Baseball Victoria, Author at Baseball Victoria

The 2025 Under 13 State Winter Championships wrapped up in Wangaratta after an action-packed Sunday culminating in two great grand finals.

Congratulations to Dandenong on winning Division 1 and North East on winning Division 2. A special thank you to host Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club and all the committee members, grounds crew, and NEBA volunteers who made it possible.

Well done to all teams and players from across the state, including the North East, Melbourne, Dandenong, Geelong, Latrobe Valley, Bendigo, and Sunraysia.

A special mention to the All-Star teams:

Division 1: Ian Kim, Jasper Gibson and Mia Wang (Dandenong), Lucas Giles and Lucca Lidgett (Diamond Valley), Harper Woolfe and Jasper Hall (Geelong), Axl Denman and Callum Dyer (Ringwood)
Division 2: Henry Eeles (Bendigo), Ainslie Harris and Kado Lapins (City West), Beau Saddington and Ryder Hornstra (Latrobe Valley), Harlan Gambier and Harlen Webster (North East), Declan Griffin and Morgan Dowling (Sunraysia)

Keep reading GameChanger recaps from the second day and catch up on the first day of Under 13 SWC action HERE.

Division 1

Dandenong 15, Geelong 2

Quinn M drove in six runs on one hit to lead Dandenong past Geelong 15-2 on Sunday at Wangaratta. Quinn hit a grand slam to left field in the first inning.

Dandenong scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the second inning. Levi D singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Kino O grounded out, scoring one run, and Reuben A singled, scoring one run.

Dandenong scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. Ian K grounded out, scoring one run, and Levi and Kino both hit 2-RBI singles.

Mia W stepped on the mound first for Dandenong. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and two runs over four innings, striking out three and walking none.

Gus M stepped on the bump first for Geelong. The starter gave up nine hits and 13 runs (six earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking three.

Dandenong piled up 11 hits in the game. Reuben, Kino, and Levi each collected two hits while Levi stole three bases. They ran wild on the base paths, totaling nine stolen bases. The defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Reuben had the most chances with four.

Harper W led Geelong with two hits in two at-bats from the leadoff position.

Ringwood 6, Diamond Valley 5

It came down to the wire on Sunday at Wangaratta as Ringwood grabbed a 6-5 victory in walk-off fashion over Diamond Valley. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the fifth when Joel Y singled, scoring one run.

Ringwood came back to win despite trailing 5-1 in the fourth. Diamond Valley was first on the board in the opening frame after Archer P singled, scoring one run.

Diamond Valley added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Quorra I doubled and Jonty B grounded out, each scoring one run.

Ringwood tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a walk by Yugo T, a single by Jake R, a double by Callum D, and a groundout by Hayden H.

Yugo stepped on the bump first for Ringwood. The hurler surrendered six hits and five runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking six. Nathaniel K threw one inning of no-run ball for Ringwood in relief. The pitcher allowed one hit, striking out one and walking one.

Diamond Valley starter Luca L gave up seven hits and five runs over four innings, striking out five and walking four.

Ringwood totaled 10 hits in the game. Jake and Carter M each collected two hits while Callum, Hayden, Joel, Jake, and Carter each drove in one run. Tate S and Leo L both stole multiple bases.

Quorra and Archer were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Diamond Valley. Dane P led with two hits in three at-bats. The team had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game, while defensively, they didn't make any errors as Archer had the most plays with six.

Grand Final: Dandenong 7, Ringwood 5

Quinn M drove in four runs on one hit to lead Dandenong past Ringwood 7-5 on Sunday. In the first inning, Quinn hit a grand slam to left field.

Rikuto T hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the third for Dandenong. Despite falling down by five runs in the fourth inning, Ringwood battled back, closing the gap by scoring on an error and a steal of home.

Ian K started on the bump for Dandenong. The pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out eight and walking two. Hugh W appeared in relief.

Tate S started the game for Ringwood. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out five and walking four.

Leadoff hitter Mia W led Dandenong with two hits in two at-bats. Mia stole four bases.

Leo L, Charlie A, Jake R, and Carter M each collected one hit for Ringwood. Leo, Jake, and Axl D each drove in one run. Leo, Jake, and Carter stole multiple bases with eight total in the game. The defense didn't make any errors as Callum D had the most chances in the field with five.

Consolation Final: Geelong 4, Diamond Valley 2

Geelong won 4-2 over Diamond Valley, collecting five hits and giving up six.

Geelong was first on the board in the opening frame after Hunter J singled, scoring one run. An error extended their lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the second.

Jasper H earned the win for Geelong. The hurler allowed six hits and two runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out eight and walking two.

Max K took the loss for Diamond Valley. The hurler went three innings, surrendering three runs (one earned) on two hits, striking out five and walking two.

Hunter W, Alistair B, Hunter, Ed F, and Jasper each collected one hit for Geelong. Harper W, Alistair, and Hunter all drove in one run.

Ryan B led Diamond Valley with two hits while Archer P and Oakley E each drove in one run.

Division 2

North East 13, City West 2

North East won 13-2 over City West on Sunday morning. City West got on board in the top of the first inning after Brodie L singled to center field and Ainslie H doubled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

North East flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 5-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Kazu A that drove in two.

North East extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the second thanks to RBI walks by Florian W, Angel T, and Jordan D. They added five runs on two hits in the third. Charlie D singled, Hudson S grounded out, and Harlan W drew a walk, each scoring one run, and an error scored another.

Charlie stepped on the hill first for North East. The starter allowed four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Hunter H threw one inning of zero-run ball in relief, giving up zero hits, striking out one and walking none.

Jordan, Hudson, Charlie, Florian, Angel, Harlan G, and Hunter each drove in one run for North East. Harlan went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the side in hits.

North East had patience at the plate, piling up 13 walks for the game. Jordan, Tate C, and Harlan led the team with two free passes each. Mack C, Charlie, Tate, Kazu, Harlan, and Harlan all stole multiple bases while the defense was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Harlan made the most plays with nine.

Brodie and Ainslie were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for City West. Brodie, Owen P, Lucas C, and Ainslie each collected one hit.

Latrobe Valley 10, Sunraysia 5

Latrobe Valley was victorious against Sunraysia 10-5 on Sunday at Wangaratta. LV got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Beau S grounded out and Diesel G tripled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

Latrobe Valley scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the second inning. Cohen S and Chase S singled, each scoring one run, before bases-loaded walks to Diesel and Ryan M. Bailey S was struck by a pitch, driving in another run.

Sunraysia scored five runs on two hits in the top of the third inning. Jett M drew a walk, scoring one run, Declan G was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Tyson M drew a walk, scoring one run, and Fletcher R doubled, scoring two runs.

Latrobe Valley added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Oscar C singled, Zeke L singled down the right field line, and Roy W walked, each scoring one run.

Ryan started on the mound for Latrobe Valley. The pitcher surrendered three hits and five runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking five.

Jett began the game for Sunraysia. The pitcher surrendered two hits and two runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking one.

Diesel provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Latrobe Valley with two runs batted in as the outfielder went 1-for-1. Cohen went 2-for-2 to lead the side in hits, while Ryan and Chase led the team with two free passes each (11 walks total in the game).

Ryder H, Chase, Oscar, Cohen, and Tamzin H each stole multiple bases for Latrobe Valley, while the defense turned a double play and didn't make any errors. Alex M had the most chances in the field with five.

Fletcher led Sunraysia with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The center fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Cooper A and Jett also had hits, plus multiple stolen bases along with Christian B (nine total in the game). The team didn't commit a single error in the field as Charlotte J had the most chances with four.

Bendigo 7, Latrobe Valley 6

Bendigo took Sunday's game in dramatic fashion with a 7-6 walk-off victory over Latrobe Valley at Wangaratta. The game was tied at six in the bottom of the fifth when Bailey S drew a walk, scoring one run.

Bendigo got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Henry E grounded into a fielder's choice, Isaiah P walked, and Imogene P walked, each scoring one run.

Latrobe Valley tied the game up in the top of the third thanks to two doubles. They made it 3-3 on a double by Beau S. Bendigo broke up the tie in the fourth when Imogene grounded out, scoring one run. Then a single by Azlyn B followed to extend the lead to 6-3.

Latrobe Valley tied it up again in the top of the fifth thanks to a double by Ryder H and a walk by Oscar C.

