond Glenhuntly Blue vs. Ormond Glenhuntly Gold 1sts
11 0
Last season’s premiers kept up their fine form as they secured yet shutout win, their third straight victory in which they completely denied their opponents any runs. OGH – Blue has racked up 18 runs over these past three games, showing that their offence and pitching is firing on all cylinders. Meanwhile the OGH – Gold side continues to struggle, having managed just one run in the past four games. Next up for the 6-1 Blue team is their fierce competition over at St. Kilda, while the Gold team will look to get their first win at home vs. North Western Titans.
In the 2nds, the Blue team celebrated a 16-0 shutout victory, keeping the trend of scoreless innings alive. They have scored at least 10 runs in all but one game so far this season, so the next meeting with St. Kilda will be an entertaining one to say the least.
Round 6 Recaps
North Western Titans vs. Chelsea 1sts
3 28
The Titans have had better days than Sunday when they were pummeled by the Dolphins dominant batters. Three runs were not nearly enough to stand a chance against this determined Chelsea side, which seemed to wake up after a disappointing 0-1 loss to Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue the week before. The hits just kept coming for Chelsea as they cruised to their biggest victory yet this season, improving their record to 4-2. Now sitting at 1-5, the Titans will try to turn things around at Pakenham, while Chelsea will face a challenge when the undefeated Saints come to visit.
North Western Titans vs. Chelsea 2nds
4 10
The Dolphins came out on top in the 2nds as well, thanks to a strong performance from their pitching staff that held the Titans at bay. With one win, one draw and four losses so far this season, the Titans will be looking to pick up the pace moving forward, while the 3-3 Dolphins will try and break the .500 mark with another win this upcoming weekend.
St. Kilda Saints vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
37 1
The Saints are on a roll! St. Kilda smashed their way to another major victory, handing the Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold team their sixth straight loss. The Saints pounced early and continued scoring throughout the game, with the entire lineup contributing. Roland Curiel had three hits, including a double, and batted in four runners, while Mariano Favia brought home four runs as well with a double and a single. Tom Snowden had a terrific day at the plate, hitting two doubles and one single to score five runs. Paul Paskar wasn’t far behind with three singles and a double for 3 RBI’s. Robert Lewis had 4 RBI’s on three singles, and 2017/18 Div 3 Batting Title winner Alan Ortiz knocked in two with a pair of singles. Bryan Livett had three hits and one RBI as well, making for an all-around fantastic day at the plate for the Saints.
St. Kilda will continue pushing full steam ahead as they visit Chelsea this weekend, while OGH – Gold will look to be more competitive on the mound and at the plate as they face the OGH – Blue team this weekend.
St. Kilda Saints vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
20 0
Between these two games, St. Kilda outscored Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 57-1. Avinoam Lewis continued his string of solid performances, and he and the rest of the team jumped all over the OGH – Gold pitching to secure their fourth win of the season. The 3-3 OGH – Gold team will look to improve this weekend, while St. Kilda will try to extend their hot streak.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. Pakenham Pumas 1sts
8 0
The Hunters have improved their record to 5-1 with a convincing win over the Pumas. Their offense was led by Geoff MacDonald, who had a double and a home run to bring around five runners. Jarrad Barrow had a double and a single for 2 RBI’s, while Archie Lygris added an RBI single. This is a great result for the Hunters as they have their eyes on another premiership title, while Pakenham will be eager to return to their winning ways in round 7 against the Titans.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. Pakenham Pumas 1sts
18 2
The Pumas struggled to connect and put together scoring opportunities against some very tough and seasoned competitors. Pakenham was denied a win once more, dropping their record to 0-5 with one draw, but they’ll try again in round 7 vs. North Western. OGH – Blue stays undefeated and is shaping up to be the most intense and hard-to-beat team in the competition.
North Western Titans vs. Chelsea 1sts
3 28
The Titans have had better days than Sunday when they were pummeled by the Dolphins dominant batters. Three runs were not nearly enough to stand a chance against this determined Chelsea side, which seemed to wake up after a disappointing 0-1 loss to Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue the week before. The hits just kept coming for Chelsea as they cruised to their biggest victory yet this season, improving their record to 4-2. Now sitting at 1-5, the Titans will try to turn things around at Pakenham, while Chelsea will face a challenge when the undefeated Saints come to visit.
North Western Titans vs. Chelsea 2nds
4 10
The Dolphins came out on top in the 2nds as well, thanks to a strong performance from their pitching staff that held the Titans at bay. With one win, one draw and four losses so far this season, the Titans will be looking to pick up the pace moving forward, while the 3-3 Dolphins will try and break the .500 mark with another win this upcoming weekend.
St. Kilda Saints vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
37 1
The Saints are on a roll! St. Kilda smashed their way to another major victory, handing the Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold team their sixth straight loss. The Saints pounced early and continued scoring throughout the game, with the entire lineup contributing. Roland Curiel had three hits, including a double, and batted in four runners, while Mariano Favia brought home four runs as well with a double and a single. Tom Snowden had a terrific day at the plate, hitting two doubles and one single to score five runs. Paul Paskar wasn’t far behind with three singles and a double for 3 RBI’s. Robert Lewis had 4 RBI’s on three singles, and 2017/18 Div 3 Batting Title winner Alan Ortiz knocked in two with a pair of singles. Bryan Livett had three hits and one RBI as well, making for an all-around fantastic day at the plate for the Saints.
St. Kilda will continue pushing full steam ahead as they visit Chelsea this weekend, while OGH – Gold will look to be more competitive on the mound and at the plate as they face the OGH – Blue team this weekend.
