The 2019 U18 State Winter Championships, hosted by Sunraysia Baseball League, began in Mildura on Saturday with six action-packed games and a thrilling Home Run Derby sponsored by Ausport. It was a beautiful winter day with plenty of sunshine and warm weather to keep players and spectators happy, and we're looking forward to Day 2 and finals tomorrow. Catch up on all the results below:
Game 1
Dandenong vs. Sunraysia
4 8
Lachlan Scott had two singles and a triple for 4 RBI's as Sunraysia beat Dandenong in their first game of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships
On a sunny morning in Mildura, Sunraysia jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the second to get the game started off right. Three walks and a scorching triple from Lachlan Scott gave Sunraysia a 4-0 advantage, but Dandenong cut their lead in half in the bottom frame. Lili Cavanagh had a 2-RBI single for Dandenong in the first.
It looked like Sunraysia would score again in the top of the second, with three straight singles from Frank Zaccone, Raiden Wakefield and Jack Barrot. Dandenong buckled down, with Cavanagh on the mound as they secured two quick outs to shut down the scoring attempts. It was a similar story for Dandenong their next time up to bat, with two singles and a walk not enough to bring runners around.
Sunraysia loaded the bases in the top of the third with walks from Rahmen Martinez and Cody Morrish, followed by another solid hit from Scott. Zach Stainer singled to make it 5-2, but that's all Sunraysia would get in the inning. Joel Trevaskis struck out three Dandenong batters in the bottom of the third to protect his team's lead. Sunraysia kept it rolling, making it 7-2 in the top of the fourth with a string of two-out singles by Trevaskis, Martinez, Morrish and Scott.
Dandenong got two back, but it wasn't enough to slow down Sunraysia. A dependable Sunraysia pitching trio of Wakefield, Trevaskis and Scott combined for 10 strikeouts and just 4 hits allowed, compared to 11 hits given up by Dandenong's pitchers.
Game 1
Dandenong vs. Sunraysia
4 8
Lachlan Scott had two singles and a triple for 4 RBI's as Sunraysia beat Dandenong in their first game of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships
On a sunny morning in Mildura, Sunraysia jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the second to get the game started off right. Three walks and a scorching triple from Lachlan Scott gave Sunraysia a 4-0 advantage, but Dandenong cut their lead in half in the bottom frame. Lili Cavanagh had a 2-RBI single for Dandenong in the first.
Lachlan Scott had two singles and a triple for 4 RBI's as Sunraysia beat Dandenong in their first game of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships
It looked like Sunraysia would score again in the top of the second, with three straight singles from Frank Zaccone, Raiden Wakefield and Jack Barrot. Dandenong buckled down, with Cavanagh on the mound as they secured two quick outs to shut down the scoring attempts. It was a similar story for Dandenong their next time up to bat, with two singles and a walk not enough to bring runners around.
Sunraysia loaded the bases in the top of the third with walks from Rahmen Martinez and Cody Morrish, followed by another solid hit from Scott. Zach Stainer singled to make it 5-2, but that's all Sunraysia would get in the inning. Joel Trevaskis struck out three Dandenong batters in the bottom of the third to protect his team's lead. Sunraysia kept it rolling, making it 7-2 in the top of the fourth with a string of two-out singles by Trevaskis, Martinez, Morrish and Scott.
Dandenong got two back, but it wasn't enough to slow down Sunraysia. A dependable Sunraysia pitching trio of Wakefield, Trevaskis and Scott combined for 10 strikeouts and just 4 hits allowed, compared to 11 hits given up by Dandenong's pitchers.
Game 2
Latrobe Valley vs. Ringwood
5 6
A two-run homer by Damon Hill saw Ringwood take a late lead over Latrobe Valley in their first game of the tournament.
Joel Hector started for Latrobe Valley, retiring Ringwood's batters in the first without any dramas. Latrobe Valley hopped on the board in the bottom half with Kade Eicke's double. Ringwood made it 2-1 in the top of the second with an RBI single from Hannah Sowden. Ringwood's pitcher Becky Petty kept Latrobe Valley off the board in the bottom of the second, and it wasn't until the bottom of the third that they struck again. Four walks, an error and another hit from Eicke brought the score up to 5-1 in favor of Latrobe Valley.
