Baseball Victoria is pleased to announce the team of coaches that will lead our Victorian Blue Women's team into the 2017 National Championships:
HEAD COACH | Dean Anglin
ASSISTANT COACH | Joe Michaud
PITCHING COACH | Jeremy Young
The 2017 Open Women's National Championship from 15 - 22 April in 2017 and will be played at Narrabundah Ballpark in Canberra, home of the Canberra Cavalry.
Baseball Victoria will also be entering a Victorian White Women's team into the 2017 Open National Championships.
Coach Dean Anglin will be running TRIALS on Wednesday 11th and Saturday 14th January.
To register your interest to trial for the teams, please click HERE and fill in your details.
Baseball Victoria are still seeking coaches for our Victorian White Women's and Youth Women's teams.
Please send any coaching applications to; Bronwyn.Gell@baseballvictoria.com.au
Baseball Victoria is this morning saddened to learn of the passing of a St Kilda Baseball Club icon Thomas Frederick O’Halloran who passed away early this morning, peacefully in his sleep.
The thoughts and prayers of the entire Victorian baseball community are this morning with the O’Halloran family.
In the top of the fourth, the visiting Dolphins held a commanding 7-1 lead, thanks to plating three runs in each the first and fourth frames.
On this day, however, the Bulldogs were not to be denied. They scored twice in the fifth, once in the sixth and then three times in both the seventh and eighth innings. Chelsea’s lone other run came in the top of the seventh.
Footscray’s batters were led by Dean Hayhow (four hits), Troy Davis (two doubles) and Haydn Lucas-Paton (three hits, including a triple and the go ahead RBI in the home half of the eighth.)
Across the diamond, Andy Kuo had three knocks of his own, including a two RBI double, and played stellar defense in the field. Wilson Yeh got the start for Chelsea.
Original report supplied by Dean Hayhow of the Chelsea Baseball Club
In the top of the fourth, the visiting Dolphins held a commanding 7-1 lead, thanks to plating three runs in each the first and fourth frames.
On this day, however, the Bulldogs were not to be denied. They scored twice in the fifth, once in the sixth and then three times in both the seventh and eighth innings. Chelsea’s lone other run came in the top of the seventh.
Footscray’s batters were led by Dean Hayhow (four hits), Troy Davis (two doubles) and Haydn Lucas-Paton (three hits, including a triple and the go ahead RBI in the home half of the eighth.)
Across the diamond, Andy Kuo had three knocks of his own, including a two RBI double, and played stellar defense in the field. Wilson Yeh got the start for Chelsea.
Original report supplied by Dean Hayhow of the Chelsea Baseball Club
In the top of the fourth, the visiting Dolphins held a commanding 7-1 lead, thanks to plating three runs in each the first and fourth frames.
On this day, however, the Bulldogs were not to be denied. They scored twice in the fifth, once in the sixth and then three times in both the seventh and eighth innings. Chelsea’s lone other run came in the top of the seventh.
Footscray’s batters were led by Dean Hayhow (four hits), Troy Davis (two doubles) and Haydn Lucas-Paton (three hits, including a triple and the go ahead RBI in the home half of the eighth.)
Across the diamond, Andy Kuo had three knocks of his own, including a two RBI double, and played stellar defense in the field. Wilson Yeh got the start for Chelsea.
Original report supplied by Dean Hayhow of the Chelsea Baseball Club
In the top of the fourth, the visiting Dolphins held a commanding 7-1 lead, thanks to plating three runs in each the first and fourth frames.
On this day, however, the Bulldogs were not to be denied. They scored twice in the fifth, once in the sixth and then three times in both the seventh and eighth innings. Chelsea’s lone other run came in the top of the seventh.
Footscray’s batters were led by Dean Hayhow (four hits), Troy Davis (two doubles) and Haydn Lucas-Paton (three hits, including a triple and the go ahead RBI in the home half of the eighth.)
Across the diamond, Andy Kuo had three knocks of his own, including a two RBI double, and played stellar defense in the field. Wilson Yeh got the start for Chelsea.
Original report supplied by Dean Hayhow of the Chelsea Baseball Club
In the top of the fourth, the visiting Dolphins held a commanding 7-1 lead, thanks to plating three runs in each the first and fourth frames.
