The 2019/20 VSBL Division 4 competition featured some huge games as Berwick City, Footscray White, Fitzroy Maroon, Fitzroy Gold, Melbourne, North Coburg and Waverley Black all secured 2-0 starts to the season. With 17 rounds to go there's lots of awesome Division 4 action in store for the rest of the season.
Division 4 East
St Kilda Saints vs. Malvern Braves
11 13
The Braves prevailed in a high-scoring matchup against the Saints. St Kilda was in the game right until the end with a one-run lead, although they lost their advantage when Malvern scored two runs to walk it off. Malvern scored over 100 runs as a club in round two with five senior teams, and the Braves will hope to continue their hot hitting in round three against 2-0 Melbourne. St Kilda has shown plenty of offensive power and they will look to get their first victory on the board against Waverley Black in round three.
Monash University Farmers vs. Waverley Wildcats Black
2 11
Facing the reigning premiers, Monash Uni found themselves overpowered by a hard-hitting Wildcats team that wouldn't budge. The Farmers had a home run and that was about it as Waverley took a 2-0 record. Next up for Monash Uni is a home game vs. Fitzroy Gold while Waverley Black takes on St Kilda.
Melbourne Demons vs. Waverley Wildcats Red
0 FORFEIT
Blackburn Orioles vs. Fitzroy Gold
10 17
Fitzroy enjoyed a 19-5 win in round one, and they kept up the pace in their second game with a massive win over Blackburn. The Orioles put up an impressive fight with 10 runs of their own, but it wasn't enough to bridge the gap.
The Lions prevailed with home runs to Henry Formosa-Doyle, James Doyle and Chuck Ratnayake, who also homered in their first game. Now Fitzroy will set their sights on Monash Uni, while Blackburn hosts Waverley Wildcats Red.
Division 4 South
Pakenham Pumas vs. Monash University Farmers
3 22
Monash Uni used an inside-the-park home run and plenty of other proficiency at the plate to get the job done in dominating fashion. The Pumas will try and avoid three straight losses in round three against Berwick while Monash faces Moorabbin fresh from a bye.
Berwick City vs. Ormond Glenhuntly
18 2
The reigning premiers of Division 4 South are a force to be reckoned with, outscoring their opponents 21-2 in the first two rounds. The Cougars have big bats and reliable pitching to back them up, and they are looking to be a strong competitor once again this season. The Hunters have the week off and Berwick visits Pakenham for round three.
Division 4 North West
Footscray Red vs. Fitzroy Maroon
5 9
Fitzroy Maroon got their second win on the board with a hard-fought victory over Footscray Red. The Bulldogs are now 1-1 and will visit North Coburg Maroon on Sunday, while the Lions host Footscray's blue team.
North Coburg Maroon vs. Footscray Blue
3 10
The Rebels managed to put a few runs on the board but it wasn't enough to put a dent in their deficit. Footscray Blue is now 1-1 as they prepare for Fitzroy, while North Coburg Maroon faces the other Footscray side on Sunday.
Mitchell Majors Black vs. Mitchell Majors Yellow
8 3
In a battle of the two Mitchell Majors teams, the reigning premiers on the Yellow side lost their first game of the season. Looking ahead to round three, Mitchell Majors Black hosts North Coburg Rebels Gold while Mitchell Majors Yellow takes on Essendon Jets.
Fitzroy Blue vs. North Coburg Gold
4 11
Fitzroy Blue lost their second game while North Coburg Gold took a 2-0 record. Now the Lions have a game against Footscray Bulldogs Blue to look forward to, while North Coburg Gold visits Mitchell Majors Black.
Essendon Jets vs. Footscray White
0 14
Essendon's lineup was lagging in offensive firepower as the Bulldogs stormed their way to their second win. Essendon has a chance to bounce back this weekend against Mitchell Majors Yellow while Footscray looks for a 3-0 record at Essendon Bombers.
St Kilda Saints vs. Malvern Braves
11 13
The Braves prevailed in a high-scoring matchup against the Saints. St Kilda was in the game right until the end with a one-run lead, although they lost their advantage when Malvern scored two runs to walk it off. Malvern scored over 100 runs as a club in round two with five senior teams, and the Braves will hope to continue their hot hitting in round three against 2-0 Melbourne. St Kilda has shown plenty of offensive power and they will look to get their first victory on the board against Waverley Black in round three.
