COACHES REQUIRED
The Footscray Baseball Club is looking for program coaches for the
2016/17 Baseball Victoria Summer League commencing in October 2016
We are looking for program coaches for the following:
We intend to enter at least 3 men’s team (Div 3 & 4)
2 women’s teams (Div 1 and Div 2)
and at least 3 junior teams (Little League, Junior League and U18)
Criteria for all positions includes, but is not limited to, a Working with Children Card
and relevant Coaching accreditation. All full list of criteria will be provided to all interested parties prior to application.
Our Club is a social, family-orientated club that was established in 1925.
We have modern facilities and a very supportive Committee
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For further information, please contact
President: Lynn Fraser 0433 783 732 – E: info@footscraybulldogs.com.au
Ground location: Hanks Reserve, Hawkhurst St, Yarraville 3013
COACHES REQUIRED
The Footscray Baseball Club is looking for program coaches for the
2016/17 Baseball Victoria Summer League commencing in October 2016
We are looking for program coaches for the following:
We intend to enter at least 3 men’s team (Div 3 & 4)
2 women’s teams (Div 1 and Div 2)
and at least 3 junior teams (Little League, Junior League and U18)
Criteria for all positions includes, but is not limited to, a Working with Children Card
and relevant Coaching accreditation. All full list of criteria will be provided to all interested parties prior to application.
Our Club is a social, family-orientated club that was established in 1925.
We have modern facilities and a very supportive Committee
_________
For further information, please contact
President: Lynn Fraser 0433 783 732 – E: info@footscraybulldogs.com.au
Ground location: Hanks Reserve, Hawkhurst St, Yarraville 3013
Eastern Phantoms vs. Coastal Bay Sharks
Coastal Bay finished their tournament on a high, picking up a pair of runs in the top of the final frame to defeat the Eastern Phantoms 4-2. Darcy Miller struck out six in five innings on the mound for the Phantoms, while offensively, hits were hard to come by, with the Coastal Bay pitching staff working strongly. Caleb Goodwin and Bradley Tate claimed the only RBIs for the Sharks in a defensively minded game. Khale Richards struck out eight in 3.1 innings of work, while Bradley Tate and Caitlin Enyon sealed the deal, throwing the last two shutout innings.
Northern Diamondbacks vs. Geelong Baycats
The Northern Diamondbacks finished their tournament the right way, defeating Geelong 10-2. Hits came early and often for the Diamondbacks, with Connor Schibeci claiming two hits and three RBIs in an impressive performance. Bond Leuga and Jaycob Pascuzzi also performed well with bat in hand, driving in a pair of runs each. Leuga also threw strongly in his start for the Diamondbacks, striking out six and only giving up one earned run. Hayden Peoples struck out nine in an impressive performance on the mound for the Baycats, while offensively, Jordan Baumann claimed a pair of hits.
FIFTEENTH PLACE PLAYOFF
Southern Mariners vs. Canberra
The Southern Mariners defeated Canberra 16-6 to finish in fifteenth place at the 2016 Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship. The Mariners offence was spread well, with Charlie Pierson driving in three from his three hits, which included a triple. Tom Connolly also hit well for the Mariners, picking up two hits and plating two runs. Darcy Franks nailed a home run for Canberra with two men on base in the second, while Tom Shakespeare also picked up a pair of hits.
THIRTEENTH PLACE PLAYOFF
Adelaide Seahawks vs. Gold Coast Pirates
A tight game between Adelaide Seahawks and the Gold Coast Pirates was broken open in the fifth by the Pirates, who eventually ran out 6-1 winners and claimed thirteenth place. Hits were hard to come by for the Seahawks, with only Tyson Schunke claiming an RBI. Robbie Brennan struck out six in three innings for the Seahawks, and Saxon Gibbs tossed 1.1 innings of perfect relief, striking out two Pirates hitters. Dylan Sippel threw strongly during the middle innings for Gold Coast, picking up five strikeouts and conceding no earned runs. Jasper King and Jack Robinson both claimed home runs, while Andrew Stubbs picked up a pair of hits and an RBI.
