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Starting Line up for Werribee- Balzer R, Dineen, George, McPherson, Box, Curnow, Balzer W, Lowe, Riches, Rowe- Pitcher
Moorabbin- O’Shea, Laux, Musson, Wheeler, Katz, Karlson, Mulharin, Ballantyne, Jansen.
Top 1st- Musson was on target and threw two strikeouts before George hit straight back up the middle and got on after an error, then advanced to second on the same play. He stayed where he was though as the innings ended with another strikeout.
Bottom 1st- Rowe of Werribee was looking sharp too as he got the first and third out swinging and the second looking.
Score 0-0
Top 2nd- Box hit to left to get the first hit of the game then Curnow pushed him to 2nd with a slow rolling single to right. W Balzer bunted into a fielder’s choice at 3rd then Lowe grounded out to advance the runners but Musson absorbed the pressure and ended the innings with a strikeout swinging.
Score 0-0
Bottom 2nd- Wheeler led off with a single then Katz doubled to put both of the runners in scoring position with none out. Karlsen doubled with a hard hit grounder down the line that scored two RBIs. Rowe’s curve ball was sharp as he got the first out swinging then Karlsen got doubled off at 2nd after a well caught fly ball in right. Werribee with all the work to do.
Score Werribee 0- Moorabbin- 2
Top 3rd- Musson was on target as he got a ground out then a K looking at his curve and a groundout to 3rd to end it.
Score Werribee 0- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 3rd- Jansen led off with a four pitch walk then O’Shea sac-bunted him into scoring position. Laux was safe at 1st as the fielder was called off the bag. A double play ended it after McPherson made a catch on his knees in right and a throw to the plate for a bang bang tag play.
Score Werribee 0- Moorabbin- 2
Top 4th- Musson started it off with two strikeouts. Curnow had other ideas though as he hit to the centrefield fence for a triple then W Balzer singled to bring him in. The innings ended when Karlsen was too quick from the dish and caught Balzer stealing 2nd.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 4th- Rowe looked like he had gained some spark after the run scored and he sat the Moorabbin batters down in order with two strikeouts.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Top 5th- Lowe led off and got on after an error on the infield , Musson turned on a tight bunt play and got the fielder’s choice at 2nd then Riches got picked off at 1st after many attempts for the second out. Musson finished it with a strikeout.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 5th- Wes DeJong ttok the hill for Werribee.
DeJong fielded his own comebacker for the first out then George showed his class with a well gloved play at 3rd for the second out just before DeJong finished it off with a strikeout looking.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Top 6th- Dineen lead off with a single that bounced in front of the centrefielder then George hit a bomb that cleared the wall right of centre and gave the Giants the lead. McPherson hit to 3rd base and beat the throw fairly but Karlsen’s arm was too good as he caught the runner stealing 2nd again. Box held his hands back on a curve ball and hit it over the left field fence to increase the Werribee lead to two. Groundouts at 3rd got the second and third outs and sent Moorabbin in with all the work to do.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 6th- O’Shea of Moorabbin got on with a running bunt then stole 2nd after he nearly got picked off at 1st. Wade Balzer showed good footwork with a play at 1st that advanced the runner then DeJong got a K looking at his dropping curve for the second out. Wheeler walked on a full count then took 2nd base on defensive indifference. Moorabbin then had the tying run in scoring position when Werribee made an error and let one in. A groundout ended the innings and left two runners on base.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 3
Top 7th - Dewar now pitching for Moorabbin, he started very well as he struck the side out in order.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 3
Bottom 7th- Another pitching change for Werribee as we see John Curnow take the hill. A groundout to 2nd got the first out then a hard hit liner to the same position got the next before Jansen walked. Curnow was on target though as he got a strikeout swinging to end it.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 3
Top 8th- Dineen led off and got HPB then George walked but got played into fielder’s choice for the first out at 2nd and Moorabbin couldn’t quite make the double play at 1st. McPherson stole 2nd and there were two runners in scoring position with one out. Box walked and the bases were loaded then Curnow singled to left and scored two runs. Balzer singled to score another then O’Shea saved one by grabbing a catch as he was running back from 2nd into centre. Dewar finished it with a strikeout swinging.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 4
Bottom 8th- Laux and Musson walked then Wheeler beat out a slow rolling infield single to load them up with none out. Katz singled to right and scored Laux and the pressure was on all round. Wade Balzer then took the hill for the Giants and Musson came in on a wild pitch. Balzer got the first out swinging and Dewer batted in a run on a groundout making it a one run game. Ballantyne walked then stole 2nd but Balzer steadied and finished the dig with a strikeout swinging at his breaking ball.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 6
Top 9th- Flyballs to centre got the first and second outs for Moorabbin then George added to his stellar night with ground ball single to centre he then stole 2nd and advanced to 3rd after a wild throw on the same play. McPherson got HPB after George thought he had scored but was sent back. George dummied at 3rd as McPherson dove in safe to 2nd. Box walked and the bases were loaded with two out. Wheeler then took the mound for Moorabbin and left three runners on base with a groundout to 2nd base.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 6
Bottom 9th- Curnow of Moorabbin made a good pick at 1st to complete a DTS as the first out. A groundout to short made it two down then Musson became the tying run when he singled on a hard grounder to centre. Wheeler hit to deep short and beat out a single and the winning run was on for the Panthers. Lowe is now pitching for Werribee as they chase the last out. Andrew Katz singled to right and tied the game with an RBI then J Katz walked to load them up. A fly ball to right ended the dig and sent us to extras.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 7
Top 10th- A fly ball to right made the first out as Werribee batted again. Lowe got HBP then stole 2nd. Wheeler got batters looking for the second and third outs and that sent the game into the bottom of the tenth.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 7
Ballantyne singled on a high bouncer to left then Jensen was safe after a bunt single put runners on 1st and 2nd. Lowe picked up an O’Shea bunt and made the out at 3rd. A fly ball to right made it two down then Musson held his hands back and singled to left to score the winning run.
