Baseball Victoria is excited to announce the Vic Dingoes and Hornets for the 2024 Barclay Cup.
These baseballers are taking part in the newly revamped Youth Women's Prospects Program for players aged 13 to 16, forming the core of their training in preparation for the tournament.
The Barclay Cup/Youth Women’s Prospects Development program goes beyond the existing club programs, offering participants the chance to further develop their core skills. The program will run over eight weeks under the leadership of Samantha Hamilton, Victorian Women's Head Coach and Australian Women’s Assistant Coach.
At the end of the program, Baseball Victoria will send two teams to participate in the third annual Barclay Cup, hosted at the Mackillop Baseball Club (Chapman Gardens Baseball Oval) in Kingswood, NSW, from 29 September to 5 October. The competition features teams from NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, and SA, providing a platform for junior girls to showcase their talent and celebrate the future of women’s baseball in Australia.
"We're thrilled to announce the Barclay Cup/Youth Women’s Prospects. We have a great group of players ready to enhance their skills and take their game to the next level," Hamilton said. “Our dedicated coaches are eager to support these young superstars as they chase their baseball goals and develop a deeper love of the game.”
Congratulations to the 2024 Vic Dingoes and Hornets!
Stay tuned for Barclay Cup tournament updates and check out supporter gear here.
Baseball Victoria is saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member Paul Collins, a long-time leader and beloved figure in the Victorian baseball community.
Paul served as Chairman of the Baseball Victoria Pennant Committee for 35 years. Along with the late Barry Smith, he prepared playing fixtures for all senior competitions for the entire time he served on the Pennant Committee.
Paul was one of the driving forces in the introduction of Summer Baseball in 1976. He played an instrumental role in designing Melbourne Ballpark, which opened in 1990.
After getting his start as a Newport junior player, he went on to serve Williamstown Baseball Club as Secretary (1969-1975) and President (1976/1978). He earned life membership at the club level in 1974 after playing 246 senior games from 1962-1973.
Paul was the EO of many successful Claxton Shield teams and the manager of the Australian Team for the Baseball Federation of Asia Championship Perth in 1985.
He was one of baseball's most committed and hardest workers, enjoying many years of playing, umpiring and volunteering.
Paul recently celebrated his 80th birthday and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. We send our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Baseball Victoria is pleased to open tryout registration for Victorian State Teams ahead of the 2025 Australian U16 and U18 Youth Championships next January.
We will be sending one U16 and one U18 team to the national championships (dates and venue TBA by Baseball Australia soon).
Age Qualifications:
U16 - Year Born 2009 & 2010
U18 - Year Born 2007, 2008, 2009
Tryouts
U16 Tryouts will be held on the following dates:
- Saturday 14 September (all players)
- Saturday 21 September (all players)
- Wednesday 25 September (all players)
U18 tryouts will be held on te following dates:
- Monday 9 September (position players)
- Tuesday 10 September (pitchers and catchers)
- Monday 16 September (positions players)
- Tuesday 17 September (pitchers and catchers)
- Tuesday 24 September (all players)
Tryout venue: Melbourne Ballpark, Merton Street, Altona Meadows
Times: TBC (an email will be send to all players who register, confirming times and what to bring just prior the commencement of the tryouts)
A training program will follow throughout November and December leading up to the Australian Youth Championships.
Please click HERE to register for tryouts.
Paul was part of the inaugural Blackburn team 61 years ago and played on the club's first-ever premiership side. He went on to serve as a junior and senior coach, secretary, treasurer, and financial supporter of the club, especially during the rebuilding years.
He passed on his love of the game to his children, long-time players and life members David Tierney and Andrew Tierney and current Blackburn Club President Brooke Tierney. You can read more about his contributions to the club and the community HERE.
We send our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. He will be very missed.
The 2024 BV Umpire Seminar is set for 21-22 September at Knox Baseball Club.
If you’re interested in becoming an umpire and completing our Community Umpire Course, or you wish to brush up on your skills behind the plate, we would love to see you there.
Please click HERE to register.
The 2024 Under 12 State Winter Champions were crowned on Sunday, with Geelong winning the Division 1 grand final and North Eastern staying undefeated to win Division 2.
Thank you to Werribee Giants Baseball Club for hosting a great weekend and well done to all players and teams on their efforts throughout the tournament.
Check out Field of View Sports Photography images HERE and read Sunday GameChanger recaps below.
U12 Division 1
City West 9, Dandenong 5
Brodie L struck out 11 batters as the starting pitcher led City West past Dandenong 9-5 on Sunday. Brodie allowed one hit and zero runs over four innings while walking two.
City West got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Brodie singled and stole home, Ashton N walked, Ben S walked, and Ainslie H was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.
City West added to their early lead in the bottom of the thid inning after Brodie singled, Oliver C singled, and Oliver stole home, each scoring one run.
Dandenong scored five runs on one hit in the top of the fifth. Riley D drew a walk, scoring one run, Oscar F drew a walk, scoring one run, and Marius F doubled, scoring two runs.
Levi D stepped on the bump first for Dandenong, giving up three hits and five runs with four walks and two strikeouts.
Rhyder R appeared in relief for City West while Brodie and Oliver were a force together in the lineup, both collecting two hits while hitting back-to-back. Brodie led with two runs batted in on a 2-for-2 day.
City West took ten walks with two apiece for Ben H and Hugo H. The team had nine stolen bases with two each for Brodie and Oliver. The defense didn't commit any errors as Ben had the most chances in the field with 12.
Marius led Dandenong with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The third baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Kaygan N also picked up a hit while the team took a toal of seven walks and turned a double play on defense.
Ringwood 8, Geelong 8
Geelong scored in the top of the first after Trace L singled, Max W walked, and Hunter W grounded out, each scoring one run. They added to their early lead after Trace doubled and Henry T grounded out, each scoring one run in the second.
In the third, Lawson M doubled, Jasper H singled, and Harper W singled, each scoring one run. AidenP's single helped Ringwood tie the game at eight in the bottom of the fourth.
Archie G led things off on the bump for Ringwood, allowing three hits and six runs (five earned) over two innings, striking out one.
Evan C started for Geelong, giving up one hit and three runs over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking four.
Aiden, Lachlan R, Archie, Tate S, Elliot A, and Tanner K each collected one hit for Ringwood. Lachlan went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead the team with two runs batted in. Aiden J took two of the team's six walks. Aiden, Archie, and Tanner each stole multiple bases with nine total in the game.
Trace provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Geelong with two runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day.
Jasper and Trace each collected two hits while Max took two of the team's nine walks. Hunter stole two bases with eight overall while the defense didn't make any errors. Jex M had the most plays with eight.
City West 8, Geelong 8
City West scored in the bottom of the first when Oliver C singled, bringing home two runs. Geelong tied it up in the top of the third thanks to a double by Trace L and a single by Evan C.
Geelong flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring five runs on four hits to take an 8-3 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Trace that drove in two.
City West tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a single by Ashton N, walks to Ben S and Ainslie H, a groundout by Hunter L, and a single by David R.
David stepped on the mound first for City West, giving up three hits and three runs over three innings with five strikeouts and five walks.
Lawson M led things off on the mound for Geelong, allowing four hits and three runs (two earned) over two innings, striking out four and walking two.
Oliver drove the middle of the lineup, leading City West with two runs batted in on a 1-for-2 day for the cleanup hitter. Leadoff batter David led City West with three hits in three at-bats while Hugo H took two of the team's eight walks. David stole two bases and turned one double play.
Trace provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Geelong with four runs batted in on a 3-for-3 day. Evan collected two hits in two at-bats while Jex M led with two of the team's seven walks. Trace had two stolen bases with eight total for Geelong.
Dandenong 8, Diamond Valley 6
Despite seeing their seven-run lead whittled down by the end, Dandenong still held on for an 8-6 victory on Sunday. Diamond Valley closed the gap by scoring on a walk, two singles, a groundout, and another base hit.
Dandenong opened scoring in the top of the first when Henry J singled, scoring one run. They added five runs on four hits in the top of the third. Kaygan N singled, scoring one run, Levi D doubled, scoring two runs, and Henry singled, scoring two more.
Diamond Valley plated five runs on three hits in the bottom of the third. Drayden J drew a walk, scoring one run, Luca L singled, scoring two runs, Dylan A singled, scoring one run, and Harvey G grounded out, scoring one.
Hugh W opened the game for Dandenong, giving up two hits and five runs over two innings with four strikeouts. Eryk A appeared in relief.
Dylan stepped on the bump first for Diamond Valley, allowing seven hits and seven runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking two.
Henry and Levi were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, each driving in two runs for Dandenong. Henry stole two bases.
Luca went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Diamond Valley with two runs batted in while Micah P batted 2-for-2. The team took seven walks with two apiece for Ryan B and Ryder E.
Consolation Final: City West 10, Diamond Valley 2
City West won big over Diamond Valley, with a single by Brodie L putting them on the board in the top of the first. They added five runs on two hits in the top of the third. Two errors, a single by Oliver C, and a groundout by Lachlan S scored runs.
Oliver stepped on the hill first for City West, giving up three hits and zero runs over five and one-thid innings, striking out eight and walking one. Ashton N appeared in relief.
Luca L started on the hill, allowing six hits and six runs (one earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking none.
Ari M and Oliver each collected two hits for City West. David R and Oliver drove in two runs while the defense turned two double plays.
Dane P went 1-for-2 at the plate as the third baseman led the team with one run batted in. Micah P, Ryan B, Harvey G, Dane, and Malcom S each had one hit. The defense turned a double play, too.
Grand Final: Geelong 8, Ringwood 7
Geelong took Sunday's grand final in dramatic fashion with an 8-7 walk-off victory over Ringwood. It was tied at seven in the bottom of the fifth when Hunter J singled, scoring one run.
Ringwood scored five runs on four hits to take a 5-1 lead in the third. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Aiden J that drove in two. Geelong managed to rally and eventually took the win after first scoring on an error in the second.
Geelong brought home five runs on four hits to make it 8-7 in the fifth. Gus M singled to drive in two.
Trace L started the game for Geelong, giving up seven hits and five runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking five. Max W appeared in relief.
Ringwood starter Aiden gave up five hits and five runs (four earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking three.
Gus went 1-for-2 with two runs batted in from Geelong's number seven spot in the lineup. Evan C went 2-for-3 as the leadoff batter while Lawson M, Hunter W, and Jasper H each stole multiple bases with 10 total in the game.
Aiden and Tate S both collected two hits for Ringwood while Felix F, Aiden, and Tate drove in two runs apiece. Felix, Aiden, and Elliot A stole multiple bases with 11 overall, plus six walks.
U12 Division 2
North East 11, Diamond Valley 4
Jordan D collected three hits in three at-bats as North East defeated Diamond Valley 11-4 on Sunday. Jordan singled in the first, third, and fourth innings.
North East got on board in the bottom of the first after Mack C doubled, Charlie D singled, Gray H hit into a fielder's choice, and Jaxon H was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. An error also added a run.
A single by Seleyne extended the North East lead to 6-4 in the bottom of the third. They added five runs on two hits in the fourth when Mack took a bases-loaded walk, Jordan hit an RBI single, and Grayson H induced Harlen G to hit into a fielder's choice but one run scored. Flynn V was struck by a pitch and Seleyne drew a walk, both scoring a run.
Harlen started on the bump for North East, giving up zero hits and three runs over two and one-third innings, striking out six and walking two. Seleyne and Jordan appeared in relief.
Diamond Valley starter Oakley E allowed four hits and five runs (four earned) over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking one.
Seleyne and Mack each drove in two runs for North East while Lucas H went 2-for-2 with two stolen bases. The team stole six bases total.
Oakley provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Diamond Valley with two runs batted in on a 1-for-2 day. The team took nine walks with two apiece for Harvey J, Xavier W, and Lucas G. Oakley, Harvey, Xavier, and Lucas stole multiple bases with 15 total in the game.
Latrobe Valley 8, Bendigo 3
Bendigo fell 8-3 to Latrobe Valley despite out-hitting them six to four. Cody led Bendigo with two hits as the team opened scoring in the first on Camden's single.
Latrobe Valley went back into the lead in the third after Oscar C singled, Ruben A hit into a fielder's choice, Hunter D walked, Jaxon B singled, and Hunter stole home, each scoring one run.
Ethan V opened the game for Bendigo, giving up one hit and three runs over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking five.
Ryan M stepped on the mound first for Latrobe Valley, giving up five hits and three runs over two innings, striking out four and walking two.
Bendigo's Bailey S went 1-for-1 at the plate as the shortstop led the team with two runs batted in. Bailey, Camden, and Cody each stole multiple bases with 11 total in the game.
Bendigo was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Chad S had the most chances with seven.
Jaxon, Hunter, Ryan, and Oscar each collected one hit for Latrobe Valley. Jaxon and Ryan drove in two runs while Hudson D and Quin M took two walks apiece with 10 total in the game.
Jaxon, Hunter, Hudson, Quin, Oscar, Kieron S, and Ruben stole multiple bases for 16 overall. The defense turned a double play, too.
North East 13, Latrobe Valley 4
North East got on board in the bottom of the first inning after Jordan D singled and Flynn V grounded out, each scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the second with Mack C's bases-loaded walk and Jordan's groundout.
A double by Charlie D, a groundout by Gray H, and a single by Hudson S helped North East extend their early lead in the third.
North East scored five runs on one hit in the bottom of the fourth. Seleyne singled, scoring one run, Charlie drew a walk, scoring one run, and Quin M induced Jaxon H to hit into a fielder's choice but three runs scored.
Ryan M opened the game for Latrobe Valley, giving up two hits and three runs (one earned) over an inning.
North East starter Harlen G gave up one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out four and walking one.
Ryan and Bailey S both had hits for Latrobe Valley while Quin took two of the team's six walks and also stole multiple bases alongside Mitch D.
Charlie, North East's number seven hitter, led the way with three runs batted in. Jaxon and Seleyne had two hits while Lucas H and Charlie took two walks with nine total in the game. Jaxon, Seleyne, and Hudson stole multiple bases for nine overall.
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The Under 12 State Winter Championships are underway at Werribee Giants Baseball Club, with teams from all across Victoria taking part in the junior baseball fun.
Stay tuned for updates and check out available GameChanger recaps from the opening day of Under 12 Division 1 and Under 12 Division 2.
U12 Division 1
Geelong 10, Diamond Valley 7
Geelong got on board in the top of the first after an error, bases-loaded walk, and groundout, each scoring one run. Trace L walked and Hunter J grounded out.
Diamond Valley tied it up at three on an error in the bottom of the first. Hunter W hit an RBI single to make it 5-3 Geelong in the second.
Geelong added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Gus M singled, Hunter, Jasper H, and Trace walked, and Hunter singled, each scoring one run.
Jasper stepped on the bump first for Geelong, giving up zero hits and four runs (one earned) over two innings with three strikeouts. Lawson M and Hunter each appeared in relief.
Dane P led things off on the mound for Diamond Valley, allowing zero hits and five runs (three earned) with two strikeouts.
Gus and Hunter each collected one hit for Geelong while Jasper drove in two runs. The team took ten walks with two apiece for Evan C, Trace, Hunter, and Harper W. Hunter, Harper, and Jasper each stole two multiple bases with seven total in the game.
Drayden J, Luca L, Dylan A, and Malcom S each drove in one run for Diamond Valley. Quorra R went 1-for-1 while Drayden and Luca led the team with three walks each and 12 total for the day.
Ringwood 5, City West 1
Ringwood won 5-1 although City West scored first on an Ashton N single in the second. Ringwood flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring five runs on one hit to take a 5-1 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Tate S that drove in three.
Tate started the game for Ringwood, giving up zero hits and one run over one inning, striking out one and walking two. Tanner K tossed two and one-third innings of shutout ball in relief with one hit, two walks, and three strikeouts.
Brodie L stepped on the hill first for City West, giving up zero hits and zero runs over one and one-third innings with a walk and a strikeout.
Archie G, Tate, and Tanner each drove in one run for Ringwood. Tate went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead the side in hits while Tanner took two of their eight walks.
Ringwood was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Aiden J made the most plays with five.
Ashton went 1-for-1 at the plate as the right fielder led the side with one run batted in. Oliver C stole two bases.
Diamond Valley 8, Ringwood 4
Harvey G collected three hits in four at-bats as Diamond Valley defeated Ringwood 8-4 on Saturday. Harvey tripled in the first and singled in the third and fourth innings.
After Harvey's first-inning triple, Drayden J singled and Harriet T, Malcolm S, and Ryder E walked, each scoring one run. Luca L's single extended the DV lead to 7-0 in the second while Ryan B's bases-loaded walk made it 8-0 in the third.
Malcolm led things off on the hill for Diamond Valley, allowing zero hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings with no walks and a strikeout. Micah P appeared in relief.
Finley H stepped on the mound first for Ringwood, giving up two hits and three runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking one.
Drayden, Ryder, Harvey, and Luca each drove in two runs while Ryder took three of the inning team's 13 walks. Ryder and Luca stole multiple bases with eight total in the game.
Cooper M, Nate K, and Aiden J each collected one hit for Ringwood. Aiden J went 1-for-2 at the plate as the infielder led the side with two runs batted in.
Geelong 5, Dandenong 1
Geelong opened scoring in the bottom of the first on an RBI single by Jasper H. They added a run in the second after Ed F singled and a base hit by Wil K extended the lead to 4-0 in the third.
Starter Evan C gave up zero hits and zero runs over one inning, walking two and striking out two. Henry T pitched three innings in relief for Geelong, giving up three hits and one run with a walk and four strikeouts.
Levi D started on the bump for Dandenong, allowing two hits and two runs (one earned) over two-thirds of an inning, walking one and striking out one.
Hunter J and Will each collected two hits for Geelong. Ed, Trace L, Hunter, Jasper, and Wil each drove in one run while the lineup stole ten bases throughout the game.
Geelong was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Jex M had the most chances with eight.
Levi led Dandenong with one run batted in on a 1-for-2 day. Henry J, Levi, and Samuel F all had one hit while Henry, Eryk A, and Joey C stole multiple bases. There were eight SBs in the game.
Ringwood 10, Dandenong 0
Ringwood won big over Dandenong 10-0, scoring early after first-inning singles by Lachlan R and Archie G. Aiden J doubled to score two runs and a steal of home brought in another.
Ringwood scored five runs on three hits in the top of the second. Tanner K drew a walk, scoring one run, Nate K singled, scoring one run, and Felix F singled, scoring two. Lila F also drew a bases-loaded walk.
Archie started the game for Ringwood, giving up zero hits over a scoreless inning with one walk and three strikeouts. Nate and Lila threw in relief.
Aiden, the number seven hitter for Ringwood, led the way with two runs batted in as the infielder went 1-for-1 on the day.
Finley H, Lachlan, Archie, Felix, Nate, and Aiden collected one hit while Tate S took two of the team's eight walks. Finley, Lachlan, Tate, Nate, and Aiden stole multiple bases, too.
Ringwood's defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Felix had the most chances with three.
Levi D led Dandenong with one hit in one at-bat.
Diamond Valley 10, City West 2
Diamond Valley got on board in the top of the second inning after Luca L singled and Ryder E and Harvey G took bases-loaded walks. Two HBP also got runners on.
They added five runs on two hits in the top of the third. Malcolm S and Micah took bases-loaded walks while Dane grounded out, scoring two, and Harriet T singled, scoring one.
Luca started the game for Diamond Valley, giving up one hit and one run over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking one. Ryan B pitched in relief.
David R started the game for City West, giving up zero hits and one run over one inning with two walks and one strikeout.
Micah and Dane were a one-two punch in the lineup, both driving in two runs for Diamond Valley. Ryan, Luca, and Harriet each collected one hit while Malcom and Drayden J took two walks with 10 total for the tea.
Diamond Valley was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Drayden made the most plays with four.
Ainslie H and Oliver C each collected one hit for City West while Azlan V and Hunter L each drove in a run.
U12 Division 2
North East 15, Diamond Valley 6
North East jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Mack C and Harlen G hit RBI singles. An error scored two runs and Jaxon H grounded out, scoring one run.
North East scored five runs in the second with a couple of HBP and bases-loaded walks. Jasper R induced Charlie D to hit into a fielder's choice but one run scored.
They added five in the third on a string of walks and Flynn V's RBI single. Diamond Valley got five back in the bottom half with patient batting from Oakley E, Harvey J, Xavier W, Austin D, and Jasper.
Mack led things off on the hill for North East, giving up zero hits and one run (none earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking two. Gray H appeared in relief.
Harlen, Jordan, Mack, and Flynn each collected one hit while Harlen and Mack drove in three runs for North East. They took 12 walks with two apiece for Harlen, Seleyne, and Hudson S, plus seven stolen bases.
Oakley, Austin, Xavier, Harvey, and Jasper each drove in one run for Diamond Valley. Luas G led the team with two out of ten walks.
Latrobe Valley 9, Bendigo 9
Latrobe Valley tied Bendigo 9-9 on Saturday as Ryan M had three hits in three at-bats. Ryan singled in the first and doubled in the second and fifth innings.
Latrobe Valley got on board in the top of the first inning after Ryan singled, scoring two runs, Ruben A singled, scoring one run, and Alex M and Hudson D drew bases-loaded walks.
Latrobe Valley added to their early lead in the top of the second when an error scored one run and Ryan hit a 3-RBI double.
Bendigo got back five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fourth. Julian A doubled, scoring one run, Oliver H drew a walk, scoring one run, Ethan V doubled, scoring two runs, and Xavier D grounded out, scoring one run.
In the top of the fifth, Latrobe Valley broke up the tie when Quin M doubled, scoring one run. Ryan followed with an extra-base hit.
Oscar C led things off on the hill for Latrobe Valley, giving up three hits and one run over an inning with no walks and one strikeout.
Henry S led things off on the mound for Bendigo, giving up three hits and four runs over two-thirds of an inning with a walk and a strikeout.
Hunter D collected two hits in two at-bats for Latrobe Valley while Jaxon B took two of the team's nine walks. Ryan, Hunter, and Ruben stole multiple bases with 10 total in the game. They were also solid defensively with no errors as Oscar made the most plays with five.
Ethan and Oliver were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, both driving in two runs for Bendigo. Bailey S set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading with two hits in two at-bats. Kayden B, Harland C, Bailey, Oliver, and Chad S stole multiple bases with 17 overall plus 10 walks.
Bendigo turned one double play in the game.
Latrobe Valley 7, Diamond Valley 6
Latrobe Valley beat Diamond Valley 7-6 after taking the lead late in the game. It was tied at six in the bottom of the third when an error scored one run.
The winning team rallied despite trailing 6-1 in the second. Diamond Valley was first on the board with a groundout by Mason W to score a run in the opening inning.
Hunter D hit into a fielder's choice, helping Latrobe Valley tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
Diamond Valley took the lead in the top of the second after Xavier W and Austin D walked before Quinn D, Hudson F, and Mason singled, each scoring one run.
In the bottom of the third, Latrobe Valley regained the lead after two errors.
Ruben A started the game for Latrobe Valley, giving up one hit and five runs over one and one-third innings, striking out three. Beau S pitched in relief.
Lucas G started for Diamond Valley, allowing one hit and one run over one-third of an inning with a strikeout and two walks.
Oscar C set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Latrobe Valley with two hits in two at-bats. Jaxon B, Bailey S, and Hunter each drove in a run while Quin M, Oscar, and Hunter stole multiple bases for 10 total in the game.
Mason provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Diamond Valley with two runs batted in on the infielder's 1-for-2 day. Hudson, Quinn, Harvey J, and Mason each collected one hit while the team took nine walks, including two apiece for Harry P and Jasper R. Austin, Hudson, Xavier, and Harvey stole multiple bases with 15 total in the game.
North East 10, Bendigo 1
Bendigo was first on the board when Harlan C drew a bases-loaded walk, but North East quickly flipped the game on its head. In the bottom of the second, they scored five runs on two hits to take a 5-1 lead.
North East added to their early lead in the bottom of the third after Harlen G and Flynn V walked, Charlie D singled, and Gray H and Jaxon H walked, each scoring one run.
Ethan V started the game for Bendigo, striking out three in a quick inning of work.
North East started Harlen gave up one hit and one run over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two and walking one.
Harland led Bendigo with one run batted in while leadoff batter Ethan went 2-for-2 and also stole multiple bases alongside Julian A.
Harlen, Lucas H, Charlie, Jordan D, and Flynn each collected one hit for North East. Gray and Jaxon were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, both driving in two runs and taking two walks.
North East tallied nine walks in the game while the defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Lucas made the most plays with eight.
North East 7, Latrobe Valley 4
North East scored in the first on RBI singles from Harlen G, Flynn V, Seleyne I, and Charlie D, plus a bases-loaded walk by Gray H.
A groundout by Angel T extended their lead to 6-0 in the top of the second before another run scored on Charlie's groundout in the third.
Charlie was the starting pitcher, giving up two hits and four runs (three earned) over two innings with four strikeouts and seven walks. Mack C pitched one inning of shutout ball in relief with no hits and just one walk.
Charlie had two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup while Seleyne and Finn collected two hits batting back-to-back.
Latrobe Valley's Bailey S and Oscar C were a force together in the lineup, each collecting one hit while Ruben A led the team with two runs batted in. Bailey and Hunter D stole multiple bases with eight total in the game, plus eight walks.
Latrobe Valley was sure-handed in the field and didn't make any errors as Quin M led the way with four.
Diamond Valley 5, Bendigo 5
Both sides scored five runs in the opening frame. Bendigo took three walks before a groundout by Leith Boston and a single by Cody Isaac in the first.
Diamond Valley hit big on a fielder's choice and a couple of stolen bases to even the score.
Harry Cain pitched for Bendigo while Xavier W and Harvey J shared duties for Diamond Valley.
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The Under 12 State Winter Championships will return to Werribee Giants Baseball Club this weekend, wrapping up the successful 2024 winter tournament season in style.
Running from 20-21 July, the event will feature two divisions at Presidents Park. City West, Dandenong, Diamond Valley, Geelong, and Ringwood are in Division 1 while Bendigo, Diamond Valley, Latrobe Valley, and North Eastern are competing in Division 2.
“It’s been a fantastic run for our 2024 State Winter Championships, and we look forward to finishing the season on a high with an action-packed weekend of U12 baseball,” BV Tournament Officer Tony McPherson said. “Thank you to Werribee Giants Baseball Club for once again stepping up to the plate to host this beloved tradition, and good luck to all the players and teams!”
There will be 12 games on Saturday to kick things off before finalists are decided on Sunday.
“Werribee Giants Baseball Club is excited to welcome U12 players and teams from across Victoria to our great facilities for an awesome weekend of on-field fun,” Club President David Bishop-Worn said. “Thank you to Baseball Victoria and Wyndham City Council for this opportunity and the ongoing support, and of course all our wonderful volunteers who make these events possible.”
Baseball Victoria’s official photography partner Field of View will capture the action all weekend long. Check out all 2024 SWC photo galleries HERE.
Ausport Superstore’s Hugo and Claire will be out on Saturday from 8:30am to 2:30pm offering great deals on baseball gear.
Stay tuned to BV Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates from the tournament and follow along on GameChanger: Under 12 Division 1 and Under 12 Division 2.
That's a wrap on the 2024 Under 16 State Winter Championships, hosted by Latrobe Valley Baseball Association at Morwell Cougars and Traralgon Red Sox Baseball Clubs.
Congratulations to U16 State Winter Championship winners Diamond Valley (Division 1) and Latrobe Valley (Division 2)!
Diamond Valley defeated Ringwood 5-2 in the Div 1 grand final and Latrobe Valley won 12-7 over Diamond Valley in the Div 2 grand final.
Well done to MVPs: Kade Henry (Dandenong), Hunter Mudford (City West), Angus Saggers (Ringwood), Jack Northfield (Geelong), Ethan Kent (Diamond Valley Div 1), Makayla Poole (North East), Alex Smith (Latrobe Valley), Chase Messinger (Diamond Valley Div 2), and Fletcher Cain (Bendigo).
Thank you to all volunteers and supporters for an amazing weekend!
Check out Field of View Sports Photography images HERE and read Sunday GameChanger recaps below.
U16 Division 1
Dandenong 13, City West 4
Dandenong won big over City West 13-4 on Sunday at Traralgon, scoring early on an error and bases-loaded walks to Joash Xavier and Jensen Turner.
City West took the lead in the bottom of the first after Hunter Mudford singled, a HBP, and an error. Dandenong made it 8-4 their next time up.
Dandenong added five runs in the third on bases-loaded walks to Kian Yates and Hunter Rouse, plus a sacrifice fly by Henry.
City West starter Mudford gave up zero hits and struck out four in one and one-third innings.
Yates tossed two and two-thirds innings of no-run ball for Dandenong in relief, giving up one hit with two strikeouts and five walks.
Henry and Xavier were a one-two punch in the lineup, both driving in two runs for Dandenong. The team took 13 walks including two apiece for Finn Sculley, Yates, Xavier, and Turner. Henry and Yates stole multiple bases with nine total in the game.
Dandenong's defense turned one double play. Meanwhile, Mudford and Harley Chamberlain collected one hit and one RBI for City West. Jamieson also knocked in a run while Lacey Tompkins took two of the team's seven walks.
Ringwood 5, Geelong 0
Ringwood were triumphant over Geelong 5-0 on Sunday after scoring in the first inning on four walks. They added to their tally with a solo home run to left field by Angus Saggers in the fourth.
Saggers started the game for Ringwood, giving up zero hits and zero runs over two innings with one walk and three strikeouts.
Connor Barron stepped on the mound first for Geelong, giving up three hits and four runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking six.
Brian Gallagher and Archie Hooper came on in relief for Ringwood, shutting down Geelong.
Saggers, Gallagher, Nate Bugeja, Joseph Matyear, and Matthews each drove in one run for Ringwood. Gallagher took two of the team's six walks.
The winning defense didn't make any errors while Matyear had the most fielding chances with six.
Jared Loader led Geelong with one hit in one at-bats while Charlie Bell took two of the team's six walks.
Geelong 5, Dandenong 5
Geelong and Dandenong tied 5-5 on Sunday. Dandenong scored early in the top of the first inning after Joash Xavier drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, and Jensen Turner singled, scoring one run. They added one run in the second after Kade Henry grounded out.
Geelong tied it up in the bottom of the third thanks to walks by Jared Loader and Edrin Berisha, a hit by pitch, and a walk by Cruz Appeldorff.
Ash Kaberry stepped on the bump first for Geelong, giving up four hits and five runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking four.
Xavier stepped on the hill first for Dandenong, giving up zero hits and five runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking seven.
Berisha, Appeldorff, Loader, and Connor Barrow each drove in one run while Geelong had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 10 walks in the game. Kaberry and Loader led the team with two bases on balls each.
Brooke Edwards, Hunter Rouse, Oscar Mckeown, and Turner each collected one hit for Dandenong. Turner went 1-for-2 and led the team with one run batted in, while Henry and Kian Yates stole multiple bases for six total in the game.
Diamond Valley 12, City West 0
Diamond Valley won big over City West 12-0 on Sunday, scoring in the first inning on bases-loaded walks to Marcus Murphy and Kalan Ellis plus a wild pitch.
They added five runs on one hit in the bottom of the second. Oliver Baillargeon singled, scoring three, an error scored one run, and Riley Harrington induced Darcy Squire to hit into a fielder's choice but one run scored. Two more runs scored in the third.
Baillargeon stepped on the mound first for DV, giving up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking two. Ellis tossed one scoreless inning in relief, giving up one hit and three walks.
Murphy, Yang, Squire, Baillargeon, and Kent each drove in one run for Diamond Valley. Baillargeon went 1-for-1 and had two of the team's six stolen bases. Lachlan Brennan and Leo McAndrew took two walks each with 11 total in the game.
The DV defense didn't commit a single error as Squire made the most plays with three.
Ethan Castle led City West with one hit in one at-bat.
Consolation Final: Geelong 4, Dandenong 3
Geelong came back late, scoring on a wild pitch to take the 4-3 victory. Charlie Davenport grounded out, Reid Sexton hit into a fielder's choice, and Dandenong committed an error, each scoring a run for Geelong in the first.
Kade Henry hit a sacrifice fly to help Dandenong tie things up at the bottom of the fifth. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and three runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking six. He also led Dandenong with one hit in two at-bats.
Davenport led things off on the bump for Geelong, giving up one hit and three runs (one earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking four.
Davenport and Sexton each drove in one run for Geelong while Jack Northfield took three out of the team's ten walks. The defense turned one double play.
U16 Division 2
Diamond Valley 2, Latrobe Valley 1
Diamond Valley took Sunday's game in dramatic fashion with a 2-1 walk-off victory over Latrobe Valley. The game was tied at one in the bottom of the third when Oliver Blakely drew a walk, scoring one run.
Both teams were strong on the bump. DV pitchers struck out four while LV sat down five.
A groundout by Liam Duncan put LV on the board in the top of the second. Kay Zhang walked to help DV tie it up at one in the bottom frame.
Rhys Rayner led things off on the hill for DV, with no hits or walks allowed in a scoreless inning, just two strikeouts. Hudson Castle appeared in relief.
LV starter Alex Smith gave up one hit and one run over one and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking two.
Chase Messinger went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead DV in hits. Zhang and Blakely each drove in one run.
DV had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game with two free passes for Jack Cooper-Blair and Castle.
Duncan led LV with one run batted in and two stolen bases. The defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Duncan made the most plays with six.
North East 8, Bendigo 5
North East opened scoring in the top of the first when Michael Nitisco singled, scoring one run. Bendigo quickly responded, scoring on an error, a fielder's choice by Zachary Banks-Broome, and a walk by Tahlia Dickinson, each scoring one run.
North East tied it up at three in the top of the second, although Bendigo soon made it 4-3 on an RBI single by James Grainger in the bottom half.
Four walks helped North East make it 8-4 in the third.
Alaric Tibbitt led things off for Bendigo, giving up three hits and two runs over one inning, striking out two and walking one.
Josh Wells, Cruz Wayneberg, and Grace Castello each appeared in relief for North East. Nitisco, Wells, and Wayneberg collected one hit each Nitisco, Wells, Sophie Berry, Castello, and Oscar Maiden drove in one run each.
North East had patience at the plate, collecting 11 walks for the game as Berry and Taylor Jones led with two walks each.
Grainger and Banks-Broome drove in one run apiece for Bendigo while Deon Strahan took two out of seven walks. Grainger also stole two bases with seven total in the game.
Diamond Valley 8, Bendigo 4
Diamond Valley prevailed 8-4 on Sunday after scoring in the first on Chase Messiner's RBI single and Nathan Love's 2-RBI double.
They added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Rhys Rayner doubled, Messinger singled, and Oliver Blakely grounded out, each scoring one run.
Rayner stepped on the hill first for Diamond Valley, allowing three hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking six. Mathew Robinson and Henry Rossa appeared in relief.
Alaric Tibbett started the game for Bendigo, giving up eight hits and eight runs over four innings, striking out six and walking three.
Messinger led Diamond Valley with two hits in two at-bats, plus multiple stolen bases alongside Robinson, Hudson Castle, and Zach Papadimitriou for 11 total in the game.
Josh Ralston, Mason Strahan, and Zachary Banks-Broome each collected one hit for Bendigo. Strahan and Banks-Broome were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, both driving in one run.
Thomas Ward took three of Bendigo's 11 walks while Ralston and Tibbett stole multiple bases with eight total in the game.
Diamond Valley 11, North East 9
Despite seeing their seven-run lead whittled down by the end, Diamond Valley still held on for an 11-9 victory on Sunday. North East closed the gap on a couple of errors, a single, and a walk.
Diamond Valley opened scoring in the top of the first when Chase Messinger singled, scoring one run. They added five runs on two hits in the top of the third. Two errors and RBI singles to Hudson Castle and Rhys Rayner did the trick.
Kay Zhang started the game for Diamond Valley, giving up two hits and five runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking six. Messinger appeared in relief.
Cruz Wayneberg led things off on the mound for North East, allowing seven hits and 12 runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking five.
Messinger led Diamond Valley with two hits in two at-bats. Jack Cooper-Blair, Zhang, Castle, and Zach Papadimitriou drove in two runs while Nathan Love took two of the team's seven walks.
Messinger, Castle, Papadimitriou, and Oliver Blakely both stole multiple bases with 14 total in the game. Meanwhile, the defense turned one double play.
Wayneberg provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading North East with four runs batted in on a 1-for-2 day. Wayneberg, Taylor Jones, Oscar Maiden, and Micheal Nistico collected one hit while Tanner Godenzi took three of the team's ten walks.
Wayneberg, Godenzi, Jones, Maiden, and Nistico stole multiple bases with 16 overall.
Latrobe Valley 5, North East 3
Latrobe Valley won 5-3 over North East after starting the scoring early. Harry Kus doubled and Connor McKenzie grounded out, each scoring one run in the first.
North East tied it up in the bottom frame thanks to a groundout by Cruz Wayenberg and a passed ball. A groundout by Josh Dortmans put Latrobe Valley back in front 3-2 in the top of the second.
Wayenberg grounded out, helping North East tie the game at three in the bottom of the second. Latrobe Valley broke up the tie in the top of the fourth when Kus singled, scoring one run. An error followed to extend the lead to 5-3.
McKenzie stepped on the hill first for Latrobe Valley, giving up one hit and two runs (zero earned) over one inning, striking out three and walking one. Alex Smith and Kus both appeared in relief.
Sophi Berry led things off on the mound for North East, allowing two hits and three runs over three innings with one strikeout and two walks.
Kus drove the middle of Latrobe Valley's lineup with two runs batted in on a 2-for-3 day. Liam Duncan stole two bases while the defense was sure-handed in the field and didn't make any errors. Lachie Marsh made the most plays with eight.
Josh Wells led North East with two hits in two at-bats. Oscar Maiden stole three bases.
Latrobe Valley 7, Bendigo 1
Latrobe Valley defeated Bendigo 7-1 on Sunday thanks in part to five runs in the fifth inning. Bendigo scored first on James Grainger's RBI single in the opening frame. Alex Smith helped Latrobe Valley tie it up at one in the top of the third.
Latrobe Valley took the lead in the top of the fourth as Cooper Boyes drew a bases-loaded walk, making it 2-1. They added five runs on two hits in the top of the fifth inning with bases-loaded walks to Harry Kus, Connor McKenzie, Harry Russ, and Josh Dortmans. An error also scored a run.
Deon Strahan stepped on the mound first for Bendigo, giving up two hits and one run over three innings, walking three and striking out three.
Latrobe Valley starter Smith allowed two hits and one run (zero earned) over two innings, striking out five and walking one.
Grainger led Bendigo with one run batted in on a 1-for-2 day. Grainger and Josh Ralston each collected one hit.
Smith and Liam Duncan were a force together in the lineup, picking up two hits for Latrobe Valley. Smith, Jus, McKenzie, and Boyes each drove in one run while McKenzie took three of the team's 11 walks.
Consolation Final: North East 8, Bendigo 0
North East defeated Bendigo 8-0 on Sunday thanks in part to five runs in the first inning. Josh Wells singled, scoring two runs, Tanner Godenzi tripled, scoring two runs, and Oscar Maiden drew a walk, scoring one run.
Godenzi stepped on the hill first for North East, giving up one hit over four scoreless innings with a walk and eight strikeouts.
Archer Etherton pitched for Bendigo, giving up three hits and five runs with a strikeout and five walks.
Michael Nitisco and Godenzi were a force together in the lineup, both collecting two hits for North East while hitting back-to-back. Godenzi led North East with three runs batted in on a 2-for-3 day.
Maiden paced North East with three out of eight walks while Godenzi stole two bases (six total in the game). The winning side was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Wells made the most plays with eight.
Deon Strahan led Bendigo with one hit in two at-bats.
Grand Final: Latrobe Valley 12, Diamond Valley 7
Even though Diamond Valley collected nine hits to Latrobe Valley's three, LV came away with the 12-7 grand final victory.
LV jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first after Harry Kus was struck by a pitch with bases loaded and an error scored two more. They add to their tally with an error and a groundout in the second.
DV scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the fourth. Nathan Clough drew a walk, Henry Rossa singled, and Jack Cooper-Blair grounded out, each scoring one run. Zach Papadimitriou singled and Rhys Rayner grounded out to also bring home runs.
Kus led things off on the mound for LV, giving up eight hits and seven runs (six earned) over three and two-thids innings, striking out three and walking two.
Chase Messinger drove the middle of the lineup, leading DV with two runs batted in on a 1-for-3 day. Hudson Castle picked up two hits and Papadimitriou stole two bases while the defense turned a double play.
LV's Connor Mckenzie had three runs batted in while Blake Duncan, Russ, and Kus collected one hit each. Liam Duncan took four of the team's eight walks and also stole multiple bases alongside Alex Smith and Kus for 13 total in the game. They had a double play on defense, too.
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