Ringwood wasn't done yet though, and they engineered an impressive comeback in the top of the fourth to win their opening game. Declan O'Connor had an RBI single and a few errors and walks brought Ringwood within one run. That's when Damon Hill smashed an inside-the-park home run to score the go-ahead run, putting Ringwood in front 6-5. Two strikeouts and a groundout in their last at-bats sealed Latrobe Valley's fate.
Hector, Eicke and Felicity Clissold pitched well for Latrobe Valley despite the loss, earning a combined total of seven strikeouts. Ringwood's pitching staff of Petty, Aaron Wawra and Aden Higgins also got the job done with eight strikeouts overall.
Game 3
Ringwood vs. Dandenong
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Despite a thrilling comeback win in their first game, Ringwood's momentum didn't last long as Dandenong got the better of them in their second game. Ringwood struggled to find their groove against this strong Dandenong side, a team that was determined to bounce back after an 8-4 loss to Sunraysia to start the day.
After a scoreless first inning, Dandenong got a run in the second, and they tacked on another four in the third on a hit from Mitchell Shane and several walks and a hit by pitch. Ringwood responded with their sole run of the game in the bottom of the third. That was all they'd get as Dandenong continued dominating at the plate and on the mound.
Lachlan Klauer and Joshua Tribe had RBI singles in the seven-run 4th inning as Dandenong secured a 12-1 victory. Rhys Fairweather had a great pitching performance, throwing six first-pitch strikes in 2.2 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run.
Game 4
Sunraysia vs. Geelong
2 17
Geelong opened their tournament play with a massive win, tallying 17 runs on 9 hits against Sunraysia. Cooper Rickard led the way with 4 RBI's, and Jack Northfield served as a valuable assset to the team, fulfilling his bat boy duties with awesome enthusiasm in the dugout and on the field.
James Lappin doubled in the first and Brody Stokoe singled to give Geelong a 4-0 lead. Sunraysia tried to keep up, scoring two in the bottom of the first, but then their bats were silenced from then on as Geelong ran away with it. Cooper Rickard smashed a 3-RBI double in the top of the second as they plated six. It was a similar story in the third with five runs scored on hits from Joshua Byrne, Travis Duxson, Stokoe and Nicholas Zanghi. Harvey Browne knocked the last two runs in during the fourth inning as well.
Sunraysia pitchers gave up nine hits and 12 walks in the game, giving Geelong plenty of scoring chances. Meanwhile Geelong's pitching duo of Rickard and Sebastian Dew covered things well, giving up just five hits altogether, a result they will hope to replicate in their upcoming games.
Game 5
Geelong vs. Ringwood
10 0
Geelong put on quite the show in their final game of Day 1, throwing a combined no-hitter against a Ringwood side that struggled throughout the game. A trio of pitchers made up by Travis Duxson, Joshua Byrne and Hudson Carter completely shut out Ringwood, giving up just a handful of walks in the game while striking out six. While Ringwood's pitchers also recorded six strikeouts on the day, they couldn't keep Geelong from scoring in every inning.
Will Brennan had an RBI single in the bottom of the second as Geelong did a great job of getting on base, working the count and extending their lead to 7-0. An error and Josh Byrne's double in the bottom of fourth made it 10-0 in favour of Geelong, a result Ringwood couldn't change in their last at-bats. This result gave Geelong a first-place record for Day 1 with two wins and no losses, while Ringwood is sitting at 1-2 in fourth place.
Game 6
Dandenong vs. Latrobe Valley
18 2
Dandenong kept on cruising with a huge win over Latrobe Valley, with Elliot Andersen leading the way with 3 RBI's and Lachlan Klauer coming in close behind with 2 RBI's of his own.
Latrobe Valley got on the board first with one run in the opening frame, but from then on out it was all Dandenong. They put up six in the first inning, with four walks, an error and a big hit off the bat of Mitchell Shane. Latrobe Valley was able to get one back in the top of the second, but their scoring was stopped there.
Andersen had a single in the bottom of the second as Dandenong worked their way to an 11-2 advantage. Despite taking three straight walks in the next frame, Latrobe Valley couldn't bring their runners around to get back in the game. Dandenong kept at it in the bottom of the third, with Lili Cavanagh leading off with a single, followed by a walk from Joshua Tribe and Klauer's 2-RBI single. Multiple walks and hit by pitch batters propelled Dandenong to the 18-2 final victory.
Klauer not only had a great game at the plate, but he also pitched well, handling things on the mound with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. This result put Dandenong in second place behind Geelong with a 2-1 record, while Latrobe Valley sits in fifth at 0-2 heading into Sunday's big day of finals.
Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport
The Baseball Victoria Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport took place after lunch, with five awesome representatives taking part with their trusty pitchers and catchers. This included Rhys Fairweather (Dandenong), Joel Hector (Latrobe Valley), Brody Stokoe (Geelong), Damon Hill (Ringwood) and Raiden Wakefield (Sunraysia). Damon Hill took home the top prize of a $50 Ausport gift voucher after accumulating the most points in the playoffs.
Well done to all players and teams on a fabulous first day of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships. For photos and more updates, please visit the Baseball Victoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria/
Game 2
Latrobe Valley vs. Ringwood
5 6
A two-run homer by Damon Hill saw Ringwood take a late lead over Latrobe Valley in their first game of the tournament.
Joel Hector started for Latrobe Valley, retiring Ringwood's batters in the first without any dramas. Latrobe Valley hopped on the board in the bottom half with Kade Eicke's double. Ringwood made it 2-1 in the top of the second with an RBI single from Hannah Sowden. Ringwood's pitcher Becky Petty kept Latrobe Valley off the board in the bottom of the second, and it wasn't until the bottom of the third that they struck again. Four walks, an error and another hit from Eicke brought the score up to 5-1 in favor of Latrobe Valley.
Ringwood wasn't done yet though, and they engineered an impressive comeback in the top of the fourth to win their opening game. Declan O'Connor had an RBI single and a few errors and walks brought Ringwood within one run. That's when Damon Hill smashed an inside-the-park home run to score the go-ahead run, putting Ringwood in front 6-5. Two strikeouts and a groundout in their last at-bats sealed Latrobe Valley's fate.
Hector, Eicke and Felicity Clissold pitched well for Latrobe Valley despite the loss, earning a combined total of seven strikeouts. Ringwood's pitching staff of Petty, Aaron Wawra and Aden Higgins also got the job done with eight strikeouts overall.
A two-run homer by Damon Hill saw Ringwood take a late lead over Latrobe Valley in their first game of the tournament.
Joel Hector started for Latrobe Valley, retiring Ringwood's batters in the first without any dramas. Latrobe Valley hopped on the board in the bottom half with Kade Eicke's double. Ringwood made it 2-1 in the top of the second with an RBI single from Hannah Sowden. Ringwood's pitcher Becky Petty kept Latrobe Valley off the board in the bottom of the second, and it wasn't until the bottom of the third that they struck again. Four walks, an error and another hit from Eicke brought the score up to 5-1 in favor of Latrobe Valley.
Ringwood wasn't done yet though, and they engineered an impressive comeback in the top of the fourth to win their opening game. Declan O'Connor had an RBI single and a few errors and walks brought Ringwood within one run. That's when Damon Hill smashed an inside-the-park home run to score the go-ahead run, putting Ringwood in front 6-5. Two strikeouts and a groundout in their last at-bats sealed Latrobe Valley's fate.
Hector, Eicke and Felicity Clissold pitched well for Latrobe Valley despite the loss, earning a combined total of seven strikeouts. Ringwood's pitching staff of Petty, Aaron Wawra and Aden Higgins also got the job done with eight strikeouts overall.
Game 3
Ringwood vs. Dandenong
1 12
Despite a thrilling comeback win in their first game, Ringwood's momentum didn't last long as Dandenong got the better of them in their second game. Ringwood struggled to find their groove against this strong Dandenong side, a team that was determined to bounce back after an 8-4 loss to Sunraysia to start the day.
After a scoreless first inning, Dandenong got a run in the second, and they tacked on another four in the third on a hit from Mitchell Shane and several walks and a hit by pitch. Ringwood responded with their sole run of the game in the bottom of the third. That was all they'd get as Dandenong continued dominating at the plate and on the mound.
