The 2018 Australian Junior League tournament wrapped up on Friday 1st June and what a tournament it was.
Victoria was privileged enough to send three teams away to West Beach, SA to compete for the honour of representing Australia at the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan later in the year. Whilst it was the defending champion Hills that took out the title, the Eastern Athletics, Southern Mariners and the Twins all did Victoria incredibly proud. Each team had some big wins and some top-notch, high-light worthy plays and performances.
Hills withstood a plucky Macarthur to claim its second-straight Australian Junior League Championship proudly presented by Bendigo Bank on Friday night.
The defending champions prevailed 13-3 at Adelaide Shores Baseball Complex, earning the right to again represent Australia Region as the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, later this year.
Clayton Campbell’s two-run homer in the bottom of the third put Hills ahead, before a four-run fourth provided some breathing space.
Harrison Wheeldon’s RBI-double in the fifth then enforced the mercy rule.
Starter Tom Stancic steadied after allowing three early runs to work five solid innings.
The right-hander punched out eight hitter and walked just one.
Campbell and Matthew Clements both finished with three runs batted in for Hills.
Earlier, Macarthur took the lead in the second, scoring three runs on a single from Damian Eagles and pair of wild pitches.
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7.30pm Hills claim second-straight gold
Gold medal game result: Hills 13, Macarthur 3
Hills withstood a plucky Macarthur to claim its second-straight Australian Junior League Championship proudly presented by Bendigo Bank on Friday night.
The defending champions prevailed 13-3 at Adelaide Shores Baseball Complex, earning the right to again represent Australia Region as the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, later this year.
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Hills withstood a plucky Macarthur to claim its second-straight Australian Junior League Championship proudly presented by Bendigo Bank on Friday night.
The defending champions prevailed 13-3 at Adelaide Shores Baseball Complex, earning the right to again represent Australia Region as the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, later this year.
Hills will represent Australia Region at the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, later this year after claiming a second-straight gold at #AJLC2018!
5.55pm Eastern Athletics and Cronulla share ninth spot
Ninth-place playoff result: Eastern Athletics 4, Cronulla 4
Lochlann O’Connor’s fifth-inning single was not enough to lift Eastern Athletics to a ninth-place finish at #AJLC2018, as Cronulla and the clock denied them.
O’Connor put the Athletics ahead 4-3 after they drew level on an RBI-triple from Nicholas Parton.
But Jake Quinlivan scored to bring Cronulla level in the bottom of the fifth before the two-hour time limit was reached with the scores tied.
Lochlann O’Connor’s fifth-inning single was not enough to lift Eastern Athletics to a ninth-place finish at #AJLC2018, as Cronulla and the clock denied them.
O’Connor put the Athletics ahead 4-3 after they drew level on an RBI-triple from Nicholas Parton.
But Jake Quinlivan scored to bring Cronulla level in the bottom of the fifth before the two-hour time limit was reached with the scores tied.
4.00pm Swan Hills claim bronze at #AJLC2018
Bronze medal game result: Swan Hills Aces 15, Twins 0
Swan Hills Aces used the long ball to record an emphatic win over Twins in the #AJLC2018 bronze medal game on Diamond 1.
Maddux Stivey went deep twice – including a grand slam in the second inning – while Elijah Hewett, Max Chipper and Kai Cahill also homered in a 15-0 win.
Chipper’s two-run homer in the first opened the scoring, before Cahill doubled the Aces’ advantage with a two-run blast of his own.
Swan Hills then piled on 10 runs in the bottom of the second.
Chipper struck out five on the mound, allowing two hits.
Swan Hills Aces used the long ball to record an emphatic win over Twins in the #AJLC2018 bronze medal game on Diamond 1.
Maddux Stivey went deep twice – including a grand slam in the second inning – while Elijah Hewett, Max Chipper and Kai Cahill also homered in a 15-0 win.
Chipper’s two-run homer in the first opened the scoring, before Cahill doubled the Aces’ advantage with a two-run blast of his own.
Swan Hills then piled on 10 runs in the bottom of the second.
Chipper struck out five on the mound, allowing two hits.
3.25pm Firebirds finish in 11th following win over Ryde
11th-place playoff result: Central Firebirds 13, Ryde Hawks 0
Patrick Temby had three RBIs as Central Firebirds collected 11th spot at #AJLC2018 with a 13-0 win over Ryde Hawks.
Temby’s RBI-single capped off a four-run first inning for the Firebirds, who never looked back.
Central added runs in each frame they were required to bat.
Temby also impressed on the mound, not giving up a hit in three innings while striking out five.
Caleb Goodwin had three hits for the Firebirds.
Patrick Temby had three RBIs as Central Firebirds collected 11th spot at #AJLC2018 with a 13-0 win over Ryde Hawks.
Temby’s RBI-single capped off a four-run first inning for the Firebirds, who never looked back.
Central added runs in each frame they were required to bat.
Temby also impressed on the mound, not giving up a hit in three innings while striking out five.
Caleb Goodwin had three hits for the Firebirds.
