Baseball Victoria, Author at Baseball Victoria

Following the successful 2023 Australian Women’s Championship at Melbourne Ballpark, Baseball Australia has unveiled the Emeralds squad that will represent Australia at the next World Cup, with 10 Victorians making the cut.

Congratulations to Jamie Bastian, Genevieve Beacom, Allie Bebbere, Lili Cavanagh, Morgan Doty, Jessica Johnson, Abbey Kelly, Shae Lillywhite, Abbey McLellan, and Maddy Patrick on their selection alongside talented women's baseballers from around the country.

"It's fantastic to see such great representation from Victoria in the 2023 Emeralds World Cup Squad off the back of a strong performance at nationals," BV High Performance Officer Damian Shanahan said. "This will be an amazing opportunity for these dedicated athletes, and we can't wait to support them on their journey as they represent on the world stage. Their success on and off the field will continue to inspire the next generation of women in baseball, too."

Victorian Women's Head Coach Samantha Hamilton has been named to the coaching staff along with manager Jason Pospishil and fellow coaches Chris Oxspring, Lisa Norrie, and Tammy Ong. Ursula Howard will serve as EO.

The squad will begin preparations immediately with Australia one of six teams placed in Group A with Canada, USA, Mexico and two qualifiers coming from the upcoming Asian Women’s Baseball Championship. The Emeralds will battle the competition in Group A action in Thunder Bay, Canada in August 2023.

Group B will take part in Japan in September.

Unlike other years and editions of the World Cup, this competition will take place over two years. The top two teams from each group, plus two wild cards, will advance to the final group stage in August 2024 where the competition will return to Thunder Bay to determine the World Champion.

The 2024 tournament will be the ninth edition of the Women’s Baseball World Cup. Australia has traditionally fared well at the World Cup, finishing in the top 4 on six occasions with their best result being a silver medal in 2010.

Read the full release on baseball.com.au.

As the winter season gets underway, we would like to acknowledge the 2023 BV Development Grant recipients. We proudly awarded over $37,000 in grants to 22 winter associations and clubs to support activities and events aimed at increasing participation in our grassroots sport.

These grants were made possible through the Baseball Victoria Development Fund, which consists of annual contributions collected from member fees participating in t-ball, juniors, and seniors.

Successful applications in the latest round included come and try days, junior clinics, baseball equipment, female participation programs, All Abilities sessions, and more.

Dandenong Baseball Association, Geelong Baseball Association, and Latrobe Valley Baseball Association all received grants along with the following winter clubs: Alfredton, Benalla, Churchill, Colac, Deakin, Diamond Creek, East Belmont, Forest Hill, Greensborough, Heathmont, Knox, Malmsbury, Melbourne University, Morwell, North Balwyn, North Coburg, Porepunkah, St Kilda, and Traralgon.

Congratulations to all 2023 BV Development Grant recipients. We are excited to see the success of these initiatives, as well as the opening of Category 1 funding applications for Summer League clubs later this year.

Baseball Australia with hosts Blacktown International Sportspark announced the 2023 Australian Little League Championship in Blacktown, supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.

The event will run from 7-12 of June and will host Little League Majors and Division II participants in what is going to be an action packed six-day event.

Baseball Australia CEO Glenn Williams acknowledges the huge support both on and off the field by everyone involved.

“The Little League tournament in 2023 has the continued support from the NSW Government through Destination NSW to provide participants with a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and play baseball.”

The champion team will head to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA for the Little League World Series in mid-August.

Stay up to date via baseball.com.au for all the Little League information.

The 2023 Australia Junior League Championship will be held at Barratt Reserve in West Beach, South Australia.

Baseball Australia today confirmed the five-day event will be hosted in conjunction with Baseball South Australia from 29 May to 2 June.

Baseball Australia chief executive Glenn Williams says it’s an action-packed time for Baseball with another key event locked away in the calendar.

“I am excited for Baseball around Australia as we lock in another baseball highlight on the calendar.”

“Giving emerging baseballers the opportunity to play in a national event with their friends who they compete with locally is a great feature of Junior League. West Beach is a great place to run the event, and I am sure the players and their families will enjoy the experience.”

“Bringing together kids from across the country who have a common love of baseball is always a great site. I am sure the teams will compete hard for the chance to head to the USA, but regardless of the end result, come away with some lifelong friendships”.