St. Kilda Saints vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
20 0
Between these two games, St. Kilda outscored Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 57-1. Avinoam Lewis continued his string of solid performances, and he and the rest of the team jumped all over the OGH – Gold pitching to secure their fourth win of the season. The 3-3 OGH – Gold team will look to improve this weekend, while St. Kilda will try to extend their hot streak.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. Pakenham Pumas 1sts
8 0
The Hunters have improved their record to 5-1 with a convincing win over the Pumas. Their offense was led by Geoff MacDonald, who had a double and a home run to bring around five runners. Jarrad Barrow had a double and a single for 2 RBI’s, while Archie Lygris added an RBI single. This is a great result for the Hunters as they have their eyes on another premiership title, while Pakenham will be eager to return to their winning ways in round 7 against the Titans.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. Pakenham Pumas 1sts
18 2
The Pumas struggled to connect and put together scoring opportunities against some very tough and seasoned competitors. Pakenham was denied a win once more, dropping their record to 0-5 with one draw, but they’ll try again in round 7 vs. North Western. OGH – Blue stays undefeated and is shaping up to be the most intense and hard-to-beat team in the competition.
Round 5 Recaps
St. Kilda Saints vs. North Western Titans 1sts
13 3
The Saints were on fire once again as they cruised to their fifth straight victory, thanks in large part to some heavy hitting throughout the lineup and reliable pitching performances. North Western’s offence was pretty quiet once again, with the exception of Nick Jarvis with a 2-RBI single and an RBI double from Canadian import player Ben Trudel. Otherwise it was the Saints’ day at the plate, as Mariano Favia smashed two doubles and a single to get on base and score three times. Franco Caramia had two singles and a double for 1 RBI, while Roland Curiel and Nigel Burrows both hit two singles and a double for 2 RBI’s apiece.
Singles from Satoro Adachi, Robert Lewis, Rob Mescher and Paul Paskar also made a dent, while Alan Ortiz continued his hitting streak with a double and a single to bring around two runners. Now 5-0, St. Kilda will look to carry this momentum onwards, while North Western will aim to return to their winning form in round 6.
St. Kilda Saints vs. North Western Titans 2nds
22 0
The hard-hitting Saints lineup smashed their way to a massive win over a Titans side that has now back-to-back games. North Western looked good in their round 3 win over Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, but have since been coming up with hardly anything offensively to get on the board. The Saints are happy to improve to 3-2 after a somewhat rocky start, and they will try to continue this offensive onslaught in the next round and beyond.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 1sts
0 1
The normally unstoppable OGH – Blue offense was kept to a minimum in round 5, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Chelsea pitching staff. In fact, the lone run came on an RBI from Jason Maxwell. Chelsea couldn’t quite get anything on the board, resulting in their second loss of the season after back-to-back wins in rounds 3 and 4. OGH – Blue extends their winning streak to five games as they look ahead to their round 6 clash with Pakenham, while Chelsea will head to Melton for a visit to North Western.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 2nds
2 18
There was a lot more action at the plate in the 2nds as OGH – Blue jumped out to a huge advantage to secure their fifth straight win. Chelsea drops to 2-3 as the Dolphins look to regroup and reenergize their bats ahead of round 6.
Ormond Glenhuntly Gold vs. Pakenham 1sts
0 8
After last week’s 5-11 loss at home to St. Kilda, Pakenham was determined to get back in the win column, and that they did with a solid offensive performance. The Hunters couldn’t hold down the fort, and once again they succumbed to a tough shutout loss, their third in the first five rounds. Sitting at the bottom of the ladder isn’t where OGH – Gold want to be, and they will try again this weekend to get their first win and shake things up. With a 2-3 record, Pakenham will aim for more dominance as they settle into the season.
Ormond Glenhuntly Gold vs. Pakenham 2nds
10 5
The Hunters had a reason to celebrate after they won their third game of the season, putting them tied for second place with St. Kilda. After last week’s narrow one-run victory over Chelsea, the Hunters were pleased to put some distance between them and Pakenham. The Pumas have yet to get a win, with four losses and one draw, but this could all change in round 6.
Round 4 Recaps
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
0 13
The Hunters didn’t have much of a chance against this strong, seasoned Chelsea side that’s been hitting well so far this season. The entire lineup performed well, with Rhys Tippett stroking a 2-RBI double and Shane Jeffrey batting in three runs of his own. Mitch Bowen and Daniel Wong had RBI singles while Wilson Yeh had an RBI double. Steve Tourtsakis and Seongjoo Nam also get involved in the fun with several singles. This fantastic finish for Chelsea improves their record to 3-1, putting them in second place alongside Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue ahead of their round 5 meetup.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
12 11
In a wild game of back-and-forth baseball, the Hunters ended up on top despite a commendable effort from the Dolphins. This hard-fought result gives OGH – Gold their second win of the season, while Chelsea slips to a 2-2 record. Next time these two face off will be one to watch, and that’s in round 9 on Nov. 25.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 1sts
5 19
After their huge 22-16 victory over OGH – Gold in round 3, the Titans were feeling good offensively heading into this game. However, the blue side has much more dominant pitching, which significantly quieted Titans’ bats. They managed to piece together five runs, thanks to a 2-RBI single from Ben Trudel, as well as hits from Kyle Hodgett, Nick Jarvis, Matthew Martin, Kyle Newman and Daniel Taylor. Unfortunately for the Titans, that’s all they could muster against this hard-hitting OGH – Blue side.
The Hunters offense was on-fire up and down the lineup. Four guys went for the long ball, with Jarrad Barrow, Trifon Stafilis, Jason Maxwell and Geoff MacDonald all hitting home runs. Tim Carracher had a double on the day, while Andrew Clark had two singles and Brad Dolan scored three runs after a HBP and two walks. Other contributions included a single, double and 3 RBI’s from Archie Lygris, as well as two other hits for MacDonald to bring his total RBI’s up to four. Ben Gaplin had an RBI single, and Maxwell led the team in RBI’s with five after his homer, double and single.