Henry stepped on the hill first for Bendigo. The right-handed pitcher surrendered seven hits and three runs over four innings, striking out four and walking none. Cody I appeared in relief.

Ryder opened the game for Latrobe Valley. The starter gave up six hits and six runs over four innings, striking out four and walking six.

Imogene and Azlyn each drove in two runs for Bendigo. Azlyn led with two hits in two at-bats while Lance M and Isaiah led the team with two free passes each (nine walks total). They ran wild on the base paths, piling up eight stolen bases for the game. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Oliver H had the most chances with five.

Ryder drove the middle of the lineup, leading Latrobe Valley with four runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 3-for-3 on the day. Hudson D collected two hits in two at-bats and Chase S stole three bases. The defense also turned a double play.

Sunraysia 12, City West 10

There were runs aplenty as Sunraysia outlasted City West 12-10. Sunraysia collected six hits, while City West had eight.

Sunraysia got on board in the top of the first inning after Declan G doubled, scoring two runs, Benjamin M drew a walk, scoring one run, and Marie L grounded out, scoring one run.

City West flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 7-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Brodie L that drove in two.

Sunraysia scored five runs on three hits to take the lead, 9-7, in the third. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Nate W that drove in two.

City West jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Kado L and Brodie both singled down the right field line and Harvey C singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Sunraysia made it a 12-10 ballgame in the top of the fourth after Cooper A homered to left field, scoring two runs, and Marie grounded out, scoring one run.

Jett M started on the bump for Sunraysia, giving up one hit and two runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking three.

Lucas C led things off on the mound for City West. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and four runs, striking out one and walking two.

Hugo A pitched three innings in relief for Sunraysia. The hurler allowed seven hits and eight runs while striking out one and walking six.

Declan provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Sunraysia with four runs batted in as the cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Declan and Nate each collected two hits while hitting back-to-back while Benjamin led with three walks and two stolen bases.

Overall, Sunraysia took nine walks and turned a double play with no errors on defense. Nate had the most fielding chances with six.

Brodie provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading City West with four runs batted in. The first baseman went 2-for-3 on the day. Ainslie H led with two of the team's nine walks and also stole multiple bases alongside Wilson P and Alice M. The team stole 13 bases in the game.

Grand Final: North East 12, Sunraysia 0

North East scored five in the first, two in the second, and another five in the third to seal the deal on the grand final.

Their strong pitching shut down the Sunraysia offence, with Nate Williams recording the only hit of the game (a double).

Consolation Final: City West 14, Bendigo 0

Brodie L drove in seven runs on three hits to lead City West past Bendigo 14-0 on Sunday at Wangaratta. Brodie tripled in the first, scoring two, hit a grand slam to right field in the second, scoring four, and doubled in the fourth, scoring one.

Brodie struck out 11 batters on the day. The starter also gave up zero hits and zero runs over four innings while walking one.

City West got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Viktor D singled, scoring one run, Brodie tripled, scoring two runs, and Kado L singled, scoring two runs.

Six more City West runs crossed the plate in the second inning to extend the lead to 11-0. Noah M and Harvey C drew bases-loaded walks and Brodie hit a grand slam to right field.

Ainslie H led City West with three of the team's 10 walks. Noah, Ainslie, and Wilson P each stole multiple bases with 10 total in the game. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Ainslie had the most chances with 11.

Oliver H stole two bases.

The 2025 Under 13 State Winter Championships are underway in Wangaratta!

It was an action-packed opening day, with the Rangers committee, ground crew, and North Eastern Baseball Association volunteers welcoming junior baseballers from across the state, including the North East, Melbourne, Dandenong, Geelong, Latrobe Valley, Bendigo, and Sunraysia.

The tournament continues Sunday at Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club (Targoora Park).

You can view the weekend's schedule HERE and stay tuned to BV Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates from the tournament.

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Division 1

Standings: Dandenong, Ringwood, Diamond Valley, Geelong

Diamond Valley 13, Geelong 5

Diamond Valley won 13-5 over Geelong after scoring in the first when Quorra I was struck by a pitch, Max K grounded into a fielder's choice, Archer P walked, Harvey J grounded into a fielder's choice, and Hudson F singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Diamond Valley added five runs on two hits in the bottom of the second inning. Luca L doubled, scoring two runs, Quorra drew a walk, scoring one run, and Max singled, scoring two runs.

A double by Ryan B and a walk by Luca helped Diamond Valley extend their early lead in the third.

Geelong scored five runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. Max W doubled, Harper W singled, and Jasper H singled, each scoring one run, plus an error scored two more.

Luca stepped on the mound first for Diamond Valley. The hurler surrendered zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking none.

Archer earned the win. The reliever gave up four hits and five runs (three earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out two and walking six.

Archer, Ryan, Luca, Oakley E, Max, and Hudson each collected one hit for Diamond Valley. Luca went 1-for-1 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. They had patience at the plate, collecting 12 walks for the game as Luca, Lucas G, and Elijah S led the team with two free passes each. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Jasper led Geelong with two hits in three at-bats from the leadoff position. Alistair B led the team with two runs batted in. Geelong had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game.

Dandenong 9, Ringwood 1

Dandenong won big over Ringwood 9-1 on Saturday at Wangaratta. They scored in the first after Ian K homered to right field, scoring two runs, and Jasper G doubled, scoring one run.

Dandenong added one run in the second after Quinn M singled to center field. They extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Kino O and Mia W.Dandenong starter Hugh W surrendered zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out three and walking one. Levi D pitched three innings in relief, giving up two hits and one run while striking out six and walking four.

Hurler Hayden H led things off on the hill for Ringwood. The pitcher gave up nine hits and seven runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking four.

Ian, Mia, and Kino each collected two hits for Dandenong. Ian and Kino each drove in three runs while Quinn took two of the team's 10 walks and Levi stole two bases.

Joel Y and Axl D were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Ringwood. Charlie A led with one run batted in and Leo L stole two bases.

Geelong 9, Dandenong 8

Harper W collected three hits in three at-bats as Geelong defeated Dandenong 9-8 on Saturday at Wangaratta. Harper singled in the first, third, and fourth innings.

A tag up by Mia W put Dandenong on the board in the top of the first. Jasper H grounded out, which helped Geelong tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

Dandenong broke up the tie in the second when Kino O singled, scoring one run. Then a walk by Ian K followed to extend the lead to 3-1.

Geelong flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a fielder's choice by Leyton R that drove in two.

Dandenong flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 8-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Marias F that drove in two.

Geelong tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a single by Gus M and a groundout by Max W.

Abel P led things off on the hill for Geelong. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs over two and one-third innings, striking out two and walking six. Ben S appeared in relief.

Mia led things off on the hill for Dandenong. The hurler surrendered one hit and one run over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one.

Max and Leyton each drove in two runs for Geelong. Gus went 2-for-2 while Ben and Harper each stole multiple bases with eight total in the game. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Gus had the most fielding chances with five.

Sam F, Jasper G, Kino, Marias, and Mia each collected one hit for Dandenong. Marias led with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-1 on the day.

Hugh W led Dandenong with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 12 walks for the game. Jasper, Levi D, and Mia each stole multiple bases with nine total in the game.

Ringwood 13, Diamond Valley 10

There were runs aplenty on Saturday, as Ringwood took down Diamond Valley 13-10 on the back of 10 hits.

Ringwood jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Axl D doubled, scoring two runs, and Tate S hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Diamond Valley tied the game up in the top of the second thanks to three walks. Lucas G took a bases-loaded walk to make it 3-3.

Ringwood took the lead, 8-3, in the bottom of the second thanks to singles by Sammy N, Nathaniel K, Hayden H, and Axl. They added five runs in the third. Jake R singled, scoring one before the rest came home on errors.

Carter M started on the bump for Ringwood. The pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking one. Charlie A and Joel Y each appeared in relief.

Oakley E started on the mound for Diamond Valley. The hurler surrendered two hits and three runs, striking out none and walking one.

Ringwood totaled 10 hits in the game. Axl went 2-for-2 at the plate while Leo L and Jake each stole multiple bases, with eight total in the game.

Ryan B led Diamond Valley with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. Luca L led with one hit in one at-bat and Lucas took three of the team's 14 walks. Dane P stole two bases.