Monash University Farmers vs. Waverley Wildcats Black
2 11
Facing the reigning premiers, Monash Uni found themselves overpowered by a hard-hitting Wildcats team that wouldn't budge. The Farmers had a home run and that was about it as Waverley took a 2-0 record. Next up for Monash Uni is a home game vs. Fitzroy Gold while Waverley Black takes on St Kilda.
Melbourne Demons vs. Waverley Wildcats Red
0 FORFEIT
Blackburn Orioles vs. Fitzroy Gold
10 17
Fitzroy enjoyed a 19-5 win in round one, and they kept up the pace in their second game with a massive win over Blackburn. The Orioles put up an impressive fight with 10 runs of their own, but it wasn't enough to bridge the gap.
The Lions prevailed with home runs to Henry Formosa-Doyle, James Doyle and Chuck Ratnayake, who also homered in their first game. Now Fitzroy will set their sights on Monash Uni, while Blackburn hosts Waverley Wildcats Red.
Division 4 South
Pakenham Pumas vs. Monash University Farmers
3 22
Monash Uni used an inside-the-park home run and plenty of other proficiency at the plate to get the job done in dominating fashion. The Pumas will try and avoid three straight losses in round three against Berwick while Monash faces Moorabbin fresh from a bye.
Berwick City vs. Ormond Glenhuntly
18 2
The reigning premiers of Division 4 South are a force to be reckoned with, outscoring their opponents 21-2 in the first two rounds. The Cougars have big bats and reliable pitching to back them up, and they are looking to be a strong competitor once again this season. The Hunters have the week off and Berwick visits Pakenham for round three.
Division 4 North West
Footscray Red vs. Fitzroy Maroon
5 9
Fitzroy Maroon got their second win on the board with a hard-fought victory over Footscray Red. The Bulldogs are now 1-1 and will visit North Coburg Maroon on Sunday, while the Lions host Footscray's blue team.
North Coburg Maroon vs. Footscray Blue
3 10
The Rebels managed to put a few runs on the board but it wasn't enough to put a dent in their deficit. Footscray Blue is now 1-1 as they prepare for Fitzroy, while North Coburg Maroon faces the other Footscray side on Sunday.
Mitchell Majors Black vs. Mitchell Majors Yellow
8 3
In a battle of the two Mitchell Majors teams, the reigning premiers on the Yellow side lost their first game of the season. Looking ahead to round three, Mitchell Majors Black hosts North Coburg Rebels Gold while Mitchell Majors Yellow takes on Essendon Jets.
Fitzroy Blue vs. North Coburg Gold
4 11
Fitzroy Blue lost their second game while North Coburg Gold took a 2-0 record. Now the Lions have a game against Footscray Bulldogs Blue to look forward to, while North Coburg Gold visits Mitchell Majors Black.
Essendon Jets vs. Footscray White
0 14
Essendon's lineup was lagging in offensive firepower as the Bulldogs stormed their way to their second win. Essendon has a chance to bounce back this weekend against Mitchell Majors Yellow while Footscray looks for a 3-0 record at Essendon Bombers.
Monash University Farmers vs. Waverley Wildcats Black
2 11
Facing the reigning premiers, Monash Uni found themselves overpowered by a hard-hitting Wildcats team that wouldn't budge. The Farmers had a home run and that was about it as Waverley took a 2-0 record. Next up for Monash Uni is a home game vs. Fitzroy Gold while Waverley Black takes on St Kilda.
Melbourne Demons vs. Waverley Wildcats Red
0 FORFEIT
Facing the reigning premiers, Monash Uni found themselves overpowered by a hard-hitting Wildcats team that wouldn't budge. The Farmers had a home run and that was about it as Waverley took a 2-0 record. Next up for Monash Uni is a home game vs. Fitzroy Gold while Waverley Black takes on St Kilda.
Melbourne Demons vs. Waverley Wildcats Red
0 FORFEIT
Blackburn Orioles vs. Fitzroy Gold
10 17
Fitzroy enjoyed a 19-5 win in round one, and they kept up the pace in their second game with a massive win over Blackburn. The Orioles put up an impressive fight with 10 runs of their own, but it wasn't enough to bridge the gap.
The Lions prevailed with home runs to Henry Formosa-Doyle, James Doyle and Chuck Ratnayake, who also homered in their first game. Now Fitzroy will set their sights on Monash Uni, while Blackburn hosts Waverley Wildcats Red.