Final Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 8
Starting Line up for Werribee- Balzer R, Dineen, George, McPherson, Box, Curnow, Balzer W, Lowe, Riches, Rowe- Pitcher
Moorabbin- O’Shea, Laux, Musson, Wheeler, Katz, Karlson, Mulharin, Ballantyne, Jansen.
Top 1st- Musson was on target and threw two strikeouts before George hit straight back up the middle and got on after an error, then advanced to second on the same play. He stayed where he was though as the innings ended with another strikeout.
Bottom 1st- Rowe of Werribee was looking sharp too as he got the first and third out swinging and the second looking.
Score 0-0
Top 2nd- Box hit to left to get the first hit of the game then Curnow pushed him to 2nd with a slow rolling single to right. W Balzer bunted into a fielder’s choice at 3rd then Lowe grounded out to advance the runners but Musson absorbed the pressure and ended the innings with a strikeout swinging.
Score 0-0
Bottom 2nd- Wheeler led off with a single then Katz doubled to put both of the runners in scoring position with none out. Karlsen doubled with a hard hit grounder down the line that scored two RBIs. Rowe’s curve ball was sharp as he got the first out swinging then Karlsen got doubled off at 2nd after a well caught fly ball in right. Werribee with all the work to do.
Score Werribee 0- Moorabbin- 2
Top 3rd- Musson was on target as he got a ground out then a K looking at his curve and a groundout to 3rd to end it.
Score Werribee 0- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 3rd- Jansen led off with a four pitch walk then O’Shea sac-bunted him into scoring position. Laux was safe at 1st as the fielder was called off the bag. A double play ended it after McPherson made a catch on his knees in right and a throw to the plate for a bang bang tag play.
Score Werribee 0- Moorabbin- 2
Top 4th- Musson started it off with two strikeouts. Curnow had other ideas though as he hit to the centrefield fence for a triple then W Balzer singled to bring him in. The innings ended when Karlsen was too quick from the dish and caught Balzer stealing 2nd.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 4th- Rowe looked like he had gained some spark after the run scored and he sat the Moorabbin batters down in order with two strikeouts.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Top 5th- Lowe led off and got on after an error on the infield , Musson turned on a tight bunt play and got the fielder’s choice at 2nd then Riches got picked off at 1st after many attempts for the second out. Musson finished it with a strikeout.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 5th- Wes DeJong ttok the hill for Werribee.
DeJong fielded his own comebacker for the first out then George showed his class with a well gloved play at 3rd for the second out just before DeJong finished it off with a strikeout looking.
Score Werribee 1- Moorabbin- 2
Top 6th- Dineen lead off with a single that bounced in front of the centrefielder then George hit a bomb that cleared the wall right of centre and gave the Giants the lead. McPherson hit to 3rd base and beat the throw fairly but Karlsen’s arm was too good as he caught the runner stealing 2nd again. Box held his hands back on a curve ball and hit it over the left field fence to increase the Werribee lead to two. Groundouts at 3rd got the second and third outs and sent Moorabbin in with all the work to do.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 2
Bottom 6th- O’Shea of Moorabbin got on with a running bunt then stole 2nd after he nearly got picked off at 1st. Wade Balzer showed good footwork with a play at 1st that advanced the runner then DeJong got a K looking at his dropping curve for the second out. Wheeler walked on a full count then took 2nd base on defensive indifference. Moorabbin then had the tying run in scoring position when Werribee made an error and let one in. A groundout ended the innings and left two runners on base.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 3
Top 7th - Dewar now pitching for Moorabbin, he started very well as he struck the side out in order.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 3
Bottom 7th- Another pitching change for Werribee as we see John Curnow take the hill. A groundout to 2nd got the first out then a hard hit liner to the same position got the next before Jansen walked. Curnow was on target though as he got a strikeout swinging to end it.
Score Werribee 4- Moorabbin- 3
Top 8th- Dineen led off and got HPB then George walked but got played into fielder’s choice for the first out at 2nd and Moorabbin couldn’t quite make the double play at 1st. McPherson stole 2nd and there were two runners in scoring position with one out. Box walked and the bases were loaded then Curnow singled to left and scored two runs. Balzer singled to score another then O’Shea saved one by grabbing a catch as he was running back from 2nd into centre. Dewar finished it with a strikeout swinging.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 4
Bottom 8th- Laux and Musson walked then Wheeler beat out a slow rolling infield single to load them up with none out. Katz singled to right and scored Laux and the pressure was on all round. Wade Balzer then took the hill for the Giants and Musson came in on a wild pitch. Balzer got the first out swinging and Dewer batted in a run on a groundout making it a one run game. Ballantyne walked then stole 2nd but Balzer steadied and finished the dig with a strikeout swinging at his breaking ball.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 6
Top 9th- Flyballs to centre got the first and second outs for Moorabbin then George added to his stellar night with ground ball single to centre he then stole 2nd and advanced to 3rd after a wild throw on the same play. McPherson got HPB after George thought he had scored but was sent back. George dummied at 3rd as McPherson dove in safe to 2nd. Box walked and the bases were loaded with two out. Wheeler then took the mound for Moorabbin and left three runners on base with a groundout to 2nd base.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 6
Bottom 9th- Curnow of Moorabbin made a good pick at 1st to complete a DTS as the first out. A groundout to short made it two down then Musson became the tying run when he singled on a hard grounder to centre. Wheeler hit to deep short and beat out a single and the winning run was on for the Panthers. Lowe is now pitching for Werribee as they chase the last out. Andrew Katz singled to right and tied the game with an RBI then J Katz walked to load them up. A fly ball to right ended the dig and sent us to extras.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 7
Top 10th- A fly ball to right made the first out as Werribee batted again. Lowe got HBP then stole 2nd. Wheeler got batters looking for the second and third outs and that sent the game into the bottom of the tenth.
Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 7
Ballantyne singled on a high bouncer to left then Jensen was safe after a bunt single put runners on 1st and 2nd. Lowe picked up an O’Shea bunt and made the out at 3rd. A fly ball to right made it two down then Musson held his hands back and singled to left to score the winning run.