Ringwood 9, Geelong 1

Ringwood won big over Geelong 9-1 on Saturday at Wangaratta. They were the first to get on the board when Leo L singled, scoring two runs.

Ringwood added one run in the second after Joel Y doubled down the right field line. An error and a groundout by Lachlan R each scored two runs in the third.

Lachlan pitched three innings in relief for Ringwood. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs while striking out four and walking three.

Tate S opened the game for Ringwood. The starter allowed zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking one.

Hunter J opened the game for Geelong. The pitcher surrendered five hits and seven runs (four earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking three.

Leo provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Ringwood with four runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day.

Joel went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Ringwood in hits. They didn't commit a single error in the field as Callum D had the most chances with 10.

Leyton R led Geelong with one run batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-1 on the day. Leyton, Hunter, and Hunter W each collected one hit.

Dandenong 10, Diamond Valley 4

Ian K drove in five runs on two hits to lead Dandenong past Diamond Valley 10-4 on Saturday at Wangaratta. Ian hit a home run to left field in the second inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the third inning, scoring two.

Dandenong got on board in the top of the first inning after Dallas H singled down the right field line and Jasper G grounded out, each scoring one run.

Diamond Valley took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Harvey J grounded out, Archer P singled down the left field line, and Hudson F grounded out, each scoring one run.

A home run to left field by Ian gave Dandenong a 5-3 lead in the top of the second.

Dandenong scored five runs on four hits in the top of the third inning. Sam F singled, scoring two runs, Ian doubled, scoring two runs, and Dallas grounded out, scoring one run.

Dandenong scored six more runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. Quinn M homered to center field, scoring two runs, Henry J tripled, scoring one run, Hugh W tripled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.

Kino O started the game for Dandenong. The hurler allowed five hits and four runs over three innings, striking out one and walking five.

Diamond Valley starter Max K gave up two hits and two runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking one.

Dandenong totaled 12 hits in the game. Levi D led with three hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Rikuto T led with two of the team's six walks while Dallas, Kino, Levi, and Rikuto each stole multiple bases, with 14 total for the game.

Archer provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Diamond Valley with two runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Max and Archer each collected two hits and Max stole two bases.

Division 2

Standings: North East, City West, Sunraysia, Latrobe Valley, Bendigo (two remaining round robin games on Sunday)

North East 15, Bendigo 0

North East won 15-0 over Bendigo after jumping out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Kazu A grounded out, scoring one run, Charlie D tripled, scoring two runs, and Hudson S singled, scoring two runs.

North East scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the second inning. Angel T grounded out, Mack C singled, Jordan D singled, Harlan G doubled, and Charlie singled, each scoring one run.

North East scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. Henry G singled, scoring two runs, Harlan W singled, scoring two runs, and Azlyn B induced Angel to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.Jordan led things off on the bump for North East. The pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking none.

Bailey S led things off on the bump for Bendigo. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and three runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking two.

Henry threw one inning of no-run ball for North East in relief. The hurler surrendered zero hits, striking out three and walking one.

Henry, Hudson, Charlie, Harlan, and Angel each drove in two runs for North East. Charlie went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the side in hits.

North East had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Tate C and Florian W led the team with two free passes each. Mack, Jordan, Tate, Florian, Harlan, and Hunter H each stole multiple bases. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Tate had the most fielding chances with nine.

City West 12, Latrobe Valley 5

Brodie L hit two home runs and drove in six as City West defeated Latrobe Valley 12-5 on Saturday. Brodie homered in the second and third innings.

City West got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Brodie singled, scoring two runs, and Owen P doubled, scoring one run.

City West added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Jax E grounded out, Brodie homered to right field, Harvey C walked, and Zachary R singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

City West scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning. Brodie homered to right field, scoring three runs, and Zachary singled, scoring two runs.

Latrobe Valley scored five runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. Beau S grounded out, scoring one run, Reuben A singled, scoring two runs, and Tamzin H doubled, scoring two runs.

Brodie started on the hill for City West, giving up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out six and walking none. Zachary appeared in relief.

Beau started on the bump for Latrobe Valley. The hurler gave up four hits and three runs (two earned), striking out one and walking none.

City West totaled 11 hits in the game. Zachary, Noah M, and Owen each collected multiple hits while Ainslie H paced with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Kado L, Brodie, Noah, and Wilson P each stole multiple bases with 13 overall.

Tamzin and Reuben were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Latrobe Valley. Reuben, the number eight hitter, led with two hits in two at-bats and two of the team's seven stolen bases.

North East 18, Sunraysia 4

Tate C drove in four runs on two hits to lead North East past Sunraysia 18-4 on Saturday at Wangaratta. Tate singled in the first scoring two, singled in the third scoring one, and walked in the fourth scoring one.

North East jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Jordan D doubled, scoring one run, Kazu A doubled, scoring one run, Hunter H drew a walk, scoring one run, and Tate singled, scoring two runs.

A walk by Angel T and a single by Mack C helped North East extend their early lead in the second. They added to their early lead in the third after Charlie D grounded out, Tate singled to center field, Henry G doubled down the left field line, Sunraysia committed an error, and Angel walked, each scoring one run.

North East scored five runs on one hit in the top of the fourth inning. Harlan G, Charlie, Hunter, Tate, and Henry each drew a walk, scoring one run.

Mack started for North East, giving up three hits and four runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking four.

Sunraysia starter Benjamin M surrendered four hits and eight runs over one inning, striking out none and walking seven.

Hunter threw one inning of zero-run ball for North East in relief. The hurler surrendered one hit, striking out one and walking none.

Mack and Tate each collected two hits for North East, while Henry, Charlie, Angel, Harlan, and Hunter led the team with two walks apiece. Mack, Jordan, Henry, Kazu, and Harlan each stole multiple bases.

Declan G provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Sunraysia with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Nate W, Declan, Cohen W, and Jett M each collected one hit.

City West 11, Bendigo 5

Brodie L drove in four runs on two hits to lead City West past Bendigo 11-5 on Saturday at Wangaratta. Brodie doubled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the fourth inning, scoring two.

City West jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Jax E singled, scoring one run, Brodie doubled, scoring two runs, and Lucas C doubled, scoring two runs. They added one run in the third after Kado L grounded out.

City West scored five runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. Brodie doubled, scoring two runs, Kado singled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

Owen P began the game for City West, giving up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking four. Jax appeared in relief.

Bendigo starter Henry gave up three hits and four runs, striking out one and walking one.

City West had patience at the plate, amassing 11 walks for the game. Archer G and Jax led the team with two bases on balls each. Kado and Jax each stole multiple bases, with 10 overall for the team. The defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Kado had the most chances with six.

Henry, Leith B, Isaiah P, Oliver H, and Lance M each collected one hit for Bendigo. Cade A, Henry, Isaiah, Oliver, and Lance each drove in one run while Cody I and Harry C led the team with two walks each (six total). Cody, Leith, Oliver, Lance, and Chad S each stole multiple bases with 12 overall.

North East 10, Latrobe Valley 0

Jordan D collected three hits in three at-bats, as North East defeated Latrobe Valley 10-0 on Saturday at Wangaratta. Jordan singled in the first inning, doubled in the third, and singled again in the fourth.

North East got on board in the top of the first inning after Jordan singled to center field, and Harlan G grounded out, each scoring one run.

North East added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Jordan doubled down the left field line, Harlan doubled down the right field line, Charlie D lined out, Hudson S walked, and Harlan W was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.Harlan opened the game for North East. The hurler gave up two hits and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out four and walking none.

Ryder H started the game for Latrobe Valley. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and two runs over one inning, striking out two and walking none.

Charlie and Kazu A each came on in relief for North East and shut down Latrobe Valley.

Mack C and Jordan were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for North East while hitting back-to-back. They had patience at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Henry G and Hudson led the team with two bases on balls each.

Mack, Jordan, Henry, Charlie, Florian W, and Hunter H each stole multiple bases for North East. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Hudson had the most fielding chances with 10.

Ryan M and Beau S each collected one hit for Latrobe Valley.

Sunraysia 7, Bendigo 5

Sunraysia outlasted Bendigo 7-5 on Saturday at Wangaratta. Bendigo jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Henry E drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.

Nate W hit an inside-the-park home run, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first for Sunraysia.

