The Pirates sailed to the Grand Final with a solid win over the Wolves, thanks to strong starting pitching and key team batting when it counted. Williamstown was the first on the board after a massive triple in the third, but their 0-1 lead didn't last long. Preston answered with a leadoff double from Cam Deeble and a pair of singles to take a 2-1 lead. The Pirates added to their advantage in the middle innings, and by the end of the eighth, they were up 9-1. Preston moves on to the Grand Final series, with the first game scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Melbourne Ballpark in Altona.
The Lions valiant efforts weren't enough to overcome first-place Berwick in this matchup, which saw the Cougars gain a more comfortable lead compared to Wednesday night's close 4-3 victory. Berwick adds to their great season by making it to the Grand Final and scoring a move to division one next year. Berwick and Preston will meet for game one on Wednesday, with game two on Saturday and a possible game three on Sunday.
A competitive game from both sides ended with the Cougars ahead by four. Berwick's Jesse Brum hit for the cycle as his team battled to capture the Premiers flag. It was a thrilling end to the season for the third-place team that managed to dethrone first-place Williamstown.
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Photo: Berwick City Baseball Club Facebook
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This close match opened up with Preston taking a two-run lead into the seventh. Although it looked like it would go in the Pirates' favor, the Lions battled back in the last frame, overtaking Preston and securing their Grand Final victory. In the end, Preston's pick-offs and errors gave Springvale the room they needed to capture the win.
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