Victoria Blue claimed their first Australian Championship in 15 years, as they defeated New South Wales 14-2 on Diamond 1.
Blake Townsend set the platform for Victoria Blue early, as the Mariners farmhand tossed five stellar innings.
Townsend, who was named the 2019 Golden Arm, only allowed three hits and allowed two unearned runs in his third quality start of the championship.
The seventh inning proved the difference, as Victoria Blue made the most of their opportunities. Both NSW and Vic Blue had two runners on base with no outs, but NSW failed to capitalise. Vic Blue on the other hand plated for and put the game beyond reach.
Relief pitcher Lachlan Hockey was immense for Victoria Blue, and was overjoyed after the game.
"The coaches just told me to pound strikes and let the defence work behind me," Hockey said.
"I've been playing with these guys together for the past few years, we're all really good mates and I couldn't be prouder."
Conor Myles capped off his MVP tournament with two hits and three RBI for Victoria Blue, while catcher Chris Burke picked up two hits of his own.
Aidan Torpey kept NSW in the ballgame through the middle innings, as the reliever only allowed one hit and striking out three.
Victoria Blue jumped on NSW starting pitcher Luke Krkovski early and kept the pressure on throughout, claiming their first championship since the 2004 Australian Championship in Geelong.