Final Score Werribee 7- Moorabbin- 8
Division 1. Semi Final Series Game 1 of 3, Tuesday 24th February
2015
Starting line up for Geelong- Durston 8, Miller 7, Zablan 6, Snarey 5, Gibbons 4, Medew 2, Ricketts DH, Fraim 3, Wood J 9, Evins Pitcher.
Essendon- McIntyre S-5, Dicker 4, Sullivan 8, Stokes 3, Davies 7, Tamburrino DH, McIntyre D 9, Moon 6, McDonald T- 2. Formisano G- Pitcher.
Top 1st- Formisano was on target as he got the first out looking then Scott McIntyre had to hurry on a slow roller to make the second out at 1st base. The Essendon pitcher looked in control as he got the third out swinging.
Bottom 1st- Miller took a good catch in left to begin the defensive effort for Geelong then Evins got the second out with a high fast-ball swinging strikeout. The innings finished with a groundout to 3rd .
Top 2nd- Snarey led off and lined hard up the middle for the first hit of the game. Formisano hit back with a strikeout looking then Medew cleared the shortstop and singled to left advancing the runner one base. Snarey stole 3rd as Medew got tagged out at 2nd, Medew was injured on the play but walked off with help from the trainers. He was replaced in the game by Levy. A groundout to 2nd ended the dig with one runner on base.
Score 0-0
Bottom 2nd- Miller of Geelong took another good catch running back onto the warning track in left for the first out. Gibbons fielded well at 2nd, stretching to his right to get Davies at 1st for the second out. A flyball to centre made it three contact outs for the dig.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Top 3rd- Two contact outs and Fraim hit one back up the middle for a single but got caught stealing 2nd after McDonald was too quick from the dish.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Bottom 3rd- Moon of the Bombers was caught on the warning track in left for the second out making it an eventful night for Geelong’s Miller. McDonald lined hard to left for a single and the top of the Essendon order was up again. S Mcintyre hit to right and made it 1st and 3rd occupied but Evins kept his cool and got a fly ball to centre right to end it there.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Top 4th- Formisano landed his curve ball deceptively to get the first out looking and the second swinging, the innings ended with an infield pop-up.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Bottom 4th- Evins threw low and away to get the second out swinging after a fly to centre was caught then Davies got on after an error. Tamburrino hit one that bounced in front of the centre fielder and it was then two on with two out. D McIntyre hit long to right but got caught by Wood as he was running back near the track. The Baycats outfileders doing a great job keeping Essendon scoreless with the teams tied at three hits apiece.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Top 5th- A fly ball to centre made the first out for the Bombers then Formisano threw low and away to get the second and third outs swinging. The game was at deadlock.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Bottom 5th- Evins got the first out looking at his curve ball that dropped off the table nicely, he used it again to get the second out swinging. He dropped an off-speed pitch in for the third K of the dig. Into the sixth innings and the pitchers had control of two very good hitting line-ups.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Top 6th- A fly to right started it off then Formisano got two called strikeouts with low fast balls to end it.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Bottom 6th- Dicker drew the first walk of the game and Sullivan was after it from the first pitch before he singled to right after a good diving effort from Wood couldn’t steal the hit. Stokes grounded up the 1st base line to put two runners in scoring position with one out and the clean-up hitter at the plate. Geelong intentionally walked Davies and a fly ball to short made the second out. Geelong again relied on their outfielders when a fly ball to right ended it with no addition to the score.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Top 7th- Snarey walked with two out to make it two free passes, in total, for the game. However, Formisano was true to form and left the runner on base after a strikeout swinging.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Bottom 7th- Moon batted defensively and went deep into a count then got HPB. T McDonald lined hard to right for a single on a hit and run play to advance the runner to 2nd. S McIntyre sac-bunted and it was one out with two runners in scoring position. The pressure was on all round when Dicker hit a sac-fly to right and the first score of the game. McDonald came in on a wild pitch and the Bombers were leading by two. Sullivan lined to left for a single and Geelong changed pitchers as Forbes made his way to the mound. Sullivan stole 2nd but Forbes was up for it and finished it with a strikeout looking.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Top 8th- Formisano of the Bombers sat the batters down in order again as Kyle Bedford was ready to come in and close.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Bottom 8th- Davies of the Bombers swung and missed twice before he hit a triple to right then Forbes shaped a curve ball nicely for a strikeout swinging. He got another swinging at a high fastball, then Moon went deep into a count before he drew a walk. It was then 1st and 3rd occupied with two out. A fly-ball to right finished the inning. Geelong need two runs to make Essendon bat again, whilst the Bombers need 3 outs for the win.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Top 9th- Bedford came in to pitch for Essendon. Wood of Geelong lined hard to centre but the ball held up well for Sullivan for the first out. A curve ball shaped around the zone got the second out swinging then Miller walked but a fly-ball ended the innings and the game.
Final Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Pitching, G Formisano, Essendon- Pitches 111, Strikes 68, Balls 43, BFP 26, BB 1, Ks 12, Hits 2, 8 innings pitched.
Bedford, Essendon- Pitches 15, Strikes 9, Balls 6, BFP 4, BB 1, K 1, 1 innings pitched.
Evins, Geelong- Pitches 116, Strikes 75, Balls 41, BFP 30, BB 3, K 5, Hits 6, 6.2 innings pitched.
Forbes, Geelong- Pitches 26, Strikes 17, Balls 9, BFP 6, BB 1, K 3, Hits 1, Innings pitched 1.1.
Hits Essendon - McIntyre S 1, Sullivan 2, Tamburrino 1, T McDonald 2. Total 6.
Geelong- Durston 1, Snarey 1, Medew 1. Total 3.
Division 1. Semi Final Series Game 1 of 3, Tuesday 24th February
2015
Starting line up for Geelong- Durston 8, Miller 7, Zablan 6, Snarey 5, Gibbons 4, Medew 2, Ricketts DH, Fraim 3, Wood J 9, Evins Pitcher.
Essendon- McIntyre S-5, Dicker 4, Sullivan 8, Stokes 3, Davies 7, Tamburrino DH, McIntyre D 9, Moon 6, McDonald T- 2. Formisano G- Pitcher.
