Game 1: Central Firebirds Cling To Victory As Western Tigers Nearly Erase 5-Run Deficit
SL – Central Firebirds (B) got out to a 5-run lead in the fourth inning and held on for a 7-5 victory over SL – Western Tigers (B) on Thursday. SL – Western Tigers (B)closed the gap by scoring on a triple, a pop out, and a double. SL – Central Firebirds (B) got on the board in the top of the second inning after Arnold doubled down the right field line, and Steinmann singled to right field, each scoring one run. SL – Central Firebirds (B) added two runs in the third after Humble singled to center field. Clark started on the bump for SL – Central Firebirds (B). The right-handed pitcher gave up one hit and one run over two innings, striking out three and walking two. Trousselot opened the game for SL – Western Tigers (B). The left-handed pitcher allowed six hits and seven runs (five earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking six. Humble, Moffat, and Truong each appeared in relief for SL – Central Firebirds (B). Puna provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led SL – Central Firebirds (B) with two runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. Humble and Humbleeach collected two hits for SL – Central Firebirds (B). Truong led SL – Central Firebirds (B) with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. SL – Central Firebirds (B) turned one double play in the game. SL – Central Firebirds (B) didn’t commit a single error in the field. Clarkhad the most chances in the field with seven. Kolk led SL – Western Tigers (B) with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Leadoff hitter Woods led SL – Western Tigers (B) with three hits in three at bats. SL – Western Tigers (B) didn’t commit a single error in the field. Maher had the most chances in the field with 10.
Game 2: Eastern Phantoms Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Wanneroo Giants
SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) won big over SL – Wanneroo Giants (A) 13-0 on Thursday at NSR Hire Ballpark. SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Hennessy doubled down the left field line, Leon singled down the right field line, Joss singled down the right field line, and Mills singled to center field, each scoring one run. SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) added three runs in the second. Hanks doubled down the left field line, making the score 7-0. A fly out by Leon extended the SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) lead to 8-0 in the bottom of the third inning. SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Mann doubled, scoring two runs, Hennessy drew a walk, scoring one run, Leon drew a walk, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored one run. Leon opened the game for SL – Eastern Phantoms (A). The starter gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking none. Kimber started on the bump for SL – Wanneroo Giants (A). The starting pitcher gave up five hits and eight runs (seven earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking four. Mills tossed one and two-thirds innings of scoreless ball for SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) in relief. The reliever allowed two hits, striking out one and walking three. Joss and Hanks were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for SL – Eastern Phantoms (A). Hanks provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Romeo, Hennessy, and Leon led the team with two free passes each. Romeo and Joss each stole multiple bases for SL – Eastern Phantoms (A).
Scott, Lemieux, and Winthrop each collected one hit for SL – Wanneroo Giants (A).
Game 3: Scott Puts On Strong Contact Performance As Carine Cats Take The Win Over Eastern Phantoms
Scott collected three hits in five at bats, as SL – Carine Cats (A) defeated SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) 13-8 on Thursday at NSR Hire Ballpark. Scott doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the third inning. SL – Carine Cats (A) got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Scottsingled down the left field line, and Campbell flew into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run. In the top of the third inning, SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) went back into the lead after Hanks grounded out, and Joss singled down the left field line, each scoring one run. SL – Carine Cats (A) captured the lead, 6-3, in the bottom of the third after Campbell singled to right field, and SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) committed an error, each scoring two runs. SL – Carine Cats (A) scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Scott doubled, scoring two runs, David-Moss singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. Coorey stepped on the hill first for SL – Carine Cats (A). The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits and three runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking two. Renwick stepped on the hill first for SL – Eastern Phantoms (A). The pitcher gave up one hit and two runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking four. Corkill, Rolfe, David-Moss, and Richardson each threw scoreless innings for SL – Carine Cats (A) in relief. SL – Carine Cats (A) tallied 10 hits in the game. Campbell went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with four runs batted in. Nugara collected two hits for SL – Carine Cats (A) in four at bats. Richardson led SL – Carine Cats (A) with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. David-Moss, Samukawa, Scott, and Richardson each stole multiple bases for SL – Carine Cats (A). SL – Carine Cats (A) ran wild on the base paths, collecting 13 stolen bases for the game. SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) tallied 10 hits in the game. Leon provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led SL – Eastern Phantoms (A) with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 3-for-5 on the day. Nicholas and Mann each collected multiple hits for SL – Eastern Phantoms (A). Hennessy stole two bases.
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