Baseball Victoria, Author at Baseball Victoria

Baseball Victoria is pleased to open expressions of interest for the BV Membership Officer, a part-time role primarily responsible for club liaison, membership and administrative support.

Please view the position description here and send expressions of interest with a cover letter and CV to ceo@baseballvictoria.com.au by 9 May 2025.

Little League Major

Rangers 11, Mariners 4

Dominic S collected three hits in three at-bats as Rangers defeated Mariners 11-4 on Sunday at Diamond 3. Dominic doubled in the first, singled in the third, and doubled again in the fifth.

Rangers won thanks in part to seven runs in the fifth inning. Axl D drew a walk, scoring one run and Dominic doubled, scoring two runs. Next, Tate S, Carter M, Jake R, and Archie G all drew bases-loaded walks.

Mariners got on board in the top of the first inning after Flynn R singled, scoring one run, and Leon K doubled, scoring two runs.

Rangers jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Dominic singled down the left field line, and Mariners made an error, each scoring one run.

Cooper H singled down the right field line, which helped Mariners tie the game at four in the top of the fifth.

Tate stepped on the hill first for Rangers. The starting pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking four.

Mia W started on the hill for Mariners. The hurler surrendered nine hits and six runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking three.

Patrick L threw one inning of no-run ball for Rangers in relief. The hurler gave up zero hits, striking out none and walking none.

Rangers tallied 11 hits in the game. Nathaniel K and Carter each collected multiple hits while the team had patience at the plate, piling up eight walks, including two apiece for Archie and Quin M. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Leon drove the middle of the lineup, leading Mariners with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-1 on the day. Leon, Mia, Flynn, and Cooper each collected one hit.

Rangers 6, Mets 4

Rangers got out to a 5-run lead in the fifth inning and held on for a 6-4 victory over Mets on Sunday. Mets closed the gap by scoring on a single and a double.

Rangers got on board in the top of the third inning after Quin M grounded out, Archie G stole home, and Axl D singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

Aiden J stepped on the mound first for Rangers. The hurler gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Nathaniel K appeared in relief.

Kazushi A led things off on the bump for Mets. The hurler allowed one hit and three runs over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three.

Aiden went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Rangers in hits. Axl and Quin each drove in one run while Archie and Jake R each stole multiple bases with eight total in the game. The defense was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error as Tate S made the most plays in the field with nine.

Hunter J went 1-for-2 at the plate and led Mets with three runs batted in. Harvey N, Hunter, Jax M, Henry T, Cody I, and Kazushi each collected one hit while the defense turned one double play.

Athletics 16, Twins 10

There were runs aplenty on Sunday at Diamond 2, as Athletics bested Twins 16-10. Twins collected nine hits and Athletics had eight, coming back to win despite trailing 5-0 in the first.

Twins got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Oliver C drew a walk, scoring one run, Brodie L singled, scoring two runs, and David R grounded out, scoring two more.

Athletics scored five runs on one hit in the top of the second inning. Carter M drew a walk and Hayden H singled, each scoring one run. Ewen F and Austin N also drew bases-loaded walks, while an error scored one more.

Twins took the lead in the bottom of the second. Jaxon W singled, scoring two runs, to give Twins the leg up, 7-5.

Athletics flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 10-7. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Nathaniel S that drove in three.

Audrey C started on the bump for Athletics. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and nine runs (five earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking three. Carter appeared in relief.

David led things off on the bump for Twins. The pitcher allowed one hit and five runs over two innings, striking out one and walking nine.

Ewen, Carter, Charlie A, Hayden, Audrey, Nathaniel, Max K, and Tobias H each collected one hit for Athletics. Tobias led with two runs batted in as the left fielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Austin led with three of the team's 15 walks, while Ewen stole two bases with eight total for the game.

Jaxon provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Twins with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Billy H and Isaac L each stole multiple bases, with eight overall. Twins turned one double play in the game.

Intermediate League

Twins 15, Mets 9

Twins scored eight runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Mets 15-9 on Sunday at Diamond 1. Luis F singled, scoring two runs, Chester F singled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run. Shaw D also hit an RBI single, Ayrton L hit a 2-RBI triple, and a wild pitch brought home one more.

Mets jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Toa R singled, scoring two runs, and Harvey V grounded out, scoring one run.

Twins added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Augustus H walked, Jackson F singled down the right field line, and Chester grounded into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.

An error extended the Twins lead to 12-3 in the bottom of the third inning.

Mason C pitched three innings in relief for Twins. The pitcher gave up one hit and three runs (zero earned) while striking out six and walking three.

Luis stepped on the bump first for Twins. The hurler allowed two hits and three runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking two.

Harvey pitched first for Mets. The hurler allowed seven hits and 11 runs (seven earned) over two innings, striking out four and walking four.

Twins collected 10 hits in the game. Ayrton and Shaw were a force together in the lineup, as they each had two hits while hitting back-to-back.

Chester provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Twins with two runs batted in. The second baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Isaac D, Tyler T, Jackson, Mason, Chester, and Luis each stole multiple bases with 21 total for the team.

Samuel P and Harvey each collected two hits for Mets. Toa and Harvey each drove in two runs while the lineup tallied six walks. Lachlan P and Bailey M led the team with two walks each. Samuel, Lachlan, Bailey, Alex G, Heath D, and Harvey each stole multiple bases with 14 total in the game.

Mariners 18, Rangers 13

A back-and-forth battle ended with Mariners outlasting Rangers, 18-13. Mariners scored first on an error in the opening frame, before adding runs on singles by Gene B and K Otera, a double by Axel K, and a triple by Dean R.

Rangers got on board in the bottom of the first with a groundout by Nolan J to score Finn W who walked to get on base. Three more walks and two singles by Ca'Del S and Angus M made it a 6-4 ballgame, with Mariners still in front.

Samuel W grounded out to score another run for Mariners in the top of the second. Axel and Dean had RBI hits to make it 10-4 in favour of the Mariners in the top of the third.

Their next time up, Rangers had singles from Finn W, Nolan J, and Lee M to come within four runs, but eventually Mariners pulled away for good.

Ca'Del S and Lee M shared pitching duties for Rangers, while Leo W started for Mariners.

Athletics 19, Mariners 0

Joshua M collected three hits in three at-bats, as Athletics defeated Mariners 19-0 on Sunday at Diamond 1. Joshua doubled in the first inning and both singled and doubled in the third inning.

Athletics won thanks in part to 12 runs in the third inning. Joshua and Haydn D doubled and Leo M singled, each scoring one run. Next, Phillip T singled, scoring two runs, Alexander K doubled, scoring one run, and Nixon D doubled, scoring another. An error also scored two runs before RBI singles for Jackson B, Evangelynn L, and Joshua.

Athletics got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Charlie F doubled to right field and Evangelynn and Joshua doubled to left field. Haydn walked, Leo doubled to left field, Phillip grounded out, and Alexander singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Phillip stepped on the hill first for Athletics. The pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking none.

Baxter M started the game for Mariners. The hurler surrendered seven hits and seven runs over two innings, striking out none and walking one.

Charlie pitched one inning of no-run ball for Athletics in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out none and walking none.

Athletics accumulated 20 hits in the game. Charlie and Joshua each collected three hits while Hao (Tony) H, Jackson, Evangelynn, Alexander, and Leo also had multiple hits.

Hao (Tony), Charlie, Joshua, Phillip, and Haydn each stole multiple bases for Athletics with 15 total in the game. The defense was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jackson made the most fielding plays with six.

Jasper H led Mariners with one hit in one at bat.

The 2025 Little League State Championships continued at Knox Baseball Club on Saturday 12 April, with 55 games over three days across Intermediate League, Little League Major, Little League Development, and Little League Minor.

Saturday GameChanger recaps are available below for LL Major and Intermediate.

Good luck to everyone playing in the final games on Sunday!

Little League Major

Athletics 12, Rangers 10

Athletics and Rangers traded the lead back-and-forth on Saturday, but eventually, Athletics prevailed 12-10 at Diamond 3. The game was tied at nine in the top of the seventh when Tobias H doubled, scoring one run.

Bats blistered as Athletics collected 13 hits and Rangers tallied 11 in the high-scoring game. Athletics opened scoring in the first after Oscar A singled, bringing home two runs.

Rangers made the score 4-2 in the bottom of the first after Ewen F induced Aiden J to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Ewen induced Tate S to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Carter M singled, scoring two runs.

Athletics tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a single by Hayden H and a steal of home by Max K.

Rangers jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Jake R walked, Athletics made an error, and Quin M singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Athletics captured the lead, 8-7, in the top of the fifth after Charlie A singled to right field, and Max doubled down the left field line, each scoring two runs.

Axl D grounded out, which helped Rangers tie the game at eight in the bottom of the fifth. An error gave Athletics the lead, 9-8, in the top of the sixth. They dropped a third strike, allowing Rangers to tie it up at nine in the bottom of the sixth.

Athletics captured the lead, 12-9, in the top of the seventh after Tobias doubled to center field, Charlie grounded out, and a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Hayden pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Athletics. The reliever allowed six hits and two runs while striking out three and walking two.

Ewen started the game for Athletics. The starting pitcher surrendered five hits and four runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two.

Carter started on the hill for Rangers. The hurler gave up nine hits and six runs over four innings, striking out five and walking one.

Athletics totalled 13 hits in the game. Charlie and Max each collected two hits and drove in two runs, while Oscar also had 2RBI. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Rangers collected 11 hits as Carter, the number eight hitter, led the way with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Felix F, Quin, and Carter each collected two hits while the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game. Nathaniel K and Callum D led with two free passes each. Rangers stole 11 bases with multiple for Jake and Tate.

Mets 7, Athletics 3

Trace L struck out 10 batters as the starter led Mets past Athletics 7-3 on Saturday. Trace gave up five hits and three runs over six innings while walking none.

Athletics got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Audrey C doubled down the right field line, and Levi D stole home, each scoring one run.

Mets tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a single by Ben S and a walk by Hunter W.