OGH – Blue will be very happy if they can carry this momentum into round 5 and keep their undefeated streak alive as they visit Chelsea, while the Titans will try to avoid two losses in a row as they visit the tough-to-beat Saints.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 2nds
0 4
The Hunters handed North Western their second loss of the season as they manufactured enough offense to get the job done. OGH – Blue has outscored opponents 49-11 in the first four rounds, so they are proving to be some pretty difficult competition for other teams in the division. North Western will hope to avoid a two-game skid when they visit St. Kilda for round 5, while OGH – Blue will take a trip to Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
5 11
The Pumas have now lost two in a row after falling to the Saints’ impressive offense. Although Pakenham was able to string together some scoring opportunities of their own, five runs wasn’t enough against this formidable St. Kilda lineup. On the Puma’s side, John Beech had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, while Danny Cannizzaro and Nick Barth each knocked in one. A pair of singles for Shaun Fahy and singles from Matt Clement, Simon Ferris and Travis Hough attempted to put a dent in the Saints’ advantage, but in the end St. Kilda pulled ahead anyway.
The winning side was thrilled with Tom Snowden’s big blast over the fence, along with RBI doubles from Nigel Burrows and Roland Curiel. Satoro Adachi, Eduardo Escalona and Mariano Favia all had singles and one RBI on the day, while Alan Ortiz maintained his hitting streak with a run-scoring hit, too. Paul Paskar smashed two doubles and brought home one run as well.
All in all, it was a great day at the plate for St. Kilda as they secure a 4-0 start to the season. The Puma’s will continue to pursue their second win in round 5 at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
0 15
The Saints levelled their record to 2-2 with this convincing win over the Pumas. The entire lineup was constantly challenging to retire, putting Pakenham to the test and making them work for every out. Now the Pumas have three losses and one draw on the season, so they will be eager to get a win on the board by the time round 5 comes around.
Round 3 Recaps
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
22 16
With 40 runs scored between these two teams, it was a fantastic day to be a batter and not so nice of an outing for the pitching staff. Neither side could hold the other down, with runners consistently getting on base and more often than not coming around to score.
Despite losing the game, OGH – Gold can be proud of their offensive production, something we haven’t seen much of in the first few rounds. On the Titans’ side, their lineup was thorough and relentless, with Ben Trudel sending one over the fence and hitting a single for a .400 average and 3 RBI’s. Nick Jarvis also had 3 RBI’s with two singles, as did Kyle Newman. Daniel Taylor had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, and Matthew Martin went 2-for-3 with a single and a double. He also scored four runs for the Titans.
Danny Haymes added a double to the mix while all most of the batters took advantage of walks and HBP to do even more damage. This is a huge win for North Western after two disappointing losses to start the season. OGH – Gold will look for a more favourable outcome, and some more reliable pitching performances, in round 4.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
10 8
North Western managed to hold OGH – Gold at bay in the final innings to keep them from making a last-minute comeback. This is a great result for the Titans who now have a win on the board, in addition to one loss and one draw. Meanwhile the Hunters will continue to search for their second win after back-to-back losses drop their record to 1-2. The Hunters host the Chelsea Dolphins this weekend while the Titans welcome OGH – Blue to their home field.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
7 14
These two met for the first time since the thrilling Grand Final in March, and the Saints were successful in their search for redemption, scoring twice as many runs as the Hunters thanks to an offense that just won’t quit. This effort was led by Alan Ortiz, who had 3 RBI’s on a double and a home run, along with two walks, as well as Mariano Favia who brought home four runners with three hits on the day. Daniel Hogg came around to score three times, and he had two hard-hit balls including one that turned into a triple.
Other contributions included an RBI double from Robert Lewis, a pair of singles for Eduardo Escalona, an RBI single from Roland Curiel, and a double and home run from Nigel Burrows. Satoro Adachi rounded things out with a single. All in all, it was an excellent day to be a St. Kilda batter, and the lineup proved once more why they are the team to beat in the division.
On the OGH – Blue side, there were plenty of positive takeaways, including an offense that managed seven runs against a pitching staff that are normally very hard to break past. Tim Carracher’s double and home run gave the team some momentum, and Geoff MacDonald and Jason Maxwell joined him for the long ball with home runs of their own. Trifon Stafilis brought in two runs with a single and a double on the day, while Kyungsoo Jeon had two extra base hits and Andrew Clark recorded two singles. This hardworking offense will look to regroup and get their third win when round 4 at North Western comes along, while St. Kilda will turn their focus to their upcoming game at Pakenham.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
12 5
OGH – Blue is at it again! In this exciting meeting between last season’s finalists, the Saints fell to the Hunters after struggling to put as many runs on the board. The competition between these two looks to be intense all season long, as the Saints aim for their third premiership title in four years. OGH – Blue remains undefeated and is enjoying the top spot on the ladder after three rounds, while St. Kilda has fallen to 1-2 ahead of their round 4 trip to Pakenham.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 14
The Dolphins capitalised on their scoring opportunities to create a big enough buffer to take home their second win. The team was led by Aden Rusden, who hit two singles and had 3 RBI’s on the day, as well as 2 RBI’s from Wilson Yeh with a single and a double. Steve Tourtsakis knocked in three runs and had a great day at the plate, smashing two singles and one double. RBI singles from Mitch Bowen, Seongjoo Nam and Matthew Burton also made a difference. Jamin Tsai was solid on the mound, giving up just two hits and one earned run in three innings. He struck out one and walked none.
Although the Pumas fell short, they did have some good action at the plate, with 3 RBI’s from both Darren Reeves and Martin Kennedy. Doubles from Shaun Fahy and Scott Dale also helped, along with an RBI hit from Travis Hough. Unfortunately, a few tough innings for Pakenham pitchers did the damage, with Fahy taking the brunt of it when he allowed two earned runs and four more unearned runs scored in his sole inning of work. Kennedy didn’t have the best day on the mound, giving up five earned runs across two innings to this hard-hitting Chelsea side. Next up for the Dolphins is a road game at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, while Pakenham hosts St. Kilda on Sunday.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
13 15
Neither side was going down without a fight! After a see-saw day of crazy offensive outbursts and onslaughts, the Dolphins ultimately earned the win over the home team. The Pumas were so close to getting their first win on the board, but they couldn’t quite close the gap, leaving them with two losses and one draw so far this season. Meanwhile the 2-1 Dolphins find themselves in second place with plenty of potential to improve as the season moves forward.
