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8.15pm Baseball.com.au #AJLC2018 Day 2 recap with Sam Finn
Baseball.com.au's Sam Finn takes you through the Day 2 action.
8.00pm Standings after Day 2
Here are the standings (use the arrows to scroll between pools) after Day 2 of #AJLC2018. The battle for quarter final spots is going down to the wire in several pools.
7.40pm Firebirds open #AJLC2018 account
Pool C result: Central Firebirds 15, Ryde Hawks 2
Central Firebirds opened their #AJLC2018 account with a 15-2 win over Ryde Hawks in the final Day 2 game on Diamond 1.
The Firebirds scored five runs in the third and nine in the fourth to claim an impressive win.
Connor Chehab led the way with four runs batted in, and also made a stunning diving play at first base.
Caleb Goodwin and Will Truscott also drove in a pair of runs.
Reliever Stephen Norman struck out four in two scoreless innings.
Michael Blundy collected two hits for the Hawks.
Central Firebirds opened their #AJLC2018 account with a 15-2 win over Ryde Hawks in the final Day 2 game on Diamond 1.
The Firebirds scored five runs in the third and nine in the fourth to claim an impressive win.
Connor Chehab led the way with four runs batted in, and also made a stunning diving play at first base.
Caleb Goodwin and Will Truscott also drove in a pair of runs.
Reliever Stephen Norman struck out four in two scoreless innings.
Michael Blundy collected two hits for the Hawks.
7.20pm Hills remain unbeaten after Day 2
Pool A result: Hills 14, Brisbane North 2
Clayton Campbell drove home three runs as Hills maintained its perfect record in Pool A at #AJLC2018.
Hills improved their record to 2-0 ahead of tomorrow’s final Pool A game, topping Brisbane North 14-2.
Brisbane North scored first but Hills took little time to respond.
They scored three runs in the bottom of the first and nine in the second.
Campbell drove in three runs and homered in the second inning after Stephen Courtney went deep to lead off the inning.
Eddie Crotty drove in Brisbane Metro’s run.
Clayton Campbell drove home three runs as Hills maintained its perfect record in Pool A at #AJLC2018.
Hills improved their record to 2-0 ahead of tomorrow’s final Pool A game, topping Brisbane North 14-2.
Brisbane North scored first but Hills took little time to respond.
They scored three runs in the bottom of the first and nine in the second.
Campbell drove in three runs and homered in the second inning after Stephen Courtney went deep to lead off the inning.
Eddie Crotty drove in Brisbane Metro’s run.
6.20pm Play of the day?
Central Firebirds' first baseman Connor Chehab has made a stunning play to deny a base hit.
We you, Connor Chehab! Talk about a five-star defensive play! #AJLC2018
5.15pm Athletics secure vital Pool D win
Pool D result: Eastern Athletics 18, Far North Coast 5
Eastern Athletics picked up their first win of #AJLC2018, downing Far North Coast 18-5 on Day 2 at West Beach.
The Athletics bounced back from a loss to Macarthur in their Pool D opener to clinch a crucial win.
Charlie O’Connell homered and finished with three runs batted in, while Jimin Lee also drove in three as Eastern’s offence heated up.
They racked up 23 hits in total.
Lee accounted for four of them and Keeley Ronalds-Greatbach and Lochlann O’Connor three each.
Cain McClelland had two hits for Far North Coast.
Eastern Athletics picked up their first win of #AJLC2018, downing Far North Coast 18-5 on Day 2 at West Beach.
The Athletics bounced back from a loss to Macarthur in their Pool D opener to clinch a crucial win.
Charlie O’Connell homered and finished with three runs batted in, while Jimin Lee also drove in three as Eastern’s offence heated up.
They racked up 23 hits in total.
Lee accounted for four of them and Keeley Ronalds-Greatbach and Lochlann O’Connor three each.
Cain McClelland had two hits for Far North Coast.
4.45pm Waves stay perfect at #AJLC2018
Pool B result: Adelaide Waves 11, Northern Metros 9
Adelaide Waves improved their #AJLC2018 Pool B record to 2-0 with a hard-fought win over Northern Metros on Diamond 2.
The Waves scored seven runs in the top of the fifth to take the lead and held on to win 11-9.
Northern Metros threatened in the bottom of the fifth, with Ben Bird driving in a couple of runs and Jackson Park and Jack Wintergreene also delivering RBI-singles.
Oscar Weber starred for Adelaide, collecting four hits.
Westdijk, Tyson Schunke and Zac Becker each finished with a couple of RBIs.
Becker also closed the door for the Waves with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.
Adelaide Waves improved their #AJLC2018 Pool B record to 2-0 with a hard-fought win over Northern Metros on Diamond 2.
The Waves scored seven runs in the top of the fifth to take the lead and held on to win 11-9.
Northern Metros threatened in the bottom of the fifth, with Ben Bird driving in a couple of runs and Jackson Park and Jack Wintergreene also delivering RBI-singles.
Oscar Weber starred for Adelaide, collecting four hits.
Westdijk, Tyson Schunke and Zac Becker each finished with a couple of RBIs.
Becker also closed the door for the Waves with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.
2.40pm Stivey slam powers Aces past Macarthur
Pool D result: Swan Hills Aces 14, Macarthur 4
Maddux Stivey’s fifth-inning grand slam lifted Swan Hills Aces to a 14-4 Pool D victory over Macarthur on Day 2 of #AJLC2018.
Stivey’s slam – his fifth homer of #AJLC2018 – capped off a five-run rally from the Aces that put them in the lead.
Kai Cahill went deep in the fifth and Swan Hills
Earlier, Macarthur built a 4-1 lead on Tyrone Fergie’s RBI-single and a pair of RBIs from Damian Eagles.
Maddux Stivey’s fifth-inning grand slam lifted Swan Hills Aces to a 14-4 Pool D victory over Macarthur on Day 2 of #AJLC2018.
Stivey’s slam – his fifth homer of #AJLC2018 – capped off a five-run rally from the Aces that put them in the lead.