A groundout by Henry extended the Bendigo lead to 5-2 in the top of the third inning.

Sunraysia jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Fletcher R doubled to center field, and Bendigo made an error, each scoring two runs.

Morgan D opened the game for Sunraysia. The starter gave up one hit and three runs (one earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking four.

Imogene P led things off on the bump for Bendigo. The righty surrendered five hits and six runs (five earned) over three innings, striking out eight and walking four.

Marie L threw one and two-thirds innings of shutout ball for Sunraysia in relief. The hurler allowed zero hits, striking out two and walking none.

Fletcher and Nate each collected two hits for Sunraysia. Fletcher led with three runs batted in as the shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day.

Sunraysia had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Benjamin M and Oscar H led with two walks each. Hugo A, Morgan, and Nate each stole multiple bases with nine total.

Henry led Bendigo with two runs batted in. Lance M went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead in hits while Harry C paced with two of the team's seven walks. Harry and Lance each stole multiple bases.

Baseball Victoria is excited to announce that CMD Sports has joined the BV Diamond Partnership Program at the Triple level.

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Baseball Victoria’s State Winter Championships season will conclude with the 2025 Under 13 SWC in Wangaratta from 19-20 July.

Division 1 will feature Dandenong, Diamond Valley, Geelong, and Ringwood, while Division 2 has Bendigo, City West, Latrobe Valley, North East, and Sunraysia.

Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club will host all games at their home ground of Targoora Park. First pitch is 9am, with 22 games scheduled across the weekend, culminating in grand finals on Sunday afternoon.

“We are excited to return to Wangaratta and continue our winter tournament traditions,” BV Tournament Officer Tony McPherson said. “Thank you to all the volunteers and participating teams and players for what is sure to be an excellent display of U13 baseball."

North Eastern Baseball Association is excited to once again welcome a great group of players to Wangaratta for an action-packed weekend.

"The Rangers committee, ground crew and NEBA volunteers have been hard at work preparing for the tournament, including some major works to all grounds installing new running tracks and base cutouts. We are looking forward to two days of awesome junior baseball in the North East,” President Tyson Berry said. “Thank you to Baseball Victoria and Rural City of Wangaratta for the opportunity and ongoing support, and all the club volunteers who support baseball in our great region.”

You can view the weekend's schedule HERE and stay tuned to BV Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates from the tournament.

Follow along on GameChanger.

Congratulations to Dandenong on winning Division 1 undefeated and Latrobe Valley on winning Division 2 as the 2025 17 & Under State Winter Championships wrapped up in Bendigo on Sunday.

Thank you to all the fantastic volunteers from Bendigo East, Dodgers, Falcons, and Scots for making the weekend a success, and well done to all participants!

A special mention to the All-Star teams:

Division 1: Charlie Dolan and Shun Thong (City West), Aonghus Walsh and Mat Fielden (Dandenong), Darcy Squire and Luca Delaney (Diamond Valley), Patrick Johnson and Thomas Rome (Geelong), Chase Potts and Cheng Yen Wu (Ringwood)
Division 2: Flynn Murphy and Marcus Murphy (Bendigo), Alex Smith, Harrison Kus, and Liam Duncan (Latrobe Valley), Ryan Brockweir and Tanner Godenzi (North East), Diesel Fallon and Ryan Evans (Sunraysia)

Keep reading GameChanger recaps from the second day and catch up on the first day of 17 & Under SWC action HERE.

Division 1

Dandenong 9, Diamond Valley 5

Dandenong was victorious against Diamond Valley 9-5 on Sunday at Albert Roy Reserve. DV was first on the board after Will Ferguson induced Samuel Blakely to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Luca Lolicato-Delaney singled, scoring two runs.

Dandenong flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring seven runs on two hits to take the lead, 9-3. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in three.

Ferguson started the game for Dandenong. The pitcher allowed one hit and three runs over four innings, striking out five and walking seven. Will Mayberry appeared in relief.

Diamond Valley starter Lolicato-Delaney allowed three hits and five runs over three innings, striking out three and walking five.

Joshua Gunawardana led Dandenong with three runs batted in. Kade Henry, Aonghus Walsh, Matt Fielden, and Hunter Richardson each collected one hit while Oscar Rey Benguigui paced the side with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game.

Rey Benguigui and Ned Richards each stole multiple bases for Dandenong as the team tallied eight stolen bases total. The defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Henry had the most fielding chances with seven.

Lolicato-Delaney, Zaine Parkinson, and Nate D'Atri each collected one hit for Diamond Valley. Lolicato-Delaney went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Ethan McMahon led with three of the team's 10 walks while Parkinson and Murphy Carrison each stole multiple bases (eight total in the game). The defense turned one double play.

Geelong 12, City West 10

Geelong built a 9-run lead in the second inning and then held off City West's charge for a 12-10 victory on Sunday. City West closed the gap by scoring on two walks, two singles, an error, a dropped third strike, and a groundout.

Geelong had four hits and City West had three in the game. Geelong jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after a dropped third strike scored one run. Toby Arnott, Lachlan Connors, Sid Grimmer, and Patrick Johnson drew bases-loaded walks and an error scored another two runs.

Geelong added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after two errors. They extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by Qasim (Karson) Khan and Connors.

City West scored six runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning. Alyssa Jamieson singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, a dropped third strike scored one run, and Riley Hamling grounded out, scoring two runs.

Grimmer led things off on the hill for Geelong. The pitcher surrendered one hit and four runs over two innings, striking out one and walking seven. Jacob Young appeared in relief.

City West starter Connor Barrow allowed three hits and 12 runs (five earned) over two innings, striking out five and walking eight.

Connors went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Leadoff hitter Johnson led Geelong with two hits in two at-bats. Arnott took two of the team's eight walks, plus stole multiple bases alongside Khan and Alex Papadopoulos. They had 11 stolen bases total plus a double play on defense.

Zayaan Tabish, Chase Messinger, and Jamieson each collected one hit for City West. Shun Thong, Hamling, and Messinger drove in two runs apiece while the team tallied nine walks total. Charlie Dolan, Ben Harbour, and Andie Torcasio led the team with two free passes each. Harbour and Ikroop Singh each stole multiple bases with eight overall in the game.

Geelong 6, Diamond Valley 3

Geelong beat Diamond Valley 6-3 on Sunday at Albert Roy Reserve after scoring on an Alex Papadopoulos single in the first.

Diamond Valley scored on a wild pitch, tying the game at one in the top of the second. They regained the lead in the fourth after Zaine Parkinson singled to center field and Angus Friend grounded out, each scoring one run.

Geelong flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Jack Northfield that drove in two.

Thomas Rome stepped on the mound first for Geelong. The pitcher allowed three hits and three runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking four.

Joshua Antonacci began the game for Diamond Valley. The starting pitcher gave up eight hits and six runs over four innings, striking out five and walking two.

Toby Arnott tossed one inning of zero-run ball for Geelong in relief. The pitcher allowed one hit, striking out one and walking one.

Northfield led Geelong with two runs batted in as the leadoff hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Northfield and Ash Kaberry each collected two hits, with the latter stealing two bases. The team tallied six stolen bases total plus a double play on defense.

Parkinson led Diamond Valley with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-1 on the day. Antonacci went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the side in hits, and stole multiple bases along with Parkinson. The team stole eight bases in the game.

Diamond Valley was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Nate D'Atri had the most fielding chances with five.

Ringwood 8, City West 2

Ringwood defeated City West 8-2 on Sunday at Albert Roy Reserve, thanks in part to four runs in the fourth inning. An error scored one run, a wild pitch scored two runs, and Keinosuke Lee singled, scoring one run.

Ringwood was first to get on board in the third when Lee grounded out, scoring one run.

Alessio Petruzziello stepped on the bump first for Ringwood. The hurler gave up two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking three.

Charlie Dolan stepped on the hill first for City West. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and five runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking five.

Lee provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Ringwood with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Lee, Angus Saggers, Aime Fleischer, and Matthew Brache each collected one hit. Jess Marsh led with two of the team's seven walks. Harvey Devlin and Marsh each stole multiple bases with nine total in the game.

Ben Harbour and Zayaan Tabish each collected one hit for City West. Shun Thong stole two bases.

Grand Final: Dandenong 9, Geelong 8

Aonghus Walsh drove in four runs on two hits to lead Dandenong past Geelong 9-8 on Sunday at Albert Roy Reserve. Walsh hit a sacrifice fly in the third scoring one, singled in the fifth scoring one, and singled in the eighth scoring two.

Dandenong came back to win despite trailing 8-4 in the eighth. Geelong opened scoring in the second after Patrick Johnson grounded out, scoring one run. They added a run in the third after Parks Halasz doubled to center field.

Dandenong tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to a sacrifice fly by Walsh and a groundout by Kade Henry.

In the bottom of the fifth, Dandenong broke up the tie when Walsh singled, scoring one run. Then a double by Matt Fielden followed to extend the lead to 4-2.

Geelong tied it back up at the top of the sixth thanks to a single by Johnson and a fielder's choice by Qasim (Karson) Khan. In the top of the eighth inning, Geelong went back into the lead after Halasz singled to center field and a wild pitch.

Dandenong didn't go down without a fight, tying it up in the bottom of the eighth thanks to three singles, including Walsh's base hit to make it 8-8.

Ned Richards led things off on the mound for Dandenong. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over four innings, striking out six and walking four. Kycen Dowling and Theo Rutgers each appeared in relief.

Brandon McDowall led things off on the bump for Geelong. The starting pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking three.

Number nine hitter Rutgers showed the depth of Dandenong's lineup by leading them with three hits in four at-bats. The team had patience at the plate, totalling six walks for the game. Henry and Will Ferguson led the team with two bases on balls each.

Halasz drove the middle of the lineup, leading Geelong with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Halasz and Johnson each collected two hits while Jack Northfield paced the side with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game.

Consolation Final: Ringwood 6, Diamond Valley 5

Ringwood topped Diamond Valley 6-5 on Sunday after an error in the first scored one run. Murphy Carrison doubled down the left field line, which helped DV tie the game at one in the top of the second.

Diamond Valley took the lead in the top of the third. Darcy Squire singled, scoring one run, to give them a 2-1 lead. Jonathan Ryan walked, which helped Ringwood tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.

A groundout by Angus Saggers gave Ringwood the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the fourth. Diamond Valley's Jordan Bell singled to center field, tying the game at three in the top of the fifth.

Diamond Valley took the lead in the top of the sixth inning after Zaine Parkinson grounded out and Ethan McMahon walked, each scoring one run.

Ringwood captured a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the sixth when Keinosuke Lee doubled, scoring two runs, and Angus Friend induced Harvey Devlin to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Cheng-Yen (Max) Wu led things off on the bump for Ringwood. The hurler allowed four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out four and walking four. Lee appeared in relief.

Diamond Valley starter Samuel Blakely surrendered four hits and three runs over five innings, striking out two and walking seven.

Lee provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Ringwood with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Devlin, Joseph Matyear, Lee, Saggers, and Thomas Bowden each collected one hit.

Ringwood had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 10 walks for the game. Wu and Jess Marsh led the team with two free passes each. Devlin and Wu each stole multiple bases with eight overall.

Bell, Parkinson, Carrison, Jacob Kulkens, Squire, Blakely, and Nate D'Atri each collected one hit for Diamond Valley. Bell, McMahon, Parkinson, and Carrison each drove in one run. Diamond Valley took 10 walks with two apiece for Joshua Antonacci, Kulkens, and Squire. Parkinson stole four bases with eight overall in the game. Meanwhile, the defense turned one double play.

Division 2

Latrobe Valley 13, Sunraysia 2

Latrobe Valley scored seven runs in the fourth inning, which helped them defeat Sunraysia 13-2 on Sunday. Jared Thomas, Alex Smith, and Connor McKenzie all hit RBI singles before Coadhey Rebbechi was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Joshua Dortmans and Liam Duncan drew bases-loaded walks while Harrison Kus singled, scoring one run.

Latrobe Valley got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Kus and Thomas singled, each scoring one run and Riely Halupka induced Smith to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Ryan Glass drew a walk, scoring one run, and Duncan singled, scoring two runs.

Smith stepped on the bump first for Latrobe Valley. The starter surrendered two hits and one run over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking two. Jack Thomas appeared in relief.

Halupka led things off on the mound for Sunraysia. The starter surrendered five hits and 10 runs (seven earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking four.

Thomas and Kus were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits while hitting back-to-back. Duncan went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Duncan led Latrobe Valley with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game.

Diesel Fallon and Halupka were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Sunraysia. Halupka went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the side in hits.

North East 14, Bendigo 7

North East won big over Bendigo 14-7 on Sunday. North East got on board in the top of the first inning after Cruz Wayneburg hit a sacrifice fly and Michael Nistico, Sophie Berry, Makayla Pool, Taylor Jones, and Tanner Godenzi all walked. A wild pitch brought home another run.

North East extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI errors by Joshua Wells and Berry. In the third, Angus Weal grounded out, Wayneburg singled to left field, Nistico walked, and Wells stole home, each scoring one run.

Bendigo scored six runs on one hit in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jackson Harris drew a walk, Riley Harrington grounded out, Archer Etherton was struck by a pitch, and Sioeli Parsons drew a walk, each scoring one run. Deon Strahan doubled, scoring two more.

Godenzi led things off on the mound for North East. The hurler gave up one hit and one run (zero earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking none. Wayneburg and Nistico each appeared in relief.

Wayneburg, Weal, and Wells had one hit apiece for North East. Wayneburg and Nistico each drove in two runs while Godenzi paced the side with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying 11 walks for the game. Wells stole two bases.

Strahan provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Bendigo with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Strahan and Fynn Murphy each collected one hit and stole multiple bases.

Grand Final: Latrobe Valley 11, North East 0

Jared Thomas collected three hits in three at-bats, as Latrobe Valley defeated North East 11-0 in Sunday's grand final. Thomas tripled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled again in the fifth.

Latrobe Valley won thanks in part to six runs in the fifth inning. Alex Smith doubled, scoring one run, Connor McKenzie singled, scoring two runs, Sophie Berry induced Lian Duncan to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Jack Thomas singled, scoring two runs.

Latrobe Valley got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Harrison Kus singled to center field, Thomas tripled down the right field line, and North East committed an error, each scoring one run.

Latrobe Valley added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Smith singled to center field and a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Thomas started on the bump for Latrobe Valley. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking none.

Tanner Godenzi opened the game for North East. The hurler surrendered four hits and five runs (four earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two.

Smith, Thomas, and McKenzie each drove in two runs for Latrobe Valley. Duncan, Thomas, and Kus each stole multiple bases with seven total in the game.

Godenzi led North East with one hit in two at-bats and stole two bases.

Consolation Final: Sunraysia 10, Bendigo 3

Sunraysia outlasted Bendigo 10-3, scoring in the top of the first after Riely Halupka walked, Reece R Scott walked, and Josh Pelltz grounded out, each scoring one run.

Sunraysia extended their early lead with four runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Jack Lang, Halupka, and Pelltz. Ryan Evans hit a sacrifice fly, and Halupka singled to the right side of the infield, each scoring one run in the third.

Marcus Murphy started on the hill for Bendigo. The pitcher surrendered zero hits and three runs (two earned) over one inning, striking out two and walking four.

Diesel Fallon stepped on the hill first for Sunraisya. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out eight and walking two.

Fynn Murphy went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Asha Murphy stole two bases.

Halupka and Pelltz each drove in three runs for Sunraysia. Lang led with three of the team's 10 walks. Halupka and Darcey Roden each stole multiple bases with 11 total in the game.

A big weekend of baseball in Bendigo got underway on Saturday, with the 2025 17 & Under State Winter Championships.

Albert Roy Reserve – home of the Falcons and Scots Baseball Clubs – is hosting Division 1 games featuring City West, Dandenong, Diamond Valley, Geelong, and Ringwood.

Strathfieldsaye Dodgers Baseball Club is hosting Division 2 games between Bendigo, Latrobe Valley, North East, and Sunraysia.

The tournament continues on Sunday 13 July - follow along on GameChanger and stay tuned to BV Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates.

Division 1

Progressive ladder (round robin concluding tomorrow): Dandenong, Geelong, Diamond Valley, Ringwood, City West

Dandenong 11, Geelong 1

Hunter Richardson drove in four runs on two hits to lead Dandenong past Geelong 11-1 on Saturday at Albert Roy Reserve. Richardson doubled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the third inning, scoring two.

Dandenong won thanks in part to seven runs in the third inning. Alex Francis, Kycen Dowling, Aonghus Walsh drew a walk, and Will Ferguson all drew bases-loaded walks, while Richardson singled to score two and Matt Fielden had an RBI base hit.

Dandenong jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Ferguson singled, scoring one run, and Richardson doubled, scoring two runs. A ground out by Dowling extended their lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the second.

Richardson stepped on the bump first for Dandenong. The hurler surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking two.

Ash Kaberry led things off on the bump for Geelong. The starter allowed two hits and three runs over one inning, striking out one and walking two.

Walsh led Dandenong with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, totalling 11 walks for the game.

Brandon McDowall went 1-for-1 at the plate and led Geelong with one run batted in. Alex Papadopoulos and McDowall also had one hit while the defense was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Papadopoulos made the most plays with two.

Ringwood 16, Diamond Valley 0

Ringwood won big over Diamond Valley 16-0 on Saturday after scoring in the first on an error, a few bases-loaded walks, and a wild pitch.

Ringwood scored seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the second inning. Harvey Devlin grounded out, Potts singled, and Fleischer doubled, each scoring one run. An error, bases-loaded walk by Alessio Petruzziello, and a 2-RBI single by Thomas Bowden added to their tally.

Ringwood added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Brache walked and a wild pitch scored a run.

Wu started the game for Ringwood, giving up one hit and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking one.

Diamond Valley starter Darcy Squire gave up two hits and six runs (zero earned) over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking two.

Petruzziello tossed one and one-third innings of scoreless ball for Ringwood in relief. The hurler allowed one hit, striking out one and walking one.

Bowden went 2-for-2 at the plate and led Ringwood with two runs batted in. Potts and Bowden each collected two hits while Brache paced with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 11 walks for the game. Marsh stole two bases.

Zaine Parkinson led Diamond Valley with two hits in two at-bats from the leadoff position. Parkinson stole two bases.

Diamond Valley 10, City West 7

Diamond Valley defeated City West 10-7 on Saturday. City West was first on the board when Connor Barrow grounded out, scoring one run.

Diamond Valley flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 5-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Darcy Squire that drove in two.

Diamond Valley added five runs on three hits in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored one run, Samuel Blakely singled, scoring one run, Murphy Carrison singled, scoring two runs, and a wild pitch scored one run.

City West scored five runs on one hit in the top of the third inning. Ben Harbour and Riley Hamling drew bases-loaded walks, and an error scored three runs.

Blakely stepped on the mound first for Diamond Valley. The starter allowed zero hits and one run over one inning, striking out two and walking three. Jordan Bell appeared in relief.

Zayaan Tabish opened the game for City West. The hurler surrendered two hits and four runs over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking two.

Carrison led Diamond Valley with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The catcher went 1-for-1 on the day. Squire and Bell each collected two hits.

Jacob Kulkens, Joshua Antonacci, Blakely, Bell, and Carrison each stole multiple bases for Diamond Valley.

Meanwhile, Barrow went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead City West in hits. Harbour, Hamling, and Barrow each drove in one run. Hamling took three of the team’s 11 walks and Harbour stole two bases.

Dandenong 8, Ringwood 4

Dandenong beat Ringwood 8-4 on Saturday at Albert Roy Reserve. An error put Ringwood on board in the top of the first.

Dandenong made the score 4-1 in the bottom of the first after Will Mayberry singled, scoring one run, and an error scored three runs.

They added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Ned Richards walked, and Joshua Gunawardana singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Dandenong tacked on two more runs in the third. Hunter Richardson singled down the right field line, making the score 8-1.

Aonghus Walsh stepped on the mound first for Dandenong, allowing three hits and four runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out eight and walking three.

Ringwood starter Keinosuke Lee allowed two hits and four runs (one earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking two.

Richardson provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Dandenong with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Number eight hitter Gunawardana showed the depth of the lineup by leading them with three hits in three at-bats.

Kade Henry took three of Dandenong’s 10 walks for the game and had three out of six stolen bases.

Angus Saggers, Lee, and Jess Marsh each collected one hit for Ringwood while Marsh and Cheng-Yen (Max) Wu each drove in one run.

Geelong 11, Ringwood 3

Toby Arnott drove in four runs on one hit to lead Geelong past Ringwood 11-3 on Saturday at Albert Roy Reserve. Arnott walked in the second inning, scoring one, and doubled in the fifth inning, scoring thre.

Arnott, Lachlan Connors, and Ash Kaberry at the bottom of the lineup combined for four of the team's eight hits in their victory. They scored three runs and drove in five.

Ringwood opened scoring in the first after Keinosuke Lee grounded out, scoring one run. Arnott walked, which helped Geelong tie the game at one in the bottom of the second. A fielder's choice by Angus Saggers gave Ringwood the lead back, making it 2-1 in the top of the third.

Geelong tied it up at two in the bottom of the third after Qasim (Karson) Khan doubled to center field. Ringwood responded in the top of the fourth as Cheng-Yen (Max) Wu grounded out, scoring one run to make it 3-2.

Jacob Young singled, scoring two runs, to give Geelong a 4-3 advantage in the bottom of the fourth.

Geelong scored seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Kaberry and Alex Papadopoulos drew bases-loaded walks, while Arnott doubled, scoring three runs. Young grounded out and Khan singled, each scoring one run.

Miles Paulley stepped on the hill first for Geelong. The pitcher allowed two hits and two runs over two and one-third innings, striking out none and walking four. Arnott pitched in relief.

Ringwood starter Thomas Bowden gave up six hits and eight runs over four innings, striking out three and walking eight.

Khan and Kaberry each collected two hits for Geelong. Jack Northfield paced the team with three out of 12 total walks.

Jess Marsh and Bowden each collected one hit for Ringwood. Saggers, Lee, and Wu each drove in one run while the defense turned a double play.

Dandenong 16, City West 1

Matt Fielden collected three hits in three at-bats, as Dandenong defeated City West 16-1 on Saturday at Albert Roy Reserve. Fielden singled in the first, second, and third innings.

City West got on the board in the first inning after Chase Messinger singled, scoring one run.

Dandenong flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring seven runs on two hits to take the lead, 7-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Ned Richards that drove in three.

Dandenong battled back, scoring five runs on two hits in the bottom of the second inning. Fielden singled, scoring one run, Xavier Martine singled, scoring two runs, Shun Thong induced Alex Francis to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and an error scored one run.

A sacrifice fly by Theo Rutgers extended Dandenong's lead to 14-1 in the bottom of the third inning.

Richards started the game for Dandenong, allowing one hit and one run over one inning, striking out one and walking one. Oscar Rey Benguigui and Kycen Dowling each came on in relief and shut down City West.

Dandenong piled up 10 hits in the game. Francis led with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup, while Martine collected two hits in three at-bats. The team totalled nine walks with two apiece for Rutgers and Will Ferguson. Kade Henry stole two bases.

Messinger went 1-for-2 at the plate and led City West with one run batted in.

Division 2

Final ladder after the round robin: Latrobe Valley, Bendigo, North East, Sunraysia

Bendigo 13, North East 4

Bendigo defeated North East 13-4 on Saturday at Stratfieldsaye, thanks in part to seven runs in the first inning. Marcus Murphy doubled, scoring one run, Alex Jones drew a walk, scoring one run, a dropped third strike scored one run, Elliot Harrington singled, scoring one run, and Fynn Murphy singled, scoring two runs.

Bendigo added to their early lead in the top of the second inning when a wild pitch scored two runs, and Jackson Harris grounded out, scoring one run.

A double by Travis Shanahan and a single by Harris helped Bendigo extend their early lead in the third.

Joshua Wells stepped on the bump first for North East. The pitcher gave up six hits and 12 runs (eight earned) over two innings, striking out five and walking six.

Sioeli Parsons threw one inning of shutout ball for Bendigo in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out one and walking three.

Murphy, Hudson Castle, and Murphy each collected two hits for Bendigo. Harris and Murphy each drove in two runs, while Deon Strahan led with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game.

Murphy, Castle, Harrington, Shanahan, Murphy, and Strahan each stole multiple bases for Bendigo while the defense turned one double play.

Makayla Pool and Oliver Clear each drove in one run for North East. They had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 11 walks for the game. Cruz Wayneburg, Tanner Godenzi, and Wells led the team with two walks each. North East was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Pool made the most plays with four.

Latrobe Valley 7, Sunraysia 2

Latrobe Valley was victorious against Sunraysia 7-2 on Saturday at Strathfieldsaye.

Sunraysia got on board in the top of the first inning after Zac Scott walked, and Airlei Taylor was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.

Latrobe Valley flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs on three hits to take the lead, 6-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Alex Smith that drove in two.

Ryan Glass led things off on the bump for Latrobe Valley. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and three runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Ryan Evans started on the hill for Sunraysia, allowing three hits and six runs over two and one-third innings, striking out six and walking six.

Jared Thomas pitched one inning of no-run ball for in relief for Latrobe Valley. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out three and walking none.

Latrobe Valley’s Smith and Thomas were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, both driving in two runs. Jack Thomas paced the side with three out of 12 total walks for the game. Lian Duncan and Riley Duncan each stole multiple bases with seven overall.

Evans led Sunraysia with two hits in three at-bats. Scott, Diesel Fallon, and Taylor each drove in one run.

Latrobe Valley 14, North East 2

Latrobe Valley won 14-2 over North East on Saturday. NE opened scoring in the first after Angus Weal singled, scoring one run.

Latrobe Valley flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring seven runs on two hits to take the lead, 7-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Harrison Kus that drove in two.

Latrobe Valley added seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. Connor McKenzie singled, scoring two runs, Taylor Jones induced Kus to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Jack Thomas drew a walk, scoring one run, and Alex Smith singled, scoring three runs.

Morgan McConville led things off on the bump for Latrobe Valley. The pitcher surrendered four hits and one run over three innings, striking out three and walking four. Coadhey Rebbechi appeared in relief.

Weal stepped on the bump first for North East. The starter allowed four hits and 10 runs (six earned) over one inning, striking out none and walking six.

Latrobe Valley’s Smith, McKenzie, Riley Duncan, Jared Thomas, and Kus each collected one hit. Kus went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Thomas led with two out of the team’s eight walks and also stole three bases, with nine overall in the game.

Michael Nistico and Weal were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for North East. Nistico, Ryan Brockwell, and Weal each collected two hits.

Bendigo 12, Sunraysia 7

Bendigo defeated Sunraysia 12-7 on Saturday. They got on the board in the top of the first inning after Marcus Murphy singled, scoring one run, Riley Harrington singled, scoring two runs, and two wild pitches scored three more.

Bendigo added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Sunraysia committed an error and a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Sunraysia scored six runs on one hit in the bottom of the second inning. Lucas Currie drew a walk, Ryan Evans singled, and Josh Pelltz, Riely Halupka, and Diesel Fallon walked, each scoring a run. A wild pitch brought home another.

Bendigo added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Teagan Hando drew a walk, scoring one run, Mason Strahan singled, scoring two runs, and Murphy grounded out, scoring one run.

Hudson Castle led things off on the hill for Bendigo. The starter allowed two hits and seven runs (six earned) over two innings, striking out four and walking seven.

Reece R Scott started the game for Sunraysia. The starter surrendered two hits and eight runs (six earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking seven.

Deon Strahan threw one inning of shutout ball for Bendigo in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out three and walking two.

Harrington drove the middle of the lineup, leading Bendigo with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day.

Harrington, Murphy, and Strahan each collected one hit for Bendigo. The team had strong eyes at the plate, tallying 11 walks for the game. Hando, Alaric Tibbett, Archer Etherton, and Padriag Entwistle-McGowan led the team with two walks each.

Murphy, Strahan, Hando, Tibbett, Etherton, Sioeli Parsons, and Entwistle-McGowan each stole multiple bases for Bendigo.

Fallon drove the middle of the lineup, leading Sunraysia with two runs batted in. Fallon went 1-for-1 on the day. Evans also had one hit, while Currie led with two of the team’s nine walks.

North East 20, Sunraysia 4

Angus Weal drove in four runs on one hit to lead North East past Sunraysia 20-4 on Saturday at Strathfieldsaye. Weal singled in the first scoring one and took bases-loaded walks in the second and third.

North East got on board in the top of the first inning after Weal singled down the left field line, and Joshua Wells grounded out, each scoring one run.

North East added seven runs on four hits in the top of the second inning. Sophie Berry drew a walk, Tanner Godenzi singled, Weal drew a walk, and Cruz Wayneburg hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run. Wells doubled, scoring two runs, and Ryan Brockwell singled, scoring one run.

Seven more runs scored in the top of the third. Godenzi and Weal drew bases-loaded walks and Wayneburg singled, scoring two runs. Makayla Pool, Brockwell, and Michael Nistico also drew walks to bring runners home.

Wayneburg led things off on the mound for North East. The starter gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking one. Godenzi and Berry each threw scoreless innings in relief.

Diesel Fallon started on the hill for Sunraysia. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and three runs over one inning, striking out none and walking one.

Brockwell, Nistico, and Godenzi each collected two hits for North East. Brockwell and Weal each drove in four runs while Liam Cathie and Berry led the team with three walks apiece. Brockwell and Weal stole multiple bases with seven total in the game. The defense turned a double play, too.

Josh Pelltz led Sunraysia with one run batted in. The infielder went 2-for-2 on the day. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Pelltz had the most fielding chances with two.

Latrobe Valley 12, Bendigo 1

Latrobe Valley outlasted Bendigo 12-1 on Saturday. LV scored in the top of the first on an RBI single by Jared Thomas and a sacrifice fly by Coadhey Rebbechi that scored three. Lian Duncan singled, scoring two more runs.

Latrobe Valley added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Jack Thomas hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs, and Thomas grounded out, scoring one run.

Jackson Harris stepped on the mound first for Bendigo, allowing three hits and four runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking one.

Rebbechi led things off on the mound for Latrobe Valley, giving up two hits and one run over four innings, striking out three and walking two.

Mason Strahan led Bendigo with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-1 on the day. Travis Shanahan also had a hit whileDeon Strahan stole two bases.

Latrobe Valley tallied 10 hits in the game. Duncan led with three hits in three at-bats from the leadoff position. Thomas and Harrison Kus each stole multiple bases with seven total in the game. They also worked the count all day, collecting seven walks. The defense turned one double play and didn't commit a single error. Thomas made the most plays with five.

Baseball Victoria is pleased to announce a series of key executive appointments aimed at strengthening operational leadership, improving service to clubs, and positioning the sport for long-term growth.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to grow the game and deliver on all strategic outcomes for baseball in Victoria, the Board and CEO have undertaken a review of Baseball Victoria’s operational structure. This is an opportunity to build capability and efficiency, and to strengthen our delivery through a lens of diversity, growth, and alignment,” Baseball Victoria President Andy Rose said.

“The structure has been designed to empower leadership at all levels and support a more professional and sustainable approach to managing baseball across the state. These appointments – including the recruitment of Scott and Micheal, and the elevation of Jessica’s role – are an investment in Baseball Victoria’s future, ensuring we have the right leaders in place to deliver meaningful outcomes in an increasingly competitive sporting landscape.

These roles have been created to complement, not replace, the existing team – maintaining all current positions while supporting the CEO and Board in aligning our operations with our strategic objectives. Growing the game through strong, representative, and robust leadership remains a key priority of the Board.”

The Appointments

Scott McNaughton – General Manager, Operations
With 15+ years in sport leadership, most recently with NRL Victoria, Scott will oversee Baseball Victoria’s day-to-day operations, competition services, and club engagement functions.

Micheal Nakamura – Head of Baseball Performance
A dual Olympian, former MLB and NPB pitcher, and current national coach, Micheal will lead our high performance and development programs across all pathways – including juniors, women, and men.

Jessica Alvaro – Head of Competitions
Jessica has been promoted to lead our competitions team, responsible for competition design, governance, and participant experience across statewide leagues.

We warmly welcome Scott and Micheal to Baseball Victoria and congratulate Jessica on her well-earned promotion. These appointments are about building the capability to support the future of baseball in Victoria.

To avoid confusion, this announcement is unrelated to recent changes involving the Melbourne Aces. These appointments are part of Baseball Victoria’s own strategic planning process. That said, we remain open to working with all stakeholders to ensure the professional baseball pathway in Victoria is aligned with the state’s strategic objectives.