Lachlan Klauer and Joshua Tribe had RBI singles in the seven-run 4th inning as Dandenong secured a 12-1 victory. Rhys Fairweather had a great pitching performance, throwing six first-pitch strikes in 2.2 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run.
Game 4
Sunraysia vs. Geelong
2 17
Geelong opened their tournament play with a massive win, tallying 17 runs on 9 hits against Sunraysia. Cooper Rickard led the way with 4 RBI's, and Jack Northfield served as a valuable assset to the team, fulfilling his bat boy duties with awesome enthusiasm in the dugout and on the field.
James Lappin doubled in the first and Brody Stokoe singled to give Geelong a 4-0 lead. Sunraysia tried to keep up, scoring two in the bottom of the first, but then their bats were silenced from then on as Geelong ran away with it. Cooper Rickard smashed a 3-RBI double in the top of the second as they plated six. It was a similar story in the third with five runs scored on hits from Joshua Byrne, Travis Duxson, Stokoe and Nicholas Zanghi. Harvey Browne knocked the last two runs in during the fourth inning as well.
Sunraysia pitchers gave up nine hits and 12 walks in the game, giving Geelong plenty of scoring chances. Meanwhile Geelong's pitching duo of Rickard and Sebastian Dew covered things well, giving up just five hits altogether, a result they will hope to replicate in their upcoming games.
Game 5
Geelong vs. Ringwood
10 0
Geelong put on quite the show in their final game of Day 1, throwing a combined no-hitter against a Ringwood side that struggled throughout the game. A trio of pitchers made up by Travis Duxson, Joshua Byrne and Hudson Carter completely shut out Ringwood, giving up just a handful of walks in the game while striking out six. While Ringwood's pitchers also recorded six strikeouts on the day, they couldn't keep Geelong from scoring in every inning.
Will Brennan had an RBI single in the bottom of the second as Geelong did a great job of getting on base, working the count and extending their lead to 7-0. An error and Josh Byrne's double in the bottom of fourth made it 10-0 in favour of Geelong, a result Ringwood couldn't change in their last at-bats. This result gave Geelong a first-place record for Day 1 with two wins and no losses, while Ringwood is sitting at 1-2 in fourth place.
Game 6
Dandenong vs. Latrobe Valley
18 2
Dandenong kept on cruising with a huge win over Latrobe Valley, with Elliot Andersen leading the way with 3 RBI's and Lachlan Klauer coming in close behind with 2 RBI's of his own.
Latrobe Valley got on the board first with one run in the opening frame, but from then on out it was all Dandenong. They put up six in the first inning, with four walks, an error and a big hit off the bat of Mitchell Shane. Latrobe Valley was able to get one back in the top of the second, but their scoring was stopped there.
Andersen had a single in the bottom of the second as Dandenong worked their way to an 11-2 advantage. Despite taking three straight walks in the next frame, Latrobe Valley couldn't bring their runners around to get back in the game. Dandenong kept at it in the bottom of the third, with Lili Cavanagh leading off with a single, followed by a walk from Joshua Tribe and Klauer's 2-RBI single. Multiple walks and hit by pitch batters propelled Dandenong to the 18-2 final victory.
Klauer not only had a great game at the plate, but he also pitched well, handling things on the mound with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. This result put Dandenong in second place behind Geelong with a 2-1 record, while Latrobe Valley sits in fifth at 0-2 heading into Sunday's big day of finals.
Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport
The Baseball Victoria Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport took place after lunch, with five awesome representatives taking part with their trusty pitchers and catchers. This included Rhys Fairweather (Dandenong), Joel Hector (Latrobe Valley), Brody Stokoe (Geelong), Damon Hill (Ringwood) and Raiden Wakefield (Sunraysia). Damon Hill took home the top prize of a $50 Ausport gift voucher after accumulating the most points in the playoffs.
Well done to all players and teams on a fabulous first day of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships. For photos and more updates, please visit the Baseball Victoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria/
Game 3
Ringwood vs. Dandenong
1 12
Despite a thrilling comeback win in their first game, Ringwood's momentum didn't last long as Dandenong got the better of them in their second game. Ringwood struggled to find their groove against this strong Dandenong side, a team that was determined to bounce back after an 8-4 loss to Sunraysia to start the day.