Mets took the lead in the top of the fourth. Harvey N drew a walk, scoring one run, to give Mets the advantage, 3-2.

Nathaniel S began the game for Athletics. The pitcher allowed six hits and three runs over three and one-third innings, striking out two and walking three.

Mets piled up 10 hits in the game. Number nine hitter, Trace, showed the depth of the lineup with two hits in three at-bats. Hunter led with two runs batted in.

Mets had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. They stole six bases and were sure-handed in the field with no errors. Cooper E made the most plays with 10.

Twins 12, Mariners 1

Twins defeated Mariners 12-1 on Saturday thanks in part to eight runs in the third inning. Jaxon W drew a walk and Brodie L singled, each scoring one run. Billy H singled, scoring three runs, Drayden J singled, scoring one run, and Isaac L singled, scoring two runs.

Twins got on board in the first inning after Brodie drew a walk, scoring one run. They added one run in the second after Drayden walked.

Jaxon opened the game for Twins. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and one run over four innings, striking out eight and walking four.

Quinn M began the game for Mariners. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and five runs over two innings, striking out five and walking five.

Brodie threw one inning of zero-run ball for Twins in relief. The hurler gave up one hit, striking out three and walking one.

Twins collected 14 hits in the game. Billy, Brodie, and Myles M all had two hits while Billy led with two runs batted in. The center fielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Joshua J paced Twins with two walks out of seven walks.

Billy, Joshua, Lucas E, and Myles each stole multiple bases for Twins while defensively, they were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Joshua had the most fielding chances with 11.

Number nine hitter, Elliot A, showed the depth of Mariners lineup by leading them with two hits in two at-bats. Leon K led with one run batted in and Flynn R stole two bases.

Intermediate League

Mariners 10, Rangers 8

Despite seeing their 6-run lead whittled down by the end, Mariners still held on for a 10-8 victory on Saturday. Rangers closed the gap by scoring on four singles and two errors.

Mariners got on board in the first inning after Jasper H singled, scoring one run. They added five runs on six hits in the top of the third inning. Spencer E doubled, Jordan A singled, Samuel W singled, Leo W doubled, and Jasper singled, each scoring one run.

Mariners scored one run in the top of the sixth on an inside-the-park home run by Leo.

Gene B led things off on the bump for Mariners. The hurler allowed seven hits and six runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out 10 and walking one. Samuel appeared in relief.

Finn W led things off on the mound for Rangers. The hurler gave up eight hits and eight runs (six earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking two.

Mariners tallied 11 hits in the game. Jasper and Leo were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs while Axel K and Samuel both stole multiple bases, with 10 total in the game.

Finn drove the middle of the lineup, leading Rangers with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Finn, Lee M, and Nolan J each collected two hits while Liam C and Louise N stole multiple bases. Rangers ran wild on the base paths, piling up 12 stolen bases for the game. The defense turned two double plays in the game.

Twins 24, Mariners 23

Twins took Saturday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 24-23 walk-off victory over Mariners at Diamond 1. The game was tied at 23 in the bottom of the seventh when Tommy K doubled, scoring one run.

Both offenses were strong at the plate as Twins collected 17 hits and Mariners 13 in the high-scoring affair.

Mariners got on board in the top of the first inning after Chester F induced Jasper H to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Gene B drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored two more. Next, they scored on a single by Kino O, a wild pitch, and a base hit by Baxter M. Spencer E doubled to score two runs before the inning was over.

A single by Gene extended the Mariners lead to 11-4 in the top of the second inning. Twins responded by scoring six runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. Mason C and Augustus H both singled, scoring two runs apiece, while Isaac D and Jackson F followed up with RBI base hits.

Mariners added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Madeline S grounded out and Baxter singled up the middle, each scoring one run.

Twins made the score 14-13 in the bottom of the third after Shaw D singled, scoring one run, Axel K induced Tyler T to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and a wild pitch scored two runs.

Mariners jumped back into the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Samuel W singled to left field and Leo W grounded out, each scoring one run.

Twins captured the lead, 18-15, in the bottom of the fourth after Jackson singled to left field, Chester was struck by a pitch, Silas K grounded out, and Nathan M grounded out, each scoring one run.

Mariners flipped the game on its head in the top of the sixth, scoring seven runs on six hits to take the lead, 23-18. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Samuel that drove in two.

Twins flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the seventh, scoring six runs on three hits to take the lead, 24-23. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Chester that drove in two.

Jackson pitched four and two-thirds innings in relief for Twins. The hurler allowed nine hits and 10 runs while striking out four and walking one.

Chester led things off on the bump for Twins. The pitcher allowed four hits and 13 runs (eight earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking nine.

Madeline stepped on the mound first for Mariners, allowing four hits and six runs over one inning, striking out none and walking three.

Twins accumulated 17 hits in the game. Isaac and Jackson were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits. Shaw led with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup as the left fielder went 1-for-4 on the day.

Nathan, Silas, and Ayrton L each collected multiple hits for Twins while they had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 11 walks for the game. Tommy and Henry P led the team with two bases on balls each. Silas, Isaac, Henry, Tyler, Augustus, Mason, Ayrton, and Luis F each stole multiple bases as the defense turned one double play.

Mariners tallied 13 hits in the game. Samuel went 2-for-2 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Spencer batted 3-for-3 while Baxter collected two hits as well. Mariners had patience at the plate, totaling 10 walks for the game, including two apiece for Dean R and Samuel. Dean, Leo, Samuel, Axel, Gene, Spencer, and Jordan A each stole multiple bases for Mariners.

Athletics 28, Mets 0

Jackson B drove in six runs on three hits to lead Athletics past Mets 28-0 on Saturday at Diamond 2. Jackson doubled in the third scoring two and had a 2-RBI single and 3-RBI double in the fifth.

Athletics got on board in the top of the third inning after Jack D singled, scoring one run, Jackson doubled, scoring two runs, and Evangelynn L singled, scoring two more. Joshua M doubled, Haydn D grounded out, and Leo M singled, each scoring one run. Next, an error scored one run, and Samuel P induced Taketo F to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored.

Athletics scored 14 runs on eight hits in the top of the fifth inning. Jackson doubled, scoring three runs, Joshua singled, scoring one run, and Phillip T drew a bases-loaded walk. Leo doubled and Hao (Tony) H doubled, each scoring two runs before Taketo drew a walk and Jack singled to bring home two more. Jackson singled, scoring two runs, and Evangelynn grounded out, scoring one run before the end of the inning.

Hao (Tony) opened the game for Athletics. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking none.

Samuel started on the hill for Mets. The hurler gave up nine hits and 11 runs (five earned) over three innings, striking out none and walking three.

Athletics tallied 19 hits in the game, with three apiece for Jackson and Leo. Hao (Tony), Joshua, Jack, and Nixon D also collected multiple hits while Phillip led with three of the team's 14 walks. Evangelynn, Charlie F, Phillip, and Leo each stole multiple bases with 14 total in the game. The defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Jackson had the most chances with 10.

Alex G went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Mets in hits. They turned one double play in the game.

Athletics 10, Twins 1

Athletics won 10-1 over Twins on Saturday. A groundout by Luis F put Twins on board in the top of the first.

Athletics made the score 4-1 in the bottom of the first after Hao (Tony) H homered to center field, scoring three runs, and Haydn D singled, scoring one run.

A single by Taketo F extended the Athletics lead to 5-1 in the bottom of the second inning. They added on in the third after Phillip T grounded out and Haydn doubled to left field, each scoring one run.

Alexander K pitched four innings in relief for Athletics. The pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs while striking out seven and walking none.

Joshua M stepped on the hill first for Athletics. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and one run over one inning, striking out one and walking none.

Tyler T started on the hill for Twins. The starting pitcher surrendered eight hits and eight runs (seven earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking six.

Athletics tallied 11 hits in the game. Hao (Tony) drove the middle of the lineup, leading with three runs batted in as the left fielder went 2-for-3 on the day.

Hao (Tony), Joshua, and Haydn each collected two hits for Athletics. Leo M paced the team with two out of seven walks. Joshua and Leo each stole multiple bases with 10 overall. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Jackson F and Isaac D were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Twins. Luis led the team with one run batted in.

Rangers 32, Mets 18

Rangers prevailed in a wild game on Diamond 2, winning 32-18 over Mets. Rangers had 16 hits and Mets nine in the high-scoring matchup.
Rangers got on board in the top of the first inning after Yuntae (Timmy) J singled to center field, Hunter D grounded out, and an error each score one run. Mets responded by scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-3 in the bottom of the first. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Toa R that drove in two.

An error extended the Mets lead to 7-3 in the bottom of the second inning. Rangers flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring eight runs on four hits to take the lead, 11-7. A single by Yuntae (Timmy) drove in two.

In the bottom of the third, Mets scored five runs on three hits to take the lead, 12-11. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two. Yuntae (Timmy) doubled to center field, which helped Rangers tie the game at 12 in the top of the fourth.

In the top of the fifth inning, Rangers went back into the lead after Finn W singled to center field and Nolan J walked, each scoring one run.

Rangers scored 13 runs on six hits in the top of the seventh inning. Nolan drew a walk and Lee M singled to score a run each before Ian K's 2-RBI base hit and bases-loaded walks to Louise N and Myles K. Oliver L singled and Finn doubled, each scoring two runs before Lee singled, Hunter drew a walk, and Angus M singled, bringing in one run each.

Hayden H led things off on the hill for Mets. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and 11 runs (eight earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking four.

Nolan led things off on the bump for Rangers. The starter allowed eight hits and 12 runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking four.

Toa drove the middle of the lineup, leading Mets with two runs batted in, while Samuel P batted 3-for-5. Blake M collected two hits in four at-bats as Heath took three of the team's 11 walks. Toa, Alex G, Bailey M, Heath, Hayden, and Harvey V each stole multiple bases while the defense turned a double play.