ELEVENTH PLACE PLAYOFF
Brisbane Metro vs. Brisbane North
Brisbane Metro pushed Brisbane North all the way, but eventually, Brisbane North claimed eleventh place at the 2016 Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship with a hard fought 8-7 win. Hayden Snell had a strong start for Brisbane North, striking out four and only conceding one earned run. Offensively, Jackson Grounds lead the way for Metro, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Harry Pilkington also lead off well, picking up a pair of RBIs for Brisbane Metro. John Lemm was the only Brisbane North player to claim two hits, while Matthew Readdy drove in three runs. Joel Hogan struck out seven in five strong innings for Brisbane North.
NINTH PLACE PLAYOFF
Eastern Athletics vs. Northern Metros
A five run third inning lifted the Northern Metros over the Eastern Athletics, and in turn, they claimed ninth place in the 2016 Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship. Lochlann O’Connor and Bronson Neave were solid with bat in hand for the Athletics, with O’Connor driving in a pair of RBIs. Metros’ Tyson Lequesne continued his strong form on the mound, striking out five and only conceding one earned run in 3.2 innings of relief. Joshua Davies made the most of his only hit for the Metros, driving in a pair of RBIs.
SEVENTH PLACE PLAYOFF
Manly vs. Macarthur
An incredible pitching performance from Josh Beezley has seen Manly finish seventh at the Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship. Beezley struck out 10 and didn’t concede a hit in his 5.2 innings on the mound. Macarthur’s pitching staff also threw strongly, with Logan Kemp and Jack Bennetts combining for eight strikeouts and only three hits. Manly got the scoring underway in the opening inning, with Thomas Butler singling to left field to score Tian Rae.
FIFTH PLACE PLAYOFF
Swan Hills Aces vs. Central Firebirds
The first game on diamond one saw Swan Hills score three early runs against the Central Firebirds, and the Aces held on to finish in fifth place, defeating the Firebirds 5-2. Patrick Ivester kept the Aces offence at bay in the final few innings, striking out four and only conceding one hit in three innings of shutout relief. Hits came sparingly for the Firebirds, with Ashton Hamilton and Patrick Temby picking up a hit each at the top of the lineup. The Aces pitching tandem of Tyson Noel and Maddux Stivey threw well, striking out eight and only giving up two runs between them. Max Chipper showed patience at the plate walking twice and picking up a hit, while four Aces players picked up an RBI each.
BRONZE MEDAL GAME
Ryde vs. Adelaide Rays
After weathering a fightback from the Adelaide Rays, the Ryde Hawks claimed bronze at the 2016 Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship. James Nati got Ryde off to the best possible start, nailing a home run off the first pitch he saw. Nati finished with two home runs and four RBIs in a strong offensive performance. Caylan Van Hilst also got in on the act, nailing a home run and collecting three RBIs for Ryde. Aidan Miller and Stepan Slapeta threw two innings each for Ryde, striking out six combined. The Rays struggled offensively early, but a five run fifth innings brought them back from the brink. Ryan Jones had a bases clearing triple to get the Rays back on track, but it wasn’t enough, as Ryde ran out winners to claim the bronze.
GOLD MEDAL GAME
Hills vs. Central Coast
After being the form team all week and only conceding one earned run for the tournament, Hills will represent Australia at the 2016 Little League World Series after defeating the Central Coast Marlins 7-3 in the Championship at Albert Park yesterday.
After scoring 68 runs and only conceding one in their previous six games at the tournament, Hills were odds on favourites to take out the gold medal, however Central Coast pushed them all the way, with Hills having to use every ounce of their energy and talent to get them across the line.
Hills began the game stronger, with Christos Lyberopoulos driving in the first two runs of the ballgame after he nailed an RBI double to centre-field.
However it didn’t take long for the Marlins to respond, with a wild pitch followed by an RBI single from Luke Jacobs that represented the first earned run conceded by Hills for the tournament.
Both starting pitchers threw well, with Central Coast’s Harrison Dobb mixing his pitches and getting ahead in counts.
Hills’ Harrison Wheeldon threw exceptionally in a pressure situation, striking out six and only giving up three earned runs.
Hills’ head coach Les Stockdale was impressed with his team’s composure after such a dominant tournament thus far.
“It’s hard to live up to such an expectation, you always plan to go undefeated but when you actually do it and get into the championship game it puts another level of pressure on the kids,“ Stockdale said.
"The kids remained relaxed throughout the whole tournament and today was no exception.”