After a scoreless first inning, Dandenong got a run in the second, and they tacked on another four in the third on a hit from Mitchell Shane and several walks and a hit by pitch. Ringwood responded with their sole run of the game in the bottom of the third. That was all they'd get as Dandenong continued dominating at the plate and on the mound.
Lachlan Klauer and Joshua Tribe had RBI singles in the seven-run 4th inning as Dandenong secured a 12-1 victory. Rhys Fairweather had a great pitching performance, throwing six first-pitch strikes in 2.2 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run.
Game 4
Sunraysia vs. Geelong
2 17
Geelong opened their tournament play with a massive win, tallying 17 runs on 9 hits against Sunraysia. Cooper Rickard led the way with 4 RBI's, and Jack Northfield served as a valuable assset to the team, fulfilling his bat boy duties with awesome enthusiasm in the dugout and on the field.
James Lappin doubled in the first and Brody Stokoe singled to give Geelong a 4-0 lead. Sunraysia tried to keep up, scoring two in the bottom of the first, but then their bats were silenced from then on as Geelong ran away with it. Cooper Rickard smashed a 3-RBI double in the top of the second as they plated six. It was a similar story in the third with five runs scored on hits from Joshua Byrne, Travis Duxson, Stokoe and Nicholas Zanghi. Harvey Browne knocked the last two runs in during the fourth inning as well.
Sunraysia pitchers gave up nine hits and 12 walks in the game, giving Geelong plenty of scoring chances. Meanwhile Geelong's pitching duo of Rickard and Sebastian Dew covered things well, giving up just five hits altogether, a result they will hope to replicate in their upcoming games.
Game 5
Geelong vs. Ringwood
10 0
Geelong put on quite the show in their final game of Day 1, throwing a combined no-hitter against a Ringwood side that struggled throughout the game. A trio of pitchers made up by Travis Duxson, Joshua Byrne and Hudson Carter completely shut out Ringwood, giving up just a handful of walks in the game while striking out six. While Ringwood's pitchers also recorded six strikeouts on the day, they couldn't keep Geelong from scoring in every inning.
Will Brennan had an RBI single in the bottom of the second as Geelong did a great job of getting on base, working the count and extending their lead to 7-0. An error and Josh Byrne's double in the bottom of fourth made it 10-0 in favour of Geelong, a result Ringwood couldn't change in their last at-bats. This result gave Geelong a first-place record for Day 1 with two wins and no losses, while Ringwood is sitting at 1-2 in fourth place.
Game 6
Dandenong vs. Latrobe Valley
18 2
Dandenong kept on cruising with a huge win over Latrobe Valley, with Elliot Andersen leading the way with 3 RBI's and Lachlan Klauer coming in close behind with 2 RBI's of his own.
Latrobe Valley got on the board first with one run in the opening frame, but from then on out it was all Dandenong. They put up six in the first inning, with four walks, an error and a big hit off the bat of Mitchell Shane. Latrobe Valley was able to get one back in the top of the second, but their scoring was stopped there.
Andersen had a single in the bottom of the second as Dandenong worked their way to an 11-2 advantage. Despite taking three straight walks in the next frame, Latrobe Valley couldn't bring their runners around to get back in the game. Dandenong kept at it in the bottom of the third, with Lili Cavanagh leading off with a single, followed by a walk from Joshua Tribe and Klauer's 2-RBI single. Multiple walks and hit by pitch batters propelled Dandenong to the 18-2 final victory.
Klauer not only had a great game at the plate, but he also pitched well, handling things on the mound with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. This result put Dandenong in second place behind Geelong with a 2-1 record, while Latrobe Valley sits in fifth at 0-2 heading into Sunday's big day of finals.
Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport
The Baseball Victoria Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport took place after lunch, with five awesome representatives taking part with their trusty pitchers and catchers. This included Rhys Fairweather (Dandenong), Joel Hector (Latrobe Valley), Brody Stokoe (Geelong), Damon Hill (Ringwood) and Raiden Wakefield (Sunraysia). Damon Hill took home the top prize of a $50 Ausport gift voucher after accumulating the most points in the playoffs.
