DIVISION ONE Twilight away v Nth District Tue 10/12/24
WON 11-0 (Mercy)
Cesar was on the mound and in top form, giving up nothing in the first four digs as did Troy and AJ in the fifth and last. Strangely, no scores in the first three at bats, but when we hit - we hit big. An error, two walks and a Wade RBI got us on the board, and they walked in another, before Alfredo's three RBI hit gave us five and we were not satisfied with that, as we backed it up with a further six in what proved to be the last. Taheny singled followed by three walks paving the way for Wade's base clearing homer to seal the deal. Our defence was superb all game, with a flamboyant double play to finish. Hits : Wade Moore (GSHR), Alfredo Rodriguez 2, Cesar Perez, Jose Castellano, Joe Papps 1 Breandan Taheny 1.
DIVISION ONE away v Gawler Sat 14/12/24 WON 15-4 (Mercy)
We saw it the week prior against Goodwood - a huge first inning of ten runs - but we were slightly unprepared for an even bigger tally this week - thirteen ! Callum walked, Cesar doubled and Drew dutifully popped one over for the first three, then Ollie doubled, another on base and Taheny hit his first Div One homer for three more, Ollie doubled again, and we were just going into our third rotation when, much to our annoyance, we left three on base. One more in the second and a bit of a drought until the sixth, when Drew - as he can - hit another over the fence to make it fifteen zip and we then just waited to play out the seventh to make it a game. The Rangers scored a few consollation runs at the death, but it was never in doubt. We were well served all day from the mound by AJ, Ollie and Cesar. Hits : Cesar Perez, Drew Janssen (2HR), Wade Moore, Oliver Hayes, Alfredo Rodriguez 2, Callum Park, Jose Castellano, Breandan Taheny (HR) 1. So we go into the Christmas break in first position on the ladder.
DIVISION TWO away v Gawler Sat 14/12/24
WON 8-3
Very good win after giving up two runs in the first, but a seven run third dig proved too much for the opposition and put us back in the hunt for finals. Todd Dunstall just knocked up hitting doubles and was well backed up by his fellow batters. Declan had a good day out and went over four digs, snd Greg Bravo is proving to be a handy finisher. Hits : Todd Dunstall, Alfredo Rodriguez 2, Harrison Kiss, Joe Papps, Tom Dineen 1.
DIVISION THREE away v Gawler Sat 14/12/24
WON 14-2 (Mercy)
With a full list to choose our teams from after welcoming home our overseas travellers, we really played up to our capabilities and were dominant in all departments. Diesel took the new ball and was on song until he loaded the bases in the fourth, but, no worries, enter Amara - who had just taken a fine catch at centrefield - and she finished them off easily. In the meantime, Luke had taken a great catch in the outfield that was reminiscent of the great Gary Owens. Hits : Aldo McCormack, Jose Ramirez (including a triple), Josh Boden 2, Luke Taylor, Amara Quinn 1.
DIVISION SIX Certainly didn't have the best of days and went down 0-17
DIVISION SEVEN (Blue)
Lost 3-9 with Andrew Eime and Steve Couzner each collecting two hits, and Tim Fawcett and Gomez getting one each.
DIVISION SEVEN (Red)
Lost 9-10
Very stiff to lose in the last inning after outplaying their opponents all game. Ding played a blinder from the middle and the hits were : Owen Williams, Brad Atkinson 4, Hoony 2, Aaron Petros, Dave Ding, Craig Mortimore, Derek Milne 1.
WOMEN'S LEAGUE
DIVISION ONE
No game due to heat policy
DIVISION TWO at Don Klaebe Field v Sturt Fri 13/12/24
WON 9-6
We scored the maximum five in the first, but Sturt came back with three and it was neck and neck all the way, and we just managed to hold on for the win. Alice Morrison's pitching and in the park home run were highlights.
JUNIORS
No junior games due to the heat policy.
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