Brent Iredale was one of Hills’ standout players offensively, picking up two hits, one of which was a home run.
Hills now go on to represent Australia at the 2016 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Hills’ head coach Les Stockdale spoke about what it means to represent the coutrny.
“It’s the ultimate prize for a young baseballer,” Stockdale said.
“It’s what they all aspire to do and we hope this will inspire kids back at the Hills Junior Baseball Association to continue to play and aspire to get to this stage too.”
TOP 16 PLACINGS:
1. Hills
2. Central Coast Marlins
3. Ryde Hawks
4. Adelaide Rays
5. Swan Hills
6. Central Firebirds
7. Manly
8. Macarthur
9. Northern Metros
10. Eastern Athletics
11. Brisbane North
12. Brisbane Metro
13. Gold Coast Pirates
14. Adelaide Seahawks
15. Southern Mariners
16. Canberra
Diamond 2
8.30am - Brisbane Metro vs. Brisbane North
Diamond 3
8.45am - Southern Mariners vs. Canberra
Diamond 1
9am - Central Firebirds vs. Swan Hills Aces
Diamond 4
9.30am - Northern Diamondbacks vs. Geelong Baycats
Diamond 2
11am - Eastern Athletics vs. Northern Metros
Diamond 3
11.15am - Adelaide Seahawks vs. Gold Coast Pirates
Diamond 1 - BRONZE MEDAL GAME
11.45am - Ryde vs. Adelaide Rays
Diamond 4
1pm - Eastern Phantoms vs. Coastal Bay
Diamond 2
1.30pm - Manly vs. Macarthur
Diamond 1 - GOLD MEDAL GAME
3.15pm - Hills vs. Central Coast
Brisbane Metro vs. Eastern Athletics
The opening game of day five saw a close run thing, but ultimately the Eastern Athletics defeated Brisbane Metro 4-3. Tyler Evans threw well in relief for the Athletics, conceding no earned runs in two innings on the mound. Jackson grounds also relieved well for Brisbane Metro, striking out three and only giving up two hits in two innings. Dante Holdsworth picked up two hits for Brisbane Metro, as did Ryne Zaryc. Nick Parton picked up a pair of RBIs for the Athletics, while Kynan Jones made the most of his one hit, legging out a triple.
Central Firebirds vs. Manly
In a seesawing encounter, the Central Firebirds just got ahead in the final inning to defeat Manly 18-17. An offensive onslaught by both teams culminated in an incredible 11 run inning for the Firebirds that put them back on track. Mason Brett and Oliver McMahon both claimed two RBIs each. Manly’s offence also fired, with Joshua Beezley, Thomas Butler and Tian Rae all claiming home runs, with Rae and Beezley driving in three and four runs respectively.
Adelaide Seahawks vs. Southern Mariners
Southern Mariners just couldn’t quite get over the line against the Adelaide Seahawks, who walked off with a 6-5 victory. The heart of the Seahawks lineup did the damage, with Tyson Schunke and Robbie Brennan picking up five hits and four RBIs between them, with both nailing home runs. Zac Becker and Bradlee Marsh combined for seven strikeouts on the mound for the Seahawks. James Lynch threw well in relief for the Mariners, picking up three strikeouts and only conceding one hit. Angus Newman hit well for the Mariners, collecting up three hits and two RBIs.
Coastal Bay vs. Geelong
Coastal Bay picked up their first win of the tournament, defeating Geelong 12-7. Jordan Baumann lead the Baycats’ offence, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs in an impressive performance. Harper Rickard also recorded a pair of hits. The offence was spread for Coastal Bay, with Khale Richards and Alex Roeszler both driving in a pair of RBIs. Zander Goodwin threw strongly for Coastal Bay, going five strong innings, striking out seven and only giving up one unearned run.
Northern Metros vs. Brisbane North
Northern Metros took care of Brisbane North 10-0 on Diamond 1 in the second game of the day. Dylan Bojarski was a single away from a cycle after his three hits yielded a double, triple and a home run. Bojarski also struck out the side in the bottom of the fourth to seal the victory for the Metros. Jackson Park and Tim Robinson also swung the bat well to drive in a pair of runs each. The only hit for Brisbane North came from the bat of Tyreece Fuimaono, who managed to make his way to third base for a triple.
Swan Hills Aces vs. Macarthur
Macarthur jumped out of the blocks early against Swan Hills, but the Aces pegged them back in a tight contest, 3-2. Macarthur’s Jack Bennetts claimed his team’s only RBIs, picking up a home run off Swan Hills’ starter Dustin Brown. Macarthur’s Bailey Senior conceded only two hits in his two innings of shutout relief, while for Swan Hills, the pitching duties were shared, with the last four pitchers all throwing an inning each of shutout baseball. Dustin Brown went 3-for-3 at the plate for the Aces, with Maddux Stivey again proving an offensive weapon, nailing a home run and claiming all three of Swan Hills’ RBIs.
Canberra vs. Gold Coast Pirates
A tense and tight ballgame developed between Canberra and the Gold Coast Pirates, before a 10 run inning from the Pirates blew the game open, and they eventually took the win 14-5. Maito Yamaguchi had a strong overall performance, picking up three hits, an RBI, and striking out six in two innings on the mound for Gold Coast. Andrew Stubbs also had a three RBI day, while Sam Green went 2-for-3. Ryan Lyddiard picked up three hits and a pair of RBIs, while Will Creighton also had a solid day at the plate, picking up two hits and an RBI.
Eastern Phantoms vs. Northern Diamondbacks
The Eastern Phantoms jumped out of the blocks quickly against the Northern Diamondbacks, but the Diamondbacks mowed them down, taking the game 8-6. Ethan Oliphant picked up a pair of RBIs, while James Higgins, Deakin Miller and Ethan Clark all claimed a hit each. Mitch Nolan kept the Phantoms’ offence at bay, striking out five in three perfect innings of relief. Jaycob Pascuzzi exploded offensively, claiming a triple and home run from his two hits.
Hills vs. Ryde
It was a semi-final for the ages, with both starting pitchers handling the pressure immensely, and performing strongly, however it was Hills who took the victory 2-0. Ryde’s James Nati struck out 10 and only gave up two earned runs, while his opposite number Clayton Campbell lead Hills perfectly, throwing a complete game shutout with an incredible 14 strikeouts. Campbell also started off the scoring for Hills, nailing a solo home run in the first inning to get Hills on the board. Will Unitt drove in Hills’ second run in a classic semi-final.
Adelaide Rays vs. Central Coast Marlins
Another tough and tight semi-final was eventually claimed by Central Coast, who defeated the Adelaide Rays 6-4. Hits were hard to come by for the Rays, who were well held by the Marlins pitching staff. Lead by a 12 strikeout performance from Parker Robinson, and a clutch final inning from Ben Langler, the Marlins took the final spot in the championship game. The top of the Marlins lineup had the bats firing, with Luke Jacobs claiming three hits from the leadoff spot, and a massive home run to straight away centre field from Parker Robinson kept the scoreboard ticking over for the Marlins. Max Stagg and Ryan Jones claimed an RBI each for the Rays, while Cooper Giles threw strongly in relief for the Rays, striking out two and only conceding one earned run.
Eastern Phantoms (18) vs. Geelong (19)
The Eastern Phantoms got off to a hot start, only to be pushed by Geelong. The Phantoms ended up taking the first game on the main diamond 8-5. Noah Brennan kept the Phantoms offence quiet in the final innings, only giving up one hit and striking out three in two innings of relief. Riley Franklin picked up two hits for the Phantoms, while James Higgins and Aiden Hains also picked up a hit each.
Northern Diamondbacks (17) vs. Coastal Bay (20)
The Northern Diamondbacks were held well early by Coastal Bay, but eventually pulled away to win 11-4. Sam Skinner picked up a pair of hits for the Diamondbacks, while Billy Kolyniuk and Jaycob Pascuzzi’s sole hits were both triples. Skinner also threw well in four innings, giving up only two runs and striking out five. Zander Goodwin picked up a pair of hits on the day, while batting in the nine hole, Khale Richards claimed two hits and an RBI.
Adelaide Seahawks (10) vs. Brisbane Metro (15)
A tense game between the Adelaide Seahawks and Brisbane Metro was blown open by Metro in the sixth, which eventually took the contest 6-2. Tyson Schunke threw very strongly in relief for the Seahawks, striking out four and only conceding the one hit in 2.2 innings of work. Callum Wallace gave up only two hits and struck out five in a strong start for Brisbane Metro. Wallace also lead Metro offensively, picking up two RBIs from his three hits.
Northern Metros (9) vs. Canberra (16)
The opening game of day four saw the Northern Metros take out Canberra 16-6. Tom Shakespeare made the most of his hit for Canberra, driving in a home run in a strong offensive performance. Will Creighton also claimed two RBIs from his one hit. Nash Bowra started strongly for the Metros, throwing two perfect innings to begin the ballgame, striking out four. Timothy Robinson lead off strongly for the Metros, having a monster offensive game, claiming four hits and five RBIs.
Brisbane North (13) vs. GC Pirates (14)
The battle of the sunshine state saw a late comeback from Brisbane North proving the difference, as they defeated the Gold Coast Pirates 7-4. Andrew Stubbs picked up two hits and drove in two RBIs with bat in hand, and also proved a menace on the mound, striking out nine in 5.2 innings of work. Cooper Whitson threw well for Brisbane North, striking out three Gold Coast hitters. The top of the Brisbane North lineup did the damage, with Billy Richters and Joel Hogan grabbing a pair of hits each, with one of Hogan’s a triple.
Swan Hills (2) vs. Adelaide Rays (7)
The Swan Hills Aces and the Adelaide Rays played out a classic quarter final encounter, and Luke Trevaskis proved the hero, belting a walkoff two run double in the bottom of the sixth. Cooper Giles threw well in relief for the Adelaide Rays in a tight situation, striking out two and conceding no earned runs in a clutch performance. Max Stagg picked up two hits for the Rays as he again proved a good offensive option for the Rays. Both Maddux Stivey and Max Chipper picked up a pair of hits each for Aces, Max Chipper struck out seven in his five innings on the mound for the Aces.
Hills (1) vs. Central Firebirds (8)
Hills again flexed their muscle in their quarter final, defeating the Central Firebirds 11-1. Isaac Larkin-Kay picked up the Firebirds only two hits of the ballgame. Christos Lyberopoulos picked up where he left off, nailing another two hits, one of which was a home run. Ethan Treble set the table nicely for Hills, leading off the ballgame with three RBIs. William Edwards picked up a hit to go with his six strikeouts and no earned runs on the mound for Hills.
Eastern Athletics (11) vs. Southern Mariners (12)
Eastern Athletics weather the storm of a Southern Mariners comeback to eventually take the game 7-5. Both teams put up runs regularly, with Darcy Longstaff and Ryan Othen picking up a pair of RBIs each for the Eastern Athletics. The Athletics’ Jack Romanin and the Mariners Angus Newman both claimed home runs, with Newman driving in a pair of RBIs. Hudson Ryan struck out five in four innings, giving up only one earned run.
Macarthur (3) vs. Central Coast (6)
Macarthur pulled a six run deficit back strongly, but Central Coast held on in another entertaining quarter final 9-7. The top of the Central Coast lineup did the bulk of the damage, with the first four hitters picking up 11 hits. Brendon Tangaroa and Harrison Dobb both drove in three runs. Tangaroa also closed out the game well on the mound for Central Coast, picking up three strikeouts and conceding only one earned run. Thomas Stanton picked up two RBIs for Macarthur, while Jack Bennetts threw 1.2 innings of shutout relief. Macarthur put up three runs in the sixth to bring the game within two, but Central Coast held on, despite out hitting Macarthur 15-4.
Ryde (4) vs. Manly (5)
An all NSW encounter on diamond one proved to be a tightly fought contest, with Ryde eventually getting over a determined Manly side 3-1. James Nati got Ryde on the board first with a two run home run in the first inning, while Owen Hainsworth and Tristan Jung were the only other Ryde players to pick up hits. Zakary Elvy threw a complete game for Ryde, only giving up three hits and striking out four. Josh Beezley drove in the only run of the ballgame for Manly, as well as striking out the side in a perfect inning of relief. Eric Calder also impressed on the mound for Manly, striking out seven in four innings of work.
8.45am – Diamond 2
Central Firebirds vs. Manly
8.45am – Diamond 3
Adelaide Seahawks vs. Southern Mariners
9am – Diamond 4
Coastal Bay vs. Geelong
9am – Diamond 1
Brisbane Metro vs. Eastern Athletics
11.15am – Diamond 3
Canberra vs. Gold Coast Pirates
11.30am – Diamond 2
Swan Hills vs. Macarthur
11.45am – Diamond 1
Northern Metros vs. Brisbane North
12.30pm - Diamond 4
Eastern Phantoms vs. Northern Diamondbacks
2.30pm – Diamond 2
SEMI FINAL
Adelaide Rays vs. Central Coast
2.45pm – Diamond 1
SEMI FINAL
Hills vs. Ryde North
SEEDINGS FOLLOWING POOL PLAY
1. Hills
2. Swan Hills
3. Macarthur
4. Ryde
5. Manly
6. Central Coast
7. Adelaide Rays
8. Central Firebirds
9. Northern Metros
10. Adelaide Seahawks
11. Eastern Athletics
12. Southern Mariners
13. Brisbane North
14. Gold Coast Pirates
15. Brisbane Metro
16. Canberra
17. Northern Diamondbacks
18. Eastern Phantoms
19. Geelong
20. Coastal Bay
11 JUNE 2016 GAME SCHEDULE
9am
Diamond 1 - Eastern Phantoms (18) vs. Geelong (19)
8.45am
Diamond 2 – Northern Diamondbacks (17) vs. Coastal Bay (20)
9am
Diamond 3 - Adelaide Seahawks (10) vs. Bris Metro (15)
8.45am
Diamond 4 - Northern Metros (9) vs. Canberra (16)
11.15am
Diamond 4 - Brisbane North (13) vs. GC Pirates (14)
11.30am
Diamond 2
Quarter Final 1 - Swan Hills (2) vs. Adelaide Rays (7)
11.45am
Diamond 1
Quarter Final 2 – Hills (1) vs. Central Firebirds (8)
12.30pm
Diamond 3
Eastern Athletics (11) vs. Southern Mariners (12)
2.30pm
Diamond 2
Quarter Final 3 – Macarthur (3) vs. Central Coast (6)
2.45pm
Diamond 1
Quarter Final 4 – Ryde (4) vs. Manly (5)
Eastern Athletics vs. Macarthur
In one of the games of the tournament so far, Macarthur and Eastern Athletics went through nine innings, before a Macarthur run in the bottom of the ninth proved the difference. Logan Kemp threw 2.1 innings of strong relief for Macarthur in the middle innings, striking out five. On the other side of the ledger, Nick Parton struck out seven in 3.2 innings of relief. Charlie O’Connell picked up two RBIs for the Athletics, while for Macarthur, Jackson Forbes starred, claiming five hits on the day.
Coastal Bay vs. Hills
After another dominant performance, Hills will begin pool play as the number one seed, with the NSW side throwing a no-hitter against Coastal Bay. Christos Lyberopoulos nailed a home run and a massive six RBIs, while Brent Iredale threw five strikeouts in 3.1 innings without a hit. The middle of the Hills lineup did the damage, with hitters three through six all picking up a pair of hits.
Northern Diamondbacks vs. Manly
Max Milner threw a complete game shutout for Manly, as they ran away 10-0 winners against the Northern Diamondbacks. Milner also picked up two hits in an impressive performance. Thomas Butler had two hits and drove in a game high three RBIs. Mitchell Nolan struck out four Manly hitters, while Jimin Lee, Jaycob Pascuzzi and Billy Kolyniuk all picked up hits for the Diamondbacks.
Ryde vs. Canberra
Ryde again flexed their muscle against Canberra, shutting out the side from the nation’s capital, 15-0. Both Caylan Van Hilst and Ben Kunce nailed home runs, with Kunce’s homer a grand slam. Alex Pellow struck out five in two hitless innings of relief for Ryde, while Shayan Dolatshahi lead off well, picking up three hits. Will Clayton and William Page-Allen both claimed hits.
Central Firebirds vs. Coastal Bay
The Central Firebirds used a mammoth first inning to take control against the Coastal Bay Sharks, eventually running out 15-1 winners. Offensively, Connor Chehab had a home run for the Firebirds, and was ably supported by Mackenzie Williams (3-for-3) and Ashton Hamilton (3-for-4, 2 RBIs). Patrick Ivester went 2.1 innings on the mound for the Firebirds, striking out four and only conceded one earned run. Khale Richards and Rui Harrison lead the attack for the Sharks, both claiming hits.