Well done to all players and teams on a fabulous first day of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships. For photos and more updates, please visit the Baseball Victoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria/
Game 3
Ringwood vs. Dandenong
1 12
Despite a thrilling comeback win in their first game, Ringwood's momentum didn't last long as Dandenong got the better of them in their second game. Ringwood struggled to find their groove against this strong Dandenong side, a team that was determined to bounce back after an 8-4 loss to Sunraysia to start the day.
After a scoreless first inning, Dandenong got a run in the second, and they tacked on another four in the third on a hit from Mitchell Shane and several walks and a hit by pitch. Ringwood responded with their sole run of the game in the bottom of the third. That was all they'd get as Dandenong continued dominating at the plate and on the mound.
Lachlan Klauer and Joshua Tribe had RBI singles in the seven-run 4th inning as Dandenong secured a 12-1 victory. Rhys Fairweather had a great pitching performance, throwing six first-pitch strikes in 2.2 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run.
Game 4
Sunraysia vs. Geelong
2 17
Geelong opened their tournament play with a massive win, tallying 17 runs on 9 hits against Sunraysia. Cooper Rickard led the way with 4 RBI's, and Jack Northfield served as a valuable assset to the team, fulfilling his bat boy duties with awesome enthusiasm in the dugout and on the field.
James Lappin doubled in the first and Brody Stokoe singled to give Geelong a 4-0 lead. Sunraysia tried to keep up, scoring two in the bottom of the first, but then their bats were silenced from then on as Geelong ran away with it. Cooper Rickard smashed a 3-RBI double in the top of the second as they plated six. It was a similar story in the third with five runs scored on hits from Joshua Byrne, Travis Duxson, Stokoe and Nicholas Zanghi. Harvey Browne knocked the last two runs in during the fourth inning as well.
Sunraysia pitchers gave up nine hits and 12 walks in the game, giving Geelong plenty of scoring chances. Meanwhile Geelong's pitching duo of Rickard and Sebastian Dew covered things well, giving up just five hits altogether, a result they will hope to replicate in their upcoming games.
Game 5
Geelong vs. Ringwood
10 0
Geelong put on quite the show in their final game of Day 1, throwing a combined no-hitter against a Ringwood side that struggled throughout the game. A trio of pitchers made up by Travis Duxson, Joshua Byrne and Hudson Carter completely shut out Ringwood, giving up just a handful of walks in the game while striking out six. While Ringwood's pitchers also recorded six strikeouts on the day, they couldn't keep Geelong from scoring in every inning.
Will Brennan had an RBI single in the bottom of the second as Geelong did a great job of getting on base, working the count and extending their lead to 7-0. An error and Josh Byrne's double in the bottom of fourth made it 10-0 in favour of Geelong, a result Ringwood couldn't change in their last at-bats. This result gave Geelong a first-place record for Day 1 with two wins and no losses, while Ringwood is sitting at 1-2 in fourth place.
Game 6
Dandenong vs. Latrobe Valley
18 2
Dandenong kept on cruising with a huge win over Latrobe Valley, with Elliot Andersen leading the way with 3 RBI's and Lachlan Klauer coming in close behind with 2 RBI's of his own.
Latrobe Valley got on the board first with one run in the opening frame, but from then on out it was all Dandenong. They put up six in the first inning, with four walks, an error and a big hit off the bat of Mitchell Shane. Latrobe Valley was able to get one back in the top of the second, but their scoring was stopped there.
Andersen had a single in the bottom of the second as Dandenong worked their way to an 11-2 advantage. Despite taking three straight walks in the next frame, Latrobe Valley couldn't bring their runners around to get back in the game. Dandenong kept at it in the bottom of the third, with Lili Cavanagh leading off with a single, followed by a walk from Joshua Tribe and Klauer's 2-RBI single. Multiple walks and hit by pitch batters propelled Dandenong to the 18-2 final victory.
Klauer not only had a great game at the plate, but he also pitched well, handling things on the mound with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. This result put Dandenong in second place behind Geelong with a 2-1 record, while Latrobe Valley sits in fifth at 0-2 heading into Sunday's big day of finals.
Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport
The Baseball Victoria Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport took place after lunch, with five awesome representatives taking part with their trusty pitchers and catchers. This included Rhys Fairweather (Dandenong), Joel Hector (Latrobe Valley), Brody Stokoe (Geelong), Damon Hill (Ringwood) and Raiden Wakefield (Sunraysia). Damon Hill took home the top prize of a $50 Ausport gift voucher after accumulating the most points in the playoffs.
Well done to all players and teams on a fabulous first day of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships. For photos and more updates, please visit the Baseball Victoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria/
Game 4
Sunraysia vs. Geelong
2 17
Geelong opened their tournament play with a massive win, tallying 17 runs on 9 hits against Sunraysia. Cooper Rickard led the way with 4 RBI's, and Jack Northfield served as a valuable assset to the team, fulfilling his bat boy duties with awesome enthusiasm in the dugout and on the field.
James Lappin doubled in the first and Brody Stokoe singled to give Geelong a 4-0 lead. Sunraysia tried to keep up, scoring two in the bottom of the first, but then their bats were silenced from then on as Geelong ran away with it. Cooper Rickard smashed a 3-RBI double in the top of the second as they plated six. It was a similar story in the third with five runs scored on hits from Joshua Byrne, Travis Duxson, Stokoe and Nicholas Zanghi. Harvey Browne knocked the last two runs in during the fourth inning as well.
Sunraysia pitchers gave up nine hits and 12 walks in the game, giving Geelong plenty of scoring chances. Meanwhile Geelong's pitching duo of Rickard and Sebastian Dew covered things well, giving up just five hits altogether, a result they will hope to replicate in their upcoming games.
Game 5
Geelong vs. Ringwood
10 0
Geelong put on quite the show in their final game of Day 1, throwing a combined no-hitter against a Ringwood side that struggled throughout the game. A trio of pitchers made up by Travis Duxson, Joshua Byrne and Hudson Carter completely shut out Ringwood, giving up just a handful of walks in the game while striking out six. While Ringwood's pitchers also recorded six strikeouts on the day, they couldn't keep Geelong from scoring in every inning.
Will Brennan had an RBI single in the bottom of the second as Geelong did a great job of getting on base, working the count and extending their lead to 7-0. An error and Josh Byrne's double in the bottom of fourth made it 10-0 in favour of Geelong, a result Ringwood couldn't change in their last at-bats. This result gave Geelong a first-place record for Day 1 with two wins and no losses, while Ringwood is sitting at 1-2 in fourth place.
Game 6
Dandenong vs. Latrobe Valley
18 2
Dandenong kept on cruising with a huge win over Latrobe Valley, with Elliot Andersen leading the way with 3 RBI's and Lachlan Klauer coming in close behind with 2 RBI's of his own.
Latrobe Valley got on the board first with one run in the opening frame, but from then on out it was all Dandenong. They put up six in the first inning, with four walks, an error and a big hit off the bat of Mitchell Shane. Latrobe Valley was able to get one back in the top of the second, but their scoring was stopped there.
Andersen had a single in the bottom of the second as Dandenong worked their way to an 11-2 advantage. Despite taking three straight walks in the next frame, Latrobe Valley couldn't bring their runners around to get back in the game. Dandenong kept at it in the bottom of the third, with Lili Cavanagh leading off with a single, followed by a walk from Joshua Tribe and Klauer's 2-RBI single. Multiple walks and hit by pitch batters propelled Dandenong to the 18-2 final victory.
Klauer not only had a great game at the plate, but he also pitched well, handling things on the mound with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. This result put Dandenong in second place behind Geelong with a 2-1 record, while Latrobe Valley sits in fifth at 0-2 heading into Sunday's big day of finals.
Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport
The Baseball Victoria Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport took place after lunch, with five awesome representatives taking part with their trusty pitchers and catchers. This included Rhys Fairweather (Dandenong), Joel Hector (Latrobe Valley), Brody Stokoe (Geelong), Damon Hill (Ringwood) and Raiden Wakefield (Sunraysia). Damon Hill took home the top prize of a $50 Ausport gift voucher after accumulating the most points in the playoffs.
Well done to all players and teams on a fabulous first day of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships. For photos and more updates, please visit the Baseball Victoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria/
Game 5
Geelong vs. Ringwood
10 0
Geelong put on quite the show in their final game of Day 1, throwing a combined no-hitter against a Ringwood side that struggled throughout the game. A trio of pitchers made up by Travis Duxson, Joshua Byrne and Hudson Carter completely shut out Ringwood, giving up just a handful of walks in the game while striking out six. While Ringwood's pitchers also recorded six strikeouts on the day, they couldn't keep Geelong from scoring in every inning.
