Agrand final spot was on the line in Saturday’s Mount Gambier Softball League clash between Concordes United and Wanderers.

After a heavy loss to Demons last week, minor premiers Concordes United was looking to bounce back against surprise packets Wanderers, which caused an upset against Concordes White to make it through to Saturday’s final.

Spectators were treated to a great game to watch, with a grand final berth inspiring some great plays.

United got off to a shaky start, when two walks and two safe hits, including a double to Leanne Little with Wanderers off to a flyer with three runs in the first innings.

However Concordes settled and responded with two of its own, puttting the side back on track with a three up three down second innings.

Wanderers held a slender lead until the fourth innings, when three left field doubles in a row to Sarah Thomson, Codie Jackway and Julie Beck helped Concordes to a four-run innings, putting them back ahead by two runs with an innings to play.

Wanderers was able to peg one run back, but Concordes held firm in the field to run out 9-7 winners in a game worthy of a final.

Highlights of the match were two double plays from United and exceptional catching from the experienced Codie Jackway.

Fantastic base running from Dana Jones saw her steal a number of bases and score twice for her side.

Rej Smith and Charlie Kaigg combined to pitch and catch an amazing game for Wanderers.

Lily Clifford-Finch and Little both had two safe hits for Wanderers.

Next week now sees Demons take on Concordes United to see who will be crowned 2023 MGSL premiers.

The game starts at 2pm on Diamond 1 and should be an exciting battle to watch.