Top 1st- Formisano was on target as he got the first out looking then Scott McIntyre had to hurry on a slow roller to make the second out at 1st base. The Essendon pitcher looked in control as he got the third out swinging.
Bottom 1st- Miller took a good catch in left to begin the defensive effort for Geelong then Evins got the second out with a high fast-ball swinging strikeout. The innings finished with a groundout to 3rd .
Top 2nd- Snarey led off and lined hard up the middle for the first hit of the game. Formisano hit back with a strikeout looking then Medew cleared the shortstop and singled to left advancing the runner one base. Snarey stole 3rd as Medew got tagged out at 2nd, Medew was injured on the play but walked off with help from the trainers. He was replaced in the game by Levy. A groundout to 2nd ended the dig with one runner on base.
Score 0-0
Bottom 2nd- Miller of Geelong took another good catch running back onto the warning track in left for the first out. Gibbons fielded well at 2nd, stretching to his right to get Davies at 1st for the second out. A flyball to centre made it three contact outs for the dig.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Top 3rd- Two contact outs and Fraim hit one back up the middle for a single but got caught stealing 2nd after McDonald was too quick from the dish.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Bottom 3rd- Moon of the Bombers was caught on the warning track in left for the second out making it an eventful night for Geelong’s Miller. McDonald lined hard to left for a single and the top of the Essendon order was up again. S Mcintyre hit to right and made it 1st and 3rd occupied but Evins kept his cool and got a fly ball to centre right to end it there.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Top 4th- Formisano landed his curve ball deceptively to get the first out looking and the second swinging, the innings ended with an infield pop-up.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0
Bottom 4th- Evins threw low and away to get the second out swinging after a fly to centre was caught then Davies got on after an error. Tamburrino hit one that bounced in front of the centre fielder and it was then two on with two out. D McIntyre hit long to right but got caught by Wood as he was running back near the track. The Baycats outfileders doing a great job keeping Essendon scoreless with the teams tied at three hits apiece.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Top 5th- A fly ball to centre made the first out for the Bombers then Formisano threw low and away to get the second and third outs swinging. The game was at deadlock.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Bottom 5th- Evins got the first out looking at his curve ball that dropped off the table nicely, he used it again to get the second out swinging. He dropped an off-speed pitch in for the third K of the dig. Into the sixth innings and the pitchers had control of two very good hitting line-ups.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Top 6th- A fly to right started it off then Formisano got two called strikeouts with low fast balls to end it.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Bottom 6th- Dicker drew the first walk of the game and Sullivan was after it from the first pitch before he singled to right after a good diving effort from Wood couldn’t steal the hit. Stokes grounded up the 1st base line to put two runners in scoring position with one out and the clean-up hitter at the plate. Geelong intentionally walked Davies and a fly ball to short made the second out. Geelong again relied on their outfielders when a fly ball to right ended it with no addition to the score.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Top 7th- Snarey walked with two out to make it two free passes, in total, for the game. However, Formisano was true to form and left the runner on base after a strikeout swinging.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 0.
Bottom 7th- Moon batted defensively and went deep into a count then got HPB. T McDonald lined hard to right for a single on a hit and run play to advance the runner to 2nd. S McIntyre sac-bunted and it was one out with two runners in scoring position. The pressure was on all round when Dicker hit a sac-fly to right and the first score of the game. McDonald came in on a wild pitch and the Bombers were leading by two. Sullivan lined to left for a single and Geelong changed pitchers as Forbes made his way to the mound. Sullivan stole 2nd but Forbes was up for it and finished it with a strikeout looking.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Top 8th- Formisano of the Bombers sat the batters down in order again as Kyle Bedford was ready to come in and close.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Bottom 8th- Davies of the Bombers swung and missed twice before he hit a triple to right then Forbes shaped a curve ball nicely for a strikeout swinging. He got another swinging at a high fastball, then Moon went deep into a count before he drew a walk. It was then 1st and 3rd occupied with two out. A fly-ball to right finished the inning. Geelong need two runs to make Essendon bat again, whilst the Bombers need 3 outs for the win.
Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Top 9th- Bedford came in to pitch for Essendon. Wood of Geelong lined hard to centre but the ball held up well for Sullivan for the first out. A curve ball shaped around the zone got the second out swinging then Miller walked but a fly-ball ended the innings and the game.
Final Score, Geelong 0, Essendon 2.
Pitching, G Formisano, Essendon- Pitches 111, Strikes 68, Balls 43, BFP 26, BB 1, Ks 12, Hits 2, 8 innings pitched.
Bedford, Essendon- Pitches 15, Strikes 9, Balls 6, BFP 4, BB 1, K 1, 1 innings pitched.
Evins, Geelong- Pitches 116, Strikes 75, Balls 41, BFP 30, BB 3, K 5, Hits 6, 6.2 innings pitched.
Forbes, Geelong- Pitches 26, Strikes 17, Balls 9, BFP 6, BB 1, K 3, Hits 1, Innings pitched 1.1.
Hits Essendon - McIntyre S 1, Sullivan 2, Tamburrino 1, T McDonald 2. Total 6.
Geelong- Durston 1, Snarey 1, Medew 1. Total 3.
Finals Preview 2015
The finals have arrived after most teams in Division 1 and 2 had their places booked some weeks ago. The first games begin tonight as the Division 1 semi-final series kick off. The games played tonight are the first of three. The other two are to be played on Saturday and Sunday.
Division 2 follows suit with their first round of semi-finals starting tomorrow night. Springvale sprinted their way into the finals with a late season surge and will give the other three teams plenty to think about.
The Womens Div 1 Grand Final is on this week at Melbourne Baseball Club at 4pm when Doncaster are the away team to the league leaders Springvale.
Division1
Blackburn and Melbourne meet tonight at 7.30pm at Preston to battle for the South East Conference. After the semi-final that these two played last year this should be a cracking game. Expect both teams to throw their Aces as they look to get the jump with a win in the first meeting.
Blackburn won their last game of the regular season and took top spot, meaning that they will play as the home team in two of the semi-final matches. Likely starters are Andy Mann for Melbourne and Adam Bright for Blackburn. However, having that experience on the hill is no guarantee as both teams have hitting line-ups that feature the league leaders. Watch out for Matthew Kent of Melbourne and Ross Hunter of Blackburn who are both batting around 400.
