The 2026/27 Harcher State League season continued with another busy week of baseball across Perth.
Ten games were played on Sunday, 18 October, featuring strong pitching performances, close finishes and a walk-off victory. UWA Magpies, Braves, Morley Eagles and Wanneroo Giants collected two wins apiece, while Carine Cats and Rockingham Rams recorded one victory each.
Catch up on all the results and GameChanger recaps from Week 3 below.
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UWA Magpies 5, Victoria Park/Belmont 3
UWA Magpies topped Victoria Park/Belmont 5-3 on Sunday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the sixth when Josh Mikus homered to center field, scoring two runs.
UWA Magpies got on the board in the second inning after Marcus Brown hit a solo home run to right field.
UWA Magpies extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Kyle Poapst and Tyson Edwards.
Jack Smalpage homered to left field, which helped Victoria Park/Belmont tie the game at three in the top of the sixth.
Poapst earned the win for UWA Magpies. The right-handed pitcher allowed five hits and three runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out eight and walking two. Matthew Martin took the loss for Victoria Park/Belmont. The starter went six innings, giving up five runs on 11 hits, striking out two and walking one.
UWA Magpies amassed 11 hits in the game. Edwards, Cleary Simpson, Poapst, and Brown each collected two hits for UWA Magpies. Mikus led UWA Magpies with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-1 on the day.
Smalpage drove the middle of the lineup, leading Victoria Park/Belmont with three runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Tag Quinlivan, Smalpage, Darcy Clements, Callum Hurrelbrink, and William Truscott each collected one hit for Victoria Park/Belmont. Victoria Park/Belmont turned two double plays in the game.
Braves 11, South Perth 4
Matt Kennelly collected three hits in five at bats, as Braves defeated South Perth 11-4 on Sunday at Collins Oval. Kennelly hit a solo home run to left field in the sixth inning, doubled in the eighth inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
Braves won thanks in part to seven runs in the eighth inning. Kennelly doubled, scoring one run, Geoff Kerr doubled, scoring two runs, Lenny Golding singled, scoring two runs, and Joel Beches doubled, scoring two runs.
Braves got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after Jake Bowey singled down the right field line, and , each scoring one run.
South Perth took the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the fourth thanks to home runs by Patrick Temby, and Caleb Scorer.
Braves tied the game up in the top of the sixth thanks to two home runs. Braves tied the game at four on a solo home run to right field by Bowey.
Tucker Smith earned the win for Braves. The reliever allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking none. Daniel Galef took the loss for South Perth. The starting pitcher went seven innings, giving up nine runs (seven earned) on seven hits, striking out 12 and walking three. Kennellystarted on the hill for Braves. The pitcher allowed five hits and four runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking none.
Braves tallied 10 hits in the game. Braves were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Xavier Olsen made the most plays with 14.
Temby provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led South Perth with three runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day. Stefan Leo, Teruya Nakagawa, Chayce Humble, Temby, and Scorer each collected one hit for South Perth. South Perth turned one double play in the game.
Morley Eagles 6, Perth 1
Morley Eagles beat Perth 6-1 on Sunday at Inglewood Oval.
Morley Eagles opened the scoring in the second after Dominic Camera homered to center field, scoring three runs.
Mitch Graham homered to left field, scoring two runs in the top of the sixth for the Morley Eagles.
Kane Silvi earned the win for Morley Eagles. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one. Boston Foottook the loss for Perth. The starting pitcher went six innings, surrendering five runs on 10 hits, striking out eight and walking none. Lochie Southee appeared in relief for Morley Eagles.
Morley Eagles collected 10 hits in the game. Camera, the number seven hitter for Morley Eagles, led the way with three runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. George Calverley and Kieran Chapman each collected three hits for Morley Eagles. Graham collected two hits for Morley Eagles in three at bats.
Kaine Newham, Ben Nesbit, Ben Drew, Jordano Vivona, and Dylan Bojarski each collected one hit for Perth. Newham went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Perth didn’t commit a single error in the field. Spencer Sarringar had the most chances in the field with eight.
Wanneroo Giants 3, Gosnells Hawks 2
Both teams were strong on the mound on Sunday, but Wanneroo Giants defeated Gosnells Hawks 3-2. Cooper Barber started the game for Wanneroo Giants and recorded 12 outs.
Wanneroo Giants opened the scoring in the fourth after David Stephenson singled, scoring two runs.