Kai Cahill went deep in the fifth and Swan Hills
Earlier, Macarthur built a 4-1 lead on Tyrone Fergie’s RBI-single and a pair of RBIs from Damian Eagles.
This Maddux Stivey grand slam lifted Swan Hills Aces to a Pool D win over Macarthur #AJLC2018
1.20pm Wallace leads Brisbane Metro to victory
Pool B result: Brisbane Metros 12, Cronulla 1
Starter Callum Wallace threw a no-hitter and Ben Walmsley drove in four runs as Brisbane Metro recorded an impressive win over Cronulla.
Wallace struck out eight in five innings and Metro’s offence blew the game open with a nine-run fourth to notch a 12-1 win in the Pool B #AJLC2018 contest.
Cronulla scored first on the back of a first-inning walk and error before Brisbane’s offence came to life in the fourth.
Walmsley put Metro on top with a two-run double and they doubled the lead on Jock Millar’s two-run single.
Billy Richters drove home a couple of runners on a double and Walmsley plated another run as Brisbane Metro batted around.
Starter Callum Wallace threw a no-hitter and Ben Walmsley drove in four runs as Brisbane Metro recorded an impressive win over Cronulla.
Wallace struck out eight in five innings and Metro’s offence blew the game open with a nine-run fourth to notch a 12-1 win in the Pool B #AJLC2018 contest.
Cronulla scored first on the back of a first-inning walk and error before Brisbane’s offence came to life in the fourth.
Walmsley put Metro on top with a two-run double and they doubled the lead on Jock Millar’s two-run single.
Billy Richters drove home a couple of runners on a double and Walmsley plated another run as Brisbane Metro batted around.
12.00pm Mariners knock off Pirates in offensive duel
Pool C result: Southern Mariners 20, Adelaide Pirates 10
Nick Bertucci homered three times as the Southern Mariners collected their second Pool C win at #AJLC2018, taking down Adelaide Pirates 20-10 on Diamond 1.
The Mariners pulled away with a seven-run fifth after the Pirates recovered from an early five-run deficit to pull level.
Bertucci’s two-run homer – his third of the afternoon – capped off the seven-run frame for Southern.
Earlier, he led off the second with a solo shot and blasted a two-run shot in the third.
Starter James Lynch was also impressive.
Lynch struck out eight in 3 1/3 innings and went 2-for-3 with a run batted in.
Jordan Hodges and Bradley Przibella drove in a pair of runs each for the Pirates.
Nick Bertucci homered three times as the Southern Mariners collected their second Pool C win at #AJLC2018, taking down Adelaide Pirates 20-10 on Diamond 1.
The Mariners pulled away with a seven-run fifth after the Pirates recovered from an early five-run deficit to pull level.
Bertucci’s two-run homer – his third of the afternoon – capped off the seven-run frame for Southern.
Earlier, he led off the second with a solo shot and blasted a two-run shot in the third.
Starter James Lynch was also impressive.
Lynch struck out eight in 3 1/3 innings and went 2-for-3 with a run batted in.
Jordan Hodges and Bradley Przibella drove in a pair of runs each for the Pirates.
10.45am Twins improve to 2-0 in Pool A
Pool A result: Twins 18, Canberra 0
Twins put up 11 runs in the third to down Canberra for their second win in Pool A of #AJLC2018.
After two scoreless frames, the Twins broke the game open with a big third inning and went on to win 18-0 on Diamond 2.
Nikau Pouaka-Grego’s RBI-double opened the scoring ahead of Jaycob Pascuzzi doubling the advantage.
Twins then used some small-ball to extend their advantage further
Pouaka-Grego and Pascuzzi drove in more runs as the Twins batted around.
Pascuzzi was also solid on the mound, striking out six and not giving up a hit in three innings.
Twins put up 11 runs in the third to down Canberra for their second win in Pool A of #AJLC2018.
After two scoreless frames, the Twins broke the game open with a big third inning and went on to win 18-0 on Diamond 2.
Nikau Pouaka-Grego’s RBI-double opened the scoring ahead of Jaycob Pascuzzi doubling the advantage.
Twins then used some small-ball to extend their advantage further
Pouaka-Grego and Pascuzzi drove in more runs as the Twins batted around.
Pascuzzi was also solid on the mound, striking out six and not giving up a hit in three innings.
9.00am Day 2 action underway!
Twins and Canberra are underway on Diamond 2 (follow here), while Adelaide Pirates and Southern Mariners start at 9.15 on Diamond 1. The Pirates-Mariners game will be live on ABLtv.com. Check out the full schedule for Day 2 below!
Day 2 of #AJLC2018 is set to get underway shortly! Who are you backing to get a W today?
Voting has now commenced for three available positions on the Victorian Summer Baseball League Pennant Committee (VSBLPC). Voting is open to all VSBL Presidents or his/her appointed nominee (one vote per club), as per the VSBLPC Terms of Reference recently adopted by the BV Board. Voters are encouraged to vote for the three nominees they think will best represent the interests of the Summer baseball community.
The strength of the candidates has been nothing short of remarkable and it is with great honour that we provide the BV community with the following list of nominees:
John King
Greg Street
Terry Fitzgerald
Gavin Young
David Keyhoe
Jason Blair
Jake Cole-Sinclair
Dwain Richardson
The voting will close at 5pm on Friday, the 1st of June. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your best VSBL club representative.
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9.30pm Baseball.com.au Day 1 recap
9.00pm Here are the standings after Day 1
There is a long way to go but here are the standings after Day 1 of #AJLC2018 from West Beach (use the arrows to flick between the pools).
A way to go yet, but here are the #AJLC2018 standings after Day 1 at West Beach!
8.50pm Eagles' four-RBI performance lifts Macarthur
Pool D result: Macarthur 16, Eastern Athletics 5
Damian Eagles drove in four runs to help Macarthur down Eastern Athletics 16-5 in their #AJLC2018 Pool D opener.
Macarthur jumped to a 7-1 lead after two innings and wrapped up the contest with a nine-run fifth.