The other semi features Essendon as the home team versus Geelong. The Bombers are chasing a formidable fourth premiership in a row. Both teams are likely to throw their aces as Gareth Formisano looks like he will get the job for the Bombers and Evins should take the hill for the Baycats.
Essendon finished the season strongly although they dropped their final game. Most importantly the Bombers have accounted for Geelong in their last two meetings. The Baycats did well to account for their nearest rival Preston a few weeks ago to make the playoffs so the recent defeats to Essendon won’t be that fresh in their minds.
It could be anyone’s and it all begins tonight at 7.30pm.
Division 2
Springvale, who finished fourth, are the visiting team to Sunshine, who were top, tomorrow night at Preston in the first of a three game finals series.
The Lions surprised everyone (except themselves) when they won five in a row to end the season. Malvern were gallant and showed desperation when they won four in a row (including a gritty win over Sunshine) but then lost the last two games of the season and missed out.
The other Division 2 series sees second placed Moorabbin take on third placed Werribee tomorrow night MBP at 7.30pm. Both of these teams have shown great improvement this season and are hard to split. Ben Laux has provided the Panthers with a new found belief in his first year as their manager whilst the same can be said of the Giants boss Justin Charles. This will be a very hard fought series so get out to one of the games if you can.
Womens
Whilst the Lions stormed into the finals after just one loss for the season, a win on Saturday is not a foregone conclusion. Vic Brown of Springvale pitched a complete game in the semi so we should expect to see her on the hill again this week. Erin Collis of Doncaster was not far behind her though as she kept the Springvale hitters relatively quiet and her team in the same game right to the end.
Collis pitched well again in the preliminary last week, giving her side the start they needed to beat a determined Essendon outfit. Her extra week’s work on the hill might give her an edge on Saturday.
The batting skills in both camps are what should make the difference. Springvale have their captain Lillywhite who leads the league in batting and is ably backed up by Hough, Manzie/Novotny and the hard hitting pair of Jackson and Loon. Meanwhile at the plate Doncaster are lead by McCann (who has been unavailable for the past two weeks), Cannington, Pope, Hamilton and their decorated veteran Peterson.
Springvale have been clinical under Lillywhite in the games that I have seen this season not letting up on their opponents time after time. However, Doncaster are equally as focused so expect to see a gritty contest featuring some of Australia’s best women players.
Best of luck to all Baseball Victoria teams participating in all grades of finals this weekend.
Article by Cam Gleeson.
Article by Alexis Brudnicki, for Baseball America.
When the International Olympic Committee approved a new bidding process in December—abolishing the limitation on sports and allowing host cities to propose the inclusion of one or more additional events—it opened the door for baseball and softball to return to the Games in Tokyo in 2020.
One issue with baseball’s previous place in the Games was that it included only men. To solve that problem, the World Baseball Softball Confederation was formed, the two sports bidding together to return to the pinnacle of international competition.
“The bid is in conjunction with IOC direction,” said Justin Huber, the sole baseball athlete representative on the WBSC Executive Board. “It’s not a publicity stunt; it’s legit. … They’ve got support from all of the professional leagues, including Major League Baseball, (which) wants baseball reinstated into the Olympic Games.”
As the host country for the Games in question and a baseball nation, Japan is doing everything possible to see the bid come to fruition, setting a new standard for campaign management.
“It (revolves) around Japan’s involvement,” Huber said. “They really want baseball and softball in, and they’ve got the infrastructure, they’ve got the fan base, and they’ve got the TV networks ready to go.
“They’ve even gone so far as Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe put together a focus commentary group dedicated to trying to help the campaign—help the bid … it’s quite unprecedented really. So there’s an awful lot of support and it makes sense in a lot of ways, and it’s not without foundation.”
Everything about the initiative makes it seem as though baseball and softball are on the right track to return, but Huber is quick to caution people not to get too presumptuous. The general manager of the Melbourne Aces in the Australian Baseball League acknowledges that baseball has addressed the issues the IOC brought forward, but there is no guarantee that any sports will be added, though there should be a decision made in July at their next meeting.
“It’s definitely not guaranteed, and baseball or softball are not saying, ‘This is in the bag and we’re going to be there,’” Huber said. “That would be really arrogant and shortsighted. It wouldn’t be in line with the Olympic movement.
“They’re very conscious of that and the whole focus is around the core values of the Olympic Games, because that’s what it’s all about. It’s about life through sport, and this is a great opportunity for baseball and softball to be on the world’s biggest stage again.”
Article by Alexis Brudnicki, for Baseball America.
When the International Olympic Committee approved a new bidding process in December—abolishing the limitation on sports and allowing host cities to propose the inclusion of one or more additional events—it opened the door for baseball and softball to return to the Games in Tokyo in 2020.
One issue with baseball’s previous place in the Games was that it included only men. To solve that problem, the World Baseball Softball Confederation was formed, the two sports bidding together to return to the pinnacle of international competition.
“The bid is in conjunction with IOC direction,” said Justin Huber, the sole baseball athlete representative on the WBSC Executive Board. “It’s not a publicity stunt; it’s legit. … They’ve got support from all of the professional leagues, including Major League Baseball, (which) wants baseball reinstated into the Olympic Games.”
As the host country for the Games in question and a baseball nation, Japan is doing everything possible to see the bid come to fruition, setting a new standard for campaign management.
“It (revolves) around Japan’s involvement,” Huber said. “They really want baseball and softball in, and they’ve got the infrastructure, they’ve got the fan base, and they’ve got the TV networks ready to go.
“They’ve even gone so far as Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe put together a focus commentary group dedicated to trying to help the campaign—help the bid … it’s quite unprecedented really. So there’s an awful lot of support and it makes sense in a lot of ways, and it’s not without foundation.”
Everything about the initiative makes it seem as though baseball and softball are on the right track to return, but Huber is quick to caution people not to get too presumptuous. The general manager of the Melbourne Aces in the Australian Baseball League acknowledges that baseball has addressed the issues the IOC brought forward, but there is no guarantee that any sports will be added, though there should be a decision made in July at their next meeting.