Round 5 Recaps
St. Kilda Saints vs. North Western Titans 1sts
13 3
The Saints were on fire once again as they cruised to their fifth straight victory, thanks in large part to some heavy hitting throughout the lineup and reliable pitching performances. North Western’s offence was pretty quiet once again, with the exception of Nick Jarvis with a 2-RBI single and an RBI double from Canadian import player Ben Trudel. Otherwise it was the Saints’ day at the plate, as Mariano Favia smashed two doubles and a single to get on base and score three times. Franco Caramia had two singles and a double for 1 RBI, while Roland Curiel and Nigel Burrows both hit two singles and a double for 2 RBI’s apiece.
Singles from Satoro Adachi, Robert Lewis, Rob Mescher and Paul Paskar also made a dent, while Alan Ortiz continued his hitting streak with a double and a single to bring around two runners. Now 5-0, St. Kilda will look to carry this momentum onwards, while North Western will aim to return to their winning form in round 6.
St. Kilda Saints vs. North Western Titans 2nds
22 0
The hard-hitting Saints lineup smashed their way to a massive win over a Titans side that has now back-to-back games. North Western looked good in their round 3 win over Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, but have since been coming up with hardly anything offensively to get on the board. The Saints are happy to improve to 3-2 after a somewhat rocky start, and they will try to continue this offensive onslaught in the next round and beyond.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 1sts
0 1
The normally unstoppable OGH – Blue offense was kept to a minimum in round 5, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Chelsea pitching staff. In fact, the lone run came on an RBI from Jason Maxwell. Chelsea couldn’t quite get anything on the board, resulting in their second loss of the season after back-to-back wins in rounds 3 and 4. OGH – Blue extends their winning streak to five games as they look ahead to their round 6 clash with Pakenham, while Chelsea will head to Melton for a visit to North Western.
Chelsea Dolphins vs. Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 2nds
2 18
There was a lot more action at the plate in the 2nds as OGH – Blue jumped out to a huge advantage to secure their fifth straight win. Chelsea drops to 2-3 as the Dolphins look to regroup and reenergize their bats ahead of round 6.
Ormond Glenhuntly Gold vs. Pakenham 1sts
0 8
After last week’s 5-11 loss at home to St. Kilda, Pakenham was determined to get back in the win column, and that they did with a solid offensive performance. The Hunters couldn’t hold down the fort, and once again they succumbed to a tough shutout loss, their third in the first five rounds. Sitting at the bottom of the ladder isn’t where OGH – Gold want to be, and they will try again this weekend to get their first win and shake things up. With a 2-3 record, Pakenham will aim for more dominance as they settle into the season.
Ormond Glenhuntly Gold vs. Pakenham 2nds
10 5
The Hunters had a reason to celebrate after they won their third game of the season, putting them tied for second place with St. Kilda. After last week’s narrow one-run victory over Chelsea, the Hunters were pleased to put some distance between them and Pakenham. The Pumas have yet to get a win, with four losses and one draw, but this could all change in round 6.
Round 4 Recaps
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
0 13
The Hunters didn’t have much of a chance against this strong, seasoned Chelsea side that’s been hitting well so far this season. The entire lineup performed well, with Rhys Tippett stroking a 2-RBI double and Shane Jeffrey batting in three runs of his own. Mitch Bowen and Daniel Wong had RBI singles while Wilson Yeh had an RBI double. Steve Tourtsakis and Seongjoo Nam also get involved in the fun with several singles. This fantastic finish for Chelsea improves their record to 3-1, putting them in second place alongside Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue ahead of their round 5 meetup.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
12 11
In a wild game of back-and-forth baseball, the Hunters ended up on top despite a commendable effort from the Dolphins. This hard-fought result gives OGH – Gold their second win of the season, while Chelsea slips to a 2-2 record. Next time these two face off will be one to watch, and that’s in round 9 on Nov. 25.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 1sts
5 19
After their huge 22-16 victory over OGH – Gold in round 3, the Titans were feeling good offensively heading into this game. However, the blue side has much more dominant pitching, which significantly quieted Titans’ bats. They managed to piece together five runs, thanks to a 2-RBI single from Ben Trudel, as well as hits from Kyle Hodgett, Nick Jarvis, Matthew Martin, Kyle Newman and Daniel Taylor. Unfortunately for the Titans, that’s all they could muster against this hard-hitting OGH – Blue side.
The Hunters offense was on-fire up and down the lineup. Four guys went for the long ball, with Jarrad Barrow, Trifon Stafilis, Jason Maxwell and Geoff MacDonald all hitting home runs. Tim Carracher had a double on the day, while Andrew Clark had two singles and Brad Dolan scored three runs after a HBP and two walks. Other contributions included a single, double and 3 RBI’s from Archie Lygris, as well as two other hits for MacDonald to bring his total RBI’s up to four. Ben Gaplin had an RBI single, and Maxwell led the team in RBI’s with five after his homer, double and single.
OGH – Blue will be very happy if they can carry this momentum into round 5 and keep their undefeated streak alive as they visit Chelsea, while the Titans will try to avoid two losses in a row as they visit the tough-to-beat Saints.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 2nds
0 4
The Hunters handed North Western their second loss of the season as they manufactured enough offense to get the job done. OGH – Blue has outscored opponents 49-11 in the first four rounds, so they are proving to be some pretty difficult competition for other teams in the division. North Western will hope to avoid a two-game skid when they visit St. Kilda for round 5, while OGH – Blue will take a trip to Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
5 11
The Pumas have now lost two in a row after falling to the Saints’ impressive offense. Although Pakenham was able to string together some scoring opportunities of their own, five runs wasn’t enough against this formidable St. Kilda lineup. On the Puma’s side, John Beech had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, while Danny Cannizzaro and Nick Barth each knocked in one. A pair of singles for Shaun Fahy and singles from Matt Clement, Simon Ferris and Travis Hough attempted to put a dent in the Saints’ advantage, but in the end St. Kilda pulled ahead anyway.
