Author: Zack McGuinness
Sandringham 1 vs Geelong 5
It was a tight clash between the Sandringham Royals and the Geelong Baycats Saturday, with the game remaining scoreless for seven innings before the Baycats edged the Royals out 5-1.
Sandringham starter Reed Mason pitched seven strong innings, striking out 10 batters, walking two while allowing just five hits. Geelong pitchers Cameron Forbes and Stuart Barnes combined to hold the visiting side to seven hits across six innings of work.
With the bat, it was Ryan Darcy that brought home the game's first run, giving Geelong the lead in the bottom of the eighth while Hiroshi Narasaki swung a hot stick, going 3/4 on the day.
After pitching seven strong innings Mason continued to pitch into the eighth, allowing three hits to become runs after reaching 120 pitches. While two costly fielding errors from Sandringham cemented Geelong’s 5-1 win.
Essendon significantly outscored Newport 15-2 to win the Don Cornish Cup Saturday. A life member of both clubs, Don’s legacy was well remembered and celebrated in front of a large crowd in Newport on Saturday.
The Bombers strong outing offensively included four hits and two RBIs from Tim Sullivan, along with both Tristen McDonald and Michael Formisano finishing with three RBIs on the day.
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Pitching picks up Melbourne's offense in 2-1 victory over Cheltenham
Melbourne didn't provide Andy Mann with much support, but he didn't need much. Mann pitched 5 2/3 strong innings to carry Melbourne to a 2-1 win over Cheltenham on Sunday at Cheltenhan.
Adam Burton helped Melbourne take the lead for good in the sixth inning. With Melbourne trailing by one in the sixth inning, Adam Burton came to the plate and homered, scoring Scott Moore.
Melbourne closer Evan Brisentine put away the final nine outs to record the save.
The third inning saw Cheltenham score its only run on the day on an RBI single.
An Alex Turlea 3-run home run to left field in the top for the first gave the visiting Lions a lead they would never surrender.
The Lions had a day out with that bat, threatening in every innings to run away with a comprehensive 14-4 road win.
Leigh MckAy would get the start for the Lions in his second outing this season with Brock Pawley and Carl Wilson used in relief.
Fitzroy now sit in third place in the West with Newport due on Tuesday night. They look set to welcome back Aaron Sayers into a line-up that's swinging some hot bats.
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