The Australian Emeralds presented by Boral have finished 2016 World Cup campaign in fifth position.
Similar to their opening pool rounds, The Emeralds had it all to play for in their final super-round match-up against eventual Bronze Medallists Venezuela, needing to win by more than six runs to secure a place in the bronze medal game.
There was to be no heroics this time around with the Venezuelan defence turning inning-ending double plays to get out of three of the first four frames.
The Emeralds tried to rally late, putting up a four-run spot in the seventh but the damage was done and the Emeralds were forced to settle with a fifth place finish at this year’s tournament.
Here’s how our Victoria girls fared in the tournament.
Leslie Anglin
In her first World Cup appearance, Anglin played like a 10-year veteran and was an offensive weapon down the bottom half of the Emeralds line-up.
Bronwyn Gell
The starting short stop, lead-off hitter and one of the team’s on-field leaders, Gell showed maturity beyond her years and will be an asset to the National Program for many years to come.
Abby Kelly
Picked as a pitcher in her first World Cup, her start against the USA in the must win pool game was one of the great stories of the tournament. Showed she can play on both sides of the ball and made the most of her opportunities when presented with them.
Shae Lillywhite
Playing in her sixth World Cup, Lillywhite showed she still has what it takes to mix it with the best in the world. Used predominantly off the bench in big spots, Lillywhite came up clutch on more than one occasion with her impact felt both on and off the field.
All of the Australian Emeralds results
Tournament Final Standings