Connor O’Sullivan, Bailey Senior and Toby Hughes finished with two hits each.
Earlier, Jimin Lee hit a three-run homer in the top of the fifth to cut the deficit to two.
Macarthur jumped to a 7-1 lead after two innings and wrapped up the contest with a nine-run fifth.
Connor O’Sullivan, Bailey Senior and Toby Hughes finished with two hits each.
Earlier, Jimin Lee hit a three-run homer in the top of the fifth to cut the deficit to two.
8.25pm Waves hold off Metro to claim Day 1 win
Pool B: Adelaide Waves 14, Brisbane Metro 11
Adelaide Waves held off Brisbane Metro to record a 14-10 victory on Day 1 of #AJLC2018.
Metro pulled within two runs on the back off a five-run sixth, but the Waves put two runs on in the bottom-half of the inning and denied a seventh-inning rally by Brisbane.
Adelaide scored four runs in each of the first, second and fifth innings.
Tyson Schunke led the way with three runs batted in.
Jackson Grounds and Gabriel Valdez Cadena both homed for Metro.
Adelaide Waves held off Brisbane Metro to record a 14-10 victory on Day 1 of #AJLC2018.
Metro pulled within two runs on the back off a five-run sixth, but the Waves put two runs on in the bottom-half of the inning and denied a seventh-inning rally by Brisbane.
Adelaide scored four runs in each of the first, second and fifth innings.
Tyson Schunke led the way with three runs batted in.
Jackson Grounds and Gabriel Valdez Cadena both homed for Metro.
5.50pm Stivey stars as Aces use long ball to knock off FNC
Pool D result: Swan Hills Aces 22, Far North Coast 11
Swan Hills Aces used the long ball to overcome Far North Coast 22-11 in their Pool D clash at #AJLC2018.
Maddux Stivey homered four times, Taj Schofield hit a grand slam and Max Chipper also went deep as the Aces recovered from an early 8-0 deficit.
Schofield’s grand slam cut the Far North Coast’s eight-run lead in half, before Stivey’s first reduced the lead to 8-7.
Stivey and Chipper then homered back-to-back in the third, making it 10-10.
Stivey went deep twice more, finishing with 10 runs batted in.
Cooper Olive homered and doubled for Far North Coast.
Swan Hills Aces used the long ball to overcome Far North Coast 22-11 in their Pool D clash at #AJLC2018.
Maddux Stivey homered four times, Taj Schofield hit a grand slam and Max Chipper also went deep as the Aces recovered from an early 8-0 deficit.
Schofield’s grand slam cut the Far North Coast’s eight-run lead in half, before Stivey’s first reduced the lead to 8-7.
Stivey and Chipper then homered back-to-back in the third, making it 10-10.
Stivey went deep twice more, finishing with 10 runs batted in.
Cooper Olive homered and doubled for Far North Coast.
5.10pm Cronulla claim walk-off win on Chabi double
Pool B: Cronulla 11, Northern Metros 10
Chaise Chabi’s two-run double lifted Cronulla to an 11-10 walk-off win over Northern Metros on Day 1 of #AJLC2018.
Chabi capped off the comeback win with a two-out double after Cronulla earlier erased a 5-1 deficit.
Cronulla took the lead for the first time in the fifth but fell behind again as the Metros plated three runs in the sixth.
But Chabi stepped up to drive home the winning runs after Anthony Tsoukarellis and Trent Jamieson doubled with two out.
Earlier, Jack Wintergreene homered for the Metros as they opened up a 5-1 lead.
Nathan Howarth ignited a Cronulla comeback with a solo home run to centre field.
Chaise Chabi’s two-run double lifted Cronulla to an 11-10 walk-off win over Northern Metros on Day 1 of #AJLC2018.
Chabi capped off the comeback win with a two-out double after Cronulla earlier erased a 5-1 deficit.
Cronulla took the lead for the first time in the fifth but fell behind again as the Metros plated three runs in the sixth.
But Chabi stepped up to drive home the winning runs after Anthony Tsoukarellis and Trent Jamieson doubled with two out.
Earlier, Jack Wintergreene homered for the Metros as they opened up a 5-1 lead.
Nathan Howarth ignited a Cronulla comeback with a solo home run to centre field.
Cronulla prevail in a walkoff! Chaise Chabi drives in the winning runs, what a ballgame! #AJLC2018
2.30pm Pirates secure dramatic walk-off win
Pool C: Adelaide Pirates 8, Ryde Hawks 7
Adelaide Pirates scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh to record a dramatic walk-off win over Ryde Hawks on Diamond 2.
The Pirates trailed 7-2 entering the bottom of the seventh in their first game of #AJLC2018, before a stunning comeback.
Jay Couzner, Noah Rogers and Cooper Mitchell drove in runs to draw Adelaide level.
Mitchell then scored on a fielder’s choice to lift the Pirates to victory.
Earlier, the two starting pitchers were superb.
Hawks’ starter Aidan Miller struck out nine, while Adelaide counterpart Matthew George also punched out nine.
Adelaide Pirates scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh to record a dramatic walk-off win over Ryde Hawks on Diamond 2.
The Pirates trailed 7-2 entering the bottom of the seventh in their first game of #AJLC2018, before a stunning comeback.
Jay Couzner, Noah Rogers and Cooper Mitchell drove in runs to draw Adelaide level.
Mitchell then scored on a fielder’s choice to lift the Pirates to victory.
Earlier, the two starting pitchers were superb.
Hawks’ starter Aidan Miller struck out nine, while Adelaide counterpart Matthew George also punched out nine.
2.15pm Twins surge to Day 1 victory at #AJLC2018
Pool A result: Twins 15, Brisbane North 5
Nikau Pouaka-Grego homered and finished a single shy of a cycle as Twins defeated Brisbane North 15-5 on Day 1 of #AJLC2018.
Pouaka-Grego and Jaycob Pascuzzi went deep back-to-back in the bottom of the fifth as the Twins racked up a solid opening win in Pool A.