1.50pm Pirates finish fifth on stellar start from George
Fifth-place playoff result: Adelaide Pirates 13, Southern Mariners 0
A strong start by Matthew George and steady offensive production propelled Adelaide Pirates to a fifth-place finish at #AJLC2018.
George punched out nine in five scoreless innings as the Pirates prevailed 13-0 against the Southern Mariners on Diamond 1.
Adelaide Pirates jumped to a 3-0 lead and extended it in the second, headlined by an RBI-double from Jet Clohessy.
Clohessy, George and Jordan Hodges all picked up a pair of hits.
A strong start by Matthew George and steady offensive production propelled Adelaide Pirates to a fifth-place finish at #AJLC2018.
George punched out nine in five scoreless innings as the Pirates prevailed 13-0 against the Southern Mariners on Diamond 1.
Adelaide Pirates jumped to a 3-0 lead and extended it in the second, headlined by an RBI-double from Jet Clohessy.
Clohessy, George and Jordan Hodges all picked up a pair of hits.
1.05pm Northern Metros ride seven-run second to 13th spot
13th-place playoff result: Northern Metros 9, Far North Coast 6
Northern Metros scored seven runs in the second to triumph over Far North Coast and finished 13th at #AJLC2018.
The Metros turned an early 2-0 deficit into a lead and held FNC at bay on the back of strong pitching from Tyson Le Quesne.
Le Quesne struck out six, allowing one earned run, in 5 1/3 innings.
Joshua Davies drove in a couple of runs for Metros.
Northern Metros scored seven runs in the second to triumph over Far North Coast and finished 13th at #AJLC2018.
The Metros turned an early 2-0 deficit into a lead and held FNC at bay on the back of strong pitching from Tyson Le Quesne.
Le Quesne struck out six, allowing one earned run, in 5 1/3 innings.
Joshua Davies drove in a couple of runs for Metros.
11.20am Zaryc the hero as Brisbane Metro claim seventh spot
Seventh-place playoff result: Brisbane Metro 10, Adelaide Waves 9
Ryne Zaryc hit a grand slam and drove in the winning run as Brisbane Metro claimed seventh spot at #AJLC2018.
Metro took a first-inning lead on Zaryc’s slam, before walking off 10-9 after Adelaide Waves tied the ballgame in the top of the seventh.
Brisbane North starter Callum Wallace made life difficult for the Waves early, striking out 10 in three innings.
Caylan Van Hilst drove in three runs for Brisbane North.
Zac Becker finished with four runs batted in for the Waves, including two on a single in the top of the seventh.
Ryne Zaryc hit a grand slam and drove in the winning run as Brisbane Metro claimed seventh spot at #AJLC2018.
Metro took a first-inning lead on Zaryc’s slam, before walking off 10-9 after Adelaide Waves tied the ballgame in the top of the seventh.
Brisbane North starter Callum Wallace made life difficult for the Waves early, striking out 10 in three innings.
Caylan Van Hilst drove in three runs for Brisbane North.
Zac Becker finished with four runs batted in for the Waves, including two on a single in the top of the seventh.
10.45am Brisbane North seal 15th-place finish
15th-place playoff result: Brisbane North 12, Canberra 5
Brisbane North used a late flurry of runs to down Canberra 12-5 and claim a 15th-place finish at #AJLC2018.
North took the lead with a six-run fourth and padded their advantage with a four-run fifth.
Starter Joel Hogan struck out eight in four and 1/3 innings, allowing just one earned run.
Eddie Crotty powered the offence, driving in four runs on three hits.
Enzo Moriguchi also had three hits.
Brisbane North used a late flurry of runs to down Canberra 12-5 and claim a 15th-place finish at #AJLC2018.
North took the lead with a six-run fourth and padded their advantage with a four-run fifth.
Starter Joel Hogan struck out eight in four and 1/3 innings, allowing just one earned run.
Eddie Crotty powered the offence, driving in four runs on three hits.
Enzo Moriguchi also had three hits.
8.30am 15th-place playoff 15 minutes away!
Canberra and Brisbane North will battle for 15th spot from 8.45am on Diamond 2. Follow the action here!
8.00am It's a big day ahead!
Day 6 of #AJLC2018 presented by Bendigo Bank will determine the final standings for each of the 16 charters involved. And, in the final game of the day, Hills and Macarthur will battle for gold and the chance to represent the Australia region at this year's Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan. We'll take you through all the action again, while all four games on Diamond 1 will be live on ABLtv.com from 9.15am. Check out the full schedule here or below:
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8.45pm The schedule is set for Day 6 of #AJLC2018
Here are the eight matchups that will decide the final standings at #AJLC2018. Hills and Macarthur will fight for gold and the right to represent Australia Region at the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, later this year.
8.30pm Mariners clinch spot in fifth-place playoff
Consolation game 10 result: Southern Mariners 22, Brisbane Metro 3
Southern Mariners will play for fifth spot at #AJLC2018 after recording an impressive 22-3 win over Brisbane Metro on Day 5.
Starter Genevieve Beacom allowed just one hit in four innings and the Mariners’ offence exploded in the fifth, piling on 16 runs.
James Lynch had four hits - including three doubles - and drove in six runs.
Tyler Ellis drove in three runs.