“It’s definitely not guaranteed, and baseball or softball are not saying, ‘This is in the bag and we’re going to be there,’” Huber said. “That would be really arrogant and shortsighted. It wouldn’t be in line with the Olympic movement.
“They’re very conscious of that and the whole focus is around the core values of the Olympic Games, because that’s what it’s all about. It’s about life through sport, and this is a great opportunity for baseball and softball to be on the world’s biggest stage again.”
Womens Division 1- Essendon vs Doncaster, Preliminary Final Saturday 21st Feb 2015.
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Doncaster came into the game after losing to ladder leader Springvale in their first final last week. The Dragons were disappointed with the loss but were also the only team who have beaten the Lions all season. Meanwhile the young Essendon team were looking to stamp their brand on the competition. The Bombers had beaten Doncaster during the season but had also suffered losses to the experienced Dragons outfit.
With both lists close to fully available this shaped up as a very interesting contest. The winner was playing for a spot in the grand final so as expected the women threw everything they had and a little bit more at each during what was a great game to watch.
Starting line up for Essendon- Gell 2, Foura 8, Pedersen 9, A Kelly 6, Page 7, Gibson 3, Deeble 4, M Kelly D/H, P Collins 5. Pitcher Emma French.
Doncaster- Cannington 5, Hamilton 3, Peterson 6, Pope 8, Penny 2, Steane 9, Clifford 7, Davis 4, Byrne- Connell D/H, Pitcher Erin Collis.
Top 1st- Cannington picked a hard hit ball off her feet at 3rd then made a good throw to 1st to start things for Doncaster. Pedersen got HBP with two out but Collis was on target and got a pop-up to short for the third out.
Bottom 1st- Hamilton walked for the Dragons with one out then Peterson did the same. Pope got on after an error and the bases were loaded. French absorbed the pressure and struck back when she got a K looking to make it two out. Gell nearly got the runner at 1st with a sharp pick-off move from the dish then French got out of jail with another called strikeout to end it with the game still tied up at 0.
Top 2nd- Page led off with a first pitch single to centre then Peterson at short for Doncaster made a good play at first as a slow roller helped the runner into scoring position. Deeble singled to advance Page then drew the throw to 2nd, where she was safe, as Page went home to score the first run of the game. Deeble got caught stealing 3rd to make it two out after another good throw from Penny in the dish for Doncaster. Then Collis got another strikeout swinging.
Score Essendon 1, Doncaster 0.
Bottom 2nd- French looked like she had straightened up as she got three ground balls to sit the batters down in order.
Score Essendon 1, Doncaster 0.
Top 3rd- Gell drove hard for a single to left with one out as the top of the Essendon order came up again. Then Foura skied one that landed between the fielders in right and Gell advanced to 3rd. Pedersen scored an RBI on a groundout, but Collis showed her experience on the hill for the Dragons and got the last out with a pop-up to 3rd.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 0.
Bottom 3rd- Cannington singled to the infield to start it then Hamilton walked as the middle of the Dragons order came to the plate. French made a good move and nearly got the pick-off at 1st before a fly ball to centre got the first out. Pope walked to load them up then Penny walked in a run to open the account for Doncaster. Steane walked and another run came in for the Dragons to even the score. French got a strikeout swinging then Davis got on after an error that scored another run then Collins made a play diving at 3rd for a tag out to end the dig. Doncaster led 2-3.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 3.
Top 4th- Deeble walked then stole 2nd and advanced to 3rd on a wild pick-off move but she got left there as Collis kept her composure on the hill for the Dragons.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 3.
Bottom 4th- Essendon changed pitchers as A Kelly came in to relieve French. Cannington walked then advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch. Hamilton batted patiently and walked to the vacant 1st base. Cannington stole 3rd then Peterson singled to left to score her before Pope cleared the left fielder for a double and scored two more. Gell then took the mound for Essendon and Penny sac-bunted the runner to 3rd for the first out. Steane grounded for the second out and an RBI that increased the Dragons lead to 5. Foura made a good running catch to her left in centre to end the dig.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 7.
Top 5th- Cannigton showed good hands at 3rd to get the second and third outs after Pope got the first out when she nearly ran under one in centre.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 7.
Bottom 5th- Davis of the Dragons placed one between the fielders behind second for a single. Gell threw straight and inside for a strikeout then Cannington played into a fielder’s choice for the second out. Hamilton pushed a hard ground ball into right on a hit and run play that got her to 1st and Cannington to 3rd. The innings ended there though after a pop-up to right.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 7.
Top 6th- Cannington took the mound for Doncaster after an impressive performance from Collis came to an end. Pedersen doubled to left centre for the Bombers then A Kelly walked. An infield fly got the first out then Gibson flew the Essendon flag with a two RBI double to the left corner. Deeble swapped places with her after she hit to the same spot and that reduced the deficit to two. French walked and the go-ahead run came to the plate. Collins provided a good cover swing as Essendon performed a double steal, without a throw over.
Peterson then took the mound for Doncaster and the pressure was on all round as both teams had everything to play for. Peterson got a pop-up for the second out then another to finish it leaving two runners on base.
Score Essendon 5, Doncaster 7.
Bottom 6th- Pope singled to left then Gell got two pop-ups and a Strikeout looking. The Bombers went into bat with 19 minutes left to play. This will be the last innings unless the game is tied after 7.
Score Essendon 5, Doncaster 7.
Top 7th-Foura singled to the infield then stole 2nd as the tying run was at the plate again. A pop-up to 3rd got the first out and a ground out from A Kelly advanced the runner to 3rd to make it two out. Essendon were down to their last out wheb Peterson finished the game from the hill for Doncaster when she got a strikeout swinging.
Doncaster advances to the Grand Final versus Springvale at Melbourne Baseball club next Saturday 28th February 2015.
Final Score Essendon 5, Doncaster 7.