Harrison Fitzgerald also drove in three runs for the Twins.
Pouaka-Grego also started, striking out three, before Connor Schibeci took over and punched out five.
Brisbane North was led by seven strikeouts from starter Joel Hogan.
Nikau Pouaka-Grego homered and finished a single shy of a cycle as Twins defeated Brisbane North 15-5 on Day 1 of #AJLC2018.
Pouaka-Grego and Jaycob Pascuzzi went deep back-to-back in the bottom of the fifth as the Twins racked up a solid opening win in Pool A.
Harrison Fitzgerald also drove in three runs for the Twins.
Pouaka-Grego also started, striking out three, before Connor Schibeci took over and punched out five.
Brisbane North was led by seven strikeouts from starter Joel Hogan.
Twins win! The Victorian charter defeat a gallant Brisbane North outfit on D1! #AJLC2018
11.15am Mariners seal win with late runs against Firebirds
Pool C result: Southern Mariners 8, Central Firebirds 5
Southern Mariners used a late fightback to edge Central Firebirds 8-5 in a thrilling opener to Pool C action at #AJLC2018.
The Mariners scored five runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead after Jacob Dickinson’s two-run homer in the sixth cut the deficit to two runs.
Nick Bertucci then shut the door with a pair of seventh-inning strikeouts to complete a thrilling comeback win.
Earlier, the Firebirds used a four-run fourth to race to a 5-1 lead.
Josh Artingstall’s two-run single headlined the inning for Central.
Southern Mariners used a late fightback to edge Central Firebirds 8-5 in a thrilling opener to Pool C action at #AJLC2018.
The Mariners scored five runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead after Jacob Dickinson’s two-run homer in the sixth cut the deficit to two runs.
Nick Bertucci then shut the door with a pair of seventh-inning strikeouts to complete a thrilling comeback win.
Earlier, the Firebirds used a four-run fourth to race to a 5-1 lead.
Josh Artingstall’s two-run single headlined the inning for Central.
10.45am Homers power Hills to first-up win at #AJLC2018
Pool A result: Hills 19, Canberra 2
Stephen Courtney homered twice and Clayton Campbell also went deep as Hills completed an impressive 19-2 win over Canberra in their Pool A clash at #AJLC2018.
Campbell opened the scoring with a two-run shot in the bottom of the first and Courtney went deep twice in the third inning.
Courtney hit a solo shot to leadoff the third and added a three-run shot to centre field as Hills batted around.
The homers headlined an impressive win by Hills, which added eight runs in each of the second and third frames.
Canberra put up a couple of runs in the top of the third on a single from pinch-hitter Oliver Hansen.
Stephen Courtney homered twice and Clayton Campbell also went deep as Hills completed an impressive 19-2 win over Canberra in their Pool A clash at #AJLC2018.
Campbell opened the scoring with a two-run shot in the bottom of the first and Courtney went deep twice in the third inning.
Courtney hit a solo shot to leadoff the third and added a three-run shot to centre field as Hills batted around.
The homers headlined an impressive win by Hills, which added eight runs in each of the second and third frames.
Canberra put up a couple of runs in the top of the third on a single from pinch-hitter Oliver Hansen.
9.40am Campbell blasts first HR of #AJLC2018 for Hills
That didn't take long!
Clayton Campbell blasts the first home run of #AJLC2018 as Hills take an early lead over Canberra!
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That didn't take long!
Clayton Campbell blasts the first home run of #AJLC2018 as Hills take an early lead over Canberra!
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9.00am Underway on Diamond 2
The Southern Mariners and Central Firebirds are in action on Diamond 2 (follow live). Canberra and Hills will get underway on Diamond 1 in 15 minutes, live on ABLtv.com!
8.45am Welcome to #AJLC2018
Welcome to Adelaide for Day 1 of the 2018 Australian Junior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank. The team at baseball.com.au will be with you during the day to cover all the action! Check out the Day 1 schedule below (using the arrows on the image)!
A seven-run second inning propelled Cronulla to gold at the 2018 Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank.
Cronulla capped off an outstanding week in Lismore with a 7-3 win over the Adelaide Titans, earning the right to represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Senior League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
The Titans struck first as they looked to become the second-straight South Australian charter to claim Senior League glory.
Liam Bull’s two-out single scored Tom Walsh in the top of the first.
Cronulla hit back in a big way during the second.
They drew level on a Bailey Curtis single before Jarrod Psaras doubled to clear the bases and hand Cronulla a 4-1 advantage.
Myles Chabi, Joshua Pearl and Kobi Paynter drove in runs to extend Cronulla’s lead to six runs.
Adelaide was unable to fight back with Pearl solid on the mound for Cronulla.
The starter struck out 11 and scattered four hits across 5 1/3 innings.
The Titans capitalised on Pearl’s exit from the game, scoring a pair of runs in the top of the sixth.
Cronulla will head to South Carolina for the Senior League World Series later this year, following in the footsteps of the Southern Mariners and Adelaide Armada.
The Northern Metros will represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division World Series in Livermore, California.
The Metros booked their place at the World Series by downing Western Suns 10-9 to claim gold at the inaugural Australian Intermediate League Championship.
The contest was called off after six innings with rain falling and light fading.
Ty Spaulding put Northern ahead in the top of the sixth with a three-run homer.
Earlier, the Metros scored four runs in the third to take a 7-2 lead after the two Western Australia outfits traded early runs before a rain-delay.
The Suns hit back with five fourth-inning runs to tie the game and took the lead in the fifth.
Spaulding finished with four runs batted in for the Metros, while Jacob Santich and Sean Escott also drove in a couple of runs.
Spaulding also struck out five hitters after starting for Northern.
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8.10pm Cronulla claim gold over Titans at #ASLC2018
#ASLC2018 gold medal game result: Cronulla 7, Adelaide Titans 3
A seven-run second inning propelled Cronulla to gold at the 2018 Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank.
Cronulla capped off an outstanding week in Lismore with a 7-3 win over the Adelaide Titans, earning the right to represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Senior League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
A seven-run second inning propelled Cronulla to gold at the 2018 Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank.