Dylan Bandy earned the win for Wanneroo Giants. The hurler surrendered six hits and two runs over three innings, striking out two and walking two. Albert Prazak took the loss for Gosnells Hawks. The starter went seven innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits, striking out seven and walking one. Barber started the game for Wanneroo Giants. The starter surrendered two hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out six and walking three.
Stephenson went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Wanneroo Giants were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jacob Santich had the most chances in the field with 10.
Caleb Mulcahy led Gosnells Hawks with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 4-for-4 on the day.
Carine Cats 5, Rockingham Rams 3
Carine Cats took Sunday’s game in dramatic fashion, with a 5-3 walk-off victory over Rockingham Rams at Carine Open Space. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the sixth when Eita Samukawa doubled, scoring two runs.
Carine Cats jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Finley Scott singled, scoring two runs, and Samukawa doubled, scoring one run.
Rockingham Rams tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to a solo home run to left field by David Nicholls, a double by Thomas Flynn, and a wild pitch.
Benjamin Ke earned the win for Carine Cats. The reliever surrendered three hits and one run over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one. Lachlan Cahill took the loss for Rockingham Rams. The hurler went one and two-thirds innings, surrendering two runs (one earned) on three hits, striking out two and walking none. Conor Lourey stepped on the hill first for Carine Cats. The starter allowed three hits and two runs over four and one-third innings, striking out six and walking one. Taylor Cook stepped on the bump first for Rockingham Rams. The pitcher surrendered six hits and three runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking three.
Carine Cats piled up nine hits in the game. Samukawa, Thomas Summers, and Scott each collected two hits for Carine Cats. Samukawa led Carine Cats with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-4 on the day. Carine Cats turned two double plays in the game.
Josh Diggins and Nicholls each collected two hits for Rockingham Rams. Nicholls and Flynn each drove in one run for Rockingham Rams. Rockingham Rams turned one double play in the game.
UWA Magpies 7, Victoria Park/Belmont 3
Kyle Poapst collected three hits in four at bats, as UWA Magpies defeated Victoria Park/Belmont 7-3 on Sunday at McGillivray Oval. Poapst hit a home run to right field in the fifth inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning.
Victoria Park/Belmont got on the board in the top of the second inning after Sean Garratt doubled to right field, Jarod Crick walked, and Callum Hurrelbrink hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.
Poapst homered to right field following a 6-pitch at-bat, which helped UWA Magpies tie the game at three in the bottom of the fifth.
UWA Magpies jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after Cleary Simpson walked, and Josh Mikus grounded into a fielder’s choice, each scoring two runs.
Ty Rhoades earned the win for UWA Magpies. The hurler gave up two hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out four and walking two. Hurrelbrink took the loss for Victoria Park/Belmont. The pitcher went one inning, allowing four runs (two earned) on two hits, striking out none and walking three. Simpson led things off on the mound for UWA Magpies. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and three runs over two innings, striking out two and walking four. Mizuki Akatsukastarted the game for Victoria Park/Belmont. The starter gave up five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out six and walking two. Josh Houston pitched one inning of shutout ball for UWA Magpies in relief. The righty surrendered zero hits, striking out none and walking one.
Simpson collected two hits for UWA Magpies in three at bats. UWA Magpies didn’t commit a single error in the field. Marcus Brown had the most chances in the field with nine.
Garratt and Jack Smalpage were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Victoria Park/Belmont while hitting back-to-back. Garratt, Hurrelbrink, and Crick each drove in one run for Victoria Park/Belmont. William Truscott led Victoria Park/Belmont with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Victoria Park/Belmont stole four bases in the game.
Braves 6, South Perth 4
Braves were triumphant over South Perth 6-4 on Sunday at Collins Oval.
Braves got on the board in the second inning after Lochlainn Varian singled, scoring one run.
Teruya Nakagawa doubled down the right field line, which helped South Perth tie the game at one in the bottom of the third.
A solo home run to center field by Matt Kennelly gave Braves the lead, 2-1, in the top of the seventh.
Nakagawa singled to center field, which helped South Perth tie the game at two in the bottom of the seventh.
Braves jumped into the lead in the top of the eighth when Joel Vlasic hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Tucker Smith doubled, scoring one run, and Xavier Olsen singled, scoring two runs.
Luan van Splunder earned the win for Braves. The pitcher gave up four hits and three runs (one earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking two. Chayce Humble took the loss for South Perth. The reliever went one inning, surrendering four runs (two earned) on three hits, striking out none and walking one. Todd Hatcher started the game for Braves. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking three. Archie Moffat stepped on the mound first for South Perth. The hurler allowed five hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking two. Broadee Binder threw three innings of no-run ball for Braves in relief. The reliever surrendered two hits, striking out six and walking one.
