The VSBL 2018/19 Women's finals continued on Saturday, March 2nd as six teams faced off for one last shot at Grand Final glory. It was a showcase of some of the state's best women's players as they battled for a position in the Grand Final, and Essendon, Doncaster and Doncaster/Melbourne teams prevailed. Well done to all players, teams and clubs on an excellent season, and good luck to those participating in Women's Super Saturday on March 9th at Cheltenham Baseball Club!
Women’s Division 1 Preliminary Final (Saturday, March 2nd)
Essendon Bombers vs. Doncaster Dragons
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The Dragons battled hard, but the second-place Bombers prevailed to make it into the Grand Final. With some strong hitters and pitchers such as Abbey Kelly and Allison Bebbere, Essendon had the upper hand. They'll now set their sights on an even tougher test as they prepare to face six-time premiers Springvale. Throughout the regular season, Springvale certainly had the upper hand, winning every game against Essendon, but anything could happen in the Grand Final that's set to start at 3:30 PM on Saturday.
Women’s Division 2 Preliminary Final (Saturday, March 2nd)
Doncaster Dragons vs. Footscray Bulldogs
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It wasn’t a pretty outing for the Bulldogs as they found themselves in a double-digit deficit. Nevertheless, the Footscray team can be very proud of their accomplishments and how far they’ve come this season. Now the Dragons will need to make the most of every out as they face Springvale on Saturday. Doncaster won two of their games while Springvale took one, and their final regular season meeting ended in 9-9 draw back in round 16. First pitch will be at 1:00 PM.
Women’s Division 3 Preliminary Final (Saturday, March 2nd)
Werribee/Footscray vs. Doncaster/Melbourne
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The second place and third place teams faced off, with the Doncaster/Melbourne girls coming away with a big victory following their 15-2 win over Cheltenham in the semis. Doncaster/Melbourne will try to hand Wheelers Hill their first defeat of the season in Saturday's Grand Final, starting at 10 AM.
Women’s Division 1 Preliminary Final (Saturday, March 2nd)
Essendon Bombers vs. Doncaster Dragons
4 3
The Dragons battled hard, but the second-place Bombers prevailed to make it into the Grand Final. With some strong hitters and pitchers such as Abbey Kelly and Allison Bebbere, Essendon had the upper hand. They'll now set their sights on an even tougher test as they prepare to face six-time premiers Springvale. Throughout the regular season, Springvale certainly had the upper hand, winning every game against Essendon, but anything could happen in the Grand Final that's set to start at 3:30 PM on Saturday.
Women’s Division 2 Preliminary Final (Saturday, March 2nd)
Doncaster Dragons vs. Footscray Bulldogs
20 0
It wasn’t a pretty outing for the Bulldogs as they found themselves in a double-digit deficit. Nevertheless, the Footscray team can be very proud of their accomplishments and how far they’ve come this season. Now the Dragons will need to make the most of every out as they face Springvale on Saturday. Doncaster won two of their games while Springvale took one, and their final regular season meeting ended in 9-9 draw back in round 16. First pitch will be at 1:00 PM.
Women’s Division 3 Preliminary Final (Saturday, March 2nd)
Werribee/Footscray vs. Doncaster/Melbourne
3 9
The second place and third place teams faced off, with the Doncaster/Melbourne girls coming away with a big victory following their 15-2 win over Cheltenham in the semis. Doncaster/Melbourne will try to hand Wheelers Hill their first defeat of the season in Saturday's Grand Final, starting at 10 AM.