Cronulla capped off an outstanding week in Lismore with a 7-3 win over the Adelaide Titans, earning the right to represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Senior League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
5.00pm Northern Metros clinch #AILC2018 gold
#AILC2018 gold medal game result: Northern Metros 10, Western Suns 9
The Northern Metros will represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division World Series in Livermore, California.
The Metros booked their place at the World Series by downing Western Suns 10-9 to claim gold at the inaugural Australian Intermediate League Championship.
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The Northern Metros will represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division World Series in Livermore, California.
The Metros booked their place at the World Series by downing Western Suns 10-9 to claim gold at the inaugural Australian Intermediate League Championship.
4.55pm Rain ends Mariners-Eagles duel
#ASLC2018 consolation game three result: Southern Mariners 2, Newcastle Eagles 2
Consolation game three between the Southern Mariners and Newcastle Eagles was cancelled due to constant rain at #ASLC2018.
The game was called off in the middle of the third inning.
The score reverted to 2-2, as it stood after the second inning was completed.
Consolation game three between the Southern Mariners and Newcastle Eagles was cancelled due to constant rain at #ASLC2018.
The game was called off in the middle of the third inning.
The score reverted to 2-2, as it stood after the second inning was completed.
4.30pm Western Suns pick up bronze at #ASLC2018
#ASLC2018 bronze medal game result: Western Suns 5, Adelaide Armada 1
Western Suns scored early runs and weathered a rain-delay to prevail 5-1 over Adelaide Armada in the #ASLC2018 bronze medal game.
The Suns built a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first and rode a strong start by Austin Hagan to victory.
Hagan overcome the rain delay to toss five innings, striking out three and not allowing a run until the fifth inning.
Meanwhile, Western’s offence added a couple of runs in the fourth on an Ayden Cartwright double and bases loaded walk.
Cartwright finished with a couple of doubles, while Jarred Hutchins drove in two runs.
The gold medal game between Adelaide Titans and Cronulla will start at 5pm, live on ABLtv.com.
Western Suns scored early runs and weathered a rain-delay to prevail 5-1 over Adelaide Armada in the #ASLC2018 bronze medal game.
The Suns built a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first and rode a strong start by Austin Hagan to victory.
Hagan overcome the rain delay to toss five innings, striking out three and not allowing a run until the fifth inning.
Meanwhile, Western’s offence added a couple of runs in the fourth on an Ayden Cartwright double and bases loaded walk.
Cartwright finished with a couple of doubles, while Jarred Hutchins drove in two runs.
The gold medal game between Adelaide Titans and Cronulla will start at 5pm, live on ABLtv.com.
2.00pm Rain, rain go away!
We're in a rain delay in two of our medal games. In the #ASLC2018 bronze medal game, Western Suns lead Adelaide Armada 3-0, while in the #AILC2018 gold medal game the Western Suns and Northern Metros are tied 1-1.
1.55pm Far North Coast claim first win of #ASLC2018
#ASLC2018 consolation game: Far North Coast 13, Western Meteors 6
Far North Coast secured its first win of #ASLC2018, downing Western Meteors 13-6 in a Day 6 consolation game.
FNC broke a 6-all tie on a Josh Healy groundball in the bottom of the fourth and pulled away further with a five-run fifth.
Jacob Ponton starred with the bat for Far North Coast, pushing home three runs.
Starter Josh Healy steadied after allowing early runs to strikeout eight.
Michael Albertini drove in two runs for the Meteors.
Far North Coast secured its first win of #ASLC2018, downing Western Meteors 13-6 in a Day 6 consolation game.
FNC broke a 6-all tie on a Josh Healy groundball in the bottom of the fourth and pulled away further with a five-run fifth.
Jacob Ponton starred with the bat for Far North Coast, pushing home three runs.
Starter Josh Healy steadied after allowing early runs to strikeout eight.
Michael Albertini drove in two runs for the Meteors.
12.00pm Mariners claim #AILC2018 bronze
#AILC2018 bronze medal game: Southern Mariners 17, Macarthur 2
Southern Mariners claimed bronze at #AILC2018 with a solid 17-2 victory over Macarthur on Day 6.
The Mariners took the lead in the bottom of the first, after Macarthur opened the scoring, and never looked back.
Southern scored seven in the second and six an inning later.
Mason Haimona and Lachlan Stevens each collected four RBIs.
Stevens blasted a two-run homer in the bottom of the third to make it 12-2.
Western Suns and Northern Metros will face-off in an all-WA gold medal game from 1.30pm.
Southern Mariners claimed bronze at #AILC2018 with a solid 17-2 victory over Macarthur on Day 6.
The Mariners took the lead in the bottom of the first, after Macarthur opened the scoring, and never looked back.
Southern scored seven in the second and six an inning later.
Mason Haimona and Lachlan Stevens each collected four RBIs.
Stevens blasted a two-run homer in the bottom of the third to make it 12-2.
Western Suns and Northern Metros will face-off in an all-WA gold medal game from 1.30pm.
The Southern Mariners are bronze medalists! #AILC2018
11.40am Ryde Hawks top Manly in final game
#AILC2018 consolation game: Ryde Hawks 19, Manly 7
Ryde Hawks used a pair of big innings to top Manly 19-7 in their final game of #AILC2018.
The Hawks scored six runs in the second and nine in the fourth, building a solid lead ahead of Manly launching a fightback.
Manly tacked on five in the bottom of the fourth but it was not enough.
Max Goldring drove in three runs for Ryde.
Toby Russell had two RBIs for Manly.
Ryde Hawks used a pair of big innings to top Manly 19-7 in their final game of #AILC2018.
The Hawks scored six runs in the second and nine in the fourth, building a solid lead ahead of Manly launching a fightback.
Manly tacked on five in the bottom of the fourth but it was not enough.
Max Goldring drove in three runs for Ryde.
Toby Russell had two RBIs for Manly.