The Mariners will play Adelaide Pirates for fifth spot.
Southern Mariners will play for fifth spot at #AJLC2018 after recording an impressive 22-3 win over Brisbane Metro on Day 5.
Starter Genevieve Beacom allowed just one hit in four innings and the Mariners’ offence exploded in the fifth, piling on 16 runs.
James Lynch had four hits - including three doubles - and drove in six runs.
Tyler Ellis drove in three runs.
The Mariners will play Adelaide Pirates for fifth spot.
7.35pm Macarthur punch ticket to Championship Game against Hills
Semi-final two result: Macarthur 6, Twins 2
Macarthur will face Hills in the #AJLC2018 gold medal game after toppling Twins 6-2 in the second semi-final on Day 5.
Tyrone Fergie worked 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight, while Damian Eagles, Bailey Senior and Owen Glover drove in crucial runs.
Macarthur opened the scoring in the first, scoring on a hit by pitch and Senior groundball.
They added a third run an inning later when Eagles doubled to left field.
Nikau Pouaka-Grego’s two-run homer for Twins in the third cut the lead to one run.
A Glover single and error helped Macarthur restore a three-run buffer before Eagles drove in his second run of the night.
The gold medal game starts at 5.30pm (local time) and will be broadcast on ABLtv.com.
Twins will face Swan Hills Aces in the bronze medal game from 2.45pm.
Macarthur will face Hills in the #AJLC2018 gold medal game after toppling Twins 6-2 in the second semi-final on Day 5.
Tyrone Fergie worked 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight, while Damian Eagles, Bailey Senior and Owen Glover drove in crucial runs.
Macarthur opened the scoring in the first, scoring on a hit by pitch and Senior groundball.
They added a third run an inning later when Eagles doubled to left field.
Nikau Pouaka-Grego’s two-run homer for Twins in the third cut the lead to one run.
A Glover single and error helped Macarthur restore a three-run buffer before Eagles drove in his second run of the night.
The gold medal game starts at 5.30pm (local time) and will be broadcast on ABLtv.com.
Twins will face Swan Hills Aces in the bronze medal game from 2.45pm.
5.30pm Pirates top Waves in wild South Australian shootout
Consolation game nine result: Adelaide Pirates 15, Adelaide Waves 13
Adelaide Pirates overcame Adelaide Waves in a wild showdown between the two South Australian charters at #AJLC2018.
The Pirates raced to a 6-0 lead in the first, gave it up just as quickly, and then pulled away again to record a 15-13 victory on Diamond 2.
Sebastian Heintze-Unger led the Pirates with five hits, batting in a couple of runs.
Jet Clohessy had four RBIs and Matthew George finished with three.
Archie Lovelock, Tyson Schunke and Liam Westdijk drove in a couple of runs each for the Waves.
The Pirates will play for fifth spot tomorrow.
Adelaide Pirates overcame Adelaide Waves in a wild showdown between the two South Australian charters at #AJLC2018.
The Pirates raced to a 6-0 lead in the first, gave it up just as quickly, and then pulled away again to record a 15-13 victory on Diamond 2.
Sebastian Heintze-Unger led the Pirates with five hits, batting in a couple of runs.
Jet Clohessy had four RBIs and Matthew George finished with three.
Archie Lovelock, Tyson Schunke and Liam Westdijk drove in a couple of runs each for the Waves.
The Pirates will play for fifth spot tomorrow.
4.45pm Hills advance to #AJLC2018 gold medal game
Semi-final one result: Hills 9, Swan Hills Aces 1
Clayton Campbell struck out 15 and Stephen Courtney homered as Hills booked its spot in the #AJLC2018 presented by Bendigo Bank gold medal game.
Campbell was dominant on the mound as Hills continued its unbeaten event with a 9-1 semi-final win over Swan Hills Aces on Diamond 1.
After giving up an unearned run in the first inning, Campbell stifled the Aces’ bats.
He gave up just two hits in six innings.
Hills’ offence gave him a lead to work with, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first.
They added two runs in the second and Courtney homered in the fourth to extend Hills’ lead to eight runs.
Hills will play the winner of tonight’s second semi-final between Twins and Macarthur.
Clayton Campbell struck out 15 and Stephen Courtney homered as Hills booked its spot in the #AJLC2018 presented by Bendigo Bank gold medal game.
Campbell was dominant on the mound as Hills continued its unbeaten event with a 9-1 semi-final win over Swan Hills Aces on Diamond 1.
After giving up an unearned run in the first inning, Campbell stifled the Aces’ bats.
He gave up just two hits in six innings.
Hills’ offence gave him a lead to work with, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first.
They added two runs in the second and Courtney homered in the fourth to extend Hills’ lead to eight runs.
Hills will play the winner of tonight’s second semi-final between Twins and Macarthur.
2.40pm Eight-run first lifts Northern Metros over Brisbane North
Consolation game seven result: Northern Metros 14, Brisbane North 6
Northern Metros scored eight runs in the first to conquer Brisbane North 14-6 and move into a 13th-place playoff at #AJLC2018.
Tyler Jones led the Metros’ offence, driving in three runs on a couple of hits.