The Junior League champions will earn the right to represent Australia Region at the 2023 Junior League Baseball® World Series in Taylor Michigan, USA from mid-August.

The 2023 Australian Intermediate League Championship will be held in Mildura from 19-23 May this year.

The Old Aerodrome Sporting Complex will host the event, which is supported by the Victorian Government through its Significant Sporting Event Program and Mildura Rural City Council, across five days in May.

It will be the fourth time Mildura has hosted the event and fifth national championship since Intermediate League launched in 2018.

Mildura Mayor Liam Wood is looking forward to continuing the long-standing partnership.

“It’s a partnership that has helped raise the profile of baseball in our region, as well as introduce our district to thousands of potential return visitors as we welcome players and teams from across the country each year.”

“I look forward to once again taking in the action and meeting the players when they return in May.”

Sunraysia Baseball League has hosted the Intermediate division for the past couple of years, and it was Western Australia's Wanneroo Giants who took out the Championship in 2022.

Sunraysia Baseball League Secretary Nick Carroll is thrilled to welcome teams and their supporters to the district.

“Along with our partners – Baseball Australia, the Victorian Government, Baseball Victoria, and the Mildura Rural City Council – we look forward to hosting another great tournament as the kids battle it out to represent Australia”.

Baseball Australia chief executive Glenn Williams is looking forward to showcasing baseball in Mildura.

“Showcasing our sport across the country and into the regions is important, and the Old Aerodrome Sporting Complex in Mildura is becoming the Intermediate league home away from home."

“With the support of the Victorian Government and local community, it is becoming a highly-anticipated event on our calendar each year.”

The 2023 championships will head to Livermore, California for the Intermediate League World Series in late July.

Baseball Australia has confirmed the 2023 Australian Senior League Championship will be hosted in a brand-new facility at Peel Diamond Sports at Lakelands Park from 8-12 May.

Teams will travel to Mandurah, WA from across the country and vie for the championship title, which was won by Athletics last year.

The City of Mandurah and hosts Peel Diamond Sports will support the five-day event. The 2023 champions will head to Easley, South Carolina, USA for the Senior League World Series in late July.

Read the full story on baseball.com.au.

The 2023 Little League State Championships finished in thrilling fashion with a fantastic day of finals at Knox. Congratulations to our State Champions: Athletics (Little League Major), Twins (Little League Development), and Rangers Blue (Little League Minor).

Thank you to Knox Baseball Club and all the volunteers for making this such a wonderful weekend of baseball. Well done to everyone who took the field and had fun!

Catch up on photos and results on Facebook and read GameChanger recaps below.

Little League Major

Twins 8, Mets 0

Mets watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 8-0 loss to Twins on Sunday. Twins took the lead on a walk by Mason McKelvie in the first inning.

One bright spot for Mets was a single by Lucas Kelly in the first inning.

Mason was on the mound for Twins, giving up zero runs on five hits over six innings, striking out nine and walking zero.

Cruize Chase was on the pitcher's mound for Mets. The pitcher went three and a third innings, allowing six runs on two hits and striking out ten. Lucas threw two and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.

Cale Morris led Mets with two hits in two at-bats. Twins racked up five hits as Maisen Ricketts and Nathan Macaulay had two hits apiece.

Rangers 9, Mariners 1

Rangers got ahead early in a 9-1 victory over Rangers on Sunday. Rangers scored on singles by Chase Potts and Lachlan Jeffree in the first inning.

Rangers added four runs in the fifth inning with RBIs from Tony Huang, James Wright, and Kai Cottam.

Rafferty Groenendyk led things off on the hill for Rangers. The hurler surrendered zero runs on one hit over four innings, striking out nine.

Toby Browning was on the pitcher's mound for Mariners. Toby lasted two innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out four. Bodhi Evans, Reuben Lian, and Liam Johnston contributed in relief for Mariners.

Brodie Leigh and Alexander Wavish each collected one hit to lead Mariners.

Rangers racked up nine hits on the day, including multiple for Chase and John Gogos. The team was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Oscar Haysom had the most chances with ten.

Grand Final: Athletics 9, Twins 8

It came down to the wire on Sunday, with Athletics taking victory on a dramatic walk-off in the late innings that sealed their victory over Twins.