11.30am Hutchins' two-run triple lifts Twins to victory
#ASLC2018 consolation game 4: Twins 6, Gold Coast Cougars 5
Trenell Hutchins’ two-run triple in the bottom of the seventh lifted Twins to victory in consolation game 4 at #ASLC2018.
Nicholas Pascuzzi and Oscar Hargreaves reached on back-to-back singles to start the bottom of the seventh, before Hutchins tripled to secure a 6-5 win over the Gold Coast Cougars.
It was a see-sawing contest with the Cougars scoring first and regaining the lead in the fourth after Twins plated three runs in the third.
Hutchins’ triple was his second hit of the game.
Ashley Anderson finished with two hits for the Gold Coast.
Trenell Hutchins’ two-run triple in the bottom of the seventh lifted Twins to victory in consolation game 4 at #ASLC2018.
Nicholas Pascuzzi and Oscar Hargreaves reached on back-to-back singles to start the bottom of the seventh, before Hutchins tripled to secure a 6-5 win over the Gold Coast Cougars.
It was a see-sawing contest with the Cougars scoring first and regaining the lead in the fourth after Twins plated three runs in the third.
Hutchins’ triple was his second hit of the game.
Ashley Anderson finished with two hits for the Gold Coast.
11.00am Meteors rally to top Hills
#ASLC2018 consolation game result: Western Meteors 6, Hills 4
Western Meteors dug out of an early 0-4 hole to top Hills in their consolation game on Day 6 of #ASLC2018.
Jake Smedley worked four scoreless innings in relief, striking out two, as the Meteors collected a 6-4 win.
Kyle Auhl, Rhys Ellis and Joshua Houston drove in runs as the Meteors piled on the final six runs of the game.
Earlier, Hills scored four runs in the top of the first on RBIs from Brent Iredale, Adrian Lautier and Lachlan Crean.
The Meteors face Far North Coast on Diamond 2 from 11.45am.
Western Meteors dug out of an early 0-4 hole to top Hills in their consolation game on Day 6 of #ASLC2018.
Jake Smedley worked four scoreless innings in relief, striking out two, as the Meteors collected a 6-4 win.
Kyle Auhl, Rhys Ellis and Joshua Houston drove in runs as the Meteors piled on the final six runs of the game.
Earlier, Hills scored four runs in the top of the first on RBIs from Brent Iredale, Adrian Lautier and Lachlan Crean.
The Meteors face Far North Coast on Diamond 2 from 11.45am.
10.15am #AILC2018 bronze medal game underway
Southern Mariners and Macarthur are underway in the #AILC2018 bronze medal game on Diamond 3 (follow here)
9.15am Consolation games underway
Two #ASLC2018 consolation games are underway on the final day of action here in Lismore. The Western Meteors and Hills are on Diamond 1 (follow here), while Twins and Gold Coast Cougars are going head-to-head on Diamond 2 (follow here). In #AILC2018 action, Manly and Ryde Hawks will do battle again on Diamond 4 from 9.30am (follow here)
8.45am Finals day is here!
Welcome to the final day of #ASLC2018 & #AILC2018 here in Lismore. We have two huge gold medal games ahead - with a couple of trips to the US to represent Australia Region on the line. Adelaide Titans and Cronulla will battle in the #ASLC2018 gold medal game, live on ABLtv.com from 5pm. The inaugural Intermediate League gold medal game will be contested between WA rivals Western Suns and Northern Metros from 1.30pm. We will keep you updated with the action.
See the diamond-by-diamond schedule for Day 6 below (use arrows on image to scroll)
The medal match-ups at the Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank and Australian Intermediate League Championship are set after Day 5 action.
Adelaide Titans and Cronulla will square off for #ASLC2018 gold - and the chance to represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Senior League World Series in Easley, South Carolina - from 5pm.
Defending champions Adelaide Armada will chase bronze against the Western Suns from 1.15pm.
In #AILC2018, WA counterparts Western Suns and Northern Metros will battle for gold at 1.30pm.
The winner will represent Australia Region at the Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division World Series in Livermore, California.
Southern Mariners and Macarthur will playoff for bronze at 10.15am.
Check out the Day 6 schedule for each diamond below or the updated game schedule here.
Follow all the 2018 Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank & 2018 Australian Intermediate League Championship Day 5 action here, with our rolling coverage across the day and quick links to live scoring and ABLtv.com broadcasts.
QUICK LINKS: #ASLC2018 homepage | #AILC2018 homepage | ABLtv.com | Download the Baseball Live app
6.00pm Medal game match-ups set
The medal match-ups at the Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank and Australian Intermediate League Championship are set after Day 5 action.
Adelaide Titans and Cronulla will square off for #ASLC2018 gold - and the chance to represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Senior League World Series in Easley, South Carolina - from 5pm.
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The medal match-ups at the Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank and Australian Intermediate League Championship are set after Day 5 action.
Adelaide Titans and Cronulla will square off for #ASLC2018 gold - and the chance to represent the Australia Region at the 2018 Senior League World Series in Easley, South Carolina - from 5pm.
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5.15pm Cronulla set up gold medal game against Titans
#ASLC2018 semi-final two result: Cronulla 9, Western Suns 0
Cronulla rode early runs and a strong start by Jake Burns into tomorrow’s #ASLC2018 gold medal game against Adelaide Titans.
Burns struck out seven after Cronulla scored two runs in the first inning, before a late offensive surge ensured an impressive 9-0 victory over the Western Suns on Diamond 1.
The win booked Cronulla a spot in the gold medal game against the Titans, live on ABLtv.com from 5pm tomorrow.
Working with a 2-0 lead, Burns tossed five scoreless innings before handing over to Joshua Pearl who struck out five in two innings.
Offensively, William Fullerton, Kody Roberts and Bailey Curtis drove in two runs each.
Ben Warrington collected two hits for the Suns.
Western Suns will play for bronze against Adelaide Armada from 1.15pm tomorrow.
Cronulla rode early runs and a strong start by Jake Burns into tomorrow’s #ASLC2018 gold medal game against Adelaide Titans.