The winning side was thrilled with Tom Snowden’s big blast over the fence, along with RBI doubles from Nigel Burrows and Roland Curiel. Satoro Adachi, Eduardo Escalona and Mariano Favia all had singles and one RBI on the day, while Alan Ortiz maintained his hitting streak with a run-scoring hit, too. Paul Paskar smashed two doubles and brought home one run as well.
All in all, it was a great day at the plate for St. Kilda as they secure a 4-0 start to the season. The Puma’s will continue to pursue their second win in round 5 at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
0 15
The Saints levelled their record to 2-2 with this convincing win over the Pumas. The entire lineup was constantly challenging to retire, putting Pakenham to the test and making them work for every out. Now the Pumas have three losses and one draw on the season, so they will be eager to get a win on the board by the time round 5 comes around.
Round 3 Recaps
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
22 16
With 40 runs scored between these two teams, it was a fantastic day to be a batter and not so nice of an outing for the pitching staff. Neither side could hold the other down, with runners consistently getting on base and more often than not coming around to score.
Despite losing the game, OGH – Gold can be proud of their offensive production, something we haven’t seen much of in the first few rounds. On the Titans’ side, their lineup was thorough and relentless, with Ben Trudel sending one over the fence and hitting a single for a .400 average and 3 RBI’s. Nick Jarvis also had 3 RBI’s with two singles, as did Kyle Newman. Daniel Taylor had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, and Matthew Martin went 2-for-3 with a single and a double. He also scored four runs for the Titans.
Danny Haymes added a double to the mix while all most of the batters took advantage of walks and HBP to do even more damage. This is a huge win for North Western after two disappointing losses to start the season. OGH – Gold will look for a more favourable outcome, and some more reliable pitching performances, in round 4.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
10 8
North Western managed to hold OGH – Gold at bay in the final innings to keep them from making a last-minute comeback. This is a great result for the Titans who now have a win on the board, in addition to one loss and one draw. Meanwhile the Hunters will continue to search for their second win after back-to-back losses drop their record to 1-2. The Hunters host the Chelsea Dolphins this weekend while the Titans welcome OGH – Blue to their home field.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
7 14
These two met for the first time since the thrilling Grand Final in March, and the Saints were successful in their search for redemption, scoring twice as many runs as the Hunters thanks to an offense that just won’t quit. This effort was led by Alan Ortiz, who had 3 RBI’s on a double and a home run, along with two walks, as well as Mariano Favia who brought home four runners with three hits on the day. Daniel Hogg came around to score three times, and he had two hard-hit balls including one that turned into a triple.
Other contributions included an RBI double from Robert Lewis, a pair of singles for Eduardo Escalona, an RBI single from Roland Curiel, and a double and home run from Nigel Burrows. Satoro Adachi rounded things out with a single. All in all, it was an excellent day to be a St. Kilda batter, and the lineup proved once more why they are the team to beat in the division.
On the OGH – Blue side, there were plenty of positive takeaways, including an offense that managed seven runs against a pitching staff that are normally very hard to break past. Tim Carracher’s double and home run gave the team some momentum, and Geoff MacDonald and Jason Maxwell joined him for the long ball with home runs of their own. Trifon Stafilis brought in two runs with a single and a double on the day, while Kyungsoo Jeon had two extra base hits and Andrew Clark recorded two singles. This hardworking offense will look to regroup and get their third win when round 4 at North Western comes along, while St. Kilda will turn their focus to their upcoming game at Pakenham.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
12 5
OGH – Blue is at it again! In this exciting meeting between last season’s finalists, the Saints fell to the Hunters after struggling to put as many runs on the board. The competition between these two looks to be intense all season long, as the Saints aim for their third premiership title in four years. OGH – Blue remains undefeated and is enjoying the top spot on the ladder after three rounds, while St. Kilda has fallen to 1-2 ahead of their round 4 trip to Pakenham.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 14
The Dolphins capitalised on their scoring opportunities to create a big enough buffer to take home their second win. The team was led by Aden Rusden, who hit two singles and had 3 RBI’s on the day, as well as 2 RBI’s from Wilson Yeh with a single and a double. Steve Tourtsakis knocked in three runs and had a great day at the plate, smashing two singles and one double. RBI singles from Mitch Bowen, Seongjoo Nam and Matthew Burton also made a difference. Jamin Tsai was solid on the mound, giving up just two hits and one earned run in three innings. He struck out one and walked none.
Although the Pumas fell short, they did have some good action at the plate, with 3 RBI’s from both Darren Reeves and Martin Kennedy. Doubles from Shaun Fahy and Scott Dale also helped, along with an RBI hit from Travis Hough. Unfortunately, a few tough innings for Pakenham pitchers did the damage, with Fahy taking the brunt of it when he allowed two earned runs and four more unearned runs scored in his sole inning of work. Kennedy didn’t have the best day on the mound, giving up five earned runs across two innings to this hard-hitting Chelsea side. Next up for the Dolphins is a road game at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, while Pakenham hosts St. Kilda on Sunday.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
13 15
Neither side was going down without a fight! After a see-saw day of crazy offensive outbursts and onslaughts, the Dolphins ultimately earned the win over the home team. The Pumas were so close to getting their first win on the board, but they couldn’t quite close the gap, leaving them with two losses and one draw so far this season. Meanwhile the 2-1 Dolphins find themselves in second place with plenty of potential to improve as the season moves forward.
