Warriors 15 defeated Demons 12
Warriors started their Mount Gambier Softball League round 6 clash bat off strong with an even stronger line up.
Daena Wombell was first to land herself on first base for the day with a safe hit to centrefield.
Big gun Sarah Poldermann followed her with a safe hit to right before line drive Jarvo faced the plate.
She was caught out by the ever trusty defence of Simone Little.
Warriors’ fourth batter was the “Smiling Assassin” Mel Chuck who also smashed a safe hit to centrefield.
Manning worked hard on the mound making Warriors work hard at the plate, but they managed to end their dig with three runs on the board.
Demons Meinck and Little were first up to the plate and the Warriors defence made sure they were going to have to work hard to land themself on base.
With two batters up and two batters out, assistant coach Manning was eager to get her girls on base and she did just that with a hammer bat to centrefield.
Coach Kez faced the plate next and wanted to lead by example by being patient in the box, not her strong point, she saw five pitches and earnt herself a walk.
Merrett and Morale followed suit and patience served them well all getting walked to first.
Demons ended the innings with two.
With scores tight Warriors were at the top of their line up with Wombell back up to bat.
She was caught out by Demons defence Chant.
Poldermann was smart and earnt herself a ball four, before Jarvo was caught out by Feast at shortstop, her second catch for the day making up for all her dropped balls last weekend.
The infield was hot and some midfields from Demons saw Warriors moving around the bases.
With two out, Demons just needed one which came from Em Hart catching out Jasmine Disselbach’s foul fly.
Warriors added another three.
Fill in Chrystal Lock started Demons off in the second and was walked to first after showing discipline at the plate.
Abbey Meinck wanted redemption after not getting on base at her first bat.
She made up for it with her first home run of the season, getting Lock and herself home.
Little earnt herself a single with a safe hit to second.
Cody Manning was determined to put on a show after witnessing the brilliance of Meinck and did just that with her first home run of the season getting Little and herself home.
Feast was in the hot seat with her teammates showing her what good batting looks like and with batting fever in the air she earnt herself a triple.
Demons left the bases with six runs on the board.
Warriors were ready and willing to put on the same show as Demons on the bat and did just that.
They earnt themselves three walks, while Disselbach put one to left and sped to get the double, earning herself two RBIs.
Wombwell liked it at centrefield and put it there again, also earning herself two RBIs.
Polderman sealed the deal with a triple, which she does with ease and Warriors fought back putting a solid nine runs on the board.
Demons with the last bat needed eight to take the win.
With another safe hit from Manning and Chant and two walks Demons put another four on the board but it was not enough to take the win.
Warriors came out on top for the day and gave Demons their first loss of the season with a final score of 15-12.
Concordes United 12 defeated Wanderers 1
Concordes United delivered a commanding performance against Wanderers, claiming a 12-1 mercy rule victory after four innings.
The game showcased strong pitching, tight defence and consistent offensive power from Concordes.
Wanderers managed to score their lone run in the top half of the first innings, with Fiona Finch crossing the plate after a well-placed hit from Leanne Little.
Concordes United started strong, scoring six runs with a series of safe hits and aggressive base running from their players.
The second innings showed a double play by Concordes’ infield shut down a potential rally from Wanderers.
Concordes were able to hold Wanderers scoreless with some ripping throws from Jacinta Packer in centrefield.
The offensive momentum that came from Concordes in the bottom of the second saw them adding another three runs to their total.
Dana Jones recorded her second strikeout of the game, keeping Wanderers from gaining any ground and unfortunately they were unable to score.
Concordes extended their lead by one run, capitalising on multiple safe hits and defensive miscues by Wanderers.
Wanderers fought hard in the top half, but a second double play by Concordes ended their batting game.
Concordes were able to push across two runs in the bottom half, solidifying their 12-run total.
Concordes United’s all-around excellence proved too much for the Wanderers, who will look to bounce back in their next outing.
Bandits 9 defeated Concordes White 6
The final game of round 6 saw Millicent Bandits take on Concordes White in what promised to be another closely contested matchup.
When these teams last met in the opening round, the game went down to the wire, and this clash was no different.
Concordes opened strongly at bat, with Ali Kreplins, Kylie Cook, Pauline Long and Sam Brown all recording safe hits, bringing home four runs.
Despite the drizzly conditions making pitching tricky, Bandits’ Montanna Millard delivered a solid performance on the mound.
Emilee Mitchell’s impressive catch in left field secured the final out, giving Bandits their turn at bat.
Bandits matched Concordes’ efforts with well-placed hits by Di Horbury and Montanna Millard, putting four runs on the board to end the first inning tied at 4-4.
In the second inning, Cook continued her consistent batting for Concordes with a powerful hit to centrefield, advancing to second base and scoring Kreplins.
However, Bandits tightened their defence, with Chrystal Lock and Millard working hard to secure three outs from just four batters.
Bandits’ second turn at bat brought excitement as Mackenzie Millard hit a career-first home run to centrefield, crossing the plate to the cheers of her teammates.
Cook’s sharp fielding at shortstop halted the Bandits’ momentum, earning the final out and tying the game again at 5-5.
The third inning saw Bandits’ defence come alive.
Lock made two crucial catches at first base, and Debra Hicks’ strong play at third helped Bandits retire Concordes three up, three down, keeping them scoreless.
Taking full advantage in their third at-bat, Bandits demonstrated patience and power.
Caroline Bradshaw and fill-in Kelly Doyle showed composure at the plate, while the Millard sisters delivered strong hits to bring home three runs, pushing the score to 8-5.
In the final inning, Concordes aimed to close the gap, with big hits from Cook and Keeley Lunsman.
However, Bandits held firm, allowing just one run. With a two-run lead heading into their last at-bat, Bandits capitalised on the opportunity.
Mitchell’s safe hit brought Montanna Millard home, adding an insurance run to secure the game.
When the final out was called, Bandits celebrated a hard-fought 9-6 victory over Concordes White.