Burns struck out seven after Cronulla scored two runs in the first inning, before a late offensive surge ensured an impressive 9-0 victory over the Western Suns on Diamond 1.
The win booked Cronulla a spot in the gold medal game against the Titans, live on ABLtv.com from 5pm tomorrow.
Working with a 2-0 lead, Burns tossed five scoreless innings before handing over to Joshua Pearl who struck out five in two innings.
Offensively, William Fullerton, Kody Roberts and Bailey Curtis drove in two runs each.
Ben Warrington collected two hits for the Suns.
Western Suns will play for bronze against Adelaide Armada from 1.15pm tomorrow.
4.15pm Mariners deny Cougars a comeback win
#ASLC2018 consolation game 2 result: Southern Mariners 6, Gold Coast Cougars 3
Southern Mariners left the bases loaded, denying Gold Coast a comeback win in #ASLC2018 consolation game two.
The Mariners scored the first six runs of the game before the Cougars tacked on three and loaded the bases in the top of the seventh.
Adam Harris came on to record the final out for Southern.
Mariners’ starter Dante Caruso earlier provided five and 1/3 solid innings of work.
He struck out five and drove in a couple of runs offensively.
Jasper King finished with two RBIs for the Gold Coast.
Southern Mariners left the bases loaded, denying Gold Coast a comeback win in #ASLC2018 consolation game two.
The Mariners scored the first six runs of the game before the Cougars tacked on three and loaded the bases in the top of the seventh.
Adam Harris came on to record the final out for Southern.
Mariners’ starter Dante Caruso earlier provided five and 1/3 solid innings of work.
He struck out five and drove in a couple of runs offensively.
Jasper King finished with two RBIs for the Gold Coast.
2.50pm Metros set up all-WA #AILC2018 gold medal game
#AILC2018 semi-final result: Northern Metros 16, Southern Mariners 6
Northern Metros will face Western Suns in the inaugural #AILC2018 gold medal game.
The Metros topped the Southern Mariners 16-6 on Diamond 3 to book a rematch of the WA State Championship gold medal game.
After yielding four runs in the top of the first, the Metros piled on 11 in the bottom of the first.
Starter Jacob Santich worked all five innings, striking out five.
He also provided offensive punch, doubling twice and adding a triple to finish with seven RBIs.
The gold medal game is a 1.30pm tomorrow.
Northern Metros will face Western Suns in the inaugural #AILC2018 gold medal game.
The Metros topped the Southern Mariners 16-6 on Diamond 3 to book a rematch of the WA State Championship gold medal game.
After yielding four runs in the top of the first, the Metros piled on 11 in the bottom of the first.
Starter Jacob Santich worked all five innings, striking out five.
He also provided offensive punch, doubling twice and adding a triple to finish with seven RBIs.
The gold medal game is a 1.30pm tomorrow.
2.30pm Titans first into #ASLC2018 gold medal game
#ASLC2018 semi-final result: Adelaide Titans 11, Adelaide Armada 3
Adelaide Titans are through to the #ASLC2018 gold medal game after ending Adelaide Armada’s title defence with an 11-3 win in the first semi-final on Day 5.
The Titans fought back from 3-1 down to advance to the decider against the winner of this afternoon’s second semi-final between Cronulla and the Western Suns.
Carter Powell led the way, picking up four hits including a double, as the Titans racked up 15 hits to five.
Zac Stroud drove in three runs and worked 2 2/3 scoreless frames in relief.
Armada will play for bronze tomorrow against the loser of the other semi-final.
Adelaide Titans are through to the #ASLC2018 gold medal game after ending Adelaide Armada’s title defence with an 11-3 win in the first semi-final on Day 5.
The Titans fought back from 3-1 down to advance to the decider against the winner of this afternoon’s second semi-final between Cronulla and the Western Suns.
Carter Powell led the way, picking up four hits including a double, as the Titans racked up 15 hits to five.
Zac Stroud drove in three runs and worked 2 2/3 scoreless frames in relief.
Armada will play for bronze tomorrow against the loser of the other semi-final.
Adelaide Titans are headed to the #ASLC2018 gold medal game!
1.50pm Hills walk off against Far North Coast
#ASLC2018 result: Hills 11, Far North Coast 9
Dylan Mitchell’s two-run triple lifted Hills to a walk-off win over Far North Coast on Day 5 of #ASLC2018.
Hills scored the final five runs of the game to reel in FNC and record an 11-9 win, their first of the event.
Mitchell drove in four runs on three hits, while Ryan Franks collected five hits to power Hills’ offence.
Jacob Ponton drove in a pair of runs for Far North Coast.
Dylan Mitchell’s two-run triple lifted Hills to a walk-off win over Far North Coast on Day 5 of #ASLC2018.
Hills scored the final five runs of the game to reel in FNC and record an 11-9 win, their first of the event.
Mitchell drove in four runs on three hits, while Ryan Franks collected five hits to power Hills’ offence.
Jacob Ponton drove in a pair of runs for Far North Coast.
12.45pm #ASLC2018 semi-final 1 underway
Adelaide Titans have opened the scoring in their semi-final with Adelaide Armada. Tune in at ABLtv.com to catch all the action and find out who is going to the gold medal game!
12.15pm Ryde claim NSW showdown
#AILC2018 result: Ryde Hawks 15, Manly 8
Manly took it to their fellow NSW charter in the opening inning, but consistent scoring from Ryde proved the difference, as they prevailed 15-8.
Liam Goodrich was exceptional on the mound for Ryde despite a shaky start. The righty only conceded one run in his final four innings on the mound as he finished with six strikeouts.
Hamish Treatt starred with bat in hand for Ryde, going 4-for-4 and driving in three runs. Luca Fierro also hit well to finish with three RBI, while Kynan Leong legged out two doubles and a triple.
Jo-Wei Chang finished with three RBI for Manly, with Tom Gledhill and Jared Cupp finished with one hit apiece.