Tyson Le Quesne homered for Northern, launching a solo shot to extend their lead to 12-4 in the top of the sixth.
All up the Metros tallied 15 hits, including four extra-base knocks.
Joel Hogan went deep for Brisbane North.
Northern Metros scored eight runs in the first to conquer Brisbane North 14-6 and move into a 13th-place playoff at #AJLC2018.
Tyler Jones led the Metros’ offence, driving in three runs on a couple of hits.
Tyson Le Quesne homered for Northern, launching a solo shot to extend their lead to 12-4 in the top of the sixth.
All up the Metros tallied 15 hits, including four extra-base knocks.
Joel Hogan went deep for Brisbane North.
1.35pm Lee stars on the mound for Eastern Athletics
Consolation game eight result: Eastern Athletics 12, Ryde Hawks 2
Jimin Lee tossed five standout innings as Eastern Athletics advanced to an #AJLC2018 ninth-place playoff against Cronulla tomorrow.
Lee struck out eight and allowed just one hit in five innings as the Athletics downed Ryde Hawks 12-2 on Diamond 1.
Ethan Scalzo and Nicholas Parton both homered to power Eastern’s offence.
Scalzo opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first and Parton added a two-run blast in the third.
Jimin Lee tossed five standout innings as Eastern Athletics advanced to an #AJLC2018 ninth-place playoff against Cronulla tomorrow.
Lee struck out eight and allowed just one hit in five innings as the Athletics downed Ryde Hawks 12-2 on Diamond 1.
Ethan Scalzo and Nicholas Parton both homered to power Eastern’s offence.
Scalzo opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first and Parton added a two-run blast in the third.
11.50am Cronulla heading to ninth-place playoff
Consolation game five result: Cronulla 17, Central Firebirds 7
Cronulla overpowered Central Firebirds to advance to tomorrow’s #AJLC2018 ninth-place playoff.
Jake Quinlivan led the way with four hits as Cronulla took the lead in the third and never looked back, winning 17-7 on Diamond 2.
Nathan Howarth and Jye Burns each drove in three runs for Cronulla.
Howarth also struck out four after starting on the mound.
Jake Parkes had three RBIs and struck out a couple of hitters for the Firebirds.
Cronulla overpowered Central Firebirds to advance to tomorrow’s #AJLC2018 ninth-place playoff.
Jake Quinlivan led the way with four hits as Cronulla took the lead in the third and never looked back, winning 17-7 on Diamond 2.
Nathan Howarth and Jye Burns each drove in three runs for Cronulla.
Howarth also struck out four after starting on the mound.
Jake Parkes had three RBIs and struck out a couple of hitters for the Firebirds.
11.00am Far North Coast collect first win of #AJLC2018
Consolation game six result: Far North Coast 11, Canberra 6
Far North Coast will playoff for 13th spot at #AJLC2018 after defeating Canberra for its first win of the tournament on Day 5.
FNC turned a 2-1 deficit into a five-run lead in the third on their way to an 11-6 win on Diamond 1.
George Cooper led Far North Coast’s offence, finishing with three runs batted in.
Reece Gallagher struck out three in one inning of relief work.
Rohan McDonough drove in a pair of runs for Canberra.
Canberra will battle for 15th spot tomorrow.
Far North Coast will playoff for 13th spot at #AJLC2018 after defeating Canberra for its first win of the tournament on Day 5.
FNC turned a 2-1 deficit into a five-run lead in the third on their way to an 11-6 win on Diamond 1.
George Cooper led Far North Coast’s offence, finishing with three runs batted in.
Reece Gallagher struck out three in one inning of relief work.
Rohan McDonough drove in a pair of runs for Canberra.
Canberra will battle for 15th spot tomorrow.
8.30am Just over 30 minutes until play starts on Day 5
Central Firebirds and Cronulla open the Day 5 action at #AJLC2018 from 9am local time on Diamond 2. The winner will progress to tomorrow's ninth-place playoff. Follow the action here. Meanwhile, Canberra and Far North Coast get underway on Diamond 1 from 9.15am. Both teams are winless but have shown they elusive victory is not fay away. Who will prevail when they square off against each other? Find out on ABLtv.com from 9.15am local time.
8.15am ICYMI, here's the Day 4 wrap up
Before we dive into Day 5 action, let the team at baseball.com.au take you through everything that happened on Day 4 of #AJLC2018.
8.00am Semi-final day is here!
Welcome to our Day 5 coverage of #AJLC2018 presented by Bendigo Bank! We're down to four teams in the battle to see who will represent Australia Region at the 2018 Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, later this year. Hills and Swan Hills Aces will square off in the first semi-final, followed by Twins and Macarthur. We also have a stack of consolation games which will set up tomorrow's placing playoffs. Check out the full schedule here, or the Day 5 slate for both diamonds below!
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8.00pm Day 5 schedule is set!
Two massive semi-finals headline Day 5 action. Click here for the updated #AJLC2018 schedule!
7.50pm Aces overpower Waves to set up semi-final with Hills
Quarter final four result: Swan Hills Aces 11, Adelaide Waves 1
Swan Hills Aces set up a semi-final against Hills, overpowering Adelaide Waves 11-1 in their #AJCL2018 quarter-final.
The Aces scored five runs in the bottom of the third to break a 1-1 tie and added five more in the fourth to claim an impressive win.
Maddux Stivey continued his impressive tournament, driving in three runs, while Cameron Harapeet and Ben Ferencakovic finished with a couple of RBIs.
On the mound, Tyson Noel struck out seven in five one-run innings.
Swan Hills Aces set up a semi-final against Hills, overpowering Adelaide Waves 11-1 in their #AJCL2018 quarter-final.
The Aces scored five runs in the bottom of the third to break a 1-1 tie and added five more in the fourth to claim an impressive win.
Maddux Stivey continued his impressive tournament, driving in three runs, while Cameron Harapeet and Ben Ferencakovic finished with a couple of RBIs.
On the mound, Tyson Noel struck out seven in five one-run innings.
7.45pm Athletics hold off Northern Metros in close finish
Consolation game four result: Eastern Athletics 8, Northern Metros 7
Darcy Longstaff homered as Eastern Athletics held off Northern Metros, prevailing 8-7 in consolation game four at #AJLC2018.
The Athletics scored five early runs and after the Metros hit back used a three-run fourth to extend their lead to five runs.
Northern scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth.
Longstaff’s two-run homer in the first made it 5-0.
Jimin Lee drove in three runs for the Athletics.
Darcy Longstaff homered as Eastern Athletics held off Northern Metros, prevailing 8-7 in consolation game four at #AJLC2018.
The Athletics scored five early runs and after the Metros hit back used a three-run fourth to extend their lead to five runs.
Northern scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth.
Longstaff’s two-run homer in the first made it 5-0.
Jimin Lee drove in three runs for the Athletics.
5.35pm Twins secure #AJLC2018 semi-final berth
Quarter-final two result: Twins 15, Southern Mariners 8
Twins are into an #AJLC2018 semi-final following a hard-fought 15-8 victory over Southern Mariners on Diamond 1.
The Twins broke a 7-all tie on Connor Schibeci’s RBI-single in the top of the fourth.
They extended their lead on a two-run double by Lachlan Davis before adding four runs in the fifth.
Both teams traded late runs but the Mariners were unable to close the gap with Nikau Pouaka-Grego on the mound for Twins.
Pouaka-Grego struck out eight
Earlier, Schibeci struck out six in a solid start.
Genevieve Beacom led Southern’s offence with a couple of runs batted in.
Twins are into an #AJLC2018 semi-final following a hard-fought 15-8 victory over Southern Mariners on Diamond 1.
The Twins broke a 7-all tie on Connor Schibeci’s RBI-single in the top of the fourth.
They extended their lead on a two-run double by Lachlan Davis before adding four runs in the fifth.
Both teams traded late runs but the Mariners were unable to close the gap with Nikau Pouaka-Grego on the mound for Twins.
Pouaka-Grego struck out eight
Earlier, Schibeci struck out six in a solid start.
Genevieve Beacom led Southern’s offence with a couple of runs batted in.
5.15pm Eight-run seventh lifts Firebirds to win over Canberra
Consolation game two: Central Firebirds 16, Canberra 8
Connor Chehab’s three-run homer in the top of the seventh lifted Central Firebirds to a 16-8 win in their #AJLC2018 consolation game against Canberra.
Chehab broke an 8-8 tie after the Firebirds drew level on Patrick Temby’s RBI-double in the sixth.
The Firebirds ended up adding eight runs, putting the contest out of Canberra’s reach.
Chehab and Blake Dunsire both finished with four runs batted in.
Brayden Crombie struck out six in three relief innings.
Connor Chehab’s three-run homer in the top of the seventh lifted Central Firebirds to a 16-8 win in their #AJLC2018 consolation game against Canberra.
Chehab broke an 8-8 tie after the Firebirds drew level on Patrick Temby’s RBI-double in the sixth.
The Firebirds ended up adding eight runs, putting the contest out of Canberra’s reach.
Chehab and Blake Dunsire both finished with four runs batted in.
Brayden Crombie struck out six in three relief innings.
2.00pm Glover's late RBI-single sends Macarthur into semis
Quarter-final three result: Macarthur 7, Brisbane Metro 6
Owen Glover’s RBI-single in the bottom of the fifth lifted Macarthur over Brisbane Metro and into an #AJLC2018 semi-final tomorrow.
Glover’s two-out single broke a 6-6 tie after Jackson Grounds’ two-run homer pulled Metro level.
Earlier, Macarthur scored four runs in the bottom of the first after Brisbane Metro built a 2-0 lead.
Glover finished with two RBIs, while Macarthur starter Damian Eagles struck out nine and tossed a complete game.
Grounds struck out six after starting for Brisbane Metro.
Macarthur will play the winner of this afternoon’s quarter final between Southern Mariners and Twins in a semi-final.
Owen Glover’s RBI-single in the bottom of the fifth lifted Macarthur over Brisbane Metro and into an #AJLC2018 semi-final tomorrow.
Glover’s two-out single broke a 6-6 tie after Jackson Grounds’ two-run homer pulled Metro level.