On this day, however, the Bulldogs were not to be denied. They scored twice in the fifth, once in the sixth and then three times in both the seventh and eighth innings. Chelsea’s lone other run came in the top of the seventh.
Footscray’s batters were led by Dean Hayhow (four hits), Troy Davis (two doubles) and Haydn Lucas-Paton (three hits, including a triple and the go ahead RBI in the home half of the eighth.)
Across the diamond, Andy Kuo had three knocks of his own, including a two RBI double, and played stellar defense in the field. Wilson Yeh got the start for Chelsea.
Original report supplied by Dean Hayhow of the Chelsea Baseball Club
Emphatically bouncing back from their first loss of the season, the St Kilda Saints once again relied upon a complete team effort to earn the victory.
Scoreless entering the fourth frame, the Saints plated three runs in the fourth, two in the fifth, and four in the sixth to give St Kilda all the runs they would need.
The Hunters answered back with single tallies in the seventh and eighth before scoring twice in the bottom of the ninth to provide the final margin.
Solid as always, Jarrod MacEachern did his job as the St Kilda starter. Playing shortstop for the first time this season, Mariano Favia was stellar; ditto for fellow left side infielder Todd Clarkson.
Bryan Livett headlined the hitters, using his speed to collect three hits.
Original report supplied by Robby Lewis of the St Kilda Baseball Club
If a 10-1 game can be closer than the score indicated, this Grand Final rematch certainly was.
After the first inning the Rebels held a 3-1 advantage. Three scoreless frames followed before Mulgrave added one run in each of the fifth, seventh and eighth innings before plating four insurance markers in the top of the ninth.
Scott Dale started and went six innings, before giving way to Shaun Fahy.
For the victors, Matthew Young was stellar on the mound. Liam Richardson closed the game out, allowing only a single run.
At the plate, Ben Hardman had four hits for the Rebels.
Original reports supplied by Wayne Porter and Lincoln Ladds of the Pakenham and Mulgrave Baseball Clubs, respectively
If a 10-1 game can be closer than the score indicated, this Grand Final rematch certainly was.
After the first inning the Rebels held a 3-1 advantage. Three scoreless frames followed before Mulgrave added one run in each of the fifth, seventh and eighth innings before plating four insurance markers in the top of the ninth.
Scott Dale started and went six innings, before giving way to Shaun Fahy.
For the victors, Matthew Young was stellar on the mound. Liam Richardson closed the game out, allowing only a single run.
At the plate, Ben Hardman had four hits for the Rebels.
Original reports supplied by Wayne Porter and Lincoln Ladds of the Pakenham and Mulgrave Baseball Clubs, respectively
If a 10-1 game can be closer than the score indicated, this Grand Final rematch certainly was.
After the first inning the Rebels held a 3-1 advantage. Three scoreless frames followed before Mulgrave added one run in each of the fifth, seventh and eighth innings before plating four insurance markers in the top of the ninth.
Scott Dale started and went six innings, before giving way to Shaun Fahy.
For the victors, Matthew Young was stellar on the mound. Liam Richardson closed the game out, allowing only a single run.
At the plate, Ben Hardman had four hits for the Rebels.
Original reports supplied by Wayne Porter and Lincoln Ladds of the Pakenham and Mulgrave Baseball Clubs, respectively
If a 10-1 game can be closer than the score indicated, this Grand Final rematch certainly was.
After the first inning the Rebels held a 3-1 advantage. Three scoreless frames followed before Mulgrave added one run in each of the fifth, seventh and eighth innings before plating four insurance markers in the top of the ninth.
Scott Dale started and went six innings, before giving way to Shaun Fahy.
For the victors, Matthew Young was stellar on the mound. Liam Richardson closed the game out, allowing only a single run.
At the plate, Ben Hardman had four hits for the Rebels.
Original reports supplied by Wayne Porter and Lincoln Ladds of the Pakenham and Mulgrave Baseball Clubs, respectively
If a 10-1 game can be closer than the score indicated, this Grand Final rematch certainly was.
After the first inning the Rebels held a 3-1 advantage. Three scoreless frames followed before Mulgrave added one run in each of the fifth, seventh and eighth innings before plating four insurance markers in the top of the ninth.