Swan Hills vs. Ryde
Swan Hills are peaking at the right time, and piled on three late runs to defeat Ryde 6-2. Zakary Elvy picked up a pair of hits, and drove in two RBIs as one of Ryde’s strongest offensive players. Aidan Miller struck out three in two innings on the mound for Ryde, while his opposite number Tyson Noel fanned three hitters for Swan Hills. Dustin Brown picked up a pair of RBIs, while Maddux Stivey was the only Aces player to pick up multiple hits.
Northern Metros vs. Brisbane North
The middle of the lineup did the damage for the Northern Metros, who defeated Brisbane North 6-1. Owen Pilcher again picked up a pair of hits, and spent some solid time on the hill too, striking out three in two innings. Dylan Bojarski went 3-for-3 and proved a handful for the Brisbane North pitching staff. Joel Hogan was the only Brisbane North player to pick up multiple hits, while Tyreece Fuimaono drove Brisbane North’s only run in.
Macarthur vs. Central Coast Marlins
Macarthur kept the Central Coast offence quiet and put up some runs of their own, defeating the Marlins 9-1. Noah Lepre shone offensively for Macarthur, claiming three hits, one of which was a home run. The Macarthur pitching staff threw strongly, with Jacob Veres throwing three shutout innings to finish the job. Luke Jacobs picked up two hits from his three at bats, with Harrison Dobb picking up the Marlins only RBI of the contest.
Central Coast Marlins vs. Eastern Phantoms
The Phantoms scored first, but couldn’t match Central Coast’s offence, as the Marlins stormed to a 14-4 victory. The home runs keep coming at this tournament, with Parker Robinson belting a 3RBI shot to centre field. Luke Jacobs again lead off well for the Marlins, going 4-for-4 with two RBIs. Aiden Hains was one of the better offensive players for the Phantoms, going 2-from-2 with two RBIs.
Adelaide Seahawks vs. Canberra
A fantastic team effort from the Adelaide Seahawks lead them to victory against Canberra 13-1. Liam Westdijk threw a complete game for the Seahawks, striking out seven and only giving up one hit. One of the stories of the tournament is Tyson Schunke, after being hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday night, he came back today in the best way possible, mashing two no doubters over the fence in an amazing comeback. Will Creighton picked up Canberra’s only hit and RBI.
Eastern Athletics vs. Brisbane North
Brisbane North kept the Eastern Athletics at bay, but a mammoth 16 run inning to defeat the team from Queensland 28-3. The Athletics’ offence was spread, with Ethan Scalzo, Ryan Othen and Bronson Neave all picking up three RBIs, with Neave and Scalzo both legging out triples. Dante Holdsworth and Harry Pilkington each claiming a hit each, with Pilkington driving in one of Brisbane Metro’s three runs.
Southern Mariners vs. Gold Coast Pirates
A tough and tense battle ensured between the Southern Mariners and Gold Coast Pirates, and it was the Mariners who just got over the line. Jamie Fox again latched on to a pitch, claiming his second home run in three days, while Dylan Sippel picked up a pair of hits for Gold Coast. Jasper King struck out six Mariners hitters in two innings of work on the mound, while Cooper Williamson threw 1.2 innings of perfect relief for the Mariners. James Lynch and Dylan Williamson both claimed a pair of hits for the Mariners.
Swan Hills vs. Geelong
Swan Hills finish the pool play undefeated after defeating Geelong 11-1. Maddux Stivey had a monster offensive game, claiming a home run and a triple from his three hits, claiming 6 RBIs in the process. The Aces’ pitching staff were lead by a strong start from Ben Ferencakovic, giving up only one hit and striking out two. Noah Brennan claimed the Baycats’ only hit of the ballgame.
Adelaide Rays vs. Brisbane North
The final game of pool play at the 2016 Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship didn't disappoint, as the Adelaide Rays defeated Brisbane North 7-4. Joel Hogan and Linden Richards both continued their good tournaments, picking up two hits each for Brisbane North, while Matt Readdy made the most of his lone hit, picking up a triple. Patrick Ween threw a complete game for the Rays, mixing his pitches well, as well as picking up two hits on the day.
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