Bats blistered as Athletics collected 14 hits and Twins tallied six in the high-scoring game. Twins got things started in the first inning as Maisen Ricketts singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Athletics scored four runs in the second with RBIs from Edison Bush, Jack Downs, and Joel Roberts. Twins put up three in the frame with big hits by Joshua Rowlands and Alexander Pezzin.

Athletics evened things up at eight in the bottom of the sixth inning when Kieran Hurlstone induced Archer Nicholas to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Oliver Allen led things off on the mound for Athletics. The bulldog surrendered six runs on five hits over three and a third innings, striking out seven.

Beckett Shanks led things off on the pitcher's mound for Twins. Beckett surrendered seven runs on 12 hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out five. Kieran threw two innings out of the bullpen.

Athletics tallied 14 hits in the game with two apiece for Jack, Cooper Box, Jacob Tayler, and Reiley Marshall.

Little League Division 2 Development

Mets PB 13, Belles 1

Mets won 13-1 over Belles thanks to a big first inning. Mets scored on walks by Leo N, Mika S, Kristian M, Cody I, and Jarvis W.

Tiare A got the start for Mets, giving up one run on one hit over four innings, striking out 11.

Evangelynn L was on the mound for Belles, giving up zero hits and six runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two. Alexandra E and Hannah W entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.

Madeline H led Belles with one hit while Tiare went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Mets in hits.

Mariners Teal 18, Mariners 10

Mariners fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 18-10 loss to Mariners Teal on Sunday. Mariners Teal scored on walks by Dallas H and Quinn M in the first inning.

Despite the loss, Mariners did collect eight hits in the high-scoring game, although Mariners Teal had nine. The winners scored five runs in the fourth inning with walks by Kino O, Otis F, and Sebastian H, plus hits by Griffin L and by Leo W.

Earlier, Ryder N, Gene B, and Beau R singled in the third to help score six runs.

Gene got the start for Mariners Teal. The hurler allowed five hits and five runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two.

Leo led things off on the pitcher's mound for Mariners, throwing one and one-third innings, allowing three hits and eight runs while striking out three. Sebastian and Maddy S entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and two-thirds of an inning respectively.

Mariners tallied eight hits on the day as Griffin went 3-for-3 and Bennet R also had multiple hits, plus three of the team's 11 stolen bases.

Mariners Teal collected nine hits and stole 11 bases as Ryder led the way with three and also had multiple hits alongside Gene and Beau.

Mets 23, Athletics 10

Athletics fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 23-10 loss to Mets on Sunday. Mets scored on an error, a double by Hayden H, and a fielder's choice by Trace L in the first inning.

Despite the loss, Athletics did collect seven hits in the high-scoring game, although Mets had 11 hits on the way to victory.

Mets scored nine runs in the fifth inning thanks to singles by Spencer T, Teal L, and Hayden, plus a fielder's choice by Levi E and an error on a ball put in play by Owen D.

Grant A led things off on the hill for Mets. The ace surrendered ten runs on seven hits over three innings, striking out five.

Charlie F started the game for Athletics. The pitcher went two innings, allowing seven runs on two hits and striking out two. Dylan A, Alexander K, and Peter B all contributed in relief.

Charlie went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Athletics in hits. Athletics stole eight bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Pete led the way with three.

Mets racked up 11 hits in the game, including multiple hits for Hayden, Grant, and Teal. Mets tore up the base paths, as four players stole at least two bases and Owen led the way with three.

Grand Final: Twins 12, Rangers 5

Rangers fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 12-5 loss to Twins on Sunday. Twins scored on an error during Luis F's at bat and a single by Taylor L in the first inning.

Rangers lost despite out-hitting Twins four to three. Twins racked up five runs in the third inning with RBIs from Luis, Taylor, Lucas E, and Ali R.

Oskar G was on the mound for Twins. The bulldog went three innings, allowing five runs on four hits with five strikeouts.

Riley started the game for Rangers. The hurler surrendered seven runs on three hits over two innings, striking out three. Hugh H threw one and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen and also went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Rangers in hits.

Twins stole 12 bases during the game as three players stole more than one. Luis led the way with two stolen bases and also had the most chances in the field with five.

Day 2 featured lots of on-field fun at the 2023 Little League State Championships! Head to our State Champs hub for the latest results from Knox and check out GameChanger recaps below.

Little League Major

Mariners 11, Mets 7

Even though Mariners gave up six runs in the fifth inning, they still defeated Mets 11-7 on Saturday. Huga Turnley, Flynn Suggett, and Max Talpey all drove in runs in the frame.

Both offenses were strong at the plate as Mariners collected seven hits and Mets had eight in the high-scoring game.

Mariners tallied five runs in the fourth inning with walks by Liam Johnston and Spencer Evans and singles by Patrick Begic and Samuel Wang.

Sage Weisinger got the start for Mariners. The fireballer allowed six hits and five runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six.

Huga was on the hill for Mets. Huga allowed four hits and three runs over three innings, striking out three. Flynn Scargill, Van Andel Kohen, and Christian Papadopoulos all contributed in relief for Mets.

Sage, Samuel, Patrick, Reuben Lian, Cooper Sampson, Brodie Leigh, and Ezekial Saville each collected one hit to lead Mariners.

Flynn led Mets with two hits in two at-bats.

Mets 3, Twins 2

Both teams were strong on the pitcher's mound Saturday, but Mets ultimately defeated Twins 3-2. Mets pitchers allowed just two hits to Twins.

George Steer got the start for Mets. The fireballer surrendered two runs on two hits over five and a third innings, striking out ten and walking one.

Maisen Ricketts was on the mound for Twins. The pitcher went four and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out five. James Dennis threw one-third of an inning in relief.

Cruize Chase went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Mets in hits. The team was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error as Archie Rose made the most plays with 11.

Athletics 20, Twins 7

Twins lost the lead late in a 20-7 defeat to Athletics on Saturday. The game was tied at five with Athletics batting in the top of the fifth when Rowlands Joshua induced Welte Finn to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Twins collected nine hits and Athletics had 14 in the high-scoring game. Athletics got their offense started in the first as Tayler Jacob drove in two on a single.

Twins knotted the game up at five in the bottom of the fourth inning, when two runs scored on a wild pitch.

Athletics scored ten runs in the sixth inning with RBIs for Reiley Marshall, Jack Downs, Joel Roberts, Finn, Oliver Allen, and Jacob.

Finn toed the rubber for Athletics. The hurler lasted three and a third innings, allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out four.

Daniel started the game for Twins. The bulldog went four innings, allowing six runs on seven hits and striking out four. Joshua, Thomas Macaulay, and Cooper Vincent all contributed in relief. Cooper led Twins with two hits in three at-bats.

Athletics tallied 14 hits. Oliver, Cooper Box, and Edison Bush all managed multiple hits for Athletics. Oliver went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the way.

Mariners 9, Rangers 5

Rangers fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 9-5 loss to Mariners on Saturday. Mariners took the lead on a Toby Browning single in the first inning.

Rangers scored five runs in the third inning with Tony Huang, Aiden Incoll, John Gogos, and Ryder Ochoa all driving in runs. Mariners added four runs in the third inning with RBIs from Leigh Brodie and Toby.

Alexander Wavish was on the mound for Mariners. The ace surrendered five runs on two hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

Xavier Woodcock toed the rubber for Rangers, allowing 11 hits and nine runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking zero.

Ryder, Cooper Bicknell, and Chase Potts each collected one hit to lead Rangers. Mariners tallied 11 hits on the day, with two apiece for Alexander and Toby.

Little League Division 2 Development Pool 1

Twins 9, Athletics 7

Despite a 6-run deficit in the first inning, Athletics almost came all the way back, eventually falling 9-7 to Twins on Friday. Athletics scored seven runs in the comeback attempt with a double by Harrison P and a walk by Peter B in the first, followed by an error, walk, Alexander double, and Charlie F single in the third.

Athletics fell behind early in the loss. Twins scored in the first on an error, a single by Lucas E, a walk by Jacob L, and a walk by Ali R.

Athletics tallied four runs in the third inning with a walk by Harrison, a single by Charlie, an error on a ball put in play by Oliver F, and a double by Alexander.

Jaxon W led things off on the pitcher's mound for Twins. The pitcher lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and seven runs while striking out six.

Harrison C started the game for Athletics. The bulldog lasted one and one-third innings, allowing one hit and six runs while striking out one. Jackson C threw one and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.

Harrison, Charlie, and Alexander all had one hit to lead Athletics.

Twins tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Isaac D led the way with four.

Rangers 16, Mets 4

Rangers overpowered Mets 16-4, getting things moving in the first inning on a Hugh H single.

Mets evened things up at two in the bottom of the first inning, scoring on a stolen base.

Rangers pulled away for good with six runs in the second inning. Ewan C singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run and Benjamin H drew a walk, scoring another. Patrick, Tate John, and Elliot F singled as Hugh doubled to keep the runs coming.

Rangers scored six runs in the fourth inning thanks to walks by Tate John and Hayden T, singles by Tyler V and Finn W, an error on a ball put in play by Mark N, and a double by Hugh.

Tate John led things off on the pitcher's mound for Rangers. The fireballer surrendered four runs on four hits over four innings, striking out three.

Hayden H was on the pitcher's mound for Mets. Hayden allowed four hits and six runs over one inning, striking out one. Levi E threw one and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.

Hayden, Levi, Owen D, and Spencer T had one hit apiece for Mets. Spencer led with three of the team's 12 stolen bases.

Rangers tallied 14 hits on the day. Hugh went 3-for-3 as Elliot, Hayden, and Patrick had multiple hits, too. Rangers tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Patrick led the way with four.

Little League Division 2 Development Pool 2

Mariners 18, Belles 12

Mariners took the lead late and defeated Belles 18-12 on Saturday. Aidan B drew a walk to score a run with no outs in the bottom of the fourth.

Mariners collected nine hits and Belles had four in the high-scoring affair. Mariners got things started in the first inning as Leo W singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

Belles knotted the game up at seven in the top of the third when Hayley D singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

Griffin L got the start for Mariners. The hurler went one inning, allowing no hits or runs with three strikeouts.

Molly R was on the hill for Belles. The pitcher went one and one-third innings, allowing five runs on four hits with a strikeout.

Audrey C and Alexandra E entered the game as relief, both throwing two-thirds of an inning. Belles didn't commit a single error in the field as Mia W had three chances, the most on the team.

Leo and Otis F had two hits apiece for Mariners.

Mariners Teal 23, Mets 14

Mets lost the lead late in a 23-14 defeat to Mariners Teal on Saturday. Mariners were down 12-11 in the top of the third inning when Teo S singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.

Mets collected seven hits and Mariners Teal had 17 in the high-scoring game. Mariners opened up scoring in the first inning as Dallas H drew a walk to score a run.

Mets tied it up at 11 in the bottom of the second with a bases-loaded walk for Guru S. Their offensive firepower included six runs by Henry T, Mitchell S, and Leo N.

Mariners scored six runs in the fourth, led by Chris M, Gene B, Alexander T, Teo, and Ryder N, all with RBIs.

Teo was on the pitcher's mound for Mariners, throwing one and one-third innings, allowing three hits and ten runs while striking out three.

Cody I threw one and one-third innings for Mets, allowing 11 runs on six hits with three strikeouts. Leo threw one inning out of the bullpen.

Archie N led Mets with two hits in two at-bats. Mets stole nine bases during the game as three players stole more than one. Tiare A led the way with two.

Mariners Teal tallied 17 hits, including multiple for Teo, Quinn M, Ryder, Jordan A, and Gene. Dallas made the most fielding plays with four in an error-free game.

Little League Division 2 Development - Reseeded for Afternoon Games

Athletics 18, Mets PB 17

It came down to the wire on Saturday, with Athletics securing victory on a dramatic walk-off single late in the game. It was tied at 17 with Athletics batting in the bottom of the fourth when Michael J singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Bats blistered as Athletics collected ten hits and Mets tallied two in the high-scoring game. Mets got things moving in the first inning as Tiare A drew a walk, scoring one run.

Athletics put up six runs in the third inning with Oliver F, Alexander K, and Josh M all driving in runs. Zach D got the start for Athletics, allowing six runs on zero hits.

Guru S was on the pitcher's mound for Mets. The hurler allowed eight hits and 16 runs over two and a third innings, striking out one. Tate S threw one-third of an inning in relief.

Oliver led Athletics with two hits in two at-bats. Athletics stole 14 bases during the game as three players stole more than one, including Peter B who led the way with three. Athletics didn't commit a single error in the field as Alexander had three chances, the most on the team.

Rangers 22, Mariners Teal 13

Mariners Teal watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 22-13 loss to Rangers on Saturday afternoon. Rangers scored on a single by Tate John, a stolen base by Riley F, a double by Elliot F, a single by Hayden T, and a single by Finn W in the first inning.

Rangers had 14 hits and Mariners collected 12 in the busy game. Mariners notched five runs in the third inning, led by Chris M, Teo S, and Dallas H, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs.

Rangers scored six runs in the fourth inning thanks to RBIs from Hayden, Finn, Aiden J, and Ewan C.

Aiden toed the rubber for Rangers, throwing two innings, allowing four hits and six runs while striking out two.

Quinn M led things off on the mound for Mariners. The hurler allowed eight hits and 12 runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one. Beau R threw one inning out of the bullpen.

Mariners collected 12 hits on the day, with Quinn going 3-for-3 and Gene B, Flynn R, and Chris recording multiple hits, too.

Ewan went 3-for-3 for Rangers as the team had 14 hits total, including multiple for Elliot, Finn, Hugh H, and Tate John. Rangers didn't commit a single error in the field as Ewan had four chances, the most on the team.

Mets 14, Belles 12

Despite a 12-run deficit in the fifth inning, Belles almost came all the way back, eventually falling 14-12 to Mets on Saturday. Belles scored seven runs in the rally on a error during Hayley D's at-bat and walks by Evangelynn L, Audrey C, Madeline H, Lucy G, and Taylor E.

Belles stayed right in it until Mets pulled in front for good in the fourth inning. Earlier, Mets fired up their offense in the first when Hayden H singled on a 2-1 count, scoring two runs. They added 10 runs in the fifth with RBIs by Teal L, Levi E, Jax M, Hayden, Ry V, and Grant A.

Trace L toed the rubber for Mets. The pitcher allowed one hit and six runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out five.

Hayley was on the mound for Belles. The pitcher allowed ten hits and seven runs over two and a third innings, striking out two and walking zero. Mia W and Sarah F entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one-third of an inning respectively.

Mia led Belles with two hits in two at-bats. Hayley led Belles with two stolen bases as they ran wild on the base paths with 12 stolen bases.

Mets racked up 22 hits in the game. Spencer T, Ry, Levi, Hayden, Trace, Teal, Owen D, and Grant all collected multiple hits. Mets tore up the base paths as six players stole at least two bases, including Jax who led the way with four.

It was an action-packed opening day for the 2023 Little League State Championships at Knox! Head to our State Champs hub for the latest results and schedules, and check out GameChanger recaps from the first day below.

Little League Major

Athletics 10, Mariners 0

Mariners had a tough time generating runs on Friday, dropping their game with Athletics 10-0. A single by Ezekial Saville in the first inning was a positive for Mariners.

Phillip Toye got the start for Athletics. The hurler surrendered zero runs on one hit over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one.

Reuben Lian started the game for Mariners. The hurler allowed four hits and five runs over two and a third innings. Thomas Skinner and Patrick Begic entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and two-thirds of an inning respectively.

Ezekial went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Mariners in hits.

Athletics didn't commit a single error in the field. Reiley Marshall had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

Twins 5, Rangers 3

Twins scored more runs than Rangers, taking victory on Friday to the tune of 5-3. Rangers opened up scoring in the first inning, when John Gogos singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Twins evened things up at two in the bottom of the first when Cooper Vincent singled. Twins pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning as Maisen Ricketts grounded out, scoring two runs.

Beckett Shanks got the start for Twins. The pitcher went one inning, allowing two runs on two hits with three strikeouts.

Tony Huang was on the hill for Rangers. The bulldog lasted two innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out three. Chase Potts and John entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.

Cooper, Beckett, Maisen, and Mason McKelvie all had one hit to lead Twins. The team was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Maisen had the most chances with 12.

Twins stole seven bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Daniel Hwang led the way with three.

Oscar Haysom led Rangers with two hits in two at-bats.

Mets 8, Athletics 4

Athletics watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 8-4 loss to Mets on Friday. Mets scored on a single by Cale Morris and a double by Christian Papadopoulos in the first inning.

Athletics scored four runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught came from a walk by Archer Nicholas and a single by Edison Bush.

Cruize Chase led things off on the mound for Mets. The pitcher surrendered zero runs on one hit over two innings, striking out five and walking one.

Oliver Allen toed the rubber for Athletics. The bulldog lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing one hit and four runs while striking out two. Joel Roberts, Finn Welte, Archer, and Cooper Schwenke all pitched in relief.

Jacob Tayler, Edison, and Phillip Toye each managed one hit to lead Athletics.

Rangers 6, Mets 5

Mets fought back after falling down by six runs in the third inning. However, the comeback fell just short in a 6-5 defeat to Rangers on Friday. Mets scored four runs in the rally, with RBIs from Lucas Kelly and Cale Morris.

Mets fell behind early in the loss. Rangers scored on a wild pitch and walks by Chase Potts and Cooper Bicknell in the first inning.

Rangers scored three runs in the third with walks by Chase, John Gogos, and Kai Cottam.

Mets put up three runs in the fifth inning on a stolen base by Cale.

Rafferty Groenendyk led things off on the hill for Rangers. Rafferty went two and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out five and walking zero.

Lucas was on the pitcher's mound for Mets. The bulldog lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing one hit and three runs while striking out two. Max Tapley, George Steer, and Harvey Ninnis all pitched in relief.

George led Mets, going 2-for-2 at the plate as the team was also solid in the field with no errors. Archie Rose made the most plays with eight.

Oscar Haysom went 2-for-2 to lead Rangers in hits.

Little League Division 2 Development Pool 1

Twins 8, Mets 5

Mets watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 8-5 loss to Twins on Friday. Twins scored on a single by Jaxon W and a walk by Oskar G in the first inning.

Mets put up three runs in the second inning on a passed ball. Twins scored four runs in the third inning with RBIs by Jaxon, Luis F, and Oskar.

Tyler T got the start for Twins. The fireballer surrendered one run on zero hits over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one.

Ry V was on the hill for Mets, allowing one hit and three runs over one inning with three strikeouts. Teal L, Levi E, and Hayden H contributed in relief.

Hayden and Ry each collected one hit to lead Mets. Jaxon led Twins with two hits in two at-bats and three of the team's 12 stolen bases.

Athletics 16, Rangers 10

Friday's game against Athletics was a heartbreaker for Rangers, as they lost the lead late in a 16-10 defeat. The game was tied at eight with Athletics batting in the top of the third when Charlie F singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Rangers lost despite out-hitting Athletics eight to seven.

Athletics got on the board in the first inning as Peter B drew a walk, scoring one run. Rangers knotted the game up at eight in the bottom of the second inning when Tyler V singled.

Rangers eventually tallied six runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Mark N, Riley F, and Tyler, a walk by Tate John S, and a groundout by Elliot F.

Peter led things off on the hill for Athletics. The ace allowed two hits and three runs over one inning, striking out two.

Hayden T started the game for Rangers. Hayden went one-third of an inning, allowing six runs on two hits. Tyler and Mark entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.

Rangers totaled eight hits. Ewan C and Hugh H had two hits apiece as Rangers stole 11 bases during the game. Finn W led the way with three.

Athletics collected seven hits on the day. Charlie and Harrison P had multiple hits while Peter led with four of the team's 14 stolen bases.

Athletics 10, Mets 8

Athletics took the lead late and defeated Mets 10-8 on Friday. The game was tied at eight with Athletics batting in the bottom of the third when Cooper G drew a walk, scoring one run.

Athletics built a five-run lead in the second inning and then held off the Mets charge. Mets scored five runs in the failed comeback on a single by Ry V, a double by Hayden H, a walk by Levi M, and an error during Spencer T's at-bat.

Mets got their offense started when Ry on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

Athletics tallied five runs in the second inning with walks by Micah P, Michael J, and Peter B, plus an error on a ball put in play by Harrison P.

Charlie F led things off on the mound for Athletics. The bulldog lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out one.

Grant A started the game for Mets, allowing two hits and four runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one. Spencer and Darcy B entered the game in relief, throwing one inning and one-third of an inning, respectively.

Harrison and Oliver F all had one hit to lead Athletics. The team stole 12 bases during the game as five players stole more than one. Alexander K led the way with two.

Ry went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Mets in hits. Trace L led Mets with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.

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Mariners Teal 23, Belles 12

Belles fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 23-12 loss to Mariners Teal on Friday. Mariners scored on a single by Ryder N, a single by Quinn M, a walk by Gene B, and a single by Teo S in the first inning.

Despite the loss, Belles did collect four hits in the high-scoring game, while Mariners had 14 hits on the way to victory.

Mariners got their offense started in the first inning when Ryder singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

Mariners scored six runs in the fourth thanks to walks by Teo and Alexander T and singles by Gene and Flynn R.

Ryder led things off on the hill for Mariners, allowing one hit and three runs over one and one-third innings, striking out four.

Evangelynn L was on the mound for Belles, giving up three hits and six runs. Taylor E threw one and two-thirds innings in relief.

Molly R, Mia W, Lucy G, and Hayley D all had one hit to lead Belles. The team tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Isabella M led the way with three. Belles didn't commit a single error in the field either.

Mariners racked up 14 hits as Quinn went 3-for-3 and Ryder, Gene, and Flynn had multiple hits too. Mariners stole 13 bases during the game as three players stole more than one. Samuel K led the way with two.

Mariners 18, Mets 3

Sebastian H was clutch at the plate on Friday, driving in five on three hits to lead Mariners past Mets 18-3. Sebastian drove in runs on singles in the first and second and a double in the third.

An early lead helped propel Mariners to victory. They scored on singles by Otis F, Leo W, Sebastian, and Dean R in the first inning.

Mariners added six runs in the third as Max M, Otis, Leo, Sebastian, and Aidan B all moved runners across the plate with RBIs.

Dean got the start for Mariners. The ace lasted two innings, allowing one hit and three runs while striking out four.

Leo N was on the pitcher's mound for Mets. The hurler allowed four hits and six runs. Kristian M threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Mariners saw the ball well today, racking up 12 hits in the game. Sebastian, Leo, Dean, Aidan, and Otis all managed multiple hits. Sebastian went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the way as the team was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. He also made the most plays with six.

Tiare A led Mets with one hit in two at-bats.

Mariners Teal 14, Mariners 9

An early lead helped Mariners Teal win 14-9 on Friday. Mariners Teal scored on a double by Gene B, a walk by Bennet R, a passed ball during Jordan A's at bat, and a single by Alexander T in the first inning.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Mariners Teal collected seven hits and Mariners PB had eight.

Mariners Teal notched six runs in the third inning with RBIs from Jordan, Alexander, Samuel K, and Ryder N.

Mariners PB scored three runs in the fourth inning thanks to singles by Griffin L and Leo W and a walk by Sebastian H.

Quinn M led things off on the pitcher's mound for Mariners Teal. Quinn allowed zero hits and three runs over one-third of an inning, striking out one.

Otis F started the game for Mariners PB. Otis went one-third of an inning, allowing three runs on three hits, striking out one and walking zero. Leo, Maddy S, Sebastian, and Aidan B all pitched in relief.

Ryder went 2-for-2 at the plate with two stolen bases to lead Mariners Teal.

Mariners PB saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game, including two apiece for Leo, Griffin, and Sebastian.

Belles 18, Mets 4

Mets watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 18-4 loss to Belles on Friday. Belles scored on a walk by Lucy G, a stolen base by Lucy, and a walk by Hayley D in the first inning.

Belles got things started in the first inning. Lucy drew a walk, scoring one run. Belles scored six runs in the third inning with RBIs from Hayley, Mia W, Evangelynn L, Molly R, Alexandra E, and Audrey C.

Mets put up four runs in the third inning on RBIs by Tate S, Henry T, and Leo N.

Mia led things off on the hill for Belles. The hurler lasted one and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out three and walking zero.

Tiare A was on the pitcher's mound for Mets. The pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, allowing five runs on zero hits and striking out two. Guru S threw one-third of an inning in relief. Henry and Mika each collected one hit to lead Mets.

Belles stole 16 bases during the game as six players stole more than one. Isabella M led the way with two. The team was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error as Hayley made the most plays with six.