Scott Dale started and went six innings, before giving way to Shaun Fahy.
For the victors, Matthew Young was stellar on the mound. Liam Richardson closed the game out, allowing only a single run.
At the plate, Ben Hardman had four hits for the Rebels.
Original reports supplied by Wayne Porter and Lincoln Ladds of the Pakenham and Mulgrave Baseball Clubs, respectively
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| St Kilda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| Pakenham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
First perfect weather we've had and the right result .
Ben Miller struck out 11 of 18 batters faced giving up just one run in the first inning , the bats knocked in two, four run innings which is a great sign going forward .
A big positive was adding a couple of young fellas to first lower the average age and pump a bit of spark with the legs to keep the veterans on their toes .
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Footscray | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||||||
| Mulgrave | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
Mulgrave started in regular fashion dominating early to lead 10-0 after the second.
Joel Stubbs started for the Rebels and found his grove early in the piece.
Mulgrave picked up another run by the third, however an out of character slump for the Rebels starter saw the Bulldogs respond plating 6 by the end of the third.
Stuart Phillips came in the close out the game for Mulgrave making short work of Footscray batters the in the twilight innings.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Ormond GH | 2 | |||||||||||
| Chelsea | 1 |
Doncaster 14 vs Malvern 9
It’s now how you start it’s how you finish.
At least that old cliché applied to Doncaster on Sunday in their 14-9 victory over host Malvern.
Down 5-0 after three frames, the Dragons were buoyed the rest of the way by solid hitting up and down the lineup. Every batter had at least one hit and reached base twice.
Shaky at first, starter Simon Fitzmaurice settled down beginning in the fourth, ceding just one hit in the next four frames before giving way to Ben Utting who threw the final three innings and also knocked in three runs.
Original report supplied by John McDonald of the Doncaster Baseball Club
No Game Summary provided for other games.
Author: Zack McGuinness
Newport 10 vs Moorabbin 3
Newport claimed a comfortable 10-3 win over Moorabbin with starter Jimmy Jensen pitching a complete game.
Jensen struck out 10 in an impressive start, allowing just three runs to cross the plate despite surrendering eight hits. From the sixth inning onwards Jensen didn’t surrender a hit.
Josh Mulherin had the ball for Moorabbin, keeping their bats quiet until the third inning where Matthew Lawman knocked in a three-run home run for Newport.
Offensively, Newport finished Sunday’s contest with 13 hits to Moorabbin’s 7. The seventh inning proved to be a pivotal inning as Newport recorded four runs to stretch their lead.
Nathan Harris received the win for Blackburn on Sunday as they toppled the Geelong Baycats for the second time this season.
Harris pitched six innings for Blackburn in their 4-2 win, surrendering eight hits for two runs while striking out six.
Despite winning the hit battle 9-8, Geelong struggled to get enough runs on the board. Rudy Jaramillo received the loss after pitching seven innings of work, allowing four runs while walking three and striking out six.
An impressive outing from Brian Kloppe led the Cheltenham Rustlers to a 5-2 victory over the Sandringham Royals at Farm Road.
Kloppe held the Royals scoreless through 6.2 innings of work, with Sandringham’s only runs coming in the seventh frame off of closer Phil Richmond.
Royals starter Reed Mason settled down following a busy second inning to pitch five scoreless frames, with young reliever Mitchell Wilcox giving up a run in the sixth.
Fitzroy’s early 1-0 lead was quickly overshadowed as Melbourne countered with three runs in the bottom of the first, from there they never looked back claiming an 8-2 victory.
Adam Pahos had the start for Melbourne, allowing just the one earned run off of seven hits in six frames.
Melbourne’s offense provided Pahos with plenty of run support; Rob Hondromatidis, Nathan Aron, Matt Kent and Matt Blackmore all finished with two hits each.
Zach Rhodes scored Fitzroy’s only other run, going deep in the seventh inning for his first home run of the season.
No Game Summary Provided.
A solid starting performance from Springvale’s import pitcher David Fischer was undone by a flurry of runs from the Bombers in the fifth and seventh innings, as Essendon went on to claim a 10-2 win.
Three hits apiece from Tim Sullivan and Scott McIntyre contributed to Essendon’s convincing 10-0 lead by the middle of the eighth.
MID-WEEK RESULTS
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Blackburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Melbourne | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | - | 13 |
Melbourne jumped out to an early lead on Blackburn and captured a 13-2 victory on Tuesday at Surrey Park.
After a duece in the fourth, Melbourne tacked on another five runs in the fifth after Alex Hondromatidis started the inning with a double, plating Xander Barling and Scott Moore.
Evan Brisentine got it done on the hill on the way to a win. He allowed one run over five innings. Brisentine struck out four, walked two and gave up nine hits.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Moorabbin | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Cheltenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Moorabbin v Cheltenham saw Phil Richmond go head-to-head with Grant Irving with Irving throwing 7 complete innings for 83 pitches giving up 1 earned and 1 unearned run to earn the win.
Melbourne jumped out to an early lead on Blackburn and captured a 13-2 victory on Tuesday at Surrey Park.
After a duece in the fourth, Melbourne tacked on another five runs in the fifth after Alex Hondromatidis started the inning with a double, plating Xander Barling and Scott Moore.
Evan Brisentine got it done on the hill on the way to a win. He allowed one run over five innings. Brisentine struck out four, walked two and gave up nine hits.
Both teams hit the ball well in the fading light at Altona, but it was the Lions pitching and pressure on the base paths that led Fitzroy to their fourth won on the season. Brock Pawley was back on the bump for the Lions are a weeks rest and got the win. His multiple arm slots and variations doing enough to keep the Essendon hitters off balance and blanking their offense through 4.0.
Josh Tols threw the final two frames and was his usual devestating self, giving up just one hit and striking out four. Tom Dicker and Reese Gregory both recording multiple hit games for the victorious Lions.
The Royals went with three young pitchers who walked 6, gave up 2 hits and a stolen base as the Pirates but up seven in the bottom of the first. The best Sandringham could then do was score 2 runs in the top of the second off
Preston, from 2 walks an infield wild throw and a Sac fly.
The game continued with neither side able achieve hits or score runs, until a lead-off single and 2 wild pitches by the
Royals young closer in the bottom of the fifth resulted in one more run on the Pirates board to get the win 8 - 2.
Offensively, Newport finished Sunday’s contest with 13 hits to Moorabbin’s 7. The seventh inning proved to be a pivotal inning as Newport recorded four runs to stretch their lead.
Offensively, Newport finished Sunday’s contest with 13 hits to Moorabbin’s 7. The seventh inning proved to be a pivotal inning as Newport recorded four runs to stretch their lead.
In the late game at Altona, Tuesday night, the Royals went down to the Baycats 0 - 6. Veteran B
Following their historic Silver Medal at the WBSC U23 World Cup, members of the Australian team have taken out the majority of the individual awards at the tournament.
Jacob Younis (NSW, Sydney Blue Sox, Penrith Baseball Club)
- Most Runs Scored (17)
- All-World Team - Shortstop
- Hitting Leader (16 hits, 7 RBIs, .571 batting average, 25 total bases)
Guy Edmonds (NSW, Sydney Blue Sox, Penrith Baseball Club)
- All-World Team - Designated Hitter (.367 batting average, 10 RBIs, 11 hits)
Connor MacDonald (QLD, Brisbane Bandits, Redlands Rays Baseball Club)
- All-World Team - First Baseman (10 hits, 14RBIs, .313 batting average)
- Most Home Runs (4)
Josh Guyer (NSW, Sydney Blue Sox, Blacktown Workers Baseball Club)
- All-World Team - Relief Pitcher (4 apperances, 2 wins, 6.2 innings pitched, 3, 6 strikeouts, 0.00 ERA)
Australia has claimed the silver medal at the WBSC U23 World Cup and a number of all-important WBSC World Ranking Points after falling to Japan 10-3 in the World Championship Game this morning.
Despite out-hitting Japan 10-7, two big innings from the World #1 baseball nation proved the difference, with Japan scoring four runs in the fourth, and five runs in the sixth inning.
Australia’s performances at the U23 World Cup have been fantastic, and are rewarded with a silver medal, as well as 551 WBSC World Ranking Points, which will come in handy leading into the next international competition cycle.