Scott and Micheal will join the Baseball Victoria Office in early August.

Baseball Victoria’s State Winter Championships season continues with the 2025 17 & Under SWC in Bendigo from 12-13 July.

Albert Roy Reserve – home of the Falcons and Scots Baseball Clubs – will host Division 1 games featuring City West, Dandenong, Diamond Valley, Geelong, and Ringwood.

Strathfieldsaye Dodgers Baseball Club will hold the Division 2 games between Bendigo, Latrobe Valley, North East, and Sunraysia.

First pitch for both divisions is 9am on Saturday.

“We are excited to return to Bendigo for another awesome weekend of winter baseball fun, continuing our annual SWC tradition,” BV Tournament Officer Tony McPherson said. “Thank you to Bendigo Baseball Association, Falcons, Scots, and Dodgers for all the support. Good luck to everyone this weekend!”

You can view the weekend's schedule HERE and follow along on GameChanger.

Stay tuned to BV Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates from the tournament.

The 2025 Under 15 State Winter Championships wrapped up in Latrobe Valley on Sunday, with Diamond Valley winning Division 1 and Latrobe Valley winning Division 2.

Congrats to the winners and the All-Star sides:

Division 1: Cooper Bicknell, Longan Chambers and Tom Skinner (Dandenong), Peter Baade and Finn Welte (Diamond Valley), Finn Scargill and George Steer (Geelong), Edison Bush and Lachlan Jeffree (Ringwood)
Division 2: August Holley, Surar Mittal and Isaac Davis (City West), Zachary Banks and Evan Lindsay (Bendigo), Emily Glass and Joshua Smith (Latrobe Valley), Darcy Saunders and Ethan Saunders (North East)

A huge thank you to Morwell Baseball Club, Moe/Newborough Baseball Club, Latrobe Valley Baseball Association, and Latrobe City for the wonderful hospitality all weekend long. We greatly appreciate the dedicated efforts of all the baseball volunteers who made the tournament run smoothly!

Keep reading GameChanger recaps from the second day and catch up on the first day of Under 15 SWC action HERE.

Division 1 Recaps

Semi-Final 1: Dandenong 11, Ringwood 1

Dandenong defeated Ringwood 11-1 to book a spot in the grand final. Dandenong got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Cooper Bicknell drew a walk, scoring one run, Yuntae (Timmy) Jun drew a walk, scoring one run, Logan Chambers singled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.

A groundout by Bicknell added another Dandenong run in the second. More runs came in the third after Chambers singled to right field, Adam Panton singled to center field, Xavier Woodcock singled down the left field line, and Thomas Skinner doubled to center field, each scoring one run.

Bicknell led things off on the hill for Dandenong. The hurler surrendered one hit and zero runs over four and one-third innings, striking out eight and walking two. Charlie Delaney appeared in relief.

Eddie Bush opened the game for Ringwood, giving up zero hits and five runs (four earned) over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking five.

Dandenong tallied 10 hits in the game. Chambers led with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup as the right fielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Skinner went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the team in hits. Woodcock collected two hits in three at-bats. Dandenong had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game.

Bush led Ringwood with one hit in two at-bats. Bush stole two bases.

Semi-Final 2: Diamond Valley 7, Geelong 2

Diamond Valley were victorious against Geelong 7-2 on Sunday morning. DV got on board in the top of the first inning after Finn Welte grounded out, Peter Baade grounded out, Lucas Bunt doubled to center field, and Aidan Haxton singled to left field, each scoring one run.

A ground out by Haxton extended the Diamond Valley lead to 5-2 in the top of the third inning.

Welte opened the game for Diamond Valley. The starter surrendered four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Geelong starter Flynn Scargill surrendered four hits and five runs over four innings, striking out five and walking four.

Number seven hitter Haxton showed the depth of Diamond Valley's lineup, leading with two hits in three at-bats. Bunt and Haxton were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs. Joel Roberts and Anthony Vogt stole multiple bases with eight total in the game.

Christian Papadopoulos provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Geelong with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Cale Morris went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Geelong in hits, plus two stolen bases.

Grand Final: Diamond Valley 9, Dandenong 6

Diamond Valley prevailed 9-6 over Dandenong in a thrilling grand final. DV scored first when Finn Welte hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run in the opening frame. They added to their early lead in the top of the third inning on a dropped third strike, Peter Baade single down the left field line, and Joel Roberts single to center field, each scoring one run.

Dandenong tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to a single by Yuntae (Timmy) Jun, a walk by Oscar Haysom, and a single by Graecian Heath.

Diamond Valley flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 9-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Baade on a full count that drove in three.

Baade stepped on the hill first for Diamond Valley, allowing two hits and four runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking five. Aidan Haxton appeared in relief.

Haysom started on the mound for Dandenong. The pitcher allowed six hits and six runs (five earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking three.

Baade provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Diamond Valley with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Baade and Kella De Zylva each collected two hits, while De Zylva and Anthony Vogt stole multiple bases with nine total in the game.

Jun drove the middle of the lineup, leading Dandenong with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Logan Chambers, Heath, Jun, and Thomas Skinner each collected one hit while Xavier Woodcock took three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. The defense turned a double play, too.

Consolation Final: Geelong 6, Ringwood 4

Archie Rose collected three hits in three at-bats, as Geelong defeated Ringwood 6-4 on Sunday afternoon. Rose singled in the second, third, and fourth innings.

Ringwood opened scoring in the second after Eddie Bush doubled, scoring one run. Geelong took the lead in the bottom of the second after Tully McLean singled to the right side of the infield, Flynn Scargill walked, and George Steer walked, each scoring one run.

Geelong extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the third, thanks to RBI singles by Alex Green and Christian Papadopoulos.

Cale Morris opened the game for Geelong. The pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Elias Arianas stepped on the hill first for Ringwood, giving up three hits and three runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking three.

Scargill, McLean, Rose, Steer, and Papadopoulos each drove in one run for Geelong. Green collected two hits in three at-bats, with multiple stolen bases alongside Rose (six total for the team).

Bush led Ringwood with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The center fielder went 2-for-2 on the day.

Division 2 Recaps

Semi-Final 1: City West 9, North East 5

City West topped North East 9-5 on Sunday at Moe/Newborough Baseball Club. City West struck first when Brodie Leigh grounded out, scoring two runs in the opening frame.

A single by Mason Cvetanoski extended their lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning. City West tacked on three runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Saurav Mittal and Augustus Holley.

Leigh stepped on the mound first for City West. The pitcher surrendered three hits and five runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking four.

Darcy Sanders started on the mound for North East, giving up one hit and three runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking three.

Mittal, City West's number seven hitter, led with two hits in three at-bats. Cvetanoski had two runs batted in as the leadoff hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Joshua Rowlands led with three of the team's seven walks while also stealing multiple bases alongside Samuel Perez, Leigh, Holley, and Mittal. The defense turned one double play.

Harlen Gambier, Jordan Daniel, and Sebastian Clear each collected one hit for North East. Gambier, Bodie Cahill, and Clear each drove in one run while Ethan Simmons and Daniel stole multiple bases with nine total for the team.

Grand Final: Latrobe Valley 8, City West 1

Latrobe Valley won 8-1 over City West, despite an early RBI single by Isaac Davis in the bottom of the first. A dropped third strike helped Latrobe Valley tie the game at one in the top of the second.

Latrobe Valley took the lead in the top of the third inning after Blake Duncan doubled down the left field line, Cooper Boyes walked, and a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Joshua Rowlands stepped on the mound first for City West. The pitcher gave up three hits and four runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out eight and walking five.

Coadhey Rebbechi began the game for Latrobe Valley. The pitcher allowed three hits and one run over four innings, striking out six and walking none.

Davis, Rowlands, and Brodie Leigh each collected one hit for City West. Davis went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Rowlands stole two bases.

Rebbechi and Duncan were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Latrobe Valley while hitting back-to-back. Boyes led with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The infielder went 1-for-1 on the day.

Latrobe Valley had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Max Hinchcliffe and Boyes led the team with two bases on balls each. Rebbechi, Conner Gray, Hinchcliffe, Beau Saddington, Boyes, Joshua Smith, and Duncan each stole multiple bases. They turned one double play in the game.