Holy Guacamole! The final day of Pool Play in Intermediate League went down to the wire and we had a crazy three-way tiebreaker that was decided on the final pitch of the day. Read about it below, including how finals works for Intermediate League and tomorrow’s schedule.

But…Welcome to your Newspaper Story. This will bring you today’s scores, quick game recaps, key stats, highlights, and photos from across both tournaments.

By Monday, two teams will earn the right to represent Australia at their respective World Series events.

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TODAY’S SCHEDULE

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JUNIOR LEAGUE – Tournament Hub

– Brisbane North 12 def Eastern Phantoms 2, replay on Baseball+
– Melbourne Athletics 9 def Canberra Rangers 5

– Cronulla Black 9 def Melbourne Athletics 4, replay on Baseball+
– Adelaide Marlins 7 def Gold Coast 5

– Hills Blue 23 def Melbourne Twins 1
– Eastern Phantoms 1 def Cronulla Black 0

– Wanneroo Giants 14 def Gold Coast 9

Live Scoring via GameChanger

INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE – Tournament Hub

– Ryde Red 4 def Adelaide Armada 3
– Gold Coast 6 def Eastern Phantoms 0

– Brisbane Metro 6 def Melbourne Twins 4
– Adelaide Armada 7 def Eastern Phantoms 0

– Southern Titans 5 def Cronulla Black 2
– Gold Coast 15 def Ryde Red 8

Live Scoring via GameChanger

CURRENT STANDINGS

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JUNIOR LEAGUE

Top three in each group make finals

Pool A

Adelaide Marlins 3-0*
Hills Blue 3-0*
Wanneroo Giants 1-2
Melbourne Twins 0-2
Wanneroo Giants 0-3

Pool B

Cronulla Black 2-1
Melbourne Athletics 2-1
Eastern Phantoms 2-1
Brisbane North 1-2
Canberra Rangers 0-2

INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE

Top two in each group make finals
*clinched finals

Pool A

Adelaide Armada 2-1*
Gold Coast 2-1*

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Ryde Red 2-1
Eastern Phantoms 0-3

Adelaide and Gold Coast advance on runs allowed ratio.

Pool B

Southern Titans 3-0*
Cronulla Black 2-1*
Brisbane Metro 1-2
Melbourne Twins 0-3

RECAPS – JUNIOR LEAGUE

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BRISBANE NORTH 12 def EASTERN PHANTOMS 2 | Brisbane North stay alive with run-rule win 

After an 0-2 start to the Junior League Championships, Brisbane North needed a response on Friday morning. They got exactly that.

Trailing 2-1 in the fourth inning, Brisbane North exploded for 11 unanswered runs to storm past Eastern Phantoms in a 12-2 in a crucial run-rule victory. They scored five in the fourth and six in the fifth.

The win improves Brisbane North to 1-2, keeping their top three hopes alive. Eastern Phantoms drop to 1-1.

Eastern Phantoms grabbed the early lead when Sam Gardiner singled home a run in the second before Jake Hayden restored the advantage with an RBI single in the fourth.

That’s when Brisbane North’s bats erupted.

Five runs crossed in the bottom of the fourth as Brisbane North turned a one-run deficit into a 6-2 lead. Braxton Black delivered the key hit of the inning with a two-run single.

The floodgates fully opened in the fifth.

Patrick Fogg drove in two runs with a single before Edward Bain launched a two-run homer to left field. Lachlan Gale later added a two-run single to clinch the run-rule victory.

Callum Wheeler starred on the mound for Brisbane North, delivering a complete-game effort. Wheeler allowed just four hits and two runs, only one earned, across five innings while striking out eight.

Brisbane North finished with 14 hits in the win.

Fogg drove in three runs and went 2-for-3, while Bain, Luke Baisley, Wheeler and Fogg all collected two hits. Issei Hamano and Mitchell Larkin each stole two bases as Brisbane North swiped six bags as a team.

Eastern Phantoms managed four hits, with Josh Watts, Hayden, Brody Warner and Gardiner recording one each.

BRISBANE NORTH

Hits (14): E. Bain (2), L. Baisley (2), C. Wheeler (2), P. Fogg (2), M. Larkin, I. Hamano, X. Reid, A. Bell, B. Black, L. Gale

RBI (12): P. Fogg (3), E. Bain (2), L. Gale (2), B. Black (2), C. Wheeler, L. Baisley, X. Reid

HR: E. Bain

WP: C. Wheeler 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K

EASTERN PHANTOMS

Hits: J. Watts, J. Hayden, B. Warner, S. Gardiner

RBI (2): J. Hayden, S. Gardiner

LP: B. Stingers 1.0 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 0 K

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS 9 def CANBERRA RANGERS  5 | Athletics improve to 2-0 and shoot to top of Pool A

The Melbourne Athletics jumped out early and never looked back, defeating Canberra Rangers 9-5 on Friday to stay firmly in the hunt in Junior League Pool B.

Canberra opened the scoring in the first when Eric “the Edge” Cochrane drew a bases-loaded walk, but the Athletics answered immediately with a five-run bottom half to seize control. Charlie Fegan delivered a key RBI double in the inning as Melbourne turned a 1-0 deficit into a 5-1 advantage.

The Rangers kept battling and scored in four separate innings, but Melbourne continued to respond and limit damage in the process. Three more Athletics’ runs in the fourth helped create breathing room before the Athletics added another insurance run in the sixth.

Jackson Berg got the start for Melbourne and struck out two over the opening inning, while Albert Baragwanath impressed in relief with two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out one.

Baragwanath also starred at the plate, collecting two hits from the number eight spot in the lineup. Alexander Knell and John Gogos each drove in two runs, while Melbourne received contributions throughout the order in a complete offensive performance.

Canberra finished with six hits in the loss. They drop to 0-2.

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (7): A. Baragwanath, E. Lane, C. Fegan, L. Moulton, A. Knell, P. Toye

RBI (8): A. Knell (2), J. Gogos (2), C. Fegan, H. Huang, A. Baragwanath, P. Toye

WP: A. Baragwanath 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

CANBERRA RANGERS

Hits (6): I. Evans, A. Matavesi, K. Blundell, E. Cochrane, C. Edel, L. Barrett
RBI (4): I. Evans, J. Amundson, C. Edel, L. Barrett
LP: I. Evans 3.2 IP, 5 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 2 K

ADELAIDE MARLINS 7 def GOLD COAST 5 | Marlins first team to clinch finals spot after holding off Gold Coast rally

The Adelaide Marlins became the first team to officially secure a place in the Junior League Championships finals after surviving a late comeback to defeat Gold Coast 7-5 on Friday.

The victory improves the Marlins to 3-0 after backing up yesterday’s double-header sweep with another crucial win.

Gold Coast threatened late and even brought the tying run to the plate in the seventh inning, but Adelaide held firm to close out the result.

The Marlins jumped on Gold Coast early, scoring twice in the first inning before adding runs in the second and third to build a 4-0 lead. Sebastien Haskett was a key player on the mound and at the plate in the win.

Haskett opened the scoring with an RBI groundout before Jamie Ferris added an RBI single in the second. Sam Clarke later ripped a double to extend the advantage.

Haskett was dominant to start the game for Adelaide, carrying a no-hitter into the fourth inning. He allowed just one run over 3.2 innings while striking out four.

Gold Coast clawed back into the game with two runs in the fifth and another two in the seventh, but Adelaide responded with insurance runs throughout the middle innings to stay in front.

Ashton Mogg starred offensively for the Marlins, finishing 2-for-2, while the team wreaked havoc on the bases with nine stolen bags.

Adelaide has already locked in a Top 3 finals berth, but Saturday’s showdown with undefeated Hills Blue (2-0) could determine whether the Marlins secure a direct semi-final bye or are forced into a quarter-final.

Gold Coast drop to 0-2 and now likely need to win out to make the finals.

ADELAIDE MARLINS

Hits (9): A. Mogg (2), S. Clarke, L. Burns, J. Zischke, C. Sanders, J. Redding, J. Ferris, N. Sutherland
RBI (5): S. Clarke, S. Haskett, J. Zischke, J. Ferris, A. Mogg

Pitching:
S. Haskett — 3.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
S. Clarke — 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
T. Cutler — 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K

GOLD COAST

Hits (4): B. Shearer, N. Marr, B. Courts, J. Ryan
RBI (3): B. Shearer, B. Courts, J. Ryan

Pitching:
M. Vanderkemp — 1.0 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
L. Peters — 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
S. Waters — 1.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

CRONULLA BLACK 9 def MELBOURNE ATHLETICS 4 | Blyton blasts two homers as Cronulla close in on finals spot

Cronulla Black are now one win away from locking in a Junior League Championships finals spot after a power-hitting display led them past Melbourne Athletics 9-4 on Friday.

The victory improves Cronulla to 2-0 in Pool B, while Melbourne Athletics slip to 2-1 but remain firmly in the hunt for a Top 3 finish with one game still to play.

Four home runs flew out of Diamond 1 in a slugfest headlined by Christopher Blyton, who crushed two homers and drove in four runs in a dominant performance.

Cronulla wasted no time getting on the board when Benjamin Napier launched a solo homer in the first inning.

Blyton then took over.

The Cronulla slugger smashed a two-run homer in the second before going deep again in the fifth as part of a four-run inning that blew the game open. His second long ball of the day scored two more runs and gave Cronulla breathing room.

Lincoln Potter added a sacrifice fly later in the inning before Fenix Cutajar drove in another run with an RBI single.

Melbourne Athletics battled throughout and collected nine hits, including a solo home run from Leo Moulton in the seventh inning, but could not slow Cronulla’s offence.

Kai Shibata gave Cronulla a huge lift on the mound, striking out six over 2.2 scoreless innings to start the game. Franklin Pyke followed with 4.1 innings in relief to earn the win.

Cronulla now sits just one victory away from officially securing a finals berth in Pool B, as do the Melbourne Athletics.

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (7): C. Blyton (2), B. Napier (2), L. Vigil, Z. Fordyce, F. Cutajar

RBI (8): C. Blyton (4), B. Napier (2), L. Potter, F. Cutajar

HR: C. Blyton (2), B. Napier

Pitching:
K. Shibata — 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
F. Pyke — 4.1 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (9): J. Berg (2), P. Toye (2), E. Lane, H. Doganay, L. Moulton, A. Baragwanath, N. Dikranis

RBI (4): J. Berg, H. Doganay, P. Toye, L. Moulton

HR: L. Moulton

H. Doganay — 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
J. Gogos — 3.1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
J. Moulds — 0.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K

HILLS BLUE 23 def MELBOURNE TWINS 1 | Hills pile it on and clinch spot in Finals

Hills Blue locked up a top two finish in Junior League Pool A on Friday after a dominant 23-1 victory over Melbourne Twins.

The win improves Hills Blue to 3-0 and sets up a massive showdown with Adelaide Marlins, also 3-0, on Saturday. With both teams already securing top three finishes, the game will now decide first place in Pool A and a direct bye into the semi-finals.

The loser will still advance, but will have to survive a quarter-final.

Hills Blue blew the game open with a staggering 14-run second inning and never looked back, piling up 18 hits and 19 RBI across just four innings.

Thomas Whalley starred with an inside-the-park home run and four RBI, while Fletcher Dobb, Harry Hobbs, Hudson Dobb and Justin Jang all collected multiple hits.

Fletcher Dobb also impressed on the mound, allowing just two hits and one run across four innings while striking out three.

Hudson Dobb scored three runs and went 2-for-2, Harry Hobbs finished 3-for-3, and Fletcher Dobb drove in two runs while also scoring twice.

The result also creates a fascinating finals race at the bottom of Pool A.

Melbourne Twins now sit at 0-2 alongside Wanneroo Giants and Gold Coast, with just one remaining playoff spot still available.

HILLS BLUE

Hits (18): H. Hobbs (3), F. Dobb (2), S. Dobb (2), J. Jang (2), H. Dobb (2), H. Graham (2), T. Whalley, E. Cross, A. Jacovides, S. Howick, W. Bennett

RBI (19): T. Whalley (4), A. Jacovides (3), S. Howick (2), H. Dobb (2), F. Dobb (2), W. Bennett, E. Cross, H. Graham, H. Hobbs, S. Dobb, L. Lawes

HR: T. Whalley

Pitching:
F. Dobb — 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 3 K

MELBOURNE TWINS

Hits (2): M. McKelvie, T. Thomas
RBI (1): T. Thomas

EASTERN PHANTOMS 1 def CRONULLA 0 | Riley Malcolm throws complete game shutout to stun Cronulla

Eastern Phantoms have blown Pool B wide open after knocking off previously unbeaten Cronulla Black 1-0 in a brilliant pitching duel on Friday.

The headline belonged to Riley Malcolm.

Malcolm threw a complete game shutout for the Phantoms, going all seven innings while allowing just four hits, striking out six, and walking two in one of the best pitching performances of the tournament so far.

Every out mattered in a game where runs were almost impossible to find.

The Phantoms scored the game’s only run in the bottom of the first inning when Lincoln Ellis delivered an RBI single, bringing home Hunter Gordon.

That proved enough thanks to Malcolm’s dominance on the mound and a sharp defensive effort behind him.

Cronulla starter Lincoln Potter was also outstanding, giving up just one run across three innings while striking out four without issuing a walk. Eli Foo and Logan Glasheen combined for three more scoreless innings in relief to keep Cronulla within striking distance all game.

Eastern Phantoms improved to 2-1 with the victory, while Cronulla Black dropped to 2-1 after entering the contest unbeaten.
The result plunges Pool B into complete chaos heading into the final day.

Nobody has clinched a playoff spot. All five teams can still make the playoffs, and all five teams can still miss.

EASTERN PHANTOMS

Hits (4): J. Hayden, L. Ellis, J. Watts, B. Warner
RBI: L. Ellis

Pitching:
R. Malcolm — 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (4): L. Glasheen, E. Foo, C. Blyton, B. Napier

Pitching:
L. Potter — 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 4 K
E. Foo — 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K
L. Glasheen — 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

WANNEROO GIANTS 13 def GOLD COAST 8 | Wanneroo pick up first win as Pool B set to go down to the wire

Wanneroo Giants are still alive in the race for the Junior League playoffs after storming back from an early four-run deficit to defeat Gold Coast 14-9 on Friday.

The result leaves Adelaide and Hills already qualified, while Wanneroo (1-2), Gold Coast (0-3) and Canberra (0-2) will battle for the final playoff spot on Saturday.

Gold Coast looked in control early.

Marcus Vanderkemp opened the scoring in the first inning before Sebastian Waters doubled home a run and Banjo Shearer ripped a two-run triple as Gold Coast jumped ahead 4-0.

But the game flipped completely in the third.

Wanneroo exploded for seven runs in the inning to surge in front 9-4, despite recording just one hit in the frame. Jacob Bond delivered the biggest blow with a two-run single during the rally.

Gold Coast continued to fight and trimmed the deficit, but Wanneroo answered again with five more runs in the sixth inning to break the game open.

Connor Branch drove in a run with a single before Bond added another clutch two-run hit. Nicol later forced a fielder’s choice that brought home two more runs in a chaotic finish.

Bond finished 2-for-3 with three RBI and three runs scored, while Beau Gordon also collected two hits and delivered a huge relief outing with 2.2 scoreless innings and three strikeouts.

Wanneroo showed patience at the plate all game, drawing 10 walks and stealing six bases.

Gold Coast collected 13 hits in the loss, led by Shearer, who went 4-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored.

Vanderkemp drove in three runs, while Jeremy Ryan and Waters both finished with multi-hit games.

WANNEROO GIANTS

Hits (6): Bond (2),  Gordon (2), Branch, Burns
RBI: Bond (3), Burns (2),  Nicol (2), Branch, Thomas, Richardson

GOLD COAST

Hits (13):  Shearer (4), Vanderkemp (2), Ryan (2), Waters (2), Courts, Anderson, Hodgman
RBI: Vanderkemp (3), Ryan, Anderson, Hodgman, Shearer, Waters

RECAPS – INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE

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GOLD COAST 6 def EASTERN PHANTOMS 0 | Combined complete-game shutout keeps Gold Coast Finals hopes alive

A phenomenal combined one-hitter in a must-win clash between two 0-1 teams by three young Gold Coast pitchers is the story from Diamond 3.

With both sides needing a victory to stay in the hunt, Gold Coast delivered behind an outstanding pitching performance from Luku Masuda, Reef Bevan and Isaac Foster.

Gold Coast broke through with two runs in the second inning before adding one in the fourth and three more in the sixth to steadily pull away.

The story was the pitching.

Masuda opened with two scoreless innings and four strikeouts before Bevan took over and completely silenced the Phantoms across 3.2 dominant innings, allowing no hits while striking out four. Foster closed out the combined one-hitter as Gold Coast struck out nine in total.

Jayden Zheng led the offence with a perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate, while Bevan (pictured above) added two hits and an RBI. Kahu Bishop drove in two runs and Gold Coast finished with 11 hits overall.

Eastern Phantoms managed just one hit for the game, coming from Kai Close. Both teams close out Pool Play today with a top two finish in sight.

GOLD COAST

Hits (11): Jayden Zheng (3), Reef Bevan (2), Isaac Foster, Aidan Heschl, Kahu Bishop, Jack Railsback, Tace Ahu, Oliver Hayward

RBI (4): Kahu Bishop (2), Jayden Zheng, Reef Bevan

Pitching:

Luku Masuda — 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Reef Bevan — 3.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Isaac Foster — 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

EASTERN PHANTOMS

Hits (1): Kai Close

RBI: None

LP: Mason Scott — 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K

RYDE RED 4 def ADELAIDE ARMADA 3 | Ryde Red are the last unbeaten Pool A team after tight win

Ryde Red are 2-0 after a gritty 4-3 win over Adelaide Armada on Friday morning on Baseball+.

But, neither side locked in a playoff berth as Pool A heads toward a dramatic finish this afternoon.

Ryde Red now face Gold Coast later today, with a win sending them through to the finals. At worst, they can end up in a three-way tie at 2-1.

Adelaide Armada will take on Eastern Phantoms at 11:15am in what shapes as a must-win game. There are a lot of three-way tiebreak scenarios at play.

Ryde struck first in the opening inning before adding two more in the third to build a 3-0 advantage.

Adelaide responded in the fourth, plating all three of their runs in one inning to tie the game. Jack Blanton, Ethan Zoontjens and Archie Wallis each drove in runs during the rally.

The deadlock held until the sixth when Ryde Red found the decisive run off a Fielder’s Choice.

Jenson Koch starred for Ryde Red, driving in two runs while also dominating on the mound in relief. Koch fired 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out five.

Ryde’s pitching staff combined for 10 strikeouts and held Adelaide to only four hits.

Adelaide’s arms were also strong in defeat, surrendering just one earned run across six innings.

RYDE RED

Hits (6): Helliar, Koch, Phelps, Powell, Huang, Kiddle
RBI (3): Koch (2), Phelps

Pitching:
Kevin Park — 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Brian Huang — 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
Jenson Koch — 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits (4): Jack Blanton, Archer Spratt, Ethan Zoontjens, Flynn Dienelt
RBI (3): Jack Blanton, Ethan Zoontjens, Archie Wallis

Pitching:
Harrison Malec — 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Angus Deer — 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Zachary Gratton — 2.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K

BRISBANE METRO 6 def MELBOURNE TWINS 4 | Brisbane Metro finish third in Pool B after a timely homer powers a victory

Brisbane Metro closed out pool play with their first win of the tournament, defeating Melbourne Twins 6-4 on Friday to finish third in Intermediate League Pool B.

The result sees Brisbane Metro end pool play at 1-2, while Melbourne Twins finish 0-3. Both teams will now move into consolation games on Saturday.

Melbourne struck first in the opening inning when Isaac Low laid down a sacrifice bunt and Harvey Coone followed with a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.

Brisbane Metro answered quickly.

Joshua Gryl delivered an RBI single before Joey Allen added another run-scoring hit in the second inning to push Brisbane Metro ahead 3-2.

The biggest swing came an inning later when Felix Moncrieff launched a two-run homer to right field, extending the lead to 5-2. Moncrieff finished with three RBI in a standout offensive performance.

Melbourne Twins threatened late with a two-run seventh inning, but Brisbane Metro held on to secure the win. Malcom Scott hit a moon-shot solo homer in the seventh.

Riley Kameus started on the mound for Brisbane Metro and allowed two runs over 3.1 innings, while Zachary Nolan tossed two scoreless innings in relief with three strikeouts.

Moncrieff and Arevalo each collected two hits for Brisbane Metro, while the Queensland side also caused havoc on the bases with six stolen bases.

Melbourne Twins finished with nine hits, led by Tiger Ah-Lit, Brodie Leigh and Malcolm Scott, who each had two-hit games. Scott also homered for the Twins.

 

BRISBANE METRO
Hits (8): F. Moncrieff (2), J. Arevalo (2), A. Rosuck, Z. Nolan, P. Blowes, J. Gryl

RBI (6): F. Moncrieff (3), J. Arevalo (2), J. Gryl

Pitching:
R. Kameus — 3.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Z. Nolan — 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
T. Lamb — 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

MELBOURNE TWINS

Hits (9): T. Ah-Lit (2), B. Leigh (2), M. Scott (2), J. McKenner, L. Farrow, N. Macaulay
RBI (4): I. Low, R. Edmonds, H. Coone, M. Scott
HR: M. Scