Australia's U12 World Cup team has ended their tournament on the best possible note, claiming a dominant 9-1 win over South Africa.
NSW and Cronulla junior Brendan Regan was outstanding on the mound for the Australians, throwing four shutout innings, allowing only two hits, and striking out an impressive seven hitters in the process.
Regan's teammates rallied around their starting pitcher, and swung the bats well through the early innings.
The first inning broke the game open for the Aussies, with Josh Davies, Oscar Hyde and Jett Watson all nailing doubles to drive in runs. After Cameron Bieker singled and Hayden Purchase scored on the error, Australia had plated six runs, a lead which they would never surrender.
Purchase then turned provider in the third, scoring Angus Catt on a sac-fly, with the team hitting exceptionally well, finishing a tournament that will be a lifelong memory for these young men.
A massive thankyou must go to the coaching team of Brian Murphy, Shayne Watson and Matt O'Neill for their efforts, as well as Executive Officer Louise Riddell, who provided so much content for the friends/family of the team back home.
The next underage World Cup will see our U18 team head to Canada from September 1-10. Keep an eye out on the Team Australia Facebook page for the release of the roster.