The Australian participants for the 2014 Cal Ripken World Series have completed round 1, winning 3 out of 4 games. Today they played their first game of the Diamond Bracket defeating the South West team from the USA 4-2.
Round 1 Games:
Australia v Mexico
Game Highlights: Great team efforts, supporting each other from the start to the last pitch being thrown. Outstanding performance from Michael Tovey who pitched a complete game.
Canada v Australia
Game Highlights: scored nine runs in the third inning on a RBI double by Ky Jackson, an RBI double by Caleb Shepherd, a three-run double by Mitchell Chase, and both a two-run triple and two-run double by Jarryd Wood. Australia’s player of the game was awarded to Jarryd Wood for his batting and starting pitching.
Australia: Stellar Performance by Australia puts them 2-0
Korea v Australia
Game Highlights: Ky Jackson was outstanding on the mound and Kurtis King was able to shut down the Koreans. Awesome play at short stop by Ethan Stacy, diving for the ball and making the out at home in big league style.
Australia: Unable to get the win, falls to 2-1
Australia v New Zealand
Game Highlights: Team played well defensively, great pitching from Jarryd Wood and huge homerun from Ky Jackson.
Australia: Comeback win for Australia, puts them 3-1
Diamond Bracket Games:
South West v Australia
Game Highlights: Team was extremely positive with most players getting hits. Stand out performances from Mitchell Schofield with two hits and Zac Lawrence with two hits and great catching.
Australia will play the Mid-Atlantic team from the USA tomorrow at 10:00am (Friday night at midnight AEST) for the chance to play in the Diamond Bracket playoff game.
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