Baseball Victoria will await official match sheets to confirm grand final fixtures following today’s semi-finals in Division 1 and 2 and preliminary finals across Women’s Division 1, 2 and 3.
Based on the results we’ve received thus far, the VSBL Grand Finals are shaping up to be exciting matchups between Waverley and Essendon in Division 1 and Moorabbin and Newport in Division 2.
Women’s Super Saturday has been awarded to Essendon Baseball Club with the club hosting four women’s grand finals. These matchups are yet to be officially confirmed; however we anticipate the following games:
- Women’s Division 1 – Essendon v Springvale
- Women’s Division 2 – Footscray v Springvale
- Women’s Division 3 East – Moorabbin v Warriors
- Women’s Division 3 West – Melbourne v Doncaster
Baseball Victoria will finalise fixtures once all official match sheets are received and recorded.
We wish all teams the best of luck as VSBL Finals continue. We hope everyone has a fantastic finish to the summer season!
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The 2020/21 VSBL Division 2 season will finish with exciting grand finals in the Seconds, Thirds, and Fourths. After washouts in the round 18, the Firsts took the field for the semi-finals on Thursday night and the series will continue over the weekend.
Division 2 Firsts
Mulgrave Rebels 4 v Newport Rams 9
The Rams took the first game of the series with two runs in the second and one in the fourth. Both teams scored one in the sixth as Mulgrave tacked on three in the eighth and Newport scored five to break the tie and secure the victory.
The Rams collected 13 hits while the Rebels had seven. Newport made one error and Mulgrave made four. Nick Thompson had two hits and three RBIs for the Rebels, while Paul Rutgers and Grant Miller contributed with three quality at-bats each. Rutgers and Ryan Phillips saw the ball well, taking walks.
Scot Malthouse had four quality at-bats for Newport as Mason Wray and Jared Berman collected two hits each. Wray had two RBIs and Berman had one.
Mulgrave's Jayson Arthur threw eight innings with 27 first-pitch strikes, five strikeouts, and a 2.12 WHIP. David Asp threw six innings for Newport with 14 first-pitch strikes, five strikeouts, and a 0.83 WHIP. Tyler Comben handled three innings with nine first-pitch strikes, three K's, and a 2.00 WHIP.
Newport finished the regular season in second place with the same 14-2 record as Moorabbin and 157 runs for v 56 allowed. Mulgrave came third with a 9-7 record on 97 runs for and 94 runs against.
Newport hosts game two on Saturday at 2:00pm while Mulgrave will host game three on Sunday if the Rebels even the series.
Werribee Giants 0 v Moorabbin Panthers 11
The Panthers racked up the runs to take a big lead in game one. Moorabbin scored three in the first, two in the second, and six in the sixth.
This shutout victory puts Moorabbin in good position for the weekend games as the Panthers pursue their first Division 2 Premiership since 2015/16.
Moorabbin finished atop the ladder in the regular season with a 14-2 record on 120 runs for and 35 runs against. Werribee came fourth at 8-7-1 on 84 runs for and 88 runs against. Moorabbin won 6-4 over Werribee in round 16.
Game 2 is at Moorabbin on Saturday at 2:00pm, followed by the third game if necessary at Werribee on Sunday.
Division 2 Seconds
Newport Rams 3 v Moorabbin Panthers 8
The Panthers scored five in the first and one in the second to get ahead of the Rams, who didn't score until the final frame when they tacked on three runs. Moorabbin's two runs in the seventh also helped their cause.
Moorabbin will host the grand final as the Panthers look to go back-to-back. First pitch between Moorabbin and Werribee is at 2:00pm on Sunday.
Doncaster Dragons 2 v Werribee Giants 3
The Giants booked their spot in the final after beating Doncaster by one run. Werribee finished the regular season in second place with a 6-1-3 record. The Giants scored 70 runs and gave up 30, while their grand final opponent finished first with nine wins, one loss, 137 runs for, and only 16 runs against.
Werribee won 4-3 over Moorabbin in round six, so the Giants are the only team to beat the Panthers this year.
Division 2 Thirds
Williamstown Wolves 9 v Newport Rams 10
The Rams scored seven in the first inning, forcing Williamstown to play catchup to stay in the game. The Wolves got two back in the second and another two in the fourth, but those were quickly cancelled by two more Newport runs. The score was 9-8 Newport going into the seventh, as Williamstown briefly tied it up before Newport walked it off for the win on a double by Kevin Johnson to score Tony Hemmerijckx.
