The 2019/20 VSBL Division 3 season features some highly competitive teams, with Springvale Lions leading the way with a 3-0 record in both the firsts and reserves. Six teams are chasing premiership glory, and there's still 16 rounds left to go as the stellar summer season continues.
Division 3 Firsts
North Western Titans 8 v Chelseas Dolphins 15
A great game by both teams with runs aplenty in many of the innings but it was Chelsea who held more of a leverage early on and celebrated their first win of the season.
Chelsea scored seven within the first two innings while the Titans run came in their fourth inning when they had three runs come in and the 6-9 scoreline was within reach.
However, Titans would only score another two in the following five innings when the Dolphins ran in an extra six, leaving the away team stranded without a win. Even so, Christian Cameron had an amazing day batting, with five hits including two doubles. Dan Holmes and Danny Haymes contributed hits of their own too.
Shane Jeffrey and Cameron Hubbard both had three hits for Chelsea, with the latter knocking in five runs. Kyle Burton and Trent Wilford were also big contributors for Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas 2 v Springvale Lions 12
A sluggish game from both teams saw the scores at 3-2 Springvale’s way heading into the bottom of the sixth.
The Lions got on the board early with two and one runs in the first two innings, before Pakenham struck at the top of six.
The Pumas couldn’t control a big hitting effort from Springvale though, giving up seven runs and then another two in the next inning.
It was Pakenham’s first loss of the season while Springvale remain unbeaten. Matt Cameron had three singles while Neal Cavanagh contributed a pair of doubles to keep Springvale moving in the right direction. The Lions' lineup was on fire with hits scattered throughout the nine for a total of 13 hits in the game.
Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 19 v Ormond Glenhuntly Gold 7
The two Hunters teams met for an exciting matchup in which the Blue side had more to offer offensively. OGH Blue has two wins and a draw ahead of round four against North Western Titans, while OGH Gold is 1-2 leading up to their game at Pakenham this Sunday.
Division 3 Seconds
North Western Titans 1 v Chelsea Dolphins 27
The tally of runs Chelsea were scoring was getting progressively bigger with each passing inning – four in the first, 10 in the second and 13 in the third.
In positive signs for North Western Titans, they did score a run in the third to disallow Chelsea from having a clean sheet.
Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 12 v Ormond Glenhuntly Gold 13
The Hunters put on a fabulous show for their home supporters as both sides battled hard. Ultimately OGH Gold Reserves escaped with a one-run lead. Both teams are now 2-1 going into round four when OGH Blue hosts North Western Titans and OGH Gold goes to Pakenham.
Pakenham Pumas 2 v Springvale Lions 8
A four-run effort from Springvale in their first inning provided the grounding of this game as Pakenham couldn’t get enough runs back.
The Lions added four in the next three innings to lead 7-1 but Pakenham got one back in the sixth.
Division 3 Firsts
North Western Titans 8 v Chelseas Dolphins 15
A great game by both teams with runs aplenty in many of the innings but it was Chelsea who held more of a leverage early on and celebrated their first win of the season.
Chelsea scored seven within the first two innings while the Titans run came in their fourth inning when they had three runs come in and the 6-9 scoreline was within reach.
However, Titans would only score another two in the following five innings when the Dolphins ran in an extra six, leaving the away team stranded without a win. Even so, Christian Cameron had an amazing day batting, with five hits including two doubles. Dan Holmes and Danny Haymes contributed hits of their own too.
Shane Jeffrey and Cameron Hubbard both had three hits for Chelsea, with the latter knocking in five runs. Kyle Burton and Trent Wilford were also big contributors for Chelsea.
Pakenham Pumas 2 v Springvale Lions 12
A sluggish game from both teams saw the scores at 3-2 Springvale’s way heading into the bottom of the sixth.
The Lions got on the board early with two and one runs in the first two innings, before Pakenham struck at the top of six.
The Pumas couldn’t control a big hitting effort from Springvale though, giving up seven runs and then another two in the next inning.
It was Pakenham’s first loss of the season while Springvale remain unbeaten. Matt Cameron had three singles while Neal Cavanagh contributed a pair of doubles to keep Springvale moving in the right direction. The Lions' lineup was on fire with hits scattered throughout the nine for a total of 13 hits in the game.
Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 19 v Ormond Glenhuntly Gold 7
The two Hunters teams met for an exciting matchup in which the Blue side had more to offer offensively. OGH Blue has two wins and a draw ahead of round four against North Western Titans, while OGH Gold is 1-2 leading up to their game at Pakenham this Sunday.
Division 3 Seconds
North Western Titans 1 v Chelsea Dolphins 27
The tally of runs Chelsea were scoring was getting progressively bigger with each passing inning – four in the first, 10 in the second and 13 in the third.
In positive signs for North Western Titans, they did score a run in the third to disallow Chelsea from having a clean sheet.
Ormond Glenhuntly Blue 12 v Ormond Glenhuntly Gold 13
The Hunters put on a fabulous show for their home supporters as both sides battled hard. Ultimately OGH Gold Reserves escaped with a one-run lead. Both teams are now 2-1 going into round four when OGH Blue hosts North Western Titans and OGH Gold goes to Pakenham.
Pakenham Pumas 2 v Springvale Lions 8
A four-run effort from Springvale in their first inning provided the grounding of this game as Pakenham couldn’t get enough runs back.
The Lions added four in the next three innings to lead 7-1 but Pakenham got one back in the sixth.