Team Shipley 11-9 Team Lloyd
Team Shipley built and early lead and withstood a strong comeback from Team Lloyd to claim an 11-9 win.
Solomon Maguire was exceptional for Team Shipley, striking out five and only giving up one hit in his two innings on the mound. Victoria's Jacob Bald set the offensive tone for Team Shipley, going 4-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, with Patrik Paramonov and Jaycob Pascuzzi each picking up two hits.
WA's Maddux Stivey was impressive for Team Lloyd, driving in two runs from his two hits, stealing a base and scoring twice. Local Lismore lad Cain McClelland also picked up a double and an RBI.
Team Lloyd brought the margin back to two, but two insurance runs late in the ballgame ensured a victory for Team Shipley.
Team Nilsson 7-6 Team Balfour
Pitching starred early for both Team Balfour and Team Nilsson, but the bats eventually got going, and it was Team Nilsson that snuck home with a 7-6 victory.
James Nati (2IP, 0H, 1BB, 3K) and Clayton Campbell (2IP, 0H, 5K) were both outstanding on the mound for their respective teams, while Dustin Brown did everything he could to keep Team Balfour in the ballgame, throwing two scoreless innings.
James Napier lead things off for Team Balfour, as he finished with three hits and an RBI on the day, with Nicholas Chappell and Jude Barker each claiming a pair of hits.
Charlie Collins went 2-for-3 in the leadoff spot for Team Nilsson, while a two RBI double from Dylan Bojarski extended his team's lead in the fourth.
Team Balfour threatened in the final frame scoring two, but Team Nilsson held on for an opening day victory.