Manly took it to their fellow NSW charter in the opening inning, but consistent scoring from Ryde proved the difference, as they prevailed 15-8.
Liam Goodrich was exceptional on the mound for Ryde despite a shaky start. The righty only conceded one run in his final four innings on the mound as he finished with six strikeouts.
Hamish Treatt starred with bat in hand for Ryde, going 4-for-4 and driving in three runs. Luca Fierro also hit well to finish with three RBI, while Kynan Leong legged out two doubles and a triple.
Jo-Wei Chang finished with three RBI for Manly, with Tom Gledhill and Jared Cupp finished with one hit apiece.
12.15pm Third time lucky for Eagles against Twins
#ASLC2018 consolation game 1 result: Newcastle Eagles 5, Twins 3
Newcastle Eagles scored the last four runs to top Twins 5-3 in consolation game 1 at #ASLC2018 on Day 5.
Back-to-back singles by Daniel Schrader and Samuel Jordan drew the Eagles level in the fourth, ahead of Kynan Harding’s two-run double an inning later giving them the lead and a win over the Twins at their third attempt.
Earlier, Oscar Hargreaves and Trenell Hutchins drove in runs to give the Twins a lead.
Newcastle starter Brett Allen was impressive on the mound, striking out six in three innings.
The Eagles will face the winner of consolation game 2 between Southern Mariners and Gold Coast Cougars on Day 6.
Newcastle Eagles scored the last four runs to top Twins 5-3 in consolation game 1 at #ASLC2018 on Day 5.
Back-to-back singles by Daniel Schrader and Samuel Jordan drew the Eagles level in the fourth, ahead of Kynan Harding’s two-run double an inning later giving them the lead and a win over the Twins at their third attempt.
Earlier, Oscar Hargreaves and Trenell Hutchins drove in runs to give the Twins a lead.
Newcastle starter Brett Allen was impressive on the mound, striking out six in three innings.
The Eagles will face the winner of consolation game 2 between Southern Mariners and Gold Coast Cougars on Day 6.
11.55am Suns secure spot in #AILC2018 gold medal game
#AILC2018 semi-final result: Western Suns 10, Macarthur 7
Western Suns are into the #AILC2018 gold medal game following a tense semi-final win over Macarthur.
Michael De Gasperis homered and recorded the final two outs in relief as the Suns prevailed 10-7 on Diamond 3.
Macarthur were gallant in defeat, scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh of the gripping contest.
De Gasperis finished with three hits and Corey Edwards drove in three runs for the Suns.
Macarthur’s Gabriel Methner hit his first home run, reducing Western’s lead to 6-4 with a two-run shot in the fifth.
The Suns will play the winner of this afternoon’s second semi-final between Northern Metros and Southern Mariners.
Western Suns are into the #AILC2018 gold medal game following a tense semi-final win over Macarthur.
Michael De Gasperis homered and recorded the final two outs in relief as the Suns prevailed 10-7 on Diamond 3.
Macarthur were gallant in defeat, scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh of the gripping contest.
De Gasperis finished with three hits and Corey Edwards drove in three runs for the Suns.
Macarthur’s Gabriel Methner hit his first home run, reducing Western’s lead to 6-4 with a two-run shot in the fifth.
The Suns will play the winner of this afternoon’s second semi-final between Northern Metros and Southern Mariners.
10.55am Meteors use eight-run fourth to top FNC
#ASLC2018 result: Western Meteors 10, Far North Coast 6
The Western Meteors used an eight-run fourth to overcome Far North Coast their consolation game on Day 5 of #ASLC2018.
Up 2-0, the Meteors pulled away with an eight run fourth, headlined by two-run doubles from Ewan Fraser-Easton and Jake Smedley.
The runs proved vital as Far North Coast tacked on the final six runs of the contest.
Meteors’ starter Michael Albertini struck out five.
Far North Coast are in action against Hills from 11.45am, in the second game of their Day 5 doubleheader.
The Western Meteors used an eight-run fourth to overcome Far North Coast their consolation game on Day 5 of #ASLC2018.
Up 2-0, the Meteors pulled away with an eight run fourth, headlined by two-run doubles from Ewan Fraser-Easton and Jake Smedley.
The runs proved vital as Far North Coast tacked on the final six runs of the contest.
Meteors’ starter Michael Albertini struck out five.
Far North Coast are in action against Hills from 11.45am, in the second game of their Day 5 doubleheader.
9.15am Consolation games underway
Far North Coast will chase their first win in a consolation game against Western Meteors on Diamond 2. Follow the game here!
8.45am Welcome to Day 5 in Lismore
Welcome to Day 5! We have a big day of action for you with four semi-finals across #ASLC2018 & #AILC2018. The first of those is in the Intermediate League with Western Suns battling Macarthur for a spot in the final from 9.30am (local time) on Diamond 3. That will be followed by Northern Metros and Southern Mariners from 1pm, also on Diamond 3. In Senior League, Adelaide Armada and Adelaide Titans clash in semi-final one at 12.15pm on Diamond 1. That will be followed by Cronulla and Western Suns. Both #ASLC2018 semi-finals will be live on ABLtv.com!
The Day 5 schedule is set! Head to baseball.com.au for the full story! #ASLC2018 #AILC2018!
The schedule for Day 5 has been finalised after opening round action at the Australian Senior League Championship presented by Bendigo Bank and Australian Intermediate League Championship wrapped up today.
Adelaide Armada and the Adelaide Titans will clash in the first #ASLC2018 semi-final, from 12:15pm on Diamond 1, followed by Cronulla and Western Suns in the second semi-final.
The winners will advance to the Championship Game at 5pm on Friday.
In #AILC2018, the Western Suns will play Macarthur in semi-final one after finishing as top seed following the opening round.
Northern Metros and Southern Mariners will contest the other semi-final.
The remaining teams in both events will take part in consolation games.
Check out the Day 5 schedule below (use arrows to scroll through diamonds) or the updated game schedule here.
The Day 5 schedule is set! Head to baseball.com.au for the full story! #ASLC2018 #AILC2018!