Earlier, Macarthur scored four runs in the bottom of the first after Brisbane Metro built a 2-0 lead.
Glover finished with two RBIs, while Macarthur starter Damian Eagles struck out nine and tossed a complete game.
Grounds struck out six after starting for Brisbane Metro.
Macarthur will play the winner of this afternoon’s quarter final between Southern Mariners and Twins in a semi-final.
Macarthur withstood a late Brisbane Metro rally to seal a spot in the #AJLC2018 semi-finals!
1.45pm Cronulla's offence too hot for Far North Coast
Consolation game three result: Cronulla 19, Far North Coast 4
Cronulla scored 12 runs in the second to overcome Far North Coast 19-4 in Consolation Game 4 at #AJLC2018.
After Far North Coast built an early 3-0 lead, Cronulla’s offence batted around to take the lead in the second and never looked back.
Jake Quinlivan drove in four of the 12 runs – on a triple and flyout – and Bradley Griffin batted in two each during the monster inning.
Quinlivan added a fifth RBI in the third and took his tally to six with a second triple in the bottom of the fourth to end the contest under the mercy rule.
Cronulla scored 12 runs in the second to overcome Far North Coast 19-4 in Consolation Game 4 at #AJLC2018.
After Far North Coast built an early 3-0 lead, Cronulla’s offence batted around to take the lead in the second and never looked back.
Jake Quinlivan drove in four of the 12 runs – on a triple and flyout – and Bradley Griffin batted in two each during the monster inning.
Quinlivan added a fifth RBI in the third and took his tally to six with a second triple in the bottom of the fourth to end the contest under the mercy rule.
12.00pm Batter up! Time for QF 3
Brisbane Metro and Macarthur are set to battle for a spot in the semi finals on Diamond 1. The action is LIVE on ABLtv.com right now!
11.35am Ryde claim first win of #AJLC2018
Consolation game 1 result: Ryde Hawks 15, Brisbane North 5
Ryde Hawks picked up their first win of #AJLC2018, topping Brisbane North 15-5 in Consolation Game 1 on Diamond 2.
The Hawks rode a strong start by Joshua Lander and steady flow of runs to victory.
Ryde scored three in the first, second and fourth before piling on six in the sixth.
Kobi Slaats led the offence with five hits.
Lander worked five solid innings, allowing just three earned runs.
For Brisbane North, Joel Hogan homered.
Ryde Hawks picked up their first win of #AJLC2018, topping Brisbane North 15-5 in Consolation Game 1 on Diamond 2.
The Hawks rode a strong start by Joshua Lander and steady flow of runs to victory.
Ryde scored three in the first, second and fourth before piling on six in the sixth.
Kobi Slaats led the offence with five hits.
Lander worked five solid innings, allowing just three earned runs.
For Brisbane North, Joel Hogan homered.
10.45am Hills advance to #AJLC2018 semi-final
Quarter Final 1 result: Hills 16, Adelaide Pirates 0
Stephen Courtney homered twice as Hills booked a spot in the #AJLC2018 semi-finals with an emphatic win over Adelaide Pirates.
Courtney drove in five runs, capping off Hills’ 16-0 quarter final win with a grand slam.
Hills took an early lead on Clayton Campbell’s two-run double in the first and extended it by one run in the second.
They then piled on eight runs in the third as Courtney and Campbell went deep on back-to-back pitches.
Starter Tom Stancic struck out four in three scoreless innings.
Hills will play the winner of this afternoon’s quarter final between Swan Hills Aces and Adelaide Waves in the semis.
Stephen Courtney homered twice as Hills booked a spot in the #AJLC2018 semi-finals with an emphatic win over Adelaide Pirates.
Courtney drove in five runs, capping off Hills’ 16-0 quarter final win with a grand slam.
Hills took an early lead on Clayton Campbell’s two-run double in the first and extended it by one run in the second.
They then piled on eight runs in the third as Courtney and Campbell went deep on back-to-back pitches.
Starter Tom Stancic struck out four in three scoreless innings.
Hills will play the winner of this afternoon’s quarter final between Swan Hills Aces and Adelaide Waves in the semis.
8.30am ICYMI, here's a recap of yesterdays action!
8.15am Your guide to following the action
There are 45 minutes until Day 4 gets underway! First up is Brisbane North and Ryde Hawks on Diamond 2 in a consolation game. Both teams were involved in wild games on Diamond 1 yesterday and will be looking for a win to stay in the top half of the consolation bracket. Follow the action here from 9.00am. At 9.15am, Hills will take on Adelaide Pirates in Quarter Final 1. That game, along with the other three quarter-finals, will be live on ABLtv.com.
8.00am Welcome to Day 4 of #AJLC2018 presented by Bendigo Bank
Well, after three days of pool play it is now time for the quarter-finals. The weather has improved from yesterday and we are pumped! Check out the schedule for both diamonds below (using the arrows on the image to switch between the two) or here, and make sure you follow all the action on baseball.com.au or ABLtv.com!
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10.05pm Well that's a wrap for Day 3!
The team at baseball.com.au take you through all the Day 3 action ...
10.00pm Day 4 schedule is set!
