Despite an 8-2 loss against Canada, three wins in the opening round and a superior run differential sees Australia qualify for the Super Round. Korea will progress as the #1 seed in Pool A, with Canada needing a victory over Nicaragua to qualify for the Super Round.
Canada nailed back-to-back home runs in the first inning before adding another homer in the second to hold a six run lead after two innings.
Jackson Boyd bore the brunt of the Canadian onslaught, however settled well in the third and fourth innings. The Victorian righty finished with nine strikeouts through 4.1 innings of work in an admirable display on the mound.
Australian U18 Manager Steve Fish remained upbeat despite the loss.
“Jackson did pitch well tonight,” Fish said.
“He struck out nine and they took advantage of three balls he left up in the zone. We’ve done enough to qualify for the Super Round, which was one of our goals coming into the tournament.”
Australia’s first run of the ballgame came in the fourth, with Jamie Young’s sac fly RBI opening his team’s account as he scored fellow Victorian Jarryd Dale.
Australia managed to push another run across in the seventh after the Canadian team went to their bullpen. Catcher Alex Hall drove in shortstop Jess Williams to bring the margin back to six.
Despite strong relief outings from Williams (1IP, 0H, 2K) and Jett Wright (2.2IP, 2H, 0ER, 3K), Australia’s offence was unable to mount the comeback, as they finished their opening round with a record of 3-2.
Australia’s Super Round schedule is yet to be confirmed, stay tuned to Team Australia Baseball on Facebook for up-to-date information.
Despite an 8-2 loss against Canada, three wins in the opening round and a superior run differential sees Australia qualify for the Super Round. Korea will progress as the #1 seed in Pool A, with Canada needing a victory over Nicaragua to qualify for the Super Round.
Canada nailed back-to-back home runs in the first inning before adding another homer in the second to hold a six run lead after two innings.
Jackson Boyd bore the brunt of the Canadian onslaught, however settled well in the third and fourth innings. The Victorian righty finished with nine strikeouts through 4.1 innings of work in an admirable display on the mound.
Australian U18 Manager Steve Fish remained upbeat despite the loss.
“Jackson did pitch well tonight,” Fish said.
“He struck out nine and they took advantage of three balls he left up in the zone. We’ve done enough to qualify for the Super Round, which was one of our goals coming into the tournament.”
Australia’s first run of the ballgame came in the fourth, with Jamie Young’s sac fly RBI opening his team’s account as he scored fellow Victorian Jarryd Dale.
Australia managed to push another run across in the seventh after the Canadian team went to their bullpen. Catcher Alex Hall drove in shortstop Jess Williams to bring the margin back to six.
Despite strong relief outings from Williams (1IP, 0H, 2K) and Jett Wright (2.2IP, 2H, 0ER, 3K), Australia’s offence was unable to mount the comeback, as they finished their opening round with a record of 3-2.
Australia’s Super Round schedule is yet to be confirmed, stay tuned to Team Australia Baseball on Facebook for up-to-date information.