Will Brennan had an RBI single in the bottom of the second as Geelong did a great job of getting on base, working the count and extending their lead to 7-0. An error and Josh Byrne's double in the bottom of fourth made it 10-0 in favour of Geelong, a result Ringwood couldn't change in their last at-bats. This result gave Geelong a first-place record for Day 1 with two wins and no losses, while Ringwood is sitting at 1-2 in fourth place.
Game 6
Dandenong vs. Latrobe Valley
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Dandenong kept on cruising with a huge win over Latrobe Valley, with Elliot Andersen leading the way with 3 RBI's and Lachlan Klauer coming in close behind with 2 RBI's of his own.
Latrobe Valley got on the board first with one run in the opening frame, but from then on out it was all Dandenong. They put up six in the first inning, with four walks, an error and a big hit off the bat of Mitchell Shane. Latrobe Valley was able to get one back in the top of the second, but their scoring was stopped there.
Andersen had a single in the bottom of the second as Dandenong worked their way to an 11-2 advantage. Despite taking three straight walks in the next frame, Latrobe Valley couldn't bring their runners around to get back in the game. Dandenong kept at it in the bottom of the third, with Lili Cavanagh leading off with a single, followed by a walk from Joshua Tribe and Klauer's 2-RBI single. Multiple walks and hit by pitch batters propelled Dandenong to the 18-2 final victory.
Klauer not only had a great game at the plate, but he also pitched well, handling things on the mound with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. This result put Dandenong in second place behind Geelong with a 2-1 record, while Latrobe Valley sits in fifth at 0-2 heading into Sunday's big day of finals.
Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport
The Baseball Victoria Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport took place after lunch, with five awesome representatives taking part with their trusty pitchers and catchers. This included Rhys Fairweather (Dandenong), Joel Hector (Latrobe Valley), Brody Stokoe (Geelong), Damon Hill (Ringwood) and Raiden Wakefield (Sunraysia). Damon Hill took home the top prize of a $50 Ausport gift voucher after accumulating the most points in the playoffs.
Well done to all players and teams on a fabulous first day of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships. For photos and more updates, please visit the Baseball Victoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria/
Dandenong vs. Latrobe Valley
18 2
Dandenong kept on cruising with a huge win over Latrobe Valley, with Elliot Andersen leading the way with 3 RBI's and Lachlan Klauer coming in close behind with 2 RBI's of his own.
Latrobe Valley got on the board first with one run in the opening frame, but from then on out it was all Dandenong. They put up six in the first inning, with four walks, an error and a big hit off the bat of Mitchell Shane. Latrobe Valley was able to get one back in the top of the second, but their scoring was stopped there.
Andersen had a single in the bottom of the second as Dandenong worked their way to an 11-2 advantage. Despite taking three straight walks in the next frame, Latrobe Valley couldn't bring their runners around to get back in the game. Dandenong kept at it in the bottom of the third, with Lili Cavanagh leading off with a single, followed by a walk from Joshua Tribe and Klauer's 2-RBI single. Multiple walks and hit by pitch batters propelled Dandenong to the 18-2 final victory.
Klauer not only had a great game at the plate, but he also pitched well, handling things on the mound with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. This result put Dandenong in second place behind Geelong with a 2-1 record, while Latrobe Valley sits in fifth at 0-2 heading into Sunday's big day of finals.
Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport
The Baseball Victoria Home Run Derby Sponsored by Ausport took place after lunch, with five awesome representatives taking part with their trusty pitchers and catchers. This included Rhys Fairweather (Dandenong), Joel Hector (Latrobe Valley), Brody Stokoe (Geelong), Damon Hill (Ringwood) and Raiden Wakefield (Sunraysia). Damon Hill took home the top prize of a $50 Ausport gift voucher after accumulating the most points in the playoffs.
Well done to all players and teams on a fabulous first day of the 2019 U18 State Winter Championships. For photos and more updates, please visit the Baseball Victoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria/