In addition to his numerous accolades at Club level, Dennis is a former player with the Victorian Claxton Shield team and Australian Representative.
Kennedy is a Hall-of-Fame member with the Bendigo Baseball Association, coming to the city to play for the Sunshine Baseball Club after being recruited to the Club by Don Deeble. Legend has it that Dennis caught Deeble’s eye as a 16-year-old after he struck Don out in a game – his first strike out across all levels in a number of seasons.
After a time with the Sunshine Eagles Baseball Club, Dennis accepted an offer to coach the Newport Rams where he’s remembered as the man to guide the Rams to their first ever Division 1 Premiership in season 1976/77.
The Newport Baseball Club yesterday released this statement in relation to Dennis’s passing:
The club is saddened to inform the Rams Family of the passing of Dennis Kennedy, the coach of our 1976/77 Division 1 Premiership. Dennis passed away yesterday afternoon after a long battle with cancer.
As the coach of our first Division 1 Premiership team, Dennis contributed so much to that golden era of RAMS baseball. It was so great to see Dennis at our Heritage Day and Premiership reunion last season. We're reliably informed that he had a great day reconnecting with his club and all of his players from that era.
When Paul Walshe connected with Dennis last year he mentioned he had been unwell but really played it down.
After a great day at the RAMS Heritage Day last year Dennis was buzzing after seeing lots of old team mates and his brand-new RAMS cap took pride of place in his house. Dennis told many people how happy he was to have reconnected with NBC after so many years and that it was something he had wanted to do for many years. He was often telling people how proud he was of the club and where it was at and how far it had come since his days.
Dennis was looking forward to returning to this year’s Heritage Day, so it's great he was able to come back last year and see the club the holds him in such high esteem.
RIP Coach
The thoughts and prayers of Baseball Victoria and the wider baseball community are with the Kennedy Family.
FUNERAL DETAILS
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Dennis Vincent Kennedy will be held at Moonee Valley Race Course, Gate 1, McPherson St, Moonee Ponds on TUESDAY (June 13) at 2.00 p. m.
If possible, please bring a rose plant in honour of Dennis' future memorial garden. Private Cremation to follow In the gentle care of Oakdale Funerals.
Baseball Australia will be sending a team to the 2017 Cal Ripken World Series in Branson Missouri, with the team competing from the 3 August to 10 August 2017.
The Cal Ripken World Series is a user pays program for all participants and forms part of the Baseball Australia A-Roo National Development Program.
A team of 15 players, aged 12 or younger, will be selected to participate. Players must not have reached age 13 prior to May 1 2017.
Player must hold a current Australian passport to be eligible for selection. Players who are members of the 2017 Australian Little League Champions are ineligible for selection to the Cal Ripken program.
Player selections will be made between the appointed team coaching staff and the Baseball Australia Head of High Performance in conjunction with State High Performance Managers. Selections will take into consideration player history and performances at the State Little League and Australian Little League Championships.
Dean Marnell has been appointed the head coach for the 2017 program and Baseball Australia would now like to call for Expressions of Interest for team staff roles. Appointments will be made in consultation with Baseball Australia National Program Staff and state HPM’s.
· Assistant Coach (x2)
· Executive Officer
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
· Minimum Level 2 Coaching Accreditation (Assistant Coach)
· Demonstrate extensive coaching experience
· Current Working with Children Clearance
· Willingness to work within the National Player Development Philosophies
· Have a strong work ethic
**Note: Executive Officer role does not require a coaching accreditation.
Please send expressions of interest outlining experience and resume (no longer than 5 pages) via email to simone.wearne@baseball.org.au with the subject “2017 Cal Ripken World Series EOI” in the subject line. Applications close Wednesday 14th June 2017.
Program Dates:
Sometimes life as an aspiring national team player offers a lot more than just baseball, as a group of 14 Australian female baseballers recently found out as part of the ‘Diamonds in the Rough’ program to empower in Indonesian girls.