Doncaster came into the game after losing to ladder leader Springvale in their first final last week. The Dragons were disappointed with the loss but were also the only team who have beaten the Lions all season. Meanwhile the young Essendon team were looking to stamp their brand on the competition. The Bombers had beaten Doncaster during the season but had also suffered losses to the experienced Dragons outfit.
With both lists close to fully available this shaped up as a very interesting contest. The winner was playing for a spot in the grand final so as expected the women threw everything they had and a little bit more at each during what was a great game to watch.
Starting line up for Essendon- Gell 2, Foura 8, Pedersen 9, A Kelly 6, Page 7, Gibson 3, Deeble 4, M Kelly D/H, P Collins 5. Pitcher Emma French.
Doncaster- Cannington 5, Hamilton 3, Peterson 6, Pope 8, Penny 2, Steane 9, Clifford 7, Davis 4, Byrne- Connell D/H, Pitcher Erin Collis.
Top 1st- Cannington picked a hard hit ball off her feet at 3rd then made a good throw to 1st to start things for Doncaster. Pedersen got HBP with two out but Collis was on target and got a pop-up to short for the third out.
Bottom 1st- Hamilton walked for the Dragons with one out then Peterson did the same. Pope got on after an error and the bases were loaded. French absorbed the pressure and struck back when she got a K looking to make it two out. Gell nearly got the runner at 1st with a sharp pick-off move from the dish then French got out of jail with another called strikeout to end it with the game still tied up at 0.
Top 2nd- Page led off with a first pitch single to centre then Peterson at short for Doncaster made a good play at first as a slow roller helped the runner into scoring position. Deeble singled to advance Page then drew the throw to 2nd, where she was safe, as Page went home to score the first run of the game. Deeble got caught stealing 3rd to make it two out after another good throw from Penny in the dish for Doncaster. Then Collis got another strikeout swinging.
Score Essendon 1, Doncaster 0.
Bottom 2nd- French looked like she had straightened up as she got three ground balls to sit the batters down in order.
Score Essendon 1, Doncaster 0.
Top 3rd- Gell drove hard for a single to left with one out as the top of the Essendon order came up again. Then Foura skied one that landed between the fielders in right and Gell advanced to 3rd. Pedersen scored an RBI on a groundout, but Collis showed her experience on the hill for the Dragons and got the last out with a pop-up to 3rd.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 0.
Bottom 3rd- Cannington singled to the infield to start it then Hamilton walked as the middle of the Dragons order came to the plate. French made a good move and nearly got the pick-off at 1st before a fly ball to centre got the first out. Pope walked to load them up then Penny walked in a run to open the account for Doncaster. Steane walked and another run came in for the Dragons to even the score. French got a strikeout swinging then Davis got on after an error that scored another run then Collins made a play diving at 3rd for a tag out to end the dig. Doncaster led 2-3.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 3.
Top 4th- Deeble walked then stole 2nd and advanced to 3rd on a wild pick-off move but she got left there as Collis kept her composure on the hill for the Dragons.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 3.
Bottom 4th- Essendon changed pitchers as A Kelly came in to relieve French. Cannington walked then advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch. Hamilton batted patiently and walked to the vacant 1st base. Cannington stole 3rd then Peterson singled to left to score her before Pope cleared the left fielder for a double and scored two more. Gell then took the mound for Essendon and Penny sac-bunted the runner to 3rd for the first out. Steane grounded for the second out and an RBI that increased the Dragons lead to 5. Foura made a good running catch to her left in centre to end the dig.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 7.
Top 5th- Cannigton showed good hands at 3rd to get the second and third outs after Pope got the first out when she nearly ran under one in centre.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 7.
Bottom 5th- Davis of the Dragons placed one between the fielders behind second for a single. Gell threw straight and inside for a strikeout then Cannington played into a fielder’s choice for the second out. Hamilton pushed a hard ground ball into right on a hit and run play that got her to 1st and Cannington to 3rd. The innings ended there though after a pop-up to right.
Score Essendon 2, Doncaster 7.
Top 6th- Cannington took the mound for Doncaster after an impressive performance from Collis came to an end. Pedersen doubled to left centre for the Bombers then A Kelly walked. An infield fly got the first out then Gibson flew the Essendon flag with a two RBI double to the left corner. Deeble swapped places with her after she hit to the same spot and that reduced the deficit to two. French walked and the go-ahead run came to the plate. Collins provided a good cover swing as Essendon performed a double steal, without a throw over.
Peterson then took the mound for Doncaster and the pressure was on all round as both teams had everything to play for. Peterson got a pop-up for the second out then another to finish it leaving two runners on base.
Score Essendon 5, Doncaster 7.
Bottom 6th- Pope singled to left then Gell got two pop-ups and a Strikeout looking. The Bombers went into bat with 19 minutes left to play. This will be the last innings unless the game is tied after 7.
Score Essendon 5, Doncaster 7.
Top 7th-Foura singled to the infield then stole 2nd as the tying run was at the plate again. A pop-up to 3rd got the first out and a ground out from A Kelly advanced the runner to 3rd to make it two out. Essendon were down to their last out wheb Peterson finished the game from the hill for Doncaster when she got a strikeout swinging.
Doncaster advances to the Grand Final versus Springvale at Melbourne Baseball club next Saturday 28th February 2015.
Hits- Essendon, Gell, Foura 2, Pedersen (double), Page, Gibson (double), Deeble 2 (one double). Total 7
Doncaster- Cannington 2, Hamilton 1, Peterson, Pope 2 (one double), Davis 2. Total = 8
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The Baseball Victoria (BV) 2015 Business Plan was presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of BV held on 10 February 2015. The core of the Business Plan incorporates a clear and strategic shift to working more collaboratively with Baseball Australia (BA) and the Australian Baseball League (ABL) and the Melbourne Aces (Aces).
When introducing the Business Plan at the AGM; Myles Foreman President of Baseball Victoria said “If our game is to effectively compete and prosper in the crowded Victorian sporting landscape we must establish, maintain and build upon a new era of collaboration between BV, BA, ABL/Aces and our Members This is essential if we are to ensure we are successful as a Baseball Community in providing every Victorian with the opportunity to participate in Baseball as players across all ages via club and high performance pathways, as umpires, scorers, coaches, spectators, administrators and volunteers. In formulating the Business Plan BV has over recent weeks proactively reached out to BA and the ABL in order to better align the organisations common goals of Baseball”.
