YOUTH: QLD 8-13 NSW | BOX SCORE
The traditional state rivals commenced Day 3 on Diamond 3, in what can only be described as an entertaining affair. New South Wales eventually ran out 13-8 winners, defeating a spirited Queensland side.
The QLD girls were the first to jump out of the blocks, registering a two-run lead after the first two innings, thanks to the efforts of Kya Foxwell and Mia Bender.
However, a monster six-run third inning saw NSW remove the deficit to take the lead 6-2.
A Breanna Green ground ball double saw Taylor Napier and Tallulah Lewis bring in the first runs for NSW.
Olivia Bonello’s fly ball double to centrefield proved fruitful for NSW, as Green, Millie Atkinson and Iris Ng all ran in to score.
It was New South Wales’ fourth innings that put the game to bed, amassing a stunning seven runs to lead 13-4.
Green finished with a game-high two runs, three hits and three RBI’s.
QLD looked to mount a late comeback scoring four runs in their final innings, although claiming victory proved a bridge too far.
YOUTH: IND 1-7 WA | BOX SCORE
Western Australia secured their first win of the AWC2019 Youth campaign, following a 7-1 win over Indonesia.
The victory was led by Makayla George who crossed home plate twice for WA, while also registering two hits and two RBI’s.
A fly ball single to centrefield by George allowed Western Australia’s first runners on base to open the scoring.
It was WA’s first inning that set them up for victory, scoring four runs through Angela Mourtzios, Georgia Butler, George and Jessica Knight.
Western Australia didn’t stop there, piling on another three runs in the third inning.
Indonesia managed to open their scoring account in the fourth inning through
Western Australia Youth plays Victoria and NSW tomorrow, while Indonesia will come up against Queensland and Victoria.
YOUTH: WA 0-14 QLD | BOX SCORE
Queensland was impressive in their 14-0 mercy-rule victory over Western Australia on Diamond 3.
The shutout win came thanks to the help of Queensland pitchers Soraya Hamson and Mia Bender, who recorded five and one strikeouts respectively.
Queensland was dominant from the get-go, scoring runs in all of their four innings.
The Queenslander’s registered three runs in the first innings through Mila Bender, Hannah Marshall and Hannah Graham.
Queensland added five runs in both the second and fourth innings, shutting the door on any possible Western Australian comeback.
Allie Van Peppen, Caydence Larmon, Marshall and Graham all finished as joint leading run scorers, proving to be the instrumental players during Queensland’s dominant patch.
YOUTH: NSW 16-2 VIC | BOX SCORE
New South Wales closed out Day 3 action with an emphatic 16-2 win over Victoria after just three innings.
In a scoring galore, Lucy Wallace finished as the highest run-getter with three, all followed by Taylor Toni, Tallulah Lewis, Olivia Bonello and Emma Hooper with two apiece.
New South Wales played clever baseball, continually piercing the infield by hitting safe ground balls and deep line drives.
This tactically sound baseball meant New South Wales registered four runs on the board even before the first out.
Victoria’s only runs of the game came in the third inning. A bomb hit to the outfield by Kira Jansen allowed Macy Priamo and Keeley Harrison to score.
New South Wales continues their Youth campaign against Western Australia when Day 4 commences, whereas Victoria will hope to get back on the winner’s list when they come up against Indonesia.
OPEN: SA 7-4 VICW | BOX SCORE
South Australia recorded their first win of the AWC2019 Open tournament when they beat Victoria White 7-4 on Diamond 1.
After mounting pressure following two days of slender losses earlier in the tournament, South Australia showed poise in what was a come from behind win.
Victoria White jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first inning when Jasmine Bentley and Kayla Adams put the team in a promising position by scoring.
However, it was South Australia’s resurgent fourth innings that propelled them to a 5-1 lead – and they never looked back.
SA scored four runs in the pivotal fourth innings, highlighted by Ashleigh George’s bunt off pitcher Amanda Torrington, which allowed Carly Moore to make it home.
With South Australia and Victoria now both holding
OPEN: QLD 4-15 NSW | BOX SCORE
In what was the only game on Diamond 2 during Day 3 action, New South Wales convincingly beat their Queensland counterparts.
After earlier trailing, NSW scored a whopping 11 runs in the sixth innings, overturning the deficit and stealing Victory from the jaws of defeat.
Ticara Geldenhuis proved to be an essential part of the win, registering three runs and three hits, while Jordan Richardson, Elise Izzard, Pheebe Watson and Emma Cummings all contributed with two runs.
Following the completion of two innings, Queensland
Shiori Hoshino, Madison Tough, Luisa Gauci opened the scoring for Queensland in the first inning.
At three wins and one loss, NSW is poised to play in the gold medal match, while Queensland
OPEN: VICB 16-6 WA | BOX SCORE
Closing out Day 3 on Diamond 1, Victoria Blue continued their dominance over the rest of the competition, recording their fourth win from four starts.
Victoria Blue won 16-6, forcing the mercy rule onto Western Australia.
However, it didn’t look like it would be smooth sailing early on when WA launched four first-inning runs. These runs came from the likes of Narumi Kametani, Kaila Borgomastro, Yuuki Ishikawa and Megan Everitt.
Although, WA’s early blitz sparked Victoria Blue into action, amassing a staggering nine runs in the first innings.
When Vic Blue added another five runs in the second innings the result looked beyond
Leslie Anglin and Jamie Bastian were both the leading run scorers for Victoria Blue, while Emily Devine, Courtney Foura and Abbey Kelly all ran in two each.
The undefeated Victoria Blue side look a hard team to top – and at this stage look to be tournament favourites. This theory is backed up by Vic Blue’s undeniable roster depth, filled with talented players.