A combination of veterans from the 2016 World Cup team and some of Australia's rising stars were selected to be the coach mentors for the May 2017 visit. For the younger squad members, the program was a rare opportunity to train with Australian coaches, Simone Wearne and Anthony Bennett, learn and put into practice their coaching skills and get outside their comfort zone. The Emeralds veterans had the opportunity to provide top quality coaching and engage with Australian and Indonesian players of the future.
But Diamonds in the Rough is more than just playing baseball. Shae Lillywhite is Australia’s longest standing member of the Emeralds and embraces her contribution to the bigger picture. “This program is a fantastic opportunity for some of our juniors to develop on a bigger stage. It provides a pathway for future Emeralds to train and play under the national coaches, test their skills against the men’s teams, and develop their mental game. But the biggest part is the work we do with the Indonesian Diamonds – coaching them on the baseball field and mentoring them off the field has been so rewarding. Seeing so many girls come back each time we visit and the progress they are making is what makes it all worthwhile.”
Diamonds in the Rough uses baseball as a non-traditional female sport an avenue to engage and empower Indonesian girls. The program also partners with the ‘No More’ campaign, with campaign leader Charlie King joining the Emeralds squad to educate participants and their families on how to reduce family violence.
Along with baseball skills, the program raises self-confidence levels, promotes positive female role models and creates new opportunities for the girls to be part of a team environment. This trip saw a huge jump in participants and significant positive feedback from those involved with over 300 girls ranging from 8 to 20 years old taking part of over six days of workshops.
The sessions at the Dyatmika School in Bali were particularly well received with principal Julie Browett stating “Dyatmika would welcome an ongoing relationship with the Emeralds through the Diamonds in the Rough initiative as we are already seeing the positive impact of both the skills and empowerment aspects. Many girls also felt inspired by the No More campaign and took away the idea that they should ‘speak up’ and ‘stay strong’. Our PE teachers believe that the team’s high level of energy and engagement have inspired Dyatmika girls and that the role modelling that the Emeralds present will have a positive impact in inspiring students to achieve their personal best in other sporting activities.”
Prior to the Diamonds in the Rough program few Indonesian girls have been involved in baseball outside junior primary school teams. Building on the work started by the Diamonds in the Rough, local coordinators have continued the development of girls baseball in Indonesia. Overall participation numbers are increasing, and local coordinators are looking at options for all girls competitions and planning a real pathway for them. We are seeing culture shifts, such as girls being allowed to play in an Under 12's Bandung baseball tournament for the first time, not only participating, but as some of the best players, especially on the mound. This gives us confidence and drive to continue the momentum started through Diamonds in the Rough.
With the latest Indonesian trip over, the program will now turn its focus to the next ambitious step - bringing a team of Indonesian girls to Australia in September 2017. The tour will be a combination of training, friendship games, tournament play, cultural activities and empowerment workshops and participants will be selected from girls who have previously participated in the program and continue to play baseball. Players will be selected not only for their playing ability but their character and personal qualities, to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the values of Diamonds in the Rough.
More information on the Diamonds tour will be available shortly, including partners, location and opportunities for junior Australian girls to be a part of the program.
Sometimes life as an aspiring national team player offers a lot more than just baseball, as a group of 14 Australian female baseballers recently found out as part of the ‘Diamonds in the Rough’ program to empower in Indonesian girls.
A combination of veterans from the 2016 World Cup team and some of Australia's rising stars were selected to be the coach mentors for the May 2017 visit. For the younger squad members, the program was a rare opportunity to train with Australian coaches, Simone Wearne and Anthony Bennett, learn and put into practice their coaching skills and get outside their comfort zone. The Emeralds veterans had the opportunity to provide top quality coaching and engage with Australian and Indonesian players of the future.