Rangers collected 16 hits in the game. Yuntae (Timmy) provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading with four runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Lee went 4-for-6 at the plate to lead Rangers in hits, while Angus, Finn, and Nolan also reached base multiple times. Hunter paced the side with four walks while Yuntae (Timmy), Angus, Finn, Oliver, Lee, Louise, Ian, Nolan, and Hunter each stole multiple bases.

The 2025 Little League State Championships got underway at Knox Baseball Club on Friday 11 April, with 55 games scheduled through Sunday across Intermediate League, Little League Major, Little League Development, and Little League Minor.

Friday GameChanger recaps are available below for LL Major and Intermediate.

Best of luck to everyone as the tournament continues!

Little League Major

Mariners 9, Athletics 5

Mariners outlasted Athletics 9-5 on Friday at Diamond 3. They got on board in the second inning after Cooper H singled down the right field line, Max M walked, and Edward S singled down the left field line. A wild pitch, hit by pitch, and single by Flynn R each scored a run, too.

Mia W opened the game for Mariners, giving up four hits and one run (zero earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none.

Oscar A stepped on the mound first for Athletics. The hurler surrendered three hits and seven runs over three and one-third innings, striking out five and walking eight.

Edward, Beau R, and Flynn each appeared in relief for Mariners.

Dallas H, Edward, Flynn, and Cooper each collected one hit for Mariners, with RBIs for Edward, Elliot A, Flynn, and Cooper. The team totalled 10 walks as Max and Mia led with two bases on balls each.

Levi D drove the middle of the lineup, leading Athletics with two runs batted in as the infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Audrey C led with three hits in three at-bats and also stole two bases.

Athletics were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Alex P made the most plays with eight.

Twins 9, Rangers 5

Twins took down Rangers 9-5 on Friday. Rangers opened scoring in the first after Tate S lined out, scoring one run.

Twins flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring six runs on seven hits to take the lead, 6-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a ground out by Billy H that drove in one.

Lucas E led things off on the bump for Twins. The starter gave up three hits and three runs over four innings, striking out three and walking seven. Brodie L and Oliver C each appeared in relief.

Tate started on the mound for Rangers. The pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out one and walking two.

Twins tallied 11 hits in the game. Drayden J, Oliver, and Myles M each collected two hits while Billy, Isaac L, David R, Thomas M, Ry V, and Drayden each drove in one run.

Twins had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Jaxon W and Lucas led the team with two walks each. The defense turned one double play with no fielding errors. Billy had the most chances in the field with seven.

Carter M led Rangers with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. Carter went 1-for-3 on the day. Patrick L led Rangers with two hits in two at-bats.

Rangers had patience at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. Aiden J and Callum D led the team with two free passes each. Tate stole two bases. The defense was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Nathaniel K made the most plays with five.

Mariners 12, Mets 2

Mariners defeated Mets 12-2 on Friday thanks in part to eight runs in the fourth inning.

Leon K and Griffin L singled, while Beau R and Cooper H drew walks, each scoring one run. A wild pitch followed by an error scored two more before bases-loaded walks to Oscar C and Fletcher A.

Mets got on board in the top of the first inning after Harvey N singled to center field and Mariners made an error, each scoring one run.

Leon doubled to right field, which helped Mariners tie the game at two in the bottom of the first. They scored two more in the bottom of the fifth on a home run to center field by Quinn M.

Griffin stepped on the hill first for Mariners. The pitcher surrendered four hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking none.

Harvey began the game for Mets. The starter gave up four hits and five runs over three innings, striking out four and walking seven.

Quinn provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Mariners with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day. Leon, Griffin, and Quinn each collected two hits while the team’s strong eye at the plate generated 13 walks. Beau, Flynn R, Oscar, Mia W, and Cooper led the team with two walks each.

Beau, Leon, and Griffin each stole multiple bases for Mariners. They ran wild on the base paths, piling up nine stolen bases for the game.

Harvey led Mets with one run batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day.

Twins 23, Mets 5

Jaxon W collected three hits in three at-bats, as Twins defeated Mets 23-5 on Friday. Jaxon singled in the first, second, and fifth innings.

Twins got on board in the top of the first inning after Jaxon singled to left field and Brodie L and Myles M doubled to left field. Billy H grounded out and Drayden J walked, each scoring one run.

Twins added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Oliver C walked and Myles singled to left field, each scoring two runs.

Twins scored 11 runs on seven hits in the top of the fifth inning. Lucas E homered to left field, scoring two runs, while Ry V, Joshua J, and Oliver drew bases-loaded walks. Brodie hit an RBI single, Myles hit a 2-RBI double, and Billy had an RBI single. Twins stole home and took another bases-loaded walk before the inning was over.

Billy stepped on the hill first for Twins. The starter gave up two hits and two runs over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking none. David R, Drayden, and Myles all appeared in relief.

Owen D stepped on the bump first for Mets. The starter allowed seven hits and nine runs over two innings, striking out two and walking seven.

Twins tallied 17 hits in the game. Brodie, Jaxon, and Myles each collected three hits while Billy and Lucas drove in two runs apiece. Thomas M batted 2-for-2 and Oliver led with three of the team’s 18 total walks.

Billy, Brodie, Isaac L, David, Thomas, Ry, Oliver, Jaxon, Lucas, and Myles each stole multiple bases for Twins. The defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Joshua had the most chances with five.

Henry T led Mets with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Jax M and Henry each collected two hits while Mets had patience at the plate, collecting six walks for the game.

Intermediate League

Athletics 16, Mariners 1

Jack D drove in four runs on three hits to lead Athletics past Mariners 16-1 on Friday at Diamond 2. Jack doubled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the third inning, scoring two more.

Mariners got on the board in the first inning after Gene B grounded out, scoring one run. Athletics took the lead, 3-1, in the bottom of the first thanks to singles by Evangelynn L and Haydn D.

Athletics scored seven runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. Jack doubled and Charlie F singled, each scoring two runs. Next, Evangelynn grounded out, scoring one run, and Joshua M homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Athletics scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the third inning. Hao (Tony) H singled, scoring one run, Henry S induced Taketo F to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Jack singled, scoring two runs, and Jackson B doubled, scoring one run.

Phillip T stepped on the hill first for Athletics. The hurler surrendered zero hits and one run (zero earned) over two innings, striking out five and walking one.

Dean R started on the hill for Mariners. The pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two.

Evangelynn tossed one and one-third innings of scoreless ball for Athletics in relief. The hurler gave up one hit, striking out three and walking none.

Athletics tallied 14 hits in the game. Hao (Tony) and Haydn each collected multiple hits. Evangelynn and Jack each stole multiple bases with eight total for the team.

Gene led Mariners with one run batted in. Leo W and Spencer E each collected one hit while the defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Samuel W made the most fielding plays with four.

Athletics 17, Rangers 2

Athletics defeated Rangers 17-2 on Friday thanks in part to nine runs in the second inning. Alexander K singled, scoring two runs, Liam C induced Jack D to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored, and Jackson B singled, scoring one run. Evangelynn L singled, Joshua M grounded out, Haydn D singled, and Phillip T drew a walk, each adding one run.

Athletics got on board in the top of the first inning after Evangelynn singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Phillip grounded out, scoring one run.

Athletics extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI errors by Hao (Tony) H and Taketo F.

Charlie F stepped on the hill first for Athletics. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one.

Ian K stepped on the bump first for Rangers. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and five runs (three earned) over one inning, striking out two and walking two.

Alexander tossed one inning of no-run ball for Athletics in relief. The hurler surrendered three hits, striking out three and walking none.

Evangelynn, Alexander, and Joshua each drove in two runs for Athletics. Jackson, Evangelynn, Charlie, and Phillip stole multiple bases with 11 total in the game, plus eight walks.

Leadoff hitter Finn W led Rangers with two hits in two at-bats. Yuntae (Timmy) J went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.

Mets 17, Twins 6

Hayden H drove in five runs on three hits to lead Mets past Twins 17-6 on Friday. Hayden doubled in the third inning, scoring two, and tripled in the fifth inning, scoring three.

Mets won thanks in part to nine runs in the fifth inning. Hayden tripled, scoring three runs, and Alex G singled, scoring one run. They added runs on a single by Toa R, a wild pitch, a base hit by Logan P, and a 2-RBI single by Lachlan P.

Mets jumped out to the lead in the top of the third inning after Lachlan drew a walk, scoring one run, Samuel P doubled, scoring two runs, Hayden doubled, scoring two runs, Alex singled, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored one run.

Alex led things off on the mound for Mets. The hurler surrendered zero hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none.

Mason C stepped on the mound first for Twins. The pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking none.

Samuel pitched one inning of no-run ball for Mets in relief. The reliever surrendered one hit, striking out none and walking none.

Mets accumulated 12 hits in the game, including multiple for Toa and Alex. The team collected eight walks with two apiece for Samuel, Lachlan, and Heath D. Alex and Harvey V each stole multiple bases with nine total, plus a double play on defense.

Tommy K went 1-for-2 at the plate and led Twins with one run batted in. Jackson F, Tommy, Silas K, Tyler T, and Isaac D each collected one hit while the defense turned a double play.

Mariners 16, Mets 14

Bats were blistered as Mariners defeated Mets 16-14 on Friday. Mariners collected 16 hits, while Mets had 14. The winners came back despite trailing 12-7 in the sixth.

Mariners got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Leo W singled, Henry S grounded into a double play, and Kino O grounded out, each scoring one run.

Mets took the lead in the top of the second when Harvey V singled, scoring one run, Heath D doubled, scoring two runs, and Lachlan P drew a walk, scoring one run.

Mets added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Alex G singled to left field and Toa R grounded out, each scoring one run. Mariners took the lead, 7-6, in the bottom of the fourth thanks to two groundouts.

Mets flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 11-7. The biggest blow in the inning was an inside-the-park home run by Toa that drove in three.

Mariners flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring nine runs on seven hits to take the lead, 16-12. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Jasper H that drove in three.

Leo opened the game for Mariners. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and four runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one. Baxter M, Axel K, Madeline S, and Gene B appeared in relief.

