Baseball Victoria, Author at Baseball Victoria

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!

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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.

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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!

Baseball Victoria is excited to announce our first-ever Hall of Fame Evening on Wednesday 21 May from 6-9pm at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park.

“The Inaugural Baseball Victoria Hall of Fame Presentation will recognise outstanding on-field performances and celebrate Victorian baseball trailblazers who have achieved impressive, inspiring success at the state, national, and international level,” BV CEO Chet Gray said.

“Our 2025 inductees have made amazing contributions to baseball in Victoria over the years and are very deserving of such recognition. We invite our Victorian baseball community to join us for a fantastic night celebrating the past and sharing excitement in the future.”

Click HERE to get your tickets.

That’s a wrap on the 2024/25 VSBL Season! A huge congratulations to Sunshine Eagles on winning the Premier League 1 Grand Final at Melbourne Ballpark and well done to Williamstown Wolves on a fantastic season finishing runner-up.

Over the weekend, Waverley went back-to-back in Premier League 1 Reserves and Cheltenham won Premier League 2 Firsts and Reserves. Congrats to all!

We hope everyone had a great summer of baseball and we thank all the players, coaches, umpires, scorers, groundskeepers, volunteers, and supporters who made it possible. Also, thank you to our BV Diamond Partners Ausport and Aces Sporting Club for their season-long support of VSBL Players of the Week.

Catch up on results via the Baseball Victoria and VSBL Facebook pages. To wrap up the season, we are announcing VSBL Award Winners across socials, so stay tuned for more! We hope everyone enjoys celebrating at club presentation nights and we look forward to presenting more awards at events across the next few weeks.

A huge congratulations to all our grand final winners! It’s been a fantastic few weeks of finals, and we hope everyone has enjoyed the summer season. Well done to all the players, coaches, umpires, scorers, groundskeepers, volunteers, and supporters who made it possible. Also, thank you to our BV Diamond Partners Ausport and Aces Sporting Club for their season-long support of VSBL Players of the Week.

There’s still more baseball action to come with the following grand finals this weekend:

Premier League 1 Firsts: Sunshine vs. Williamstown – Saturday 15 March 4pm at Melbourne Ballpark
Premier League 1 Firsts: Williamstown vs. Sunshine – Sunday 16 March 4pm at Melbourne Ballpark (if needed)
Premier League 1 Reserves: Geelong vs. Waverley – Saturday 15 March 12pm at Geelong Baseball Centre
Premier League 2 Firsts: Bonbeach vs. Cheltenham – Saturday 15 March 4pm at Mulgrave
Premier League 2 Firsts: Cheltenham vs. Bonbeach – Sunday 16 March 4pm at Mulgrave (if needed)
Premier League 2 Reserves: Cheltenham vs. Port Melbourne – Saturday 15 March 1:30pm at Cheltenham

Premier League 1 Firsts will be livestreamed through My Sport Live on the Baseball Victoria and VSBL Facebook pages. You can check out fixtures and results HERE.

Make sure to stay tuned for VSBL Award Winners to be announced next week.

The 2024/25 VSBL Women's Season will come to a thrilling end on 1 March with Women's Super Saturday at Melbourne Ballpark.

All six grand finals will take place across the two diamonds, with the canteen open all day from 9am and plenty of epic women's baseball to enjoy.

Here's the schedule:

Women's Regional League West @ 9am Diamond 2: Alfredton v North West Titans
Women's State League @ 10am Diamond 1: Waverley v Melbourne
Women's Regional League North @ 12pm Diamond 2: Preston v Diamond Creek Blue
Women's Premier League Reserves @ 1pm Diamond 1: Newport v Springvale
Women's Regional League South @ 3pm Diamond 2: Pakenham Black v St Kilda
Women's Premier League Firsts @ 4pm Diamond 1: Newport v Doncaster (streamed on Facebook through My Sport Live)

Check out fixtures, results, and ladders HERE and follow the VSBL Facebook page for the latest updates.