After a scoreless start to the ballgame, Australia took an early lead after a couple of strong hits. A single to Sam Kennelly and a double from Ben Leslie saw runners at second and third, and from there, it was all up to Aaron Whitefield, who drove in Kennelly and Leslie with a solid hit to right field, giving Australia a 2-0 lead in the third inning.
Detroit Tigers prospect and Sydney Blue Sox star Zac Shepherd showed his power and extended Australia’s lead to three in the fourth against the world’s baseball powerhouse, with a solo shot to left field.
Nick Veale had a fantastic start going through the early innings, working quickly and not letting the Japanese hitters settle into any rhythm. Veale put up three scoreless innings to begin the ballgame, but a forgettable fourth inning saw Japan claw four runs back and regain the lead.
Aaron Whitefield was the offensive star for Australia in the World Championship game, going 4-for-4 with two RBIs. Jacob Younis also had a strong day at the plate, claiming two hits.
Japan’s lead was extended in the seventh, with all nine hitters coming to the plate. A three-run home run from Taishi Hirooka capped off the inning, which included a costly error from Australia.
After coming into the U23 World Cup with a World Ranking of 13, Australia has punched well above their weight, recording victories against significant baseball nations including Chinese Taipei and Korea, and coming away with a well-earned silver medal.
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The Werribee Giants have turned their Club pink to raise awareness around Breast Cancer in the latest round of the Victorian Summer Baseball League.
As a part of the day, every Werribee player wore pink tops and hats with the Clubhouse decorated with plenty of pink. Dugouts were also pinks as were the bases and the Pink Lady symbol was placed on the ground at each team’s entrance.
Now in its third year, Club Secretary Jessica Curnow says it’ an event the whole Club gets behind and supports.
“We even had one of our Under 12 boys, Harrison Green-Williams, who shaved his head on the day to raise money. He had been growing it since the start of the year” said Jessica.
“Everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer with 42 women diagnosed in Australia each day. We want to continue to raise awareness and much needed funds to help ensure Australians affected by breast cancer are provided with the very best support, treatment and care.”
More than just an awareness campaign, the Werribee Baseball Club has managed to raise just over $1,400 to date and have an online fundraising page still open for people to donate until Friday.
As we all know, Club events and fundraisers don’t just happen with Jessica Curnow adding that the Club is extremely thankful for all the help they were able to receive to get Werribee’s third success Pink Day off the ground.
“Sarah Smith and myself were the main organisers of the event this year.”
“Along with the help of Lori Collins, Shelby Parrish, Ben Bavdek and so many more people at the Club.”
“We truly appreciate the help everyone could to make it one of the biggest events we hold at the Club.”
Even better for the Giants, the Club’s Firsts, Seconds and Thirds all recorded wins on the day.
THE Werribee Giants have turned their Club pink to raise awareness around Breast Cancer in the latest round of the Victorian Summer Baseball League.
As a part of the day, every Werribee player wore pink tops and hats with the Clubhouse decorated with plenty of pink. Dugouts were also pinks as were the bases and the Pink Lady symbol was placed on the ground at each team’s entrance.
Now in its third year, Club Secretary Jessica Curnow says it’ an event the whole Club gets behind and supports.
“We even had one of our Under 12 boys, Harrison Green-Williams, who shaved his head on the day to raise money. He had been growing it since the start of the year” said Jessica.
“Everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer with 42 women diagnosed in Australia each day. We want to continue to raise awareness and much needed funds to help ensure Australians affected by breast cancer are provided with the very best support, treatment and care.”
More than just an awareness campaign, the Werribee Baseball Club has managed to raise just over $1,400 to date and have an online fundraising page still open for people to donate until Friday.
As we all know, Club events and fundraisers don’t just happen with Jessica Curnow adding that the Club is extremely thankful for all the help they were able to receive to get Werribee’s third success Pink Day off the ground.
“Sarah Smith and myself were the main organisers of the event this year.”
“Along with the help of Lori Collins, Shelby Parrish, Ben Bavdek and so many more people at the Club.”
“We truly appreciate the help everyone could to make it one of the biggest events we hold at the Club.”
Even better for the Giants, the Club’s Firsts, Seconds and Thirds all recorded wins on the day.