Harcher State League Semi-Finals got underway on Tuesday night at Empire Ballpark with Victoria Park Belmont outlasting Wanneroo 3-2. Their series continues on Thursday night at 7pm while semi-final 2 between Morley and Braves kicks off Wednesday night.
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Victoria Park Belmont Reds 3, Wanneroo Giants 2
Both teams were strong on the hill on Tuesday as Victoria Park Belmont defeated Wanneroo Giants 3-2. Mathew Martin started the game for Vic Park and recorded 27 outs.
Reds were first on the board in the opening frame when Cody Van Der Graaf was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.
Nicholas Riley homered to left field on the sixth pitch of the at-bat, helping Wanneroo tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
Reds broke up the tie in the top of the fifth when Eddie Satisky doubled, scoring one run. A sacrifice fly by Sean Garratt followed to extend the lead to 3-1.
Vic Park starter Martin gave up five hits and two runs over nine innings, striking out seven and walking three.
Jacob Myer started on the bump for Wanneroo. He allowed three hits and three runs over five innings, striking out four and walking five.
Satisky went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Reds in hits. Garratt, Satisky, and Van Der Graaf each drove in one run while the defense turned one double play.
Ben King went 2-for-3 to lead Wanneroo in hits while also stealing two bases. Riley went 1-for-3 with two runs batted in.
Wanneroo turned two double plays in an error-free game. Courtney Jones had the most chances in the field with 12.
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