Round 4 Recaps
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
0 13
The Hunters didn’t have much of a chance against this strong, seasoned Chelsea side that’s been hitting well so far this season. The entire lineup performed well, with Rhys Tippett stroking a 2-RBI double and Shane Jeffrey batting in three runs of his own. Mitch Bowen and Daniel Wong had RBI singles while Wilson Yeh had an RBI double. Steve Tourtsakis and Seongjoo Nam also get involved in the fun with several singles. This fantastic finish for Chelsea improves their record to 3-1, putting them in second place alongside Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue ahead of their round 5 meetup.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
12 11
In a wild game of back-and-forth baseball, the Hunters ended up on top despite a commendable effort from the Dolphins. This hard-fought result gives OGH – Gold their second win of the season, while Chelsea slips to a 2-2 record. Next time these two face off will be one to watch, and that’s in round 9 on Nov. 25.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 1sts
5 19
After their huge 22-16 victory over OGH – Gold in round 3, the Titans were feeling good offensively heading into this game. However, the blue side has much more dominant pitching, which significantly quieted Titans’ bats. They managed to piece together five runs, thanks to a 2-RBI single from Ben Trudel, as well as hits from Kyle Hodgett, Nick Jarvis, Matthew Martin, Kyle Newman and Daniel Taylor. Unfortunately for the Titans, that’s all they could muster against this hard-hitting OGH – Blue side.
The Hunters offense was on-fire up and down the lineup. Four guys went for the long ball, with Jarrad Barrow, Trifon Stafilis, Jason Maxwell and Geoff MacDonald all hitting home runs. Tim Carracher had a double on the day, while Andrew Clark had two singles and Brad Dolan scored three runs after a HBP and two walks. Other contributions included a single, double and 3 RBI’s from Archie Lygris, as well as two other hits for MacDonald to bring his total RBI’s up to four. Ben Gaplin had an RBI single, and Maxwell led the team in RBI’s with five after his homer, double and single.
OGH – Blue will be very happy if they can carry this momentum into round 5 and keep their undefeated streak alive as they visit Chelsea, while the Titans will try to avoid two losses in a row as they visit the tough-to-beat Saints.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue 2nds
0 4
The Hunters handed North Western their second loss of the season as they manufactured enough offense to get the job done. OGH – Blue has outscored opponents 49-11 in the first four rounds, so they are proving to be some pretty difficult competition for other teams in the division. North Western will hope to avoid a two-game skid when they visit St. Kilda for round 5, while OGH – Blue will take a trip to Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
5 11
The Pumas have now lost two in a row after falling to the Saints’ impressive offense. Although Pakenham was able to string together some scoring opportunities of their own, five runs wasn’t enough against this formidable St. Kilda lineup. On the Puma’s side, John Beech had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, while Danny Cannizzaro and Nick Barth each knocked in one. A pair of singles for Shaun Fahy and singles from Matt Clement, Simon Ferris and Travis Hough attempted to put a dent in the Saints’ advantage, but in the end St. Kilda pulled ahead anyway.
The winning side was thrilled with Tom Snowden’s big blast over the fence, along with RBI doubles from Nigel Burrows and Roland Curiel. Satoro Adachi, Eduardo Escalona and Mariano Favia all had singles and one RBI on the day, while Alan Ortiz maintained his hitting streak with a run-scoring hit, too. Paul Paskar smashed two doubles and brought home one run as well.
All in all, it was a great day at the plate for St. Kilda as they secure a 4-0 start to the season. The Puma’s will continue to pursue their second win in round 5 at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold.
Pakenham Pumas vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
0 15
The Saints levelled their record to 2-2 with this convincing win over the Pumas. The entire lineup was constantly challenging to retire, putting Pakenham to the test and making them work for every out. Now the Pumas have three losses and one draw on the season, so they will be eager to get a win on the board by the time round 5 comes around.
Round 3 Recaps
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
22 16
With 40 runs scored between these two teams, it was a fantastic day to be a batter and not so nice of an outing for the pitching staff. Neither side could hold the other down, with runners consistently getting on base and more often than not coming around to score.
Despite losing the game, OGH – Gold can be proud of their offensive production, something we haven’t seen much of in the first few rounds. On the Titans’ side, their lineup was thorough and relentless, with Ben Trudel sending one over the fence and hitting a single for a .400 average and 3 RBI’s. Nick Jarvis also had 3 RBI’s with two singles, as did Kyle Newman. Daniel Taylor had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, and Matthew Martin went 2-for-3 with a single and a double. He also scored four runs for the Titans.
Danny Haymes added a double to the mix while all most of the batters took advantage of walks and HBP to do even more damage. This is a huge win for North Western after two disappointing losses to start the season. OGH – Gold will look for a more favourable outcome, and some more reliable pitching performances, in round 4.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
10 8
North Western managed to hold OGH – Gold at bay in the final innings to keep them from making a last-minute comeback. This is a great result for the Titans who now have a win on the board, in addition to one loss and one draw. Meanwhile the Hunters will continue to search for their second win after back-to-back losses drop their record to 1-2. The Hunters host the Chelsea Dolphins this weekend while the Titans welcome OGH – Blue to their home field.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
7 14
These two met for the first time since the thrilling Grand Final in March, and the Saints were successful in their search for redemption, scoring twice as many runs as the Hunters thanks to an offense that just won’t quit. This effort was led by Alan Ortiz, who had 3 RBI’s on a double and a home run, along with two walks, as well as Mariano Favia who brought home four runners with three hits on the day. Daniel Hogg came around to score three times, and he had two hard-hit balls including one that turned into a triple.
Other contributions included an RBI double from Robert Lewis, a pair of singles for Eduardo Escalona, an RBI single from Roland Curiel, and a double and home run from Nigel Burrows. Satoro Adachi rounded things out with a single. All in all, it was an excellent day to be a St. Kilda batter, and the lineup proved once more why they are the team to beat in the division.
On the OGH – Blue side, there were plenty of positive takeaways, including an offense that managed seven runs against a pitching staff that are normally very hard to break past. Tim Carracher’s double and home run gave the team some momentum, and Geoff MacDonald and Jason Maxwell joined him for the long ball with home runs of their own. Trifon Stafilis brought in two runs with a single and a double on the day, while Kyungsoo Jeon had two extra base hits and Andrew Clark recorded two singles. This hardworking offense will look to regroup and get their third win when round 4 at North Western comes along, while St. Kilda will turn their focus to their upcoming game at Pakenham.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
12 5
OGH – Blue is at it again! In this exciting meeting between last season’s finalists, the Saints fell to the Hunters after struggling to put as many runs on the board. The competition between these two looks to be intense all season long, as the Saints aim for their third premiership title in four years. OGH – Blue remains undefeated and is enjoying the top spot on the ladder after three rounds, while St. Kilda has fallen to 1-2 ahead of their round 4 trip to Pakenham.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 14
The Dolphins capitalised on their scoring opportunities to create a big enough buffer to take home their second win. The team was led by Aden Rusden, who hit two singles and had 3 RBI’s on the day, as well as 2 RBI’s from Wilson Yeh with a single and a double. Steve Tourtsakis knocked in three runs and had a great day at the plate, smashing two singles and one double. RBI singles from Mitch Bowen, Seongjoo Nam and Matthew Burton also made a difference. Jamin Tsai was solid on the mound, giving up just two hits and one earned run in three innings. He struck out one and walked none.
Although the Pumas fell short, they did have some good action at the plate, with 3 RBI’s from both Darren Reeves and Martin Kennedy. Doubles from Shaun Fahy and Scott Dale also helped, along with an RBI hit from Travis Hough. Unfortunately, a few tough innings for Pakenham pitchers did the damage, with Fahy taking the brunt of it when he allowed two earned runs and four more unearned runs scored in his sole inning of work. Kennedy didn’t have the best day on the mound, giving up five earned runs across two innings to this hard-hitting Chelsea side. Next up for the Dolphins is a road game at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, while Pakenham hosts St. Kilda on Sunday.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
13 15
Neither side was going down without a fight! After a see-saw day of crazy offensive outbursts and onslaughts, the Dolphins ultimately earned the win over the home team. The Pumas were so close to getting their first win on the board, but they couldn’t quite close the gap, leaving them with two losses and one draw so far this season. Meanwhile the 2-1 Dolphins find themselves in second place with plenty of potential to improve as the season moves forward.
Round 3 Recaps
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 1sts
22 16
With 40 runs scored between these two teams, it was a fantastic day to be a batter and not so nice of an outing for the pitching staff. Neither side could hold the other down, with runners consistently getting on base and more often than not coming around to score.
Despite losing the game, OGH – Gold can be proud of their offensive production, something we haven’t seen much of in the first few rounds. On the Titans’ side, their lineup was thorough and relentless, with Ben Trudel sending one over the fence and hitting a single for a .400 average and 3 RBI’s. Nick Jarvis also had 3 RBI’s with two singles, as did Kyle Newman. Daniel Taylor had a single and a double for 2 RBI’s, and Matthew Martin went 2-for-3 with a single and a double. He also scored four runs for the Titans.
Danny Haymes added a double to the mix while all most of the batters took advantage of walks and HBP to do even more damage. This is a huge win for North Western after two disappointing losses to start the season. OGH – Gold will look for a more favourable outcome, and some more reliable pitching performances, in round 4.
North Western Titans vs. Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold 2nds
10 8
North Western managed to hold OGH – Gold at bay in the final innings to keep them from making a last-minute comeback. This is a great result for the Titans who now have a win on the board, in addition to one loss and one draw. Meanwhile the Hunters will continue to search for their second win after back-to-back losses drop their record to 1-2. The Hunters host the Chelsea Dolphins this weekend while the Titans welcome OGH – Blue to their home field.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
7 14
These two met for the first time since the thrilling Grand Final in March, and the Saints were successful in their search for redemption, scoring twice as many runs as the Hunters thanks to an offense that just won’t quit. This effort was led by Alan Ortiz, who had 3 RBI’s on a double and a home run, along with two walks, as well as Mariano Favia who brought home four runners with three hits on the day. Daniel Hogg came around to score three times, and he had two hard-hit balls including one that turned into a triple.
Other contributions included an RBI double from Robert Lewis, a pair of singles for Eduardo Escalona, an RBI single from Roland Curiel, and a double and home run from Nigel Burrows. Satoro Adachi rounded things out with a single. All in all, it was an excellent day to be a St. Kilda batter, and the lineup proved once more why they are the team to beat in the division.
On the OGH – Blue side, there were plenty of positive takeaways, including an offense that managed seven runs against a pitching staff that are normally very hard to break past. Tim Carracher’s double and home run gave the team some momentum, and Geoff MacDonald and Jason Maxwell joined him for the long ball with home runs of their own. Trifon Stafilis brought in two runs with a single and a double on the day, while Kyungsoo Jeon had two extra base hits and Andrew Clark recorded two singles. This hardworking offense will look to regroup and get their third win when round 4 at North Western comes along, while St. Kilda will turn their focus to their upcoming game at Pakenham.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
12 5
OGH – Blue is at it again! In this exciting meeting between last season’s finalists, the Saints fell to the Hunters after struggling to put as many runs on the board. The competition between these two looks to be intense all season long, as the Saints aim for their third premiership title in four years. OGH – Blue remains undefeated and is enjoying the top spot on the ladder after three rounds, while St. Kilda has fallen to 1-2 ahead of their round 4 trip to Pakenham.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 14
The Dolphins capitalised on their scoring opportunities to create a big enough buffer to take home their second win. The team was led by Aden Rusden, who hit two singles and had 3 RBI’s on the day, as well as 2 RBI’s from Wilson Yeh with a single and a double. Steve Tourtsakis knocked in three runs and had a great day at the plate, smashing two singles and one double. RBI singles from Mitch Bowen, Seongjoo Nam and Matthew Burton also made a difference. Jamin Tsai was solid on the mound, giving up just two hits and one earned run in three innings. He struck out one and walked none.
Although the Pumas fell short, they did have some good action at the plate, with 3 RBI’s from both Darren Reeves and Martin Kennedy. Doubles from Shaun Fahy and Scott Dale also helped, along with an RBI hit from Travis Hough. Unfortunately, a few tough innings for Pakenham pitchers did the damage, with Fahy taking the brunt of it when he allowed two earned runs and four more unearned runs scored in his sole inning of work. Kennedy didn’t have the best day on the mound, giving up five earned runs across two innings to this hard-hitting Chelsea side. Next up for the Dolphins is a road game at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, while Pakenham hosts St. Kilda on Sunday.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
13 15
Neither side was going down without a fight! After a see-saw day of crazy offensive outbursts and onslaughts, the Dolphins ultimately earned the win over the home team. The Pumas were so close to getting their first win on the board, but they couldn’t quite close the gap, leaving them with two losses and one draw so far this season. Meanwhile the 2-1 Dolphins find themselves in second place with plenty of potential to improve as the season moves forward.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 1sts
7 14
These two met for the first time since the thrilling Grand Final in March, and the Saints were successful in their search for redemption, scoring twice as many runs as the Hunters thanks to an offense that just won’t quit. This effort was led by Alan Ortiz, who had 3 RBI’s on a double and a home run, along with two walks, as well as Mariano Favia who brought home four runners with three hits on the day. Daniel Hogg came around to score three times, and he had two hard-hit balls including one that turned into a triple.
Other contributions included an RBI double from Robert Lewis, a pair of singles for Eduardo Escalona, an RBI single from Roland Curiel, and a double and home run from Nigel Burrows. Satoro Adachi rounded things out with a single. All in all, it was an excellent day to be a St. Kilda batter, and the lineup proved once more why they are the team to beat in the division.
On the OGH – Blue side, there were plenty of positive takeaways, including an offense that managed seven runs against a pitching staff that are normally very hard to break past. Tim Carracher’s double and home run gave the team some momentum, and Geoff MacDonald and Jason Maxwell joined him for the long ball with home runs of their own. Trifon Stafilis brought in two runs with a single and a double on the day, while Kyungsoo Jeon had two extra base hits and Andrew Clark recorded two singles. This hardworking offense will look to regroup and get their third win when round 4 at North Western comes along, while St. Kilda will turn their focus to their upcoming game at Pakenham.
Ormond Glenhuntly – Blue vs. St. Kilda Saints 2nds
12 5
OGH – Blue is at it again! In this exciting meeting between last season’s finalists, the Saints fell to the Hunters after struggling to put as many runs on the board. The competition between these two looks to be intense all season long, as the Saints aim for their third premiership title in four years. OGH – Blue remains undefeated and is enjoying the top spot on the ladder after three rounds, while St. Kilda has fallen to 1-2 ahead of their round 4 trip to Pakenham.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 14
The Dolphins capitalised on their scoring opportunities to create a big enough buffer to take home their second win. The team was led by Aden Rusden, who hit two singles and had 3 RBI’s on the day, as well as 2 RBI’s from Wilson Yeh with a single and a double. Steve Tourtsakis knocked in three runs and had a great day at the plate, smashing two singles and one double. RBI singles from Mitch Bowen, Seongjoo Nam and Matthew Burton also made a difference. Jamin Tsai was solid on the mound, giving up just two hits and one earned run in three innings. He struck out one and walked none.
Although the Pumas fell short, they did have some good action at the plate, with 3 RBI’s from both Darren Reeves and Martin Kennedy. Doubles from Shaun Fahy and Scott Dale also helped, along with an RBI hit from Travis Hough. Unfortunately, a few tough innings for Pakenham pitchers did the damage, with Fahy taking the brunt of it when he allowed two earned runs and four more unearned runs scored in his sole inning of work. Kennedy didn’t have the best day on the mound, giving up five earned runs across two innings to this hard-hitting Chelsea side. Next up for the Dolphins is a road game at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, while Pakenham hosts St. Kilda on Sunday.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
13 15
Neither side was going down without a fight! After a see-saw day of crazy offensive outbursts and onslaughts, the Dolphins ultimately earned the win over the home team. The Pumas were so close to getting their first win on the board, but they couldn’t quite close the gap, leaving them with two losses and one draw so far this season. Meanwhile the 2-1 Dolphins find themselves in second place with plenty of potential to improve as the season moves forward.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 1sts
7 14
The Dolphins capitalised on their scoring opportunities to create a big enough buffer to take home their second win. The team was led by Aden Rusden, who hit two singles and had 3 RBI’s on the day, as well as 2 RBI’s from Wilson Yeh with a single and a double. Steve Tourtsakis knocked in three runs and had a great day at the plate, smashing two singles and one double. RBI singles from Mitch Bowen, Seongjoo Nam and Matthew Burton also made a difference. Jamin Tsai was solid on the mound, giving up just two hits and one earned run in three innings. He struck out one and walked none.
Although the Pumas fell short, they did have some good action at the plate, with 3 RBI’s from both Darren Reeves and Martin Kennedy. Doubles from Shaun Fahy and Scott Dale also helped, along with an RBI hit from Travis Hough. Unfortunately, a few tough innings for Pakenham pitchers did the damage, with Fahy taking the brunt of it when he allowed two earned runs and four more unearned runs scored in his sole inning of work. Kennedy didn’t have the best day on the mound, giving up five earned runs across two innings to this hard-hitting Chelsea side. Next up for the Dolphins is a road game at Ormond Glenhuntly – Gold, while Pakenham hosts St. Kilda on Sunday.
Pakenham Pumas vs. Chelsea Dolphins 2nds
13 15
Neither side was going down without a fight! After a see-saw day of crazy offensive outbursts and onslaughts, the Dolphins ultimately earned the win over the home team. The Pumas were so close to getting their first win on the board, but they couldn’t quite close the gap, leaving them with two losses and one draw so far this season. Meanwhile the 2-1 Dolphins find themselves in second place with plenty of potential to improve as the season moves forward.