Justin Huber General Manager of the Melbourne Aces said; “we are delighted and encouraged that a line in the sand has been drawn and that already BV, BA and the ABL have started to collaborate on specific initiatives in a way which has not occurred prior to this point”
Peter Wermuth Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Baseball League said: “The ABL continues our mission to provide an entertainment product focused on growing baseballs popularity throughout Australia. This mission would be impossible without the strong support of our state bodies and local baseball communities. I am thrilled Victoria has set a new course in collaboration, one which will undoubtedly see Victorian Baseball back in its rightful position as one of Australia’s true powerhouses”.
Neale Price Chief Executive Officer of Baseball Victoria said; “The Business Plan includes clear unambiguous statements to ensure the BV team stays focused on the core deliverables the Baseball Community expects of BV. The Plan also and importantly provides clear measures by which the BV team can measure itself and how the Baseball Community can measure BV’s service delivery”.
Highlights of the Business Plan include:
Statement of Purpose - Baseball Victoria is a membership based sporting organisation.
Vision - Baseball Victoria will provide every Victorian with the opportunity to participate in Baseball.
Objective - In order to provide every Victorian the opportunity to participate in the Victorian Baseball Community, Baseball Victoria will provide leadership, infrastructure, systems and resources which encourage and support a collaborative commitment across, BA, ABL, Aces, Government, Clubs, Associations, Players and Volunteers.
New South Wales also took out the Gold at the Under 15 Women's Championships, defeating Western Australia 10-3.
Thanks to the team at Ascension Sports and ABLtv.com for live streaming the Championship games.
Interview with Shae Lillywhite of Springvale. Direct link here.
Match Report - Doncaster at Springvale, Women's Div 1. Semi Final
Winner goes into the grand final. Loser plays the winner of the other semi final.
Top 1st- Collis of Doncaster singled to begin the game and was batted around by groundouts to score one.
Score Doncaster 1, Springvale 0
Bottom 1st- Lillywhite doubled to centre to start it off, Manzie-Novotney singled to advance her and Hugh batted in the run with a sacfly.
Score Doncaster 1, Springvale 1
Top 2nd – Penny walked and Clifford singled to centre but they were left on as Brown, on the hill for Springvale, forced three contact outs.
Score Doncaster 1, Springvale 1
Bottom 2nd- Flanigan hit to centre and Loon batted her in before Lillywhite hit up the middle and pushed Loon to 3rd with two out. Manzie-Novotney walked to the vacant base, Collis soaked up the pressure though and got a fly ball to centre to end it.
Score Doncaster 1, Springvale 2
Top 3rd- Brown pitched with great accuracy as she induced three contact outs to sit the batters down in order.
Doncaster 1, Springvale 2
Bottom 3rd- Row singled to left with one out then Flanigan did the same. Jackson was keen from the first pitch then she hit a hard single to right. The runner got tagged at the plate though so there was no RBI. Brown got it done when she hit to short centre and scored two runs. Loon cleared the centerfielder for a double but Brown held up at 3rd then Lillywhite drove hard to centre for a two RBI single. Shae showed her experience by stealing 2nd and 3rd. Manzie- Novotney walked then the run scored on an error. Collis limited the damage and relied on her centerfielder to take the catch and leave two on.
Doncaster 1, Springvale 7
Top 4th- Peterson led off with a line drive single to left then stole and was called safe on a missed tag at 2nd. Pope singled to right and scored the run reducing the deficit to five. Pope got doubled off after a line drive to 3rd was well caught by Hugh. Then an infield pop-up ended the innings.
Doncaster 2, Springvale 7
Bottom 4th- Row added to her day out with an arms extended single into left. She ran into a fielder’s choice at 2nd though, then Flannagan stole the same base. Jackson showed her power when she smashed one to the right fence for an RBI triple. Cannington then took the mound for the visitors and left the runner on base.
Doncaster 2, Springvale 8
Top 5th- Davis led off with a hard hit single but got doubled off at 1st to end the dig with no addition to the score.
Doncaster 2, Springvale 8
Bottom 5th -Back at the top of the Springvale order and Lillywhite walked then stole 2nd after a good jump. A infield pop-up got the first out then there was another in foul territory for the second. Cannington was throwing good off speed as she got a strikeout swinging to finish it off.
Doncaster 2, Springvale 8
Top 6th- Cannington got on for the Dragons after an error then stole 2nd. Lillywhite made a good play for the tag at 3rd and Hamilton was safe at 1st with one out. Hamilton stole 2nd and Peterson batted her to 3rd after a groundout. Brown looked in control as she steadied and left the runner on after a another contact out ended the dig.
Doncaster 2, Springvale 8
Bottom 6th- Cannington got an infield groundball to start it off then used her curve ball to work two Ks. Doncaster then needed six runs to tie it up and Springvale needed three outs to earn a spot in the grand final.
Doncaster 2, Springvale 8
Top 7th- Penny singled into right. Then Brown got a batter swinging as the runner stole 2nd and got called safe on a missed tag play. A groundball to 2nd got another out and Doncaster were down to their last. Brown finished it off in style with a strikeout after a complete game from her.
Final Score- Doncaster 2, Springvale 8
Pitching-
Vic Brown of Springvale- Pitches 97, 64 Strikes, 33 balls, 4 LOB, 27 BFP, 6 Hits.
Erin Collis of Doncaster- Pitches 71, 39 Strikes, 32 Balls, 6 LOB, BFP 22, Hits 11.
Belinda Cannington of Doncaster- Pitches 37, Strikes23, Balls 14, 1 LOB, BFP 9, Hits 0.
Hits Doncaster 6- Collis 1, Clifford 1, Peterson 1, Pope 1, Penny 1, Davis 1.
Springvale 11, Lillywhite 3 (one double), Row 2, Flanigan 2, Jackson 2, (one triple) Brown 1, Loon 2 (one double).
Report by Cam Gleeson