Division 4 South
Pakenham Pumas vs. Monash University Farmers
3 22
Monash Uni used an inside-the-park home run and plenty of other proficiency at the plate to get the job done in dominating fashion. The Pumas will try and avoid three straight losses in round three against Berwick while Monash faces Moorabbin fresh from a bye.
Berwick City vs. Ormond Glenhuntly
18 2
The reigning premiers of Division 4 South are a force to be reckoned with, outscoring their opponents 21-2 in the first two rounds. The Cougars have big bats and reliable pitching to back them up, and they are looking to be a strong competitor once again this season. The Hunters have the week off and Berwick visits Pakenham for round three.
Division 4 North West
Footscray Red vs. Fitzroy Maroon
5 9
Fitzroy Maroon got their second win on the board with a hard-fought victory over Footscray Red. The Bulldogs are now 1-1 and will visit North Coburg Maroon on Sunday, while the Lions host Footscray's blue team.
North Coburg Maroon vs. Footscray Blue
3 10
The Rebels managed to put a few runs on the board but it wasn't enough to put a dent in their deficit. Footscray Blue is now 1-1 as they prepare for Fitzroy, while North Coburg Maroon faces the other Footscray side on Sunday.
Mitchell Majors Black vs. Mitchell Majors Yellow
8 3
In a battle of the two Mitchell Majors teams, the reigning premiers on the Yellow side lost their first game of the season. Looking ahead to round three, Mitchell Majors Black hosts North Coburg Rebels Gold while Mitchell Majors Yellow takes on Essendon Jets.
Fitzroy Blue vs. North Coburg Gold
4 11
Fitzroy Blue lost their second game while North Coburg Gold took a 2-0 record. Now the Lions have a game against Footscray Bulldogs Blue to look forward to, while North Coburg Gold visits Mitchell Majors Black.
Essendon Jets vs. Footscray White
0 14
Blackburn Orioles vs. Fitzroy Gold
10 17
Fitzroy enjoyed a 19-5 win in round one, and they kept up the pace in their second game with a massive win over Blackburn. The Orioles put up an impressive fight with 10 runs of their own, but it wasn't enough to bridge the gap.
The Lions prevailed with home runs to Henry Formosa-Doyle, James Doyle and Chuck Ratnayake, who also homered in their first game. Now Fitzroy will set their sights on Monash Uni, while Blackburn hosts Waverley Wildcats Red.
Division 4 South
Pakenham Pumas vs. Monash University Farmers
3 22
Monash Uni used an inside-the-park home run and plenty of other proficiency at the plate to get the job done in dominating fashion. The Pumas will try and avoid three straight losses in round three against Berwick while Monash faces Moorabbin fresh from a bye.
Berwick City vs. Ormond Glenhuntly
18 2
The reigning premiers of Division 4 South are a force to be reckoned with, outscoring their opponents 21-2 in the first two rounds. The Cougars have big bats and reliable pitching to back them up, and they are looking to be a strong competitor once again this season. The Hunters have the week off and Berwick visits Pakenham for round three.
Division 4 North West
Footscray Red vs. Fitzroy Maroon
5 9
Fitzroy Maroon got their second win on the board with a hard-fought victory over Footscray Red. The Bulldogs are now 1-1 and will visit North Coburg Maroon on Sunday, while the Lions host Footscray's blue team.
North Coburg Maroon vs. Footscray Blue
3 10
The Rebels managed to put a few runs on the board but it wasn't enough to put a dent in their deficit. Footscray Blue is now 1-1 as they prepare for Fitzroy, while North Coburg Maroon faces the other Footscray side on Sunday.
Mitchell Majors Black vs. Mitchell Majors Yellow
8 3
In a battle of the two Mitchell Majors teams, the reigning premiers on the Yellow side lost their first game of the season. Looking ahead to round three, Mitchell Majors Black hosts North Coburg Rebels Gold while Mitchell Majors Yellow takes on Essendon Jets.
Fitzroy Blue vs. North Coburg Gold
4 11
Fitzroy Blue lost their second game while North Coburg Gold took a 2-0 record. Now the Lions have a game against Footscray Bulldogs Blue to look forward to, while North Coburg Gold visits Mitchell Majors Black.
Essendon Jets vs. Footscray White
0 14
Essendon's lineup was lagging in offensive firepower as the Bulldogs stormed their way to their second win. Essendon has a chance to bounce back this weekend against Mitchell Majors Yellow while Footscray looks for a 3-0 record at Essendon Bombers.