Diamond 1

Fockers @ Rocks

The only problem with tournaments is that, if you are not used to playing them, the next week hurts.  A lot.  The Rocks were already down a player and carrying some injuries starting the game and lost another during it to bring them down to 9 players for the last few innings.  Even so, they kept it a close game with the difference being the 6 run inning the Fockers put up in the second.  It certainly felt a closer game than the score line suggested.

MVPs for the Fockers were Sara (for her defence on 2) and Derick (for his hitting and pitching).
MVPs for the Rocks were Flip (for her defense and leadership) and Eric (for some superb catches in outfield).

Up next? The Rocks take on the Highland Chargers and the Fockers take on AJs (rec).

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Pimpin’ @ Honey Badgers

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AJ’s (comp) vs Pimpin’

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Rocks @ Honey Badgers

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AJ’s (comp) @ Highland Chargers

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Rocks @ Saltires

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AJ’s (comp) @ Saltires

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Honey Badgers @ Fockers

This was an important game for both teams for where they would end up after the league split with the Fockers needing the win to have a chance of making it to the top half for the first time in years.  It was an exceptionally close and well played match and was tied at 5 runs going into the 7th.  Unfortunately for the Fockers the pressure meant they got a little tight, something which the Badgers took advantage of to get the win.

MVPs for the Fockers were Novalia (for solid defense at first) and Tony (for solid defense at short stop).
MVPs for the Badgers were Julia (for solid defense at second) and Teppei (for excellent pitching and hist monstrous home run).

Up Next?  The Fockers take on the undefeated Pimps and the Badgers play against the Rocks.

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Saltires @ Pimpin’

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Fockers @ Rocks

This was a complete turnaround for the Fockers after their disappointing loss to the Saltires in the previous week. Scoring 14 runs with 2 outs in the top of the first they took control and never let go. It was a complete game from the Fockers hitting it where they weren’t, good defence and good pitching. But the Rocks didn’t play badly, pitching well, twice getting the Fockers lead-off to pop up harmlessly, and got all of the outs they were given.  However, with everything else hitting gaps that’s going to make for a long night.

MVPs for the Foctkers were Anna (for her consistent hitting and defence in the outfield) and Derick (for his pitching, defence and hitting)
MVPs for the Rocks were Louise (for her hitting and defence) and Ross (for his monstrous home run and being involved in nearly every play on defence).

Next up?
Fockers are involved in a mid table clash with the Honey Badgers and the Rocks face off against the Highland Chargers.

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