Victoria Blue capped off a perfect week with a 12-2 victory against Western Australia to seal the Gold Medal at the Australian Women’s Championship.
Team hitting has been the mantra all week for Victoria Blue, and today was no exception, with star infielders Abbey Kelly and Bronwyn Gell each driving in three runs apiece.
Victoria broke open the game in the second inning with six runs as Western Australia’s defence couldn’t match the powerful Victorian offence.
Manager of the Victorian side Dean Anglin was pleased with his team’s preparation
“We had to come into every game at 100%,” Anglin said.
“After winning the Youth Championship last year, we knew Western Australia would be a tough opponent. They really showed how good they could be today, there’s a very bright future in WA baseball.”
Nat House and Rebecca Torpy each claimed two hits for Western Australia, with both House and Torpy driving in a run in the second inning.
Western Australia threatened in the fifth inning, however Emma French quickly shut down the threat as Victoria Blue claimed the Australian Women’s Championship.
New South Wales and Australian infielder Olivia Bannon was given the fielding award, with star Victoria slugger Abbey McLellan honour with the Hitting Award.
After claiming the win in the Australian Championship game, Emma French was deservedly given the pitching award.
Australian infielder and Victorian stalwart Bronwyn Gell was named tournament MVP after she drove in 21 runs from her 17 hits, to finish with a batting average of .531.