Williamstown had 12 hits overall while Newport had 10. This marked Williamstown's second walk-off loss to Newport this season after the Rams won 3-1 in round five.
The Rams host Doncaster for the grand final on Sunday at 2:00pm.
Doncaster Dragons 3 v Moorabbin Panthers 1
The Dragons are through to the grand final after beating the Panthers. Doncaster finished the regular season in second place with an 8-1-1 record on 109 runs scored and 59 conceded. Moorabbin finished third on the same record but with 130 runs scored and 32 given up.
Moorabbin won the grand final last year and will look to do the same at Newport, a team they lost to 7-8 in round three.
Division 2 Fourths
Doncaster Dragons 9 v Williamstown Wolves 10
The Wolves narrowly managed to book their spot in the grand final for a chance to win their third flag in four years.
The Wolves have yet to be beaten this year, finishing the regular season 9-0, and they will host the grand final on Sunday with first pitch at 2:00pm.
Ormond Glenhuntly Hunters 7 v Moorabbin Panthers 5
The Hunters knocked the second-place team out of contention with a strong performance. The Hunters scored two in the first, one in the second, another in the fifth, and three final runs in the sixth. They survived a late comeback from Moorabbin as the Panthers scored one in the fifth and two in both the sixth and the seventh.
Ormond Glenhuntly finished in third place with six wins, three losses, 70 runs for, and 52 runs against. The Hunters' grand final clash with undefeated Williamstown will be a big test as the Wolves won 14-13 in round two and 3-1 in round 11.
The 2020/21 VSBL Division 1 season is coming to an end with semi-finals for the Seconds, Thirds, and Fourths this weekend. After washouts in the round 16, the Firsts took the field for the semi-finals on Tuesday night.
Division 1 Firsts
Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers 1 v Waverley Wildcats 6
The Wildcats got the first win of the series with a solid performance over the Tigers, a team they beat 5-0 in round four and 8-5 in round six.
The two teams were pretty even in the regular season, with Waverley finishing on top on 11 wins and two losses. The Wildcats collected 90 runs or and 45 runs against while 10-3 Upwey came in second on a 10-3 record with 84 runs for and 50 against.
Waverley hosts the second game on Saturday with the first pitch at 2:00pm. If the Tigers get a win and even the series, they will host game three on Sunday.
Upwey Ferntree Gully last won the Division 1 flag in 2001/02, while Waverley won back in 2010/11.
Sunshine Eagles 1 v Essendon Bombers 3
The Eagles need to win the next two to get back in the grand final after missing out on the premiership in game three last year. Sunshine beat Essendon 10-0 all the way back in round one.
The Eagles finished with the fourth best record overall, with eight wins, four losses, and one draw. They scored 76 runs and gave up 51 in the regular season, while 7-6 Essendon scored 54 and allowed 45.
Sunshine hosts game two on Saturday at 2:00pm and the third game will be at Essendon if required on Sunday.
The Bombers last won the flag in 2016/17 while Sunshine is hoping to snap a decades-long Division 1 drought.
Division 1 Seconds
Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers 5 v Cheltenham Rustlers 2
The Tigers scored one in the first, two in the second, and another two in the third before Cheltenham got one on the board. The rest of the game was scoreless apart from one Cheltenham run in the bottom of the eighth.
The Tigers lost their last three games of the season after a 7-0 undefeated run, and it was just two weeks ago that they were beat by Cheltenham in a 6-5 walk off. Their strong semi-final performance against the minor premiers included a good start from Keeley Ronalds-Greatbatch, who threw six and a third innings with just three hits, one run, and four strikeouts.
Michael Oxworth had a sacrifice fly to start the scoring against Cheltenham pitcher Josh Tribe, who gave up five runs on five hits in four innings with one strikeout. Andrew Campbell pitched five innings in relief.
Josh Ashen had Cheltenham two hits in five at-bats for Cheltenham as Oxworth, Randy Senn, Evan Phillips, Will Richardson, and Andrew Kane had one hit each for Upwey Ferntree Gully.
Essendon hosts Upwey Ferntree Gully for Sunday's grand final at 2:00pm
Essendon Bombers 6 v Waverley Wildcats 2
Essendon had the upper hand over the reigning premiers, getting a ticket to the grand final and a shot at their first Reserves premiership since 2011/12.
Essendon finished the regular season second on the ladder with seven wins and three losses on 64 runs for and 67 runs against. The Bombers face Upwey Ferntree Gully in the final, a team that finished third on the same record. Essendon won 4-3 in the round 11 matchup.
Division 1 Thirds
Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers 2 v Geelong Baycats 9
The Baycats are headed back to the grand final after getting ahead of Upwey Ferntree Gully.
Although the Tigers scored two in the first, the Baycats battled back with three runs in the second and two in the third. Geelong scored two more in both the fifth and sixth.
The Baycats finished second on the ladder with an 8-2 record and 96 runs for v 50 runs against. Their grand final opponent Berwick finished fourth at 7-3 on 63 runs scored and 69 runs allowed.
Berwick City Cougars 5 v Sandringham Royals 3
The Cougars outlasted the Royals, upsetting the ladder leaders with a late comeback from a 3-0 deficit. The Royals put one on in the third, fourth, and fifth, before the Cougars followed suit with the same scoring across the next three innings. Two runs in the ninth put Berwick ahead.
Geelong hosts Sunday's grand final at 2:00pm. Geelong won 12-0 back in round four.
Division 1 Fourths
Berwick City Cougars 9 v Melbourne Demons 13
The Demons took an early 3-0 lead and kept going from there. By the end of the fourth it was a 9-2 ballgame. Melbourne scored two more in both the fifth and the sixth and held off Berwick's seven-run rally.
Melbourne will have a big test against the back-to-back champions in the grand final. Both teams had a 9-1 record with Melbourne just ahead with 117 runs for and 39 against, compared to 140 for and 54 against by Essendon. Melbourne won 9-8 in a close round four matchup.
Blackburn Orioles 6 v Essendon Bombers 7
The Bombers have the chance to go three in a row after besting Blackburn by one run. Essendon scored two in the first before the Orioles tied it up in the third. Both sides tacked on three in the fourth but Essendon pulled ahead with two in the fifth, although Blackburn gave them a fright coming within one in the final frame.
Essendon shut down the scoring threat to end the game and now turns their focus on the grand final at Melbourne at 2:00pm on Sunday.
The VSBL Division 4 Semi-Finals were a big success on Sunday as eight teams booked their spots in the final game of the season.
Division 4 East
Melbourne Demons Red 7 v Waverley Wildcats Black 17
The Wildcats led 3-2 going into a scoreless second before Waverley added seven in the third. The Demons put one on in the fourth, three in the fifth, and one final run in the sixth. Waverley was relentless at the plate with two more in the fifth and five in the sixth.
Waverley Black has booked in a finals appearance v Melbourne Blue, with first pitch at 2:00pm at Waverley on Sunday.
Blackburn Orioles 2 v Melbourne Demons Blue 6
The Demons are headed to the grand final after taking the lead in the second inning. Melbourne led 2-1 after the second and 5-2 after the fourth. The Demons got one final run in the sixth.
Melbourne collected 11 hits while Blackburn had five, and both teams made two errors on the day.
Chao Shih, Adam Hayman, and Liam Jackson had two hits apiece for Melbourne, with three RBIs from Jackson and one from Steve Dewitt.
Riley Hodgson walked three times for Blackburn while Bruce Dicker and Simeon Mann walked once. Mann also had an RBI in two quality at-bats, while Hodgson and Dicker had three.
Jackson threw seven innings for Melbourne, with 23 first pitch strikes, six K's, and a 1.43 WHIP. Hodgson handled six for Blackburn with 21 first pitch strikes, four strikeouts, and a 1.83 WHIP.
Melbourne Blue plays Waverley Black for the premiership.
Division 4 North
Mitchell Majors B 6 v Fitzroy Lions 10
The ladder-leading Lions are off to the grand final in hopes of maintaining their undefeated record. Fitzroy opened with five runs in the first inning, and by the second it was a 7-2 game. The score was 8-4 after the third, and although the fourth was scoreless, Mitchell Majors got two back in the fifth and Fitzroy put two more on the board in the final frames.
Fitzroy hosts North Coburg at home for Sunday's grand final.
North Coburg Rebels B 12 v Mitchell Majors A 4
Charlie Sutherland threw six innings with 15 strikeouts and no hits as the Rebels booked a spot in the grand final.
The Rebels put four on in the first, two in the third, and three in both the fifth and the sixth. They kept their opponents off the board until the final frame.
The Rebels head to Fitzroy in search of a flag with the first pitch at 2:00pm on Sunday.
Division 4 South
Pakenham Pumas 6 v Bonbeach Bluejays B 16
The Bluejays ran wild on the bases, racking up six runs in the first, two in the fourth, and seven in the fifth. One more Bonbeach run came in the sixth while Pakenham put two on in the first, one in the third and fourth, and a final two in the fifth.
Following this win, the top side heads into a home grand final v Mordialloc. First pitch is at 2:00pm on Sunday.
Mordialloc Ducks 12 v Mornington Pirates 4
The Ducks are through to the final game after a comprehensive win over Mornington. Five runs with no outs in the first made a big difference, as well as four straight singles, a double, and another base hit before the first out in the second.
The scoring continued throughout the game as the Ducks cruised to their first VSBL Division 4 South Finals appearance. They're off to Bonbeach in search of a flag this Sunday.
Division 4 West
Geelong Baycats Blue 1 v Footscray Bulldogs 11
The Bulldogs prevailed in search of another premiership, thanks to three runs in the first and four in the second. The Baycats got one in the fourth but that was it as the Bulldogs scored two in both the fifth and sixth.
Footscray hosts Essendon for the grand final on Sunday at 2:00pm.
Essendon Jets 6 v Essendon Bombers 0
The two Essendon sides went head to head with the Jets coming out on top. They scored lone runs in the first and third with a three-run fourth and a final run in the sixth.
Essendon heads to Footscray for the grand final.
The semi-final matchups are set after the VSBL Division 3 Firsts wrapped up the regular season in style.
Division 3 Firsts
Footscray Bulldogs 1 v Springvale Lions 11
Springvale scored four in the first inning and three in the second to take a commanding lead over Footscray in this final round.
The Bulldogs got a run on the board in the third inning however they weren't able to continue as the Lions ran away with the match, combining their offensive and defensive prowess over their opponents.
By the end of the fifth inning, Springvale had added four more runs, which the Bulldogs couldn't claw back from as the game ended in the seventh inning.
Brittney Cedelland pitched six innings for Footscray, giving up 11 hits and eight earned runs with three strikeouts.
Jake Cole-Sinclair and Joe Michard each bagged doubles for the Bulldogs, with the former scoring the side's only run of the game. Alexander Da Silva, Jaime Harvey and Asdrubal Jimenez each had single-hit games.
Scott Baillie had six innings in the middle for Springvale, picking up the win. He gave up five hits for one run, along with seven strikeouts. Matthew Cameron came on in relief for the final inning.
Lucas Anderson had a good day with the bat for the Lions, going four from four at the plate, including a double. Neal Cavanagh, Rowan Hall and Adam Thatcher each had two hits with Anderson, Cameron and Thatcher running home twice.
Springvale finished the 2020/21 season on top of the ladder with a 10-1 record, looking to host Bonbeach in next week's final. Footscray sits third after the completion of Round 12 with a 6-5 record and will face North Western in a semi-final next week.
North Western Titans 0 v Bonbeach Bluejays 15
It was an absolute masterclass by Bonbeach as the Bluejays carry momentum into this weekend's finals series. They prevailed bigtime in a game where the side was switched on with the bat and in the field.
Bonbeach began its account with two runs in the first, doubling that in the second by adding four more runs. A one-run third inning quieted things down before a big six-run inning in the fourth put the margin out even further. Bonbeach scored once more in each of the fifth and sixth innings, all the while shutting out the Titans who failed to register a score.
Daniel Conway-Jones had five innings on the mound and took the win from five innings where he gave up one hit, zero runs and struck out two. Adam Major was given the ball for two innings, giving up one hit and striking out two batters.
Conway-Jones had a four from four day at the plate that included a double and two RBIs. James Crowe went three from four as he scored four RBIs. Matthew Prior brought three runs in for his side from two hits. Kyle Brooks, Matt Bucci and Conway-Jones each scored twice themselves whereas Harry Hines-Cavanagh scored three runs from one hit and two base on balls.
North Western was safe in second place and finish there despite the heavy loss. The Titans round out the year with a 7-4 record, preparing to face Footscray at home in week one of the finals. Bonbeach travels to Springvale after finishing fourth this season with a 5-6 record.
Pakenham Pumas 11 v Chelsea Dolphins 1
Pakneham was dominant from the get-go against Chelsea, leading off with two runs at the top of the first, and then doubling its lead in the third.
Each club scored one run in the fourth before Pakenham got the lead back out to four runs by scoring another in the fifth. Back-to-back two-run innings from the Pumas saw the lead grow and another singular run in the eighth put the margin at 10 which the Dolphins weren't able match.
Tim Bellerby threw seven innings for Pakenham, giving up five hits, three walks, and one run with six strikeouts. Trent Job struck out one in a scoreless inning.
Bellerby had two singles as Danny Cannizzaro, Darren Reeves, and Daniel Taylor knocked in runs. Mitchell Lording doubled and Jarrad Bell singled too.
The two sides fall outside of the top four, Pakenham finishing fifth with a 4-7 record while Chelsea finish the year with a 1-10 record.
Division 3 Seconds
North Western Titans 5 v Bonbeach Bluejays 21
The Bluejays racked up the runs, scoring six runs in the second to turn the game around after North Western had a 4-2 lead to start the inning. Nine runs in the fourth and four in the fifth also helped the Bluejays' cause.
The third-place Bluejays take a 7-3-1 record into the semi-finals as they visit Footscray, a team they beat 5-4 in round 11.
Pakenham Pumas 7 v Chelsea Dolphins 8
The Dolphins narrowly got the better of the Pumas, scoring the tying and go-ahead runs in the fourth.
Pakenham led 6-1 after the first while both teams kept it scoreless in the second. The Pumas got one more on in the third but Chelsea fought back with five runs in the bottom frame. Chelsea's two final runs in the fourth secured the win, the team's fourth of the season.
Chelsea finished fourth with a 4-5-2 record on 64 runs for and 87 against. Pakenham finished fifth with two wins and nine losses, having scored 77 runs and given up 111. The Dolphins play the ladder leaders at Springvale in the semi-finals.
Footscray Bulldogs 3 v Springvale Lions 8
The first-place Lions used a five-run second inning to get ahead and break a short-lived 1-1 tie. The third was scoreless while both sides put two on in the fourth.
Springvale has an 8-2-1 record on 131 runs for and 38 against. Footscray is second with the same record but 108 runs for and 60 against.
Footscray hosts Bonbeach and Springvale hosts Chelsea in the first round of finals.
Baseball Victoria is excited to share that 2020/21 VSBL fixtures are now live for this weekend’s finals, including grand finals across many divisions.
Click HERE to view senior and junior fixtures.
Please note the following updates regarding finals:
Washouts in Finals
Baseball Victoria has reviewed of the impact of washouts in the current finals schedule. Applying the Playing Conditions and By-Laws, Baseball Victoria considered the impact and precedent this decision creates for the remainder of the finals series.
Baseball Victoria has determined that finals games resulting in washouts will not be rescheduled in the 2020/21 VSBL Hybrid Season (excluding grand finals and 3-game finals series).
As such, the higher qualified team advances in the finals draw.
Division 2 Firsts – Result Investigation
Baseball Victoria has recently reviewed the result of the Newport v St Kilda match (Saturday, 13 March 2021) in which the match sheet was signed determining a 16-2 win to Newport. The review noted that four innings were played before rain resulted in a stop of play.
As per the playing conditions for a Division Two Firsts game, Rule 34 Game Duration, a legal game requires a minimum of five innings.
As such, Baseball Victoria has deemed this regular season game result to be a washout.
Finals Information
View the schedule of games for this weekend HERE.
Please check back on our website, Facebook, and Instagram for VSBL updates, scores, recaps and more throughout finals.
There was no shortage of excitement across the weekend as VSBL Women's teams took to the field in search of semi-final success.
Women's Division 1
Newport Rams 7 v Doncaster Dragons 9
The Springvale and Essendon game was washed out, but the earlier matchup between Newport and Doncaster went ahead, with the Rams coming close to their first finals win.
Both teams were scoreless in the first before Newport got one on the board in the first. Doncaster responded with six in the second as the Rams were forced to play catchup. They scored six runs over the next three innings to tie it up, but Doncaster scored once more in the bottom of the fifth and sixth to lock in the win.
Doncaster heads to Springvale for the preliminary final, keeping the dream alive of the club's first Women's Division 1 premiership since 2011/12.
Springvale Lions v Essendon Bombers WASHOUT
After the washout, Essendon advances to the grand final as the highest placed team. Doncaster and Springvale play in the preliminary finals on Saturday 20 March at 3:30pm at the Lions' home ground. Doncaster won the round four matchup 9-7 while Springvale won round nine 10-4. The Lions also took out the final regular season game between these two teams with a final score of 5-4.
Women's Division 2
Geelong Baycats 5 v Essendon Bombers 21
The Bombers came out in full force, racking up runs in all four innings to advance to the preliminary finals. Essendon had a 7-0 lead after the first and responded to Geelong's five-run third with 11 runs of their own.
Essendon is off to the next round in search of their first Women's Division 2 Premiership since the 2017/18 season.
Springvale Lions v Footscray Bulldogs WASHOUT
This game was washed out, and the Lions now play Essendon in the preliminary finals as Footscray finished first on the ladder. The previous matchups between Springvale and Essendon included a 21-7 Lions win in round two and a 7-5 Springvale win in round seven.
First pitch of the preliminary final is at 1:00pm on Saturday 20 March at Springvale.
Women's Division 3 East
Sandringham Royals 1 v Moorabbin Panthers 17
The Panthers are in prime position to take out another VSBL Women's Division 3 East Championship, thanks to a strong semi-final performance.
A seven-run first and fourth-run third helped Moorabbin's cause as another six runners came home in the fourth. The Panthers are into the grand final while Sandringham gets another shot, hosting Wheelers Hill in the preliminary final this Saturday at 1:00pm.
Berwick City Cougars 2 v Wheelers Hill Warriors 12
The Warriors earned a spot in the prelim after besting Berwick, made possible by an early lead as the runs just kept coming. The Warriors led 3-0 after the first and 7-1 after the second. It was a 12-1 ballgame by the end of the third.
Another grand final run is potentially on the card for the Warriors depending on their prelim game at Sandringham, a team they beat 10-5 back in round nine.
Women's Division 3 West
Doncaster Dragons 2 v Melbourne Demons 21
The Demons scored five runs in each of the first two innings and tacked on 11 in the fourth to seal the deal. Melbourne is through to the grand final while Doncaster gets another shot, hosting the preliminary final v North Western on Saturday at 1:00pm.
Fitzroy Lions v North Western Titans WASHOUT
North Western advances to the prelim after this washout, having finished third on the ladder. In regular season meetings with Doncaster, the Dragons won 10-4 in round two while North Western won 17-11 in round seven.
Club and Competitions Manager Craig Haydock has resigned from his role at Baseball Victoria, effective at the end of business on Tuesday, 16 March 2021.
Baseball Victoria has the resources in place to manage this period of transition throughout VSBL finals.
For any competition-related queries, please email competitions@baseballvictoria.com.au.
Baseball Victoria wishes Craig all the best in his future endeavours.
This post was updated at 6:00pm on Friday, 12 March 2021.
Baseball Victoria, having given consideration to feedback from clubs, has elected to revise the schedule for VSBL Finals held this weekend to apply historical precedent for hosting all women’s final games at the same time as regular season games.
The updated scheduled includes:
- Women’s Division One: Essendon* versus Springvale @ 3.30pm at Essendon, Diamond Two
- Women’s Division One: Doncaster* versus Newport @ 11.30am at Doncaster (updated from earlier today at the request of participating clubs)
- Women’s Division Three East: Moorabbin* versus Sandringham @ 12:00pm at Moorabbin (one hour later than the original schedule, same location)
- Division Two Firsts: Moorabbin* versus Ormond Glenhuntly @ 2:30pm at Moorabbin (30 minutes later than the original schedule, same location)
In conjunction with the host clubs, and in consideration of appropriate feedback from players, the original fixture has been altered to reflect that the time the game is scheduled is more important than the diamond/location at which the game is scheduled. It was the original intent of Baseball Victoria to showcase all games on the highest quality diamond available, which was agreed with host clubs.
The Victorian Summer Baseball League hybrid season includes a finals schedule for all members that allows the most amount of people to play the greatest number of games. When scheduling finals this week, several clubs indicated they wished to run back-to-back games on a main diamond to showcase their club’s teams, however this alters game start times.
For a full updated listing of games across this weekend click HERE.
*indicates home team