Braves tallied 10 hits in the game. Varian and Geoff Kerr each collected two hits for Braves. Olsen, Varian, Kennelly, Smith, and Vlasic each drove in one run for Braves. Braves turned one double play in the game.
Leadoff hitter Nakagawa led South Perth with three hits in five at bats. Stefan Leo collected two hits for South Perth in four at bats. South Perth had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Humble and Patrick Tembyled the team with two bases on balls each.
Morley Eagles 14, Perth 3
Matt Dixon drove in four runs on two hits to lead Morley Eagles past Perth 14-3 on Sunday at Inglewood Oval. In the first inning, Dixon homered to left field, scoring three runs.
Morley Eagles got on the board in the top of the first inning after Kieran Chapman hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Dixon homered to left field, scoring three runs.
Morley Eagles scored five runs on three hits in the top of the third inning. Aaron Bonomi hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Alex Hall singled, scoring one run, Chapman was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Mitch Graham singled, scoring two runs.
Ralieigh Pelkonen earned the win for Morley Eagles. The pitcher surrendered one hit and one run over one inning, striking out one and walking none. Cruze Brendon took the loss for Perth. The starter went two-thirds of an inning, allowing four runs on one hit, striking out one and walking three. Koskei Partington-Hopes opened the game for Morley Eagles. The starter surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking none. Kieran Hall pitched one inning of scoreless ball for Morley Eagles in relief. The hurler allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking none.
Morley Eagles collected 11 hits in the game. Dixon, Chapman, and Grahameach collected two hits for Morley Eagles. Jess Williams led Morley Eagles with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game.
Ben Nesbit, Jordano Vivona, Josh McGee, and Dylan Bojarski each collected one hit for Perth. Spencer Sarringar, Nesbit, and McGee each drove in one run for Perth. Perth didn’t commit a single error in the field. McGee had the most chances in the field with five.
Wanneroo Giants 6, Gosnells Hawks 3
Cooper Barber collected three hits in four at bats, as Wanneroo Giants defeated Gosnells Hawks 6-3 on Sunday at Tom Bateman Reserve. Barber hit a solo home run to center field in the sixth inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the third inning.
Wanneroo Giants got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after Jacob Santich homered to right field, and Barber singled down the left field line, each scoring two runs.
Two more Wanneroo Giants runs crossed the plate in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 6-3. Barber hit a solo home run to center field, and Santich hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
Mike Sullivan earned the win for Wanneroo Giants. The pitcher gave up three hits and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking none. Jason Armstrong took the loss for Gosnells Hawks. The hurler went four innings, allowing four runs on nine hits, striking out one and walking five. Tom Baileystepped on the mound first for Wanneroo Giants. The hurler surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking one.
Wanneroo Giants piled up 11 hits in the game. David Stephenson collected two hits for Wanneroo Giants in four at bats.
Jordan Trainer led Gosnells Hawks with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Jamie White led Gosnells Hawks with two hits in three at bats. Gosnells Hawks turned one double play in the game.
Rockingham Rams 3, Carine Cats 2
Both teams were strong on the mound on Sunday, but Rockingham Rams defeated Carine Cats 3-2. Aydan Decker-Petty started the game for Rockingham Rams and recorded 12 outs.
Rockingham Rams got on the board in the fifth inning after Tyler Hill homered to left field, scoring two runs.
Carine Cats scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a home run to center field by Elliott Giddens.
Carlton Branch earned the win for Rockingham Rams. The reliever allowed one hit and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one. Benjamin Ketook the loss for Carine Cats. The hurler went one inning, surrendering two runs (zero earned) on one hit, striking out one and walking none. Decker-Pettystarted on the bump for Rockingham Rams. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out eight and walking three. Meylian Marinstarted on the mound for Carine Cats. The pitcher surrendered three hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out three and walking two. Hill threw one inning of zero-run ball for Rockingham Rams in relief. The hurler surrendered zero hits, striking out one and walking none.
Hill provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Rockingham Rams with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Josh Diggins, Hill, Jax Williams, Monty Smith, Thomas Flynn, and Taylor Cook each collected one hit for Rockingham Rams.
Giddens, the number seven hitter for Carine Cats, led the way with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Eita Samukawa and Giddens each collected one hit for Carine Cats.
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