2025 Little League Development Shield State Champs – April 20 Recap

Eastern Phantoms Power Past Cavaliers Gold
Eastern Phantoms put on a dominant display to defeat Cavaliers Gold 11-4. Bentley B sparked the Phantoms with a two-run inside-the-park homer in the first. Cavaliers Gold briefly led, but Paddy T’s two-run single helped the Phantoms pull away. Finlay K struck out six for Cavaliers. Bentley finished 2-for-3, while the Phantoms tallied eight walks in a disciplined performance.


Central Firebirds Edge Past Wanneroo Giants Black
Central Firebirds secured a tight 5-4 win over Wanneroo Giants Black. After a seesaw battle, Cruz A’s late triple tied it up before Firebirds sealed the win. Cruz also pitched strongly in relief, striking out five. Kai A and Lukas H each had two hits, while Callum M drove in two crucial runs. Firebirds played error-free baseball.


West Coast Rays Gold Too Good for Swan Hills Aces
West Coast Rays Gold beat Swan Hills Aces 17-9 in a high-scoring contest. Teeleah C’s two-run single sparked the Rays early, with Ruby J’s triple breaking the game open. Chole W, Laylah N, and Elsie S all drove in runs. The Rays showed patience with 13 walks, while Jerome T led Swan Hills with two hits.


West Coast Rays Blue Dominate Cavaliers Brown
West Coast Rays Blue overpowered Cavaliers Brown 19-5. A patient approach saw the Rays pile on runs through walks and timely hitting, with Amelia C and Emma H featuring strongly. Michaela B threw three solid innings, striking out five. The Rays stole seven bases and racked up an incredible 22 walks in a commanding win.


Cavaliers Gold Crush Swan Hills Aces
Cavaliers Gold were unstoppable in their 24-5 win over Swan Hills Aces. Big innings early, including a six-run second and a six-run third, blew the game wide open. Wynter L and Matthew C starred with multiple hits and RBIs. Oakley O kept it tidy on the mound, while Cavaliers’ bats stayed hot all game.


Eastern Phantoms Hold Off Southern Hills Warriors
Eastern Phantoms hung on for a 7-5 win over Southern Hills Warriors. Aubree M and Bentley B sparked an early lead before Warriors mounted a late charge. Mitchell S struck out five for Warriors. Flynn D went 2-for-2, while both teams showed great discipline, each collecting eight walks on the day.


Southern Titans Overwhelm Wanneroo Giants Black
Southern Titans cruised past Wanneroo Giants Black 15-2. Titans jumped out with a five-run first inning, fuelled by patience at the plate. Cohen M was strong on the mound, conceding just two runs over four innings. Wylie P and Jake S collected the only hits for the Titans in a game dominated by walks and hustle.


Central Firebirds Hammer Wanneroo Giants Orange
Central Firebirds smashed Wanneroo Giants Orange 19-0 with a relentless batting display. Owen S’s three-run triple highlighted a big second inning. Callum M was outstanding, striking out 10 across four innings. Kai A and Owen S each notched two hits as the Firebirds ran wild with nine stolen bases and clean defence.


Carine Cats Power Past West Coast Rays Gold
Phoenix W starred with a perfect 3-for-3 day as Carine Cats cruised past West Coast Rays Gold 17-4. Cats dominated early, with Cooper H’s triple setting the tone. Timothy R drove in two runs, and Owen H struck out six over three innings. The Cats showed patience, racking up 11 walks in a strong team effort.