The schedule for Day 4 - including the four quarter-finals - is set. Check out the final pool play standings below and click here for the full updated schedule!
9.40pm Brisbane North claim first win of #AJLC2018
Pool A result: Brisbane North 10, Canberra 9
Joel Hogan’s two-out single in the bottom of the seventh lifted Brisbane North to its first win of #AJLC2018.
Brisbane North overturned an early seven-run deficit to prevail 10-9 over Canberra in a thrilling Pool A contest on Diamond 1.
After cutting Canberra’s lead to three in the third, Brisbane North drew level in the fifth to set up a dramatic finish.
Hogan was the hero, driving in the winning run and finishing with four RBIs.
William Creighton drove in two runs for Canberra.
Joel Hogan’s two-out single in the bottom of the seventh lifted Brisbane North to its first win of #AJLC2018.
Brisbane North overturned an early seven-run deficit to prevail 10-9 over Canberra in a thrilling Pool A contest on Diamond 1.
After cutting Canberra’s lead to three in the third, Brisbane North drew level in the fifth to set up a dramatic finish.
Hogan was the hero, driving in the winning run and finishing with four RBIs.
William Creighton drove in two runs for Canberra.
9.10pm Hills claim top-of-the-table Pool A contest
Pool A result: Hills 18, Twins 4
Hills outgunned Twins 18-4 in their top-of-the-table Pool A clash at #AJLC2018.
A three-run first put Hills on top early and they never surrendered the lead, adding 12 in the sixth after the Twins rallied.
Christos Lyberopoulos and Mitchell Tritton drove in three runs each and Harrison Wheeldon collected three hits.
William Edwards struck out five in relief.
The full Day 4 schedule will be released following the conclusion of the Canberra and Brisbane North on Diamond 1.
Hills outgunned Twins 18-4 in their top-of-the-table Pool A clash at #AJLC2018.
A three-run first put Hills on top early and they never surrendered the lead, adding 12 in the sixth after the Twins rallied.
Christos Lyberopoulos and Mitchell Tritton drove in three runs each and Harrison Wheeldon collected three hits.
William Edwards struck out five in relief.
The full Day 4 schedule will be released following the conclusion of the Canberra and Brisbane North on Diamond 1.
7.00pm Late homers lift Mariners in thriller against Ryde
Pool C result: Southern Mariners 17, Ryde Hawks 14
Bailey Harvey and James Lynch homered late to lift Southern Mariners to a 17-14 win over Ryde Hawks.
The Mariners scored six runs in the top of the seventh after losing the lead in the sixth, before shutting the door on the Hawks.
Ryde had scored eight in the fifth before taking the lead on a two-run single from Sebastian Miezis in the sixth.
But the Mariners responded to stay perfect in Pool C.
Nick Bertucci also homered for Southern.
Taj Barry and Peter Bae went deep for Ryde.
Bailey Harvey and James Lynch homered late to lift Southern Mariners to a 17-14 win over Ryde Hawks.
The Mariners scored six runs in the top of the seventh after losing the lead in the sixth, before shutting the door on the Hawks.
Ryde had scored eight in the fifth before taking the lead on a two-run single from Sebastian Miezis in the sixth.
But the Mariners responded to stay perfect in Pool C.
Nick Bertucci also homered for Southern.
Taj Barry and Peter Bae went deep for Ryde.
5.35pm Pirates seal top-two spot with win over Firebirds
Pool C result: Adelaide Pirates 16, Central Firebirds 6
Adelaide Pirates scored early runs and rode a strong start from Jude Barker to victory over Central Firebirds in their Pool C clash at #AJLC2018.
The Pirates put up six runs in the bottom of the first, going on to win 16-6 on Diamond 2.
Meanwhile, Barker struck out six in 4 1/3 innings on the mound.
The right-hander did not give up an earned run as he worked with an early lead.
Matthew George led the offence with five runs batted in on four hits.
Jaxon Limpus and Patrick Temby had two hits for the Firebirds.
Both teams will find out their match-ups for Day 4 after play wraps up today.
Adelaide Pirates scored early runs and rode a strong start from Jude Barker to victory over Central Firebirds in their Pool C clash at #AJLC2018.
The Pirates put up six runs in the bottom of the first, going on to win 16-6 on Diamond 2.
Meanwhile, Barker struck out six in 4 1/3 innings on the mound.
The right-hander did not give up an earned run as he worked with an early lead.
Matthew George led the offence with five runs batted in on four hits.
Jaxon Limpus and Patrick Temby had two hits for the Firebirds.
Both teams will find out their match-ups for Day 4 after play wraps up today.
3.05pm Cronulla edge Waves in Pool B classic
Pool B result: Cronulla 9, Adelaide Waves 8
Cronulla collected its second Pool B win at #AJLC2018, holding off Adelaide Waves 9-8 in a tense battle on Diamond 1.
Jake Quinlivan homered and struck out six in 4 2/3 innings of work on the mound to help Cronulla to victory.
A four-run sixth headlined Cronulla’s win.
Quinlivan and Nathan Howarth both drove in two runs for Cronulla, while Max Stagg had three hits for the Waves.
Cronulla collected its second Pool B win at #AJLC2018, holding off Adelaide Waves 9-8 in a tense battle on Diamond 1.
Jake Quinlivan homered and struck out six in 4 2/3 innings of work on the mound to help Cronulla to victory.
A four-run sixth headlined Cronulla’s win.
Quinlivan and Nathan Howarth both drove in two runs for Cronulla, while Max Stagg had three hits for the Waves.
2.35pm (Brisbane) Metro tops (Northern) Metros ...
Pool C result: Brisbane Metro 14, Northern Metros 9
Ryne Zaryc collected five RBIs as Brisbane Metro notched a 14-9 win in their Pool B clash against Northern Metros at #AJLC2018.
Zaryc’s RBI-single in the fifth broke a 4-4 tie and Metro withstood a late Metros comeback to record the win.
He added a double in the sixth, while Billy Richters also added a pair of RBIs.
Linden Richards struck out five in a 3 2/3 innings of relief work.
Owen Pilcher drove in a couple of runs for Northern Metros, who threatened with a five-run bottom of the sixth.
Brisbane North finished with a 2-1 record.
Their path for the rest of the event will be confirmed late tonight.
Ryne Zaryc collected five RBIs as Brisbane Metro notched a 14-9 win in their Pool B clash against Northern Metros at #AJLC2018.
Zaryc’s RBI-single in the fifth broke a 4-4 tie and Metro withstood a late Metros comeback to record the win.
He added a double in the sixth, while Billy Richters also added a pair of RBIs.
Linden Richards struck out five in a 3 2/3 innings of relief work.
Owen Pilcher drove in a couple of runs for Northern Metros, who threatened with a five-run bottom of the sixth.
Brisbane North finished with a 2-1 record.
Their path for the rest of the event will be confirmed late tonight.
12.00pm Swan Hills top Pool D with 3-0 record
Pool D result: Swan Hills Aces 15, Eastern Athletics 10
Swan Hills Aces withstood a late Eastern Athletics rally to finish the opening round undefeated and on top of Pool D.
The Athletics cut the Aces’ lead to two runs in the top of the fifth, before Kai Cahill’s three-run homer gave Swan Hills a buffer.
The Aces’ 15-10 win was their third in Pool D.
Max Chipper also went deep, blasting a grand slam in the third.
Angus Stals and Charlie O’Connell hit home runs for Eastern.
Swan Hills Aces withstood a late Eastern Athletics rally to finish the opening round undefeated and on top of Pool D.
The Athletics cut the Aces’ lead to two runs in the top of the fifth, before Kai Cahill’s three-run homer gave Swan Hills a buffer.
The Aces’ 15-10 win was their third in Pool D.
Max Chipper also went deep, blasting a grand slam in the third.
Angus Stals and Charlie O’Connell hit home runs for Eastern.
10.50pm Macarthur finish pool play on a high
Pool D result: Macarthur 18, Far North Coast 1
Macarthur finished the opening round of #AJLC2018 with a 2-1 record following an impressive 18-1 win over Far North Coast on Diamond 2.
A six-run first inning and nine-run fourth lifted and strong start from Bailey Senior lifted Macarthur to victory.
Senior punched out three in 2 1/3 innings and also picked up a hit.
Samuel Jackson, Connor O’Sullivan and Toby Hughes all drove in a couple of runs.
Macarthur finished the opening round of #AJLC2018 with a 2-1 record following an impressive 18-1 win over Far North Coast on Diamond 2.
A six-run first inning and nine-run fourth lifted and strong start from Bailey Senior lifted Macarthur to victory.
Senior punched out three in 2 1/3 innings and also picked up a hit.
Samuel Jackson, Connor O’Sullivan and Toby Hughes all drove in a couple of runs.
9.45am And we're back!
Swan Hills Aces and Eastern Athletics are back underway on Diamond 1, you can catch it live on ABLtv.com. Macarthur and Far North Coast has also resumed on Diamond 2
9.30am We're in a rain delay!
The rain has forced the players off both diamonds, we hope it passes quickly and we'll be back out there soon! Macarthur holds a 6-0 lead over Far North Coast on Diamond, while Eastern Athletics are 1-0 up against Swan Hills Aces in the bottom of the first on Diamond 1. We'll be back shortly!
9.10am Swan Hills aim to lock up top spot in Pool D
The Swan Hills Aces will be after a third-straight win when they face Eastern Athletics in the opening game of the day on Diamond 1. Follow the action live on ABLtv.com from 9.15am
9.00am Macarthur and Far North Coast get Day 3 underway
Macarthur are chasing an important win against Far North Coast in the first game of Day 3. Follow the action here as Macarthur aim to improve their record to 2-1 and Far North Coast chase a first win of #AJLC2018.
8.45am Day 3 set to decide #AJLC2018 quarter finalists
Day 3 is 15 minutes away from starting here at West Beach. There is plenty to be decided with three of the four pools still wide open. It is quite likely tiebreakers will come into day at the end of the day - that's how close it is. Check out the schedule for both diamonds (using arrows on image) to see when and where your team plays!
These eight Day 3 games will determine who is quarter final bound at #AJLC2018! Who you got?
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