Author: Zack McGuinness
Preston 0 vs Blackburn 6
Essendon claimed an 18-1 mercy rule win over Cheltenham on Ladies Day at Boeing Resrve, as Gareth Formisano carried a no-hitter into the seventh (and final) dig as the Bombers were able to put offence and defence together on the one day.
A three run opening stanza followed by four in the second put this one away early for the home team.
Aided by the continued outstanding form from Josh Davies (4 from 4, two home runs and a double, 7 RBI’s) and Dean McIntyre (3 from 4, HR and 2 doubles, 3 RBI’s) the Bombers shelled three Rustlers’ hurlers for 15 hits.
The Fitzroy Lions go into Christmas playing .500 ball having snapped a six game losing streak with a come from behind win against Moorabbin.
The two clubs have developed quite a rivalry across the past few season and after playing off against each other in last year’s Division 2 final, there is a healthy rivalry between the two Clubs.
After getting the better of the Lions last week, Moorabbin again came out the aggressor, jumping to a 3-0 lead through 5.0 innings. It wasn’t until the seventh before Fitzroy were able to hit the scoreboard scoring a pair, adding two more in the bottom of the eighth to put them in front for the remainder of the ballgame.
Brock Pawley was outstanding again for the Lions, starting as DH, he had two hits on the day (including the single which plated the go ahead run) and threw four scoreless innings in relief. Pawley now has eight hits in his past three appearances for the Lions. Alex Turlea picked up three hits on the day, while Tom Wilson and Reese Gregory finished with two hits each.
The loss sees Moorabbin drop from top spot in the Eastern Conference, but still enter the Christmas break in second spot, setting up a run at finals berth this season.
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After going down 3-1 to Sandringham at Surrey Park last week, Melbourne arrived at Tulip Street determined to achieve a different result this time around. That they did, defeating Sandringham 12-2 in seven innings.
Demon starter Evan Brisintine was strong over five innings, shutting down the Royals to just four hits and no runs, before handing the ball to Andy Mann who gave up the Royals only runs.
While Royals starter Reed Mason gave up ten hits and seven runs in five innings of work before relievers Jayson Arthur and Sam Street conceded a combined five runs in two innings.
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Offensively, Newport finished Sunday’s contest with 13 hits to Moorabbin’s 7. The seventh inning proved to be a pivotal inning as Newport recorded four runs to stretch their lead.
Offensively, Newport finished Sunday’s contest with 13 hits to Moorabbin’s 7. The seventh inning proved to be a pivotal inning as Newport recorded four runs to stretch their lead.
In the late game at Altona, Tuesday night, the Royals went down to the Baycats 0 - 6. Veteran B