But Diamonds in the Rough is more than just playing baseball. Shae Lillywhite is Australia’s longest standing member of the Emeralds and embraces her contribution to the bigger picture. “This program is a fantastic opportunity for some of our juniors to develop on a bigger stage. It provides a pathway for future Emeralds to train and play under the national coaches, test their skills against the men’s teams, and develop their mental game. But the biggest part is the work we do with the Indonesian Diamonds – coaching them on the baseball field and mentoring them off the field has been so rewarding. Seeing so many girls come back each time we visit and the progress they are making is what makes it all worthwhile.”
Diamonds in the Rough uses baseball as a non-traditional female sport an avenue to engage and empower Indonesian girls. The program also partners with the ‘No More’ campaign, with campaign leader Charlie King joining the Emeralds squad to educate participants and their families on how to reduce family violence.
Along with baseball skills, the program raises self-confidence levels, promotes positive female role models and creates new opportunities for the girls to be part of a team environment. This trip saw a huge jump in participants and significant positive feedback from those involved with over 300 girls ranging from 8 to 20 years old taking part of over six days of workshops.
The sessions at the Dyatmika School in Bali were particularly well received with principal Julie Browett stating “Dyatmika would welcome an ongoing relationship with the Emeralds through the Diamonds in the Rough initiative as we are already seeing the positive impact of both the skills and empowerment aspects. Many girls also felt inspired by the No More campaign and took away the idea that they should ‘speak up’ and ‘stay strong’. Our PE teachers believe that the team’s high level of energy and engagement have inspired Dyatmika girls and that the role modelling that the Emeralds present will have a positive impact in inspiring students to achieve their personal best in other sporting activities.”
Prior to the Diamonds in the Rough program few Indonesian girls have been involved in baseball outside junior primary school teams. Building on the work started by the Diamonds in the Rough, local coordinators have continued the development of girls baseball in Indonesia. Overall participation numbers are increasing, and local coordinators are looking at options for all girls competitions and planning a real pathway for them. We are seeing culture shifts, such as girls being allowed to play in an Under 12's Bandung baseball tournament for the first time, not only participating, but as some of the best players, especially on the mound. This gives us confidence and drive to continue the momentum started through Diamonds in the Rough.
With the latest Indonesian trip over, the program will now turn its focus to the next ambitious step - bringing a team of Indonesian girls to Australia in September 2017. The tour will be a combination of training, friendship games, tournament play, cultural activities and empowerment workshops and participants will be selected from girls who have previously participated in the program and continue to play baseball. Players will be selected not only for their playing ability but their character and personal qualities, to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the values of Diamonds in the Rough.
More information on the Diamonds tour will be available shortly, including partners, location and opportunities for junior Australian girls to be a part of the program.
In announcing Willis’s signing, Panthers president Adrian Fielden said the club was excited to have Willis on board, adding he was the perfect fit to lead the team into the future.
“Jay has been the senior assistant for the past 2 seasons at the Panthers and is well credentialed to take over the main roll. He had tremendous success as both player and coach over the past several season, the board and the broader Panther family are thrilled he will lead the club with Cain Bumpstead at his side into the 2017/18 season”.
He added, “Jay is really excited to take on the role as Head Coach at Moorabbin Baseball Club. His main priority will be to consolidate the clubs position in Division One, lead the development of our juniors, while helping our senior players to take their games to the next level.
Thursday night will be club training were all players will be required and Jay will use Tuesdays as specialized training rotating between, hitting sessions, pitchers and catchers and defense from week to week.
Many who have played with Jay know he is extremely passionate about the game, and we hope it he will be the catalyst to another great season at the Panthers.
- MBC Board of Management
The jewel in the crown of Australian Little League is almost upon us, and Baseball Australia is proud to announce the rosters and schedule for the 2017 Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship.
The Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship will take place between 7-12 June in Lismore, NSW and will see 20 of the best Little League charters from around Australia vie for the Australian Championship, and a place at the coveted Little League World Series in August.
Teams from all across the world travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to participate in the biggest underage baseball event on the planet, with games from the Little League World Series broadcast on ESPN in Australia, as well as over 300,000 people attending the 10-day tournament, which this year takes place between 17-27 August.
Hills Little League (NSW) is the defending Australian champion, and will look to be the first team to represent the Australia Region at consecutive Little League World Series’. Hills became the most successful Australian team at a Little League World Series in 2016, winning two pool games and finishing inside the top four international teams, something no other Australian team has done before.
Select games on Diamond 1, including the Semi Finals, Bronze and Gold Medal games will be broadcast live on abltv.com. Please stay tuned for broadcast schedule.
All streamed games will be available live and on-demand through Baseball Live, the new Baseball Australia app. Live scoring for all 48 games will also be available through Baseball Live. To download Baseball Live, click here.
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GOLD: Hills 7-1 Ryde
In a battle between two powerhouse NSW charters, it was Hills who prevailed 7-1 and booked their ticket to the Junior League World Series.
For Manager Les Stockdale, Clayton Campbell and Brent Iredale, it’ll be their second consecutive appearance on the world stage, after they all were part of Hills’ Little League team that made history at the 2016 Little League World Series.
Andrew Martin was the sparkplug for Hills, nailing their first hit of the game in the form of a triple before being driven in by Riley Watson for the opening run of the ballgame. Martin then came to the party again in the bottom of the fourth, extending Hills’ lead to three after a two-RBI single.
Liam McCallum tossed five dazzling innings, keeping the Hawks hitters off balance all night. The lefty finished with three strikeouts and no hits across five innings. When asked about the experience, McCallum was excited to get stuck into the best in the world.
"I couldn't think of anything better," said McCallum.
"The boys played exceptionally well today. Ryde are a great team, their performance in the semi against Cronulla was amazing and we had to play at our best today."
James Nati struck out eight in his five inning start, and had his breaking ball working throughout, continually fooling hitters with a stunning curveball.
Ryde threatened in the bottom of the sixth as all good teams do in the top of the sixth, loading the bases after Cooper Garth legged out an infield single. Soloman Maguire then induced a groundout from Kobi Slaats as the rally was quashed by the Hills defence.
Clayton Campbell put the exclamation point on the ballgame as he made a dazzling play at shortstop for the second out of the inning. Campbell’s fellow Little League World Series teammate Brent Iredale fired a strike to first for the third out of the game, and Hills booked their ticket to the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan.
BRONZE: Cronulla 11-0 Southern Mariners
Cronulla claimed third place at the Australian Junior League Championship off the back of an incredibly dominant start from Josh Pearl.
Pearl struck out 14 of the 15 batters he faced, and was nearly untouchable against a Southern Mariners lineup that has fought all week. Adam Harris claimed the only hit off Pearl, a bunt single that caught the defence on the hop late in the game.
Pearl also capped off the most complete game of the championship as he went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Jake Burns also chimed in with three RBI of his own however the day belonged to Pearl as he lead his team to an Australian Senior League Championship Bronze Medal.
Eastern Phantoms 9-5 Canberra
The Eastern Phantoms struck early and never looked back, defeated a gallant Canberra side 9-5.
Connor Whelan tossed a complete game for the Phantoms, striking out three and only giving up three runs across his seven innings on the hill.
Whelan’s offence backed him up well in the early stages, driving in six runs in the first two innings. Tyler Brooks was one of the Phantoms best offensively, nailing a home run and driving in three runs in a fantastic display.
Lachlan Ives finished his tournament well for Canberra, as he picked up three hits and an RBI in the leadoff spot, with Cody Mendham providing some good offensive support, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Manly 11-0 Adelaide Pirates
Behind some stellar offensive performances and a complete game shutout from Toby White, Manly claimed 7th place at the Australian Junior League Championship.
White was sensational for Manly, striking out seven and scattering only five hits in seven scoreless innings. White also manage to chip in with bat in hand too, driving in a pair of runs for the Eagles.
Zac Newbold finished with four RBI from his three hits, however the final say went to brother Tom, who nailed an inside the park home run in the top of the fifth, driving in Zac for the second time this week via the home run.
Liam Bull showed plenty of resistance for the Pirates, going 3-for-3 with Carter Powell and Ethan Murphy claiming the Pirates other two hits.
The Pirates kept Manly at bay early, but eight late runs saw the Eagles pull away and claim 7th place at the Australian Junior League Championship.
Gold Coast Pirates 6-1 Brisbane Metro
The Gold Coast Pirates managed to defeat Brisbane Metro in the second game of the day on Diamond 2.
The early stages of the game saw an unfortunate incident with an injury to Sam Campion, we wish Sam all the best with his recovery.
Gold Coast scored all six of their runs in the second inning, with Jordan Cameron and Dylan Sippel each picking up two RBI.
Ryu Otsu had a strong start for the Pirates, striking out six and only allowing one run through his five innings. That run came off the bat of Dom French, as his RBI double in the third saw Brisbane Metro get on the board.
Ryne Zaryc ensured that his Brisbane Metro side stayed in the contest, as he sat down six Pirates hitters and scattered two hits through his two innings of relief.
Eastern Athletics 18-7 Gold Coast Mariners
Eastern Athletics scored early and often to defeat the Gold Coast Mariners on Diamond 2.
The Athletics’ offence was consistent all day as Kynan Jones lead the way in RBIs with three. Multiple players hit well for the Athletics, with Zach Busch capping off his stellar week with a home run and a pair of RBI.
Kurtis Smith and Henry Hayman both claimed three hits each for the Athletics, while for the Mariners the offensive balance was spread well, with seven individuals claiming a hit each.
The Athletics used a massive seven run fourth inning to propel them to victory as they plated seven runs to put the result beyond doubt.
Swan Hills 9-2 Northern Metros
Behind a fantastic performance from Maddux Stivey, Swan Hills sealed fifth place at the Australian Junior League Championship with a 9-2 win against fellow WA side Northern Metros.
Stivey struck out 10 across 5.2 innings of work, as he only allowed two earned runs.
Stivey’s offence backed him up nicely with some consistent hitting as Benji Hewitt lead off with a hit and two RBI, while at the opposite end of the lineup, eight hole hitter Max Chipper chimed in with a hit and three RBI.
Aaron Callaghan was the only Metros plater to claim multiple hits, as he picked up a single and a double, while Todd Hamburg drove in the Metros only earned run of the ballgame.
Tarrant Reimers gave the Metros everything in his final start of the tournament, striking out five and only giving up one earned run in his 5.2 innings of work.
The Metros stuck with the Swans for the majority of the ballgame, however five runs in the sixth inning proved the difference as Swan Hills stormed home to claim fifth place.
Adelaide Waves 14-4 Central Firebirds
The hometown Adelaide Waves defeated the Central Firebirds 14-4 to claim ninth place at the Australian Junior League Championship.
The Waves piled on ten runs in the first two innings, with Adam Wurfel one of the Waves best, as he went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
Nick Rees, Jack Higginbotham and Tyson Schunke all plated two runs apiece for the Waves in a complete offensive performance.
Hits were shared for the Central Firebirds, with Dylan Hopkins-Treloar one of the standouts, driving in an RBI from a triple in the top of the third.
Jack Higginbotham relieved a strong start from Hamish Rees and slammed the door shut on the Firebirds, striking out all three hitters he faced to seal a ninth place finish for the Adelaide Waves.