Toa opened the game for Mets. The righty gave up 15 hits and 13 runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking none.

Mariners tallied 16 hits in the game. Samuel W and Leo were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits, while Jasper had two runs batted in as the third baseman went 2-for-3 on the day. Kino collected two hits in three at-bats, joining Leo with multiple stolen bases (eight total for the team).

Mets collected 14 hits. Toa drove the middle of the lineup, leading with five runs batted in. The pitcher went 3-for-4 on the day. Alex, Hayden H, and Leo N also had multiple hits, while Hayden, Logan P, Heath, and Harvey stole multiple bases to help the team reach 10 total. The defense turned two double plays in the game.

Rangers 15, Twins 0

Ca'Del S collected three hits in three at-bats as Rangers defeated Twins 15-0 on Friday. Ca'Del tripled in the first, singled in the third, and tripled again in the fourth.

Rangers got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Nolan J doubled, Hunter D was struck by a pitch, Ca'Del tripled to center field, and Angus M walked, each scoring one run.

Rangers extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the second thanks to RBI singles by Finn W and Yuntae (Timmy) J.

A dropped third strike and a groundout by Louise N helped Rangers extend their early lead in the third. They added five runs on four hits in the fourth inning. Finn singled, scoring one run, Yuntae (Timmy) tripled, scoring two runs, and Angus doubled, scoring one run.

Ca'Del led things off on the mound for Rangers. The hurler surrendered one hit and zero runs over two and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking none.

Ayrton L stepped on the mound first for Twins. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and three runs (zero earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking none.

Lee M tossed one and two-thirds innings of scoreless ball for Rangers in relief. The pitcher allowed one hit, striking out three and walking two.

Rangers totaled 10 hits in the game. Yuntae (Timmy) provided pop in the middle of the lineup, batting 2-for-3 with 3 RBI. Finn also went 2-for-3 while Ian K paced Rangers with three of the team's eight walks. Ca'Del, Myles K, Lee, Finn, and Ian each stole multiple bases as Rangers had 16 total. The defense turned one double play.

Nathan M and Isaac D each collected one hit for Twins. Mason C stole two bases.

We are so excited to watch our Victorian State Teams at the upcoming Australian Women’s and Youth Women’s Championships in Melbourne from 13-19 April. We are very proud and wish everyone the best of luck!

For links to more stories, podcasts, schedule and tournament information, visit the tournament hub at www.baseball.com.au/women. You can download Baseball+ for broadcasted games.

Victorian Women's State Team

Victoria was the team to beat at the 2024 Australian Women’s Championship, going undefeated to claim the gold medal.

Now, they’re tasked with defending a title with some new faces on the squad. The Victorian ‘rookies’ are: Narumi Kametami, Eden Neave, and Kendra Rutgers. Mackenzie Prentice-Evans and Paula Doherty debut for Victoria, but played AWC for other states in 2024.

Still, although young, there are 11 national champions on the roster.

“They might be new to the team, but they’ve been around this level,” said Allie Bebbere on the Girls are Players Too Podcast. “They are players we see every five weeks. We know how they play. We get to be friends with them in a small community. So it might be the first time we are pulling a Victoria uniform with them but we’ve played with them enough.”

#28 Belinda Cannington

Bel Cannington, a long-time Doncaster Dragon, is celebrating 20 years in baseball, and hoping to win gold again. Winning nationals is her favourite baseball memory, and the infielder says the best thing about baseball is “developing each time you step on the field and playing with friends”. Her baseball role model is Samantha Hamilton.

#13 Jessica Brown

Jessica Brown, or “Brownie” as she is known to teammates, has played for 11 years at local clubs Bonbeach, Berwick, and Essendon. The catcher loves the thrill of throwing someone out and is on a mission to come home with gold. She says her favourite baseball memory is “getting selected for Victoria for the first time”. Her fun fact: she loves grapes (a healthy gameday snack!)

#22 Kira Jansen

The versatile outfielder made her Victorian AWC debut last year and joined tournament MVP Lili Cavanagh as the team’s equal RBI leader. Now, she’s back, fresh off Newport’s premiership, and eager to play hard and have fun. Kira has played for nine years and credits Aaron Judge as her baseball role model. Her favourite baseball memory is hitting her first home run, which makes sense given she says the best thing about baseball is “hitting bombs”. Her fun fact: “my hair is the length of half of my height”.

#33 Kira Kuwamoto

Kira Kuwamoto, or “KK” is on her 14^th year of baseball, and was part of Newport’s epic premiership run in Summer League, batting .500 on the season. The utility player looks up to Kelsie Whitmore, an American pro pitcher and outfielder in the Pioneer League. Kira’s favourite baseball memory is playing Indy ball in America, and she loves that baseball is a team sport with individual roles. Her top goal for #AWC2025? “Bring the vibes.”

#53 Lilly Simpson

Lilly, a standout from the 2024 AYC, has enjoyed six years with Doncaster Baseball Club. The outfielder credits LBT (Lily Bell-Tanner) as her baseball role model, and lists training and playing with her friends every week as the best thing about the game. As for her AWC 2025 goals? “To be the best I can be.”

#10 Paula Doherty

Paula Doherty, nicknamed L1/Doc, is coming up on 10 years of baseball, and made an impressive impact for Newport Rams this summer. The Far North Queensland product is now living in Victoria and looks up to fellow pitcher Allie Bebbere (Paula also plays first and third base). When asked about her favourite baseball memory, she says “winning Golden Arm in the U16 youth women's nationals my last year”. Her goals for this AWC are to have a really good pitching tournament with strong hitting, too. Paula, who outside of baseball enjoys music and can play two instruments, is just happy to be on the field. “The best thing about baseball is playing with a good bunch of people and creating a really good bond while playing a great game.”

#99 Ruby Dale

Ruby Dale, or “Ruboss” as teammates call her, had another standout year with Newport as the Rams won it all in Women’s Premier League. The utility player batted 0.525 and is in fine form coming into this year’s AWC with 10 years of baseball under her belt. Winning a Division 1 Women’s Premiership is her favourite baseball memory, and now, she wants to do the same on the national stage. David Wright of the New York Mets is her baseball role model, and as for the best thing about baseball? It’s simple: “being able to play with and against my mates”. P.S. – her fun fact is she doesn’t like watermelon.

#17 Saeko Suzuki

Saeko “Sue” Suzuki has spent the past two years playing with Newport Rams, and is coming into the 2025 AWC fresh off a VSBL Women’s Premier League Grand Final victory. The pitcher and outfielder looks up to all her teammates and embraces all the fun moments of the game. For the tournament, she wants to have more fun with no injuries. Her fun fact comes in handy for gameday prep: “I can sleep anywhere”.

Assistant Coach Jarryd Rogers

Jarryd hails from Essendon and Watsonia Baseball Clubs, where he’s been involved in the grassroots sport for 17 years. His best baseball memory is winning his first A Grade Premiership with Essendon, and when it comes to on-field advice, he keeps it simple: “enjoy the game”. After last year’s success, he would love to see women’s back-to-back gold medals. Jarryd’s fun fact? “My wife (Jess Johnson) and I won ABL championships in the same year.”

Pitching Coach Stephen Black

The 2024 Baseball Victoria Life Member returns as pitching coach of the Victorian Women’s State Team. From Doncaster Baseball Club, Stephen brings 55 years of involvement in the game, offering great advice to those stepping up on the mound. When in doubt, his best tip? “Win the next pitch.”

EO Ursula Howard

The long-time women’s baseball champion has spent 34 years in baseball. The Doncaster Dragon offers players a key piece of advice to want the ball, and hopes VIC scores runs, not goals at the 2025 AWC. Ursula’s fun fact? “I had a front tooth broken by a baseball warming up before what was supposed to be my first game.”

Victorian Youth Women's State Team

There are eight new players and seven returning from last year, when the team finished fifth.

New players: Hannah Wilson-Powell, Paige Anders, Ayla McCallum, Vivien Turner, Tabitha Pitt, Paiquin Robertson, Emily Mills, Lucy Gale

Return players: Charlotte Jansen, Isy Zurawel, Alyssa Jamieson, Andie Torcasio, Maddy Haynes, Ally Egan, Molly Lewis.

“We have focused on setting a culture where the girls will take ownership of their performances,” Head Coach Richard Elton said. “Some of the principles we’ve talked about [include] play hard, but be respectful, being a good teammate, playing with confidence but remaining humble and being accountable to each other [among others]. I can’t wait to see the girls own this on the field!”

#39 Ally Egan

Returning rep Ally Egan has three years of baseball in the books, playing third base and pitching with Research and Essendon Baseball Clubs. She lists Allie Bebbere as a baseball role model and credits the 2024 winter season as her favourite memory with a fantastic team. A fun fact of hers is that she has bunted two triples, and she loves that baseball has so many different positions to learn. Her goal for AYWC? “To play to my best and have fun with my team.”

#8 Alyssa Jamieson

Alyssa “Lyss” Jamieson is a shortstop with Port Melbourne who has played baseball for six years. 2024 nationals was an eye-opening and memorable experience for Alyssa, who credits her dad as her baseball role model. “The best thing about baseball is my teammates, and my goals for this year are to enjoy my last year in the youth tournament.”

#12 Andie Torcasio

Another return player is Andie Torcasio, who has played for three years with Essendon and Melbourne Uni. The catcher/infielder credits Abbey Kelly and Lily Bell-Tanner as inspiring role models, and says catching her first women’s game is a top memory. For Andie, the best thing about baseball is “hitting the sweet spot on the bat” and her AYWC goal is “to be consistent all around”.

#2 Charlotte Jansen

Charlotte “CJ” Jansen, younger sister to Kira, has enjoyed 10 years of baseball and plays for Doncaster Dragons and South East Warriors. The utility player credits Jess Johnson as a key baseball role model, and lists hitting a triple at the 2024 AYWC as her best baseball memory. Her goal this year is to play her part for the team. As for her favourite thing about baseball? “Meeting new people at tournaments.”

#48 Emily Mills

Emily Mills, nicknamed “Millsy”, hails from Research Lower Plenty Baseball Club and started playing in September 2023. Since then, she had a breakout Belles tournament at the historic All-Girls Little League Nationals in May 2024, and pitched in the winning U13 game at the All-Girls Winter Invitational in Bendigo. Playing on the national stage is one of her favourite memories, and now she will get to make more with her AYWC debut. Emily pitches and plays shortstop and second base, with Allie Bebbere serving as her baseball role model. She says her journey all started when golfing with her dad, and now the best thing about baseball is having fun with her team and learning new skills. Her focus for AYWC? “Do my best and have fun doing it.”

#0 Hannah Wilson-Powell

Hannah is a seven-year player and first-time Victorian Youth Women’s player. She plays winter juniors with Ringwood, summer juniors with Blackburn, and summer and winter women’s with Waverley. As third base and catcher, she says the best thing about baseball is getting runners out on overthrows and the friends she’s made. Jenna Basse, Waverley Women’s Summer Head Coach, is her role model, and she also learned a lot from being in the Belles and playing at the first-ever All-Girls Nationals in Lismore. “My fun fact is I always get hit by the ball and my goals for AYWC 2025 is to hit a double.”

#7 Isy Zurawel

The returning AYWC representative enjoyed a great summer with Newport, continuing to strengthen her skills after three years in the game. A utility player, Isy looks up to Aussie Major Leaguer Aaron Whitefield, and says her first home run is her favourite memory. For Isy, the best thing about baseball is “making new memories and friends” and at this year’s nationals, she most wants to “enjoy the tournament and have fun”.

#20 Maddy Haynes

Maddy Haynes, who goes by the nicknames Mads and Twinkle Toes, has enjoyed three years of baseball, playing at the Barclay Cup and last year’s AYWC. A utility player with Research Lower Plenty, Maddy’s best memories come from a stellar 2024 winter season, and she aspires to follow in the footsteps of Vic Women’s Head Coach Sam Hamilton. “My goal is to play as well as I can and leave everything on the field,” Maddy said. “I love how complex the game is, and how everyone is always involved.” Besides baseball, she also does ballet.

#88 Molly Lewis

Molly Lewis is a catcher, shortstop, and third base return player who has played four years, based at Springvale in the summer and Heathmont in the winter. Molly lists Bronwyn Gell as a baseball role model, and has great memories of winning the Women’s Premier League Reserves Grand Final with Springvale back in March. “Baseball is my passion, and the best thing is playing competition sport with my friends and making new friends,” Molly said. “My goal for AYWC 2025 is having fun while winning.”

#13 Vivien Turner

Making her AYWC debut is Viv Turner, a Berwick Cougars pitcher and infielder who has played for three years. Baseball is a family activity, as she made her men’s debut with her brother and dad. Viv says Aaron Whitefield is her baseball role model and her favourite memory is making finals with her teammates in her very first season. Viv says the best thing about baseball is “the ongoing enjoyment it brings you every day”, and for AYWC, she wants to “learn new skills and go for gold”.

Head Coach Richard Elton

The returning youth head coach comes from Sandringham Baseball Club and brings 40 years of baseball experience to the table. Baseball is a family affair for him, with a core memory being when his son was selected to play for Australia. His best piece of baseball advice is to “be present and enjoy the moment”. During the tournament, he’s looking forward to supporting all players and helping them find moments on the AYWC stage which all their hard work and commitment deserves.

He also had a couple of fun facts to share with us. “Baseball: I was lucky enough to get to work with Leah and the Belles the last two years and attend the first-ever All-Girls Little League Nationals. Non-baseball: I’ve been completely addicted to Duolingo for the last 2+ years, my streak is up to 970 days.”

Assistant Coach Daniel Bebbere

With 20 years of baseball experience under his belt, Daniel is thrilled to be part of this year’s AYWC. The player and coach from Latrobe Uni Baseball Club hopes to learn something every day and share this wisdom with a bright and talented young group. He loves playing golf when he’s not at baseball, but otherwise, he focuses on his favourite piece of baseball advice: be the teammate you want to have in your dugout. As for his best baseball memory? It’s “introducing my now wife to baseball and having the opportunity to play alongside her.”

EO Carla Jamieson

Carla, who is involved with Port Melbourne Baseball Club, says baseball has been part of her life for 40 years despite never playing herself. Her best baseball memory is a walk-off win during the U14s Metro Grand Final in 2023. Now, she’s eager to support the youth women’s team to help them perform to the best of their abilities. Her favourite baseball advice is “always try your hardest but have fun and smile even in difficult situations - it makes you breathe and reset”.

The 2025 Junior and Senior League (SL80 and SL90) State Championships wrapped up at Geelong Baseball Complex on Monday 7 April.

Congratulations to Athletics on winning both age divisions, with one-run grand final victories. They will go on to represent Victoria at nationals, while Rangers Senior League and Mets Junior League booked the second spots.

Thank you to Guild All-Stars and East Belmont Saints for hosting a wonderful weekend. We look forward to Little League Intermediate, Major, and Invitational (Minor) at Knox from 11-13 April.

Event links:

Junior League Day 3 GameChanger Recaps

Mets 9, Mariners 4

Cale Morris was dominant on the bump as the starter rang up 10 strikeouts in Mets' 9-4 victory over Mariners on Monday. Morris allowed five hits and four runs over seven innings while walking none.

Mets got on board in the top of the first inning after George Steer singled to center field and Huga Turnley grounded out, each scoring one run.

Mariners jumped into the lead in the bottom of the first when an error scored one run, Sage Weisinger hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Noah Choi singled, scoring two runs.

Mets took the lead, 9-4, in the top of the seventh thanks to singles by Kohen VanAndel, Max Talpey, and Teal Loone.

Weisinger started on the bump for Mariners. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking five.

Talpey and Loone each drove in two runs for Mets. Lucas Kelly led with two hits in three at-bats. Flynn Scargill paced the team with three out of 10 walks.

Choi led Mariners with two runs batted in. The right fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Lachlan Jeffree went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the team in hits while the defense turned a double play.

Rangers 11, Twins 1

Rangers prevailed with an 11-1 victory over Twins after jumping out to an early 2-1 lead.

Joshua Rowlands singled and scored on a wild pitch to put Twins on the board, but Rangers quickly responded as Xavier Woodcock scored after tagging up on a fly ball by Ryder Ochoa.

Coadhey Rebbechi singled to put Rangers in front, and they held onto the lead for the rest of the game.

Ochoa pitched for Rangers and Rowlands started for Twins.

Grand Final: Athletics 4, Mets 3

Athletics snatched the lead late in their 4-3 victory over Mets on Monday. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the sixth when an error scored one run.

Mets were the first to get on the board in the first when Cale Morris singled, scoring one run.

Athletics jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after Jacob Tayler singled down the left field line, Peter Baade doubled to left field, and Mets made an error, each scoring one run.

Tayler started the game for Athletics. The pitcher gave up nine hits and three runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking four.

Cruize Chase-Tukapua started on the bump for Mets. The starter gave up one hit and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking five.

Elias Arianas pitched one inning of zero-run ball for Athletics in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out none and walking none.

Baade, Tayler, and Edison Bush each collected one hit for Athletics. Baade and Tayler each drove in one run, plus Tayler stole two bases. Athletics turned one double play in the game and didn't commit a single error in the field. Reiley Marshall had the most fielding chances with nine.

Flynn Suggett, Morris, and Christian Papadopoulos each collected two hits for Mets. Lucas Kelly went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Suggett stole two bases.

Senior League Day 3 GameChanger Recaps

Athletics 4, Mets 1

Athletics were victorious against Mets 4-1 on Monday. A single by Lachlan Brennan put them on the board in the bottom of the first.

Parks Halasz singled down the left field line on the seventh pitch of the at-bat, which helped Mets tie the game at one in the top of the second.

In the bottom of the third, Athletics broke up the tie when Angus Saggers singled, scoring one run. Then a single by Ned Richards followed to extend the lead to 4-1.

Saggers led things off on the hill for Athletics. The starter gave up four hits and one run over five innings, striking out four and walking four.

Cooper Bishop-Worn stepped on the bump first for Mets. The starter allowed five hits and four runs over four and one-third innings, striking out six and walking one.

Max (Chen-Yen) Wu tossed two innings of shutout ball for Athletics in relief. The hurler gave up one hit, striking out two and walking none.

Richards drove the middle of the lineup, leading Athletics with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Ethan Kent led with three hits in three at-bats from the leadoff position. Kent stole two bases.

Athletics turned one double play in the game and didn't commit a single error in the field. Kent had the most fielding chances with six.

Alexandros Papadopoulos and Halasz were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Mets while hitting back-to-back. Halasz led Mets with one run batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day.

Mariners 10, Twins 1

Oscar Rey-Benguigui collected three hits in four at-bats, as Mariners defeated Twins 10-1 on Monday. Rey-Benguigui singled in the second, fourth, and fifth innings.

Mariners Harrison Brodie, Rey-Benguigui, and Cooper Griggs at the bottom of the lineup combined for six of the team's 10 hits in their victory. They scored seven runs and drove in two.

Twins got on board in the first inning after Kalan Ellis grounded out, scoring one run. Lachlan Wright walked, which helped Mariners tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

Mariners jumped into the lead in the bottom of the second when Rey-Benguigui singled, scoring one run, Harper Slattery grounded out, scoring one run, and Jack Thomas singled, scoring two runs.

Wright started on the bump for Mariners. The pitcher gave up five hits and one run over six innings, striking out one and walking none.

Reeve Hammond led things off on the mound for Twins. The pitcher allowed six hits and seven runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking four.

Mariners totaled 10 hits in the game. William Ferguson and Slattery each drove in two runs while Griggs went 2-for-3. The team collected eight walks as Fletcher Cowan and Wright led with two bases on balls each. Slattery stole two bases with eight total in the game for Mariners, plus a double play on defense.

Lincoln Grech, Sean Roach, Leo McAndrew, Eli Gunther, and Andy Zdihan each collected one hit for Twins. Ellis led with one run batted in. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Murphy Carrison had the most fielding chances with seven.

Grand Final: Athletics 3, Rangers 2

Athletics snatched the lead late in their 3-2 victory over Rangers on Monday. The game was tied at two in the top of the sixth when Max (Chen-Yen) Wu hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Both teams were strong on the mound. Athletics pitchers struck out five, while Rangers sat down four. Rangers got on board in the first inning after Cliff Neilson drew a walk, scoring one run.

Athletics jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning after Rangers committed an error and Eric Webster doubled to center field, each scoring one run.

Jackson Burton hit a sacrifice fly, which helped Rangers tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.

Ned Richards led things off on the mound for Athletics. The hurler surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) over six and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking three. Ethan Kent appeared in relief.

Neilson started on the hill for Rangers. The pitcher surrendered four hits and three runs (two earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking two.

Webster, the number seven hitter, led Athletics with two hits in three at-bats. Wu, Hamish Willemsen, and Webster each drove in one run while the team ran wild on the base paths, totaling six stolen bases for the game.

Burton led Rangers with one run batted in. The center fielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Ishant Dittakavi, Jonathan Park, Alex Smith, and Burton each collected one hit.

The 2025 Junior and Senior League (SL80 and SL90) State Championships continued at Geelong Baseball Complex on Sunday 6 April. The tournament runs through Monday 7 April and will be followed by Little League Intermediate, Major, and Invitational (Minor) on 11-13 April.

View fixtures below and follow along with GameChanger live scoring.

Junior League Day 2 GameChanger Recaps

Mariners 9, Mets 8

Mariners beat Mets 9-8 on Sunday after taking the lead late in the game. Mariners were down 8-7 in the top of the seventh inning when Shun Thong singled, scoring two runs. They came back to win despite trailing 7-1 in the fourth.

Mariners scored in the first when an error brought home a run. Mets took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Flynn Suggett singled to center field and a wild pitch each scored a run.

Mets added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Lucas Kelly singled to center field and Max Talpey grounded out, each scoring one run. Cale Morris doubled down the left field line, making the score 5-1 in the third.

Mariners flipped the game on its head in the top of the seventh, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 9-8. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Thong that drove in two.

Oliver Kimura led things off on the mound for Mariners. The hurler gave up five hits and five runs over three innings, striking out three and walking five. Noah Choi, Bodhi Evans, and Cooper Sampson each threw scoreless innings in relief.

George Steer stepped on the mound first for Mets. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs (zero earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out 11 and walking two.

Thong led Mariners with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The second baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. Ezekiel Saville and Tom Skinner each collected two hits while Evans paced Mariners with two of the team's six walks. Saville stole two bases.

Mariners were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Skinner had the most fielding chances with 11.

Kelly led Mets with three runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Suggett, Kelly, and Morris each collected two hits while Flynn Scargill and Cruize Chase-Tukapua led the team with two bases on balls each. There were 10 walks total and Kelly stole two bases. Mets ran wild on the base paths, piling up six stolen bases for the game.

Athletics 11, Mets 0

Max Lord drove in four runs on three hits to lead Athletics past Mets 11-0. Lord doubled in the fourth inning, scoring one, and singled in the seventh inning, scoring two.

Athletics opened scoring in the first after Joel Roberts was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. They added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Elias Arianas singled down the left field line and Jacob Tayler hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Peter Baade started on the hill for Athletics. The starter allowed two hits and zero runs over six and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking two. Tayler appeared in relief.

Teal Loone started on the mound for Mets. The starting pitcher allowed 10 hits and nine runs (six earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking two.

Athletics collected 14 hits in the game. Arianas, Edison Bush, and Harper Pitts each collected multiple hits while the defense turned one double play.

Kohen VanAndel and George Steer were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Mets. The defense had a double play, too.

Rangers 19, Twins 4

Rangers won big over Twins 19-4. They scored in the first inning after Ryder Ochoa doubled to right field, Cooper Bicknell hit a sacrifice fly, and Blake Duncan grounded out, each scoring one run.

Rangers extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Hugh Hockley, Fabian Montefusco, and Xavier Woodcock.

Rangers added two runs in the third. Logan Chambers singled to left field, making the score 8-0. They also scored eight runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. An error scored one run, Woodcock doubled, scoring two runs, Bicknell singled, scoring one run, Oliver Corrigan singled, scoring two runs, and an error scored two runs.

Coadhey Rebbechi started the game for Rangers. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and four runs (two earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking none.

William McInerney stepped on the bump first for Twins. The starter surrendered 10 hits and 12 runs (11 earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking four.

Rangers piled up 14 hits in the game. Woodcock, Montefusco, Ochoa, Corrigan, and Hockley each collected two hits. Woodcock went 2-for-2 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Woodcock, Ochoa, Rebbechi, Corrigan, Hockley, and Ewan Clowes also stole multiple bases with 21 total for the team.

Oskar Gunther, James Dennis, Jacob Low, and Joshua Rowlands each collected one hit for Twins. Dennis and Rowlands each drove in one run and Otis Karp stole two bases.

Mariners 5, Rangers 2

Mariners were victorious against Rangers 5-2 on Sunday. Mariners opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. They first got on the board when Tom Skinner singled, scoring one run.

Bodhi Evans led things off on the mound for Mariners. The hurler allowed five hits and two runs (one earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two.

Xavier Woodcock led things off on the bump for Rangers. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and five runs (four earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out five and walking three.

Skinner threw one and one-third innings of no-run ball for Mariners in relief. The reliever gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking one.

Sage Weisinger, Shun Thong, Toby Browning, Lachlan Jeffree, Renny Thurlow, and Skinner each collected one hit. Weisinger, Thong, and Skinner each drove in one run.

Oliver Corrigan, Hugh Hockley, Ryder Ochoa, Ewan Clowes, and Josh Rice each collected one hit for Rangers. Corrigan and Rice each drove in one run while Clowes stole two bases.

Athletics 23, Twins 13

Jacob Tayler drove in six runs on four hits to lead Athletics past Twins 23-13 on Sunday. Tayler's hits included 2-RBI singles in the second and fifth and an RBI double in the fourth.

Both offenses were strong at the plate as Athletics collected 19 hits and Twins four in the high-scoring affair. A fielder's choice by Logan Harrison put Twins on the board in the top of the first.

In the bottom of the first inning, Athletics went back into the lead after Harper Pitts walked and Joel Roberts hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Athletics scored 12 runs on eight hits in the bottom of the second inning. Tayler singled and Max Lord drew a walk before three straight singles from Elias Arianas, Kella De Zylva singled, and Pitts singled, each scoring one run. Roberts drew a bases-loaded walk, Reiley Marshall and Oliver Allen hit 2-RBI doubles, and Tayler singled, scoring two runs.

A wild pitch extended the Athletics lead to 15-5 in the bottom of the third inning, while Twins scored eight runs on two hits in the top of the fourth. James Dennis drew a walk, scoring one run, Pitts induced Jacob Low to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Joshua Rowlands drew another walk, scoring one run. Harrison was struck by a pitch, William McInerney drew a walk, Mateo Gonzalez-Matthews singled, Benjamin Longo grounded out, and Christopher McLean singled, each scoring one run.

Athletics scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Peter Baade doubled, scoring two runs, Tayler singled, scoring two runs, and Cooper Schwenke doubled, scoring one run.

Lord started on the mound for Athletics. The hurler allowed zero hits and five runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking seven. Schwenke and Pitts each appeared in relief.

Athletics tallied 19 hits in the game. Arianas, Baade, Marshall, Allen, and De Zylva all collected multiple hits for Athletics. They also totaled 11 walks for the game as Lord and Roberts led with two walks each. Arianas and Tayler each stole multiple bases with eight total in the game.

Athletics didn't commit a single error in the field as Roberts had the most chances with nine. Gonzalez-Matthews led Twins with two hits in three at-bats. Rowlands led Twins with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 15 walks for the game.

Senior League Day 2 GameChanger Recaps

Mariners 10, Mets 9

Mariners rallied to top Mets 10-9 on Sunday, despite trailing by as many as seven runs during the game.

A groundout by Lucas Joel put Mets on the board in the top of the first. They scored six more runs on four hits in the top of the third inning. Alexandros Papadopoulos drew a bases-loaded walk, an error scored one run, and Toby Arnott had an RBI single. An error scored two more runs before Joel singled, scoring another.

Mariners tied the game in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a single by William Ferguson and a groundout by Harper Slattery. The back-and-forth battle continued, and in the bottom of the sixth inning, Mariners regained the lead after Lachlan Wright was struck by a pitch and Matthew Fielden singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Mets tied it up in the top of the seventh thanks to a single by Brandon McDowall and an error.

Fielden led things off on the hill for Mariners. The pitcher allowed six hits and six runs (three earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out two and walking three. Ferguson pitched four innings in relief, giving up two hits and three runs (two earned) while striking out two and walking six.

McDowall stepped on the mound first for Mets. The hurler gave up three hits and five runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking four.

Ferguson drove the middle of the lineup, leading Mariners with three runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Slattery, the number eight hitter, led the team with two hits in four at-bats and had three of the team's eight stolen bases. Mariners also took six walks and turned a double play.

McDowall, Arnott, Ash Kaberry, Papadopoulos, Parks Halasz, Jack Northfield, Joel, and Cooper Bishop-Worn each collected one hit for Mets. McDowall and Joel each drove in two runs whilePapadopoulos took three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game.

Twins 4, Mariners 3

Twins beat Mariners 4-3, starting scoring in the first inning after Leo McAndrew tripled, scoring two runs.

Twins added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after McAndrew doubled down the left field line, and Ethan Everett singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

Lincoln Grech started on the bump for Twins, giving up three hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking five. Eli Gunther appeared in relief.

Jack Thomas started the game for Mariners. The hurler surrendered six hits and four runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking two.

McAndrew drove the middle of the lineup, going 2-for-3 and leading Twins with three runs batted in. McAndrew and Kalan Ellis each collected two hits.

Lachlan Wright led Mariners with two hits in four at-bats. Harrison Brodie and William Ferguson each drove in one run while Harper Slattery led with two out of six walks and four out of eight stolen bases. Mariners didn't commit a single error in the field as Theodore Rutgers had the most chances with nine.

Rangers 12, Athletics 11

Both Rangers and Athletics had their offenses going on Sunday, but Rangers eventually prevailed 12-11. Rangers collected nine hits, while Athletics had 11.

Despite falling down by six runs in the sixth inning, Athletics tried to fight back. They closed the gap by scoring on a triple, back-to-back singles, and a groundout. Two more base hits and a groundout followed.

Rangers jumped out to the lead in the top of the second inning after Kian Yates drew a walk, scoring one run, and Jonathan Park singled, scoring two runs.

Rangers added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Cliff Neilson tripled to right field, and Ishant Dittakavi grounded out, each scoring one run.

Rangers scored five runs on three hits in the top of the sixth inning. Oliver Baillargeon induced Spencer Tyers to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored, Neilson singled, scoring one run, Chase Potts drew a walk, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored one run.

Athletics scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. Max (Chen-Yen) Wu tripled, scoring one run, Ethan Kent singled, scoring one run, Angus Saggers singled, scoring one run, Bailey Stewart grounded out, scoring one run, and Ned Richards singled, scoring one run.

Alex Smith opened the game for Rangers. The hurler surrendered five hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking two. Jackson Burton and Park each appeared in relief.

Lachlan Brennan stepped on the mound first for Athletics. The hurler allowed one hit and three runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking four.

Dittakavi, Neilson, and Park each drove in two runs for Rangers. Smith led with three hits in five at-bats while Potts took a team-high three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, totaling 11 walks for the game. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Athletics piled up 11 hits in the game. Kent set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading with three hits in five at-bats. Brennan and Richards each collected multiple hits.

Athletics had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Saggers and Harvey Devlin led the team with two walks each. Brennan and Kent each stole multiple bases with seven total in the game, plus two double plays on defense.

Rangers 14, Mets 5

Jackson Burton drove in seven runs on four hits to lead Rangers past Mets 14-5 on Sunday. Burton doubled in the fourth scoring three, tripled in the fifth scoring two, and singled in the seventh scoring two.

Rangers got on board in the top of the first inning after Connor McKenzie walked and Alex Smith singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Mets jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the second inning after Edrin Berisha grounded into a fielder's choice, Ash Kaberry walked, Jacob Young scored after tagging up, and Jared Loader singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Rangers flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 8-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Burton that drove in three.

Lachlan Collier led things off on the bump for Rangers. The pitcher gave up one hit and four runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking seven. Sam Stafilis appeared in relief.

Loader stepped on the bump first for Mets. The starting pitcher allowed 11 hits and eight runs over four innings, striking out two and walking two.

Rangers piled up 18 hits in the game. Burton and Stafilis were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected four hits while hitting back-to-back. Chase Potts, Kian Yates, Ishant Dittakavi, and Jonathan Park also had multiple hits.

Loader and Alexandros Papadopoulos each collected one hit for Mets. Berisha, Loader, Riley Harrington, and Papadopoulos each drove in one run. Mets tallied nine walks for the game, as Kaberry and Young led the team with two walks each. The defense turned two double plays.

Athletics 25, Twins 7

Harvey Devlin drove in five runs on four hits to lead Athletics past Twins 25-7 on Sunday. Devlin hit 2-RBI doubles in the first and fifth innings and a 2-RBI single in the second.

Athletics got on the board in the top of the first inning after Brian Gallagher grounded out, scoring one run, Max (Chen-Yen) Wu drew a walk, scoring one run, and Devlin doubled, scoring two runs.

Athletics scored nine runs on four hits in the top of the second inning. Hamish Willemsen singled, scoring one run before 2-RBI singles by Devlin, Oliver Baillargeon, and Willemsen singled, scoring two runs. Gallagher and Wu drew bases-loaded walks to score two more.

Athletics added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Tom Bowden hit a sacrifice fly, Ethan Kent walked, Gallagher walked, and Wu grounded into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.

Athletics scored six runs on five hits in the top of the fifth inning. Devlin doubled, scoring two runs, while Bailey Stewart and Willemsen singled, and Kent hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. An error scored another.

Gallagher started on the bump for Athletics. The hurler gave up two hits and five runs over two innings, striking out one and walking five.

Eric Webster pitched three innings in relief for Athletics. The pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) while striking out three and walking none.

Alex Jones allowed six hits in one and two-thirds innings for Twins, striking out three.

Athletics tallied 16 hits in the game. Ned Richards, Willemsen, and Stewart each collected multiple hits, while the team took 16 walks total. Gallagher, Wu, and Bowden led with three free passes each. Wu, Devlin, and Richards each stole multiple bases with 12 overall.

Nathan Love led Twins with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. Kalan Ellis, Murphy Carrison, and Andy Zdihan each collected one hit.

The 2025 Junior and Senior League (SL80 and SL90) State Championships got underway at Geelong Baseball Complex on Saturday 5 April. The tournament runs through Monday 7 April and will be followed by Little League Intermediate, Major, and Invitational (Minor) on 11-13 April.

View fixtures below and follow along with GameChanger live scoring.

Junior League Day 1 GameChanger Recaps

Mets 14, Twins 4

Mets won 14-4 over Twins. Mets got on board in the top of the first inning after Flynn Suggett singled to left field, Cale Morris singled to left field, Kohen VanAndel grounded out, and Christian Papadopoulos doubled to center field, each scoring one run.

Mets added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Morris walked, VanAndel singled down the right field line, and VanAndel stole home, each scoring one run.

Mets scored six runs on two hits in the top of the sixth inning. VanAndel doubled, scoring one run, Cruize Chase-Tukapua drew a walk, scoring one run, Lucas Kelly drew a walk, scoring one run, Max Talpey drew a walk, scoring one run, and Archie Rose doubled, scoring one run.

Jacob Low started on the mound for Twins. The pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs over one inning, striking out one and walking none.

VanAndel stepped on the mound first for Mets. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and two runs (one earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two and walking one.

James Dennis and Joshua Rowlands each collected two hits for Twins. Oskar Gunther, Sioeli Parsons, and Rowlands each drove in one run. Mateo Gonzalez-Matthews paced Twins JL 14U with two out of six total walks.

Dennis, Christopher McLean, and Rowlands each stole multiple bases for Twins. They stole nine bases in the game and turned one double play.

VanAndel drove the middle of the lineup, leading Mets with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Mets had patience at the plate, tallying 14 walks for the game. Huga Turnley, Kelly, and Papadopoulos led the team with two free passes each. Suggett, George Steer, Turnley, VanAndel, Rose, Morris, Papadopoulos, and Flynn Scargill each stole multiple bases.

Mariners 21, Twins 8

Mariners won 21-8 over Twins after opening the scoring in the first when Renny Thurlow grounded out, scoring one run.

Twins took the lead in the bottom of the first. An error scored two runs to give them the upper hand, 2-1.

Twins took the lead, 5-2, in the bottom of the third thanks to singles by Logan Harrison and William McInerney.

In the top of the fifth inning, Mariners went back into the lead after bases-loaded walks to Charlie Delaney, Reuben Lian, Shun Thong, Bodhi Evans, and Tom Skinner.

Mariners scored nine runs on eight hits in the top of the seventh inning. Thong drew a walk, scoring one run, Skinner singled, scoring one run, and Thurlow doubled, scoring two runs.

Next, Sage Weisinger singled, scoring one run, Lachlan Jeffree singled, scoring one run, Cooper Sampson singled, scoring two runs, and Harrison induced Alex Wavish to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Jeffree pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Mariners. The reliever surrendered five hits and five runs (three earned) while striking out eight and walking three.

Weisinger started the game for Mariners. The starter gave up two hits and two runs (zero earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two.

Joshua Rowlands began the game for Twins. The starter surrendered four hits and one run over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking none.

Mariners collected 19 hits in the game. Ezekiel Saville led with three hits in four at-bats from the leadoff position. Sampson and Thurlow each drove in three runs, while Weisinger, Noah Choi, and Skinner collected multiple hits.

Mariners had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 10 walks for the game. Lian and Thong led the team with two free passes each. Saville, Toby Browning, and Delaney each stole multiple bases with 10 total.

Twins tallied 11 hits in the game. McInerney drove the middle of the lineup, leading with two runs batted in. The first baseman went 2-for-3 on the day.

Mateo Gonzalez-Matthews, Harrison, James Dennis, and McInerney each collected two hits. Jacob Low led Twins with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game.

Athletics 18, Rangers 7

Athletics trailed by as many as four but came back to top Rangers 18-7. Rangers got on board in the top of the first inning after Coadhey Rebbechi drew a walk, scoring one run, and Logan Chambers singled, scoring two runs.

Athletics tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a double by Oliver Allen and a ground out by Peter Baade.

Rangers jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning after Fabian Montefusco grounded out, Josh Rice walked, Ryder Ochoa singled to left field, and Cooper Bicknell hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Athletics tied the game up at seven on a single by Finn Welte in the bottom of the second. They captured the lead 10-7 in the bottom of the third after Edison Bush singled to right field, Reiley Marshall singled to center field, and Kella De Zylva walked, each scoring one run.

Athletics scored six runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. An error scored two runs, Max Lord singled, scoring one run, Cooper Schwenke grounded out, scoring one run, and Bush singled, scoring two runs.

Joel Roberts started on the bump for Athletics. The pitcher gave up six hits and seven runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking four. Elias Arianas, Lord, and Harper Pitts each came on in relief.

Chambers led things off on the mound for Rangers. The hurler gave up nine hits and 10 runs (nine earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking three.

Athletics piled up 13 hits in the game. Baade, Bush, Allen, and De Zylva each collected two hits, while Schwenke went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with four runs batted in. Allen led Athletics with two out of six walks.

Bush and De Zylva each stole multiple bases for Athletics as they totaled nine stolen bases. The defense didn't commit a single error in the field. Pitts had the most chances in the field with nine.

Chambers led Rangers with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The pitcher went 1-for-1 on the day. Leadoff hitter Xavier Woodcock led with two hits in three at-bats.

Mets 17, Rangers 9

George Steer drove in four runs on two hits to lead Mets past Rangers 17-9. Steer singled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the sixth inning, scoring one.

Mets got on the board in the top of the first inning after Steer singled, scoring two runs, and Kohen VanAndel drew a walk, scoring one run.

A double by Flynn Scargill extended the Mets lead to 5-0 in the top of the second inning.

A double by Cruize Chase-Tukapua, and a single by Huga Turnley helped Mets extend their early lead in the third.

Mets scored six runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. Scargill drew a walk, Flynn Suggett singled, Cale Morris drew a walk, Scargill scored after tagging up, Christian Papadopoulos drew a walk, and Chase-Tukapua drew a walk, each scoring one run.

Rangers scored seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. An error scored one run, Fabian Montefusco drew a walk, scoring one run, Josh Rice grounded out, scoring one run, Xavier Woodcock doubled, scoring two runs, and Oliver Corrigan doubled, scoring two runs.

Morris stepped on the bump first for Mets. The pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking one.

Ryder Ochoa stepped on the mound first for Rangers. The starter gave up two hits and three runs (two earned) over one inning, striking out two and walking two.

Max Talpey tossed one and two-thirds innings of zero-run ball for Mets in relief. The pitcher surrendered one hit, striking out none and walking two.

Mets accumulated 14 hits in the game. Suggett, Steer, Talpey, Archie Rose, and Scargill each collected two hits. They collected 13 walks as VanAndel and Teal Loone led the team with three free passes each. Steer and Morris each stole multiple bases with nine total for the team.

Corrigan drove the middle of the lineup, leading Rangers with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Corrigan and Woodcock each collected two hits.

Rangers had patience at the plate, accumulating 11 walks for the game. Montefusco, Ochoa, and Cooper Bicknell led the team with two free passes each.

Athletics 23, Mariners 6

Jacob Tayler collected four hits in five at-bats, as Athletics defeated Mariners 23-6. Tayler singled in the first, second, and sixth innings and doubled in the fourth.

Athletics jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run. Reiley Marshall singled, Joel Roberts drew a walk, and Kella De Zylva grounded out, each scoring one run.

A single by Peter Baade and an error helped Athletics extend their early lead in the second.

Mariners scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Tom Skinner doubled, scoring three runs, Lachlan Jeffree hit into a double play, but one run scored, and a wild pitch scored one run.

Athletics scored 11 runs on nine hits in the top of the sixth inning. Marshall singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, and Elias Arianas drew a walk, scoring one run.

Next, Max Lord doubled, scoring two runs. Cooper Schwenke, Tayler, Oliver Allen, and Edison Bush had RBI singles and Marshall hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Baade started the game for Athletics. The hurler surrendered zero hits and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking none.

Ruben Lian stepped on the mound first for Mariners. The hurler surrendered four hits and five runs over one inning, striking out two and walking two.

Marshall and Bush each appeared in relief for Athletics.

Athletics collected 18 hits in the game. Marshall and Bush were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in three runs. Lord, Baade, Allen, and Schwenke all had multiple hits while Allen paces the team with two out of eight walks.

Arianas, Baade, and Tayler each stole multiple bases for Athletics with six total in the game, plus two double plays on defense. They were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Harper Pitts had the most chances with 10.

Skinner, Jeffree, Alex Wavish, Renny Thurlow, Cooper Sampson, Lian, Noah Choi, and Ezekiel Saville each collected one hit for Mariners. Skinner and Lian each drove in one run while the defense turned one double play in the game.

Senior League Day 1 GameChanger Recaps

Rangers 12, Mariners 8

Despite trailing by as many as six runs, Rangers rallied to defeat Mariners 12-8.

Jonathan Park collected three hits in four at-bats in the win. Park singled in the first, fifth, and sixth innings.

Rangers opened scoring in the first after Jackson Burton grounded out, scoring one run. Mariners captured the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first after Harrison Brodie hit a sacrifice fly and William Ferguson singled up the middle, each scoring one run.

Mariners added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Rangers committed an error and Jack Thomas singled to center field. Rangers dropped a third strike, Cooper Griggs walked, and Lachlan Wright singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Rangers flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring nine runs on three hits to take the lead, 10-7. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.

Cliff Neilson started on the mound for Rangers. The hurler gave up four hits and three runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one.

Wright opened the game for Mariners. The hurler gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out three and walking none.

Park threw two and one-third innings of zero-run ball for Rangers in relief. The hurler gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking none.

Rangers accumulated 10 hits in the game. Burton provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-4 on the day.

Alex Smith collected two hits for Rangers in five at-bats. Neilson paced Rangers with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Park stole three bases with six total for the team.

Mariners totalled 10 hits in the game. Wright and Kade Henry each collected two hits while Fletcher Cowan, Thomas, Wright, Brodie, Henry, and Ferguson each drove in one run. Wright, Brodie, and Matthew Fielden each stole multiple bases with 10 stolen bases total.

Athletics 6, Mets 1

Athletics were triumphant over Mets 6-1. A wild pitch put them on the board in the top of the first. Cooper Bishop-Worn grounded out, which helped Mets tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

Athletics took the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Ned Richards grounded into a fielder's choice and Eric Webster singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

Angus Saggers led things off on the mound for Athletics. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and one run over three innings, striking out one and walking two. Richards and Cassius Matthews each came on in relief for Athletics and shut down Mets.

Bishop-Worn began the game for Mets. The starter allowed two hits and one run over three innings, striking out five and walking one.

Brian Gallagher, Ethan Kent, Lachlan Brennan, Hamish Willemsen, and Webster each collected one hit for Athletics.

Richards, Bailey Stewart, and Webster each drove in one run while Brennan led with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Webster had two out of six stolen bases.

Rangers 12, Twins 2

Rangers defeated Twins 12-2 thanks in part to eight runs in the second inning. An error scored one run and Lachie Kilmartin, Jonathan Park, Jackson Burton, and Daniel Williams each drew a walk, scoring one run. Ethan Everett induced Alex Smith to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored, and a wild pitch scored one run.

Twins opened the scoring in the first after Spencer Tyers induced Sean Roach to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

A triple by Park, a triple by Burton, and an error helped Rangers extend their early lead in the third.

Tyers started the game for Rangers, giving up three hits and two runs (one earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking four. Ishant Dittakavi appeared in relief.

Chris Woodney led things off on the hill for Twins. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and seven runs (zero earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out none and walking four.

Burton, Williams, Park, and Smith each drove in two runs for Rangers. They had a strong eye at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game with two apiece for Kilmartin and Kian Yates. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Alex Jones went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Leo McAndrew, Nathan Love, and Jones each collected one hit for Twins. They turned two double plays in the game.

Athletics 10, Mariners 0

Athletics won big over Mariners 10-0 after opening scoring in the first on an error. Athletics added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after an error, Lachlan Brennan singled to left field, and Angus Saggers singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Max (Chen-Yen) Wu stepped on the mound first for Athletics. The pitcher surrendered three hits and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking none.

Matthew Fielden started on the mound for Mariners. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and three runs (two earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two.

Ethan Kent tossed one and two-thirds innings of no-run ball for Athletics in relief. The reliever gave up one hit, striking out two and walking one.

Athletics tallied 10 hits in the game. Eric Webster drove the middle of the lineup, leading with three runs batted in. Bailey Stewart had three hits in three at-bats while Brennan, Saggers, and Tom Bowden each collected multiple hits. Hamish Willemsen stole two bases.

Grayson Corrington, Harrison Brodie, Fielden, and Theodore Rutgers each collected one hit for Mariners. They turned one double play in the game.

Mets 18, Twins 8

Cooper Bishop-Worn showed a strong eye at the plate on Saturday, walking four times while leading Mets to an 18-8 victory over Twins. They rallied for the win despite trailing 7-2 in the third.

Twins got on board in the top of the first inning after Sean Roach hit a sacrifice fly and Leo McAndrew singled down the right field line, each scoring one run. Parks Halasz grounded out, which helped Mets tie the game at two in the bottom of the second.

Twins flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring five runs on five hits to take the lead, 7-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Ethan Everett on the seventh pitch of the at-bat that drove in two.

Mets flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring 12 runs on four hits to take the lead, 18-8. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Halasz following a 7-pitch at-bat that drove in two.

Toby Arnott pitched three and one-third innings in relief for Mets. The reliever surrendered six hits and six runs (five earned) while striking out four and walking one.

Connor Barrow stepped on the bump first for Mets. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and two runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking two.

Reeve Hammond led things off on the mound for Twins. The starter allowed two hits and two runs over two innings, striking out one and walking four.

Alexandros Papadopoulos and Halasz were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits. Jack Northfield, Jacob Young, Lucas Joel, Papadopoulos, and Halasz each drove in two runs. Bishop-Worn paced Mets with four walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing 17 walks for the game.

Riley Harrington, Bishop-Worn, and Papadopoulos each stole multiple bases for Mets. The team ran wild on the base paths, collecting 15 stolen bases for the game. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Andy Zdihan set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Twins with three hits in four at-bats. Roach and Everett each drove in two runs for Twins. Lincoln Grech collected two hits in three at-bats. Roach had two out of seven stolen bases.

Baseball Victoria's 2025 Little League State Championships get underway this week.

Junior and Senior League (SL80 and SL90) will be played at the Geelong Baseball Complex from Saturday 5 April to Monday 7 April.

Little League Intermediate (SL70), Major and Invitational (LL Minor) together with Little League Minor (Coach Pitch) will be held at Knox Baseball Club from Friday 11 April to Sunday 13 April.

Check out fixtures below and stay tuned for GameChanger live scoring.

All the best to everyone hitting the field for State Champs!