Author: Zack McGuinness
Preston 4 vs Blackburn 5
Blackburn were walk-off winners against Preston, scoring two runs in the bottom of the ninth to claim the win. Jacob Evans recorded the game winning hit, his third hit of the day.
Nathan Harris had an outstanding start, allowing just two hits and one run through six innings of work while striking out six batters.
Blake Hodgson ran into trouble in his inning of work, allowing three runs.
Scott Mitchinson was great back from the Perth Heat, throwing the final two innings without giving up a run. While Luke Cartwright led the offense with a three run shot, his first senior home run.
An uncharacteristically sloppy display by the Bombers handed Cheltenham a much needed win as the league leaders were set back on their heels by the young Cheltenham squad.
Four of the six Rustler runs scored by runners who walked to get on base, and one through a runner that reached on an error.
The Bombers outhit the Rustlers 13 to 5 but achieved only four runs on the day. Standout performances by Josh Davies (four hits) and Russell Spear (4 innings in relief) were not enough to get Essendon over the line.
It was a day that frustrated the travelling Lions in a replay of the 2015/16 Division 2 Grand Final.
With both teams pressing their claims for a Division 1 finals berth, wins were equally important for both Clubs but it was the Panthers that seemed to want it more.
The Panthers took advantage of a sun-effected left-field plating early runs, including four in the third inning. The score blew out to 7-0 before the Lions were able to string some hits together, putting on four in the eighth as they looked to make a game of it.
Leigh Mckay started for the Lions and would conceded just the three earned runs and six hits for his 6.0 innings of work. With the bats Brock Pawley had another three base hits (two doubles), with Tom Dicker and Alex Turlea both finishing with two each.
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Royals starter Reed Mason went head to head with Demons starter Andy Mann in a game that remained very tight for seven innings.
The deadlock came to an end when the relievers entered the contest, Sandringham scored one in the top of the eight to tie up the game one a piece. They then gained a 3-1 lead in the ninth, scoring off Liam Davine.
Royals starter Reed Mason was strong for seven innings, Jackson Boyd was brilliant in relief, shutting the Demons bats with just one hit in the ninth to see Sandringham claim a 3-1 win.
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Offensively, Newport finished Sunday’s contest with 13 hits to Moorabbin’s 7. The seventh inning proved to be a pivotal inning as Newport recorded four runs to stretch their lead.
Offensively, Newport finished Sunday’s contest with 13 hits to Moorabbin’s 7. The seventh inning proved to be a pivotal inning as Newport recorded four runs to stretch their lead.
In the late game at Altona, Tuesday night, the Royals went down to the Baycats 0 - 6. Veteran B