FINAL STANDINGS
1. Hills (NSW)
2. Ryde (NSW)
3. Cronulla (NSW)
4. Southern Mariners (VIC)
5. Swan Hills (WA)
6. Northern Metros (WA)
7. Manly (NSW)
8. Adelaide Pirates (SA)
9. Adelaide Waves (SA)
10. Central Firebirds (WA)
11. Eastern Athletics (VIC)
12. Gold Coast Mariners (QLD)
13. Gold Coast Pirates (QLD)
14. Brisbane Metro (QLD)
15. Eastern Phantoms (WA)
16. Canberra (ACT)
Andrew has enjoyed a long family history and distinguished playing career at the Blackburn Baseball Club. He has played over 400 games including 4 BV Summer Div. 1 Championships, as well as being named as shortstop in Blackburn’s Team of the Century.
He has also played winter baseball for both Knox, Heathmont and GMBC where he was part of a hugely successful period with the club winning 5 championships. He won an MVP at Knox as an 18-year-old and several other MVP and hitting awards along the way.
Andrew has played in several Victorian representative teams and represented Australia at U19 level.
He has represented Victoria in Claxton Shield intermittently between 2003 and 2007, then played in the first 2 seasons of the ABL.
He has also had coaching experience as follows:
• Heathmont Baseball Club Head Coach 2009 & 2010
• Knox Baseball Club Head Coach 2011 & 2012
• Baseball Victoria U18 Assistant Coach 2007
• Baseball Victoria U18 Fitness + Strength Co-ordinator 2008
• Baseball Victoria U23 Assistant Coach 2009 + 2010 (national champions 2010)
"Andrew has been a competitive adversary in recent years and we are pleased to finally obtain his considerable knowledge and experience at Melbourne" said David Keyhoe, Chairman, M.C.C. Baseball Section.
"Andrew will be fully supported in achieving the clubs and his own personal goals".
"We look forward to Andrew and his support team leading us to a successful new era at the club" .
SF1: Hills 9-0 Southern Mariners
Clayton Campbell threw the first no-hitter in Australian Junior League Championship history to lead Hills to a 9-0 win over Southern Mariners and a spot in the Championship Game.
Campbell was untouchable across his seven innings of work, striking out 15 and only needing 77 pitches to throw the no-hitter.
Campbell wasn’t done there through, chiming in with a pair of hits and scoring twice.
Hills’ offence backed up Campbell’s performance perfectly, with Liam McCallum and Brent Iredale claiming two hits and two RBI apiece.
The Mariners kept within touching distance of Hills throughout the ballgame, but a five run fifth frame put Hills far enough ahead, and when Campbell struck out his 15th of the day to seal a famous win, Hills were on their way to the Australian Junior League Championship Gold Medal Game.
SF2: Ryde 3-0 Cronulla
In a tight and tense ballgame, two great NSW rivals went head to head in a worthy semi final, and it was Ryde who came out on top, defeating Cronulla 3-0.
Lex Trattles was absolutely incredible for Ryde, tossing a complete game shutout to lead the Hawks to victory. Trattles wasn't rattled at all during the game, getting out of some sticky situations and with the defence firing behind him, it all fell into place.
Ryde scored all three of their runs with one crack of the bat as Mitch Steer broke the game open with a bases clearing double in the top of the first frame, and from there, it was a pure pitchers dual.
Trattles' opposite number Blake Cavill wasn't deterred by giving up early runs, as he struck out eight across four innings of work. Luke Krkovski did his absolute best to keep Cronulla in the ballgame, striking out five in three scoreless innings, however that three run lead held as Trattles slammed the door on Cronulla's rally and booked his team's ticket to the Australian Junior League Championship Final.
Gold Coast Pirates 17-13 Eastern Phantoms
The Gold Coast eventually claimed the win against a dogged Eastern Phantoms side 17-13 in a wild game on Diamond 1.
The Pirates skipped away to an 11-2 lead, however six runs in the bottom of the third brought the Phantoms back into the ballgame.
Ian Lee was strong for the Pirates, plating a team high three runs, while Ryu Otsu and Patrick Day managed two RBI each. Otsu also swiped four bases, with the Pirates following his lead, stealing a total of 11 bases.
Caiden Deal lead the offensive line for the Phantoms, going 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and four RBI. Tyler Brooks also hit well in the middle of the lineup, driving in three runs from his two hits.
The Phantoms brought the game within one heading into the final frame, however three big runs from the Pirates saw them pull away for good.
Central Firebirds 20-9 Gold Coast Mariners
The Gold Coast Mariners jumped out to an early lead, however the Firebirds came home the stronger, claiming a 20-9 victory.
Rilee Ford nailed a home run for the Mariners, with Hannah Marshall and Jakob Rawlings driving in two each.
Ben Drew had another outstanding game for the Firebirds, going 4-for-5 with two doubles and 5 RBI, while Jarrod McKay and Josh Paull drove in three runs apiece in a high scoring encounter.
Dylan Hopkins-Treloar had a hand in everything for the Firebirds, with three hits and two RBI as well as five innings of strong work on the mound.
Brisbane Metro 4-3 Canberra
In a back and forth affair on Diamond 2, it was Brisbane Metro who claimed a hard-fought and high quality affair against Canberra 4-3.
Brisbane Metro’s Joseph Field was exceptional with the ball, fanning 10 and only giving up two earned runs in his five inning start.
Sam Campion hit the ball well all day for Brisbane Metro, going 2-for-3 and driving in two of his team’s four runs. Field also kept the line moving offensively, claiming three hits at the top of the lineup.
Tom Shakespeare claimed two hits and Canberra’s only RBI on the day, while Jacob Van Leeuwen tossed a complete game and only gave up two runs in six innings.
Adelaide Waves 7-0 Eastern Athletics
The Adelaide Waves bounced back in a big way to defeat the Eastern Athletics 7-0 on Diamond 1.
Dayton Mitchell tossed five scoreless innings for the Waves, as he scattered four hits and struck out four. Mitchell did some damage with the bat too, claiming a pair of hits.
Darcy Barry and Robbie Brennan drove two and three runs in respectively, with Jacob Scott continuing his hot hitting week, going 3-for-4 and scoring twice.
Zach Busch and Mitch Thomas both claimed double’s for the Athletics, however the Waves put in a strong performance, capped off Jack Higginbotham striking out all six hitters he faced to finish the game.
Northern Metros 8-3 Adelaide Pirates
The Adelaide Pirates held a narrow lead in the middle frames, however a big fourth inning lifted the Northern Metros to an 8-3 victory.
Carter Dowling was exceptional for the Metros on the mound, only giving up two earned runs and striking out four in six innings of work. Dowling also lead off the Metros lineup and claimed a pair of hits of his own.
Dan Stephenson and Todd Hamburg were two of the Metros best with the bat, driving in two runs apiece.
Liam Bull, Armando Ramirez Torres and Ethan Badcock each picked up hits for the Pirates, with Badcock driving in the Pirates only earned run.
Gabriel Mauriohooho belted a triple for the Metros, while Javier Pelkonen continued his impressive tournament, smashing another home run to set the Metros on their way to victory.
Swan Hills 12-2 Manly
Swan Hills Aces scored in every inning as they defeated Manly 12-2 on Diamond 2.
Jordan Shillingford tossed a complete game for the Swans, only giving up two runs and striking out six in an impressive performance. Shillingford wasn’t done there though, going 2-for3 with the bat.
Dustin Brown and Conor Parry claimed a pair of hits each, while Max Chipper and Maddux Stivey combined for six of the Aces’ 12 RBI between them.
Brothers Zac and Tom Newbold were two of Manly’s best, as they combined for four hits and both of Manly’s earned runs.
That win sees Swan Hills battle the Northern Metros for 5th place tomorrow on Diamond 1.
Full day 6 schedule below;
26th May 2017
Time
Diamond 1
Time
Diamond 2
7th Place
15th Place
9.15 AM
Manly
Adelaide Pirates
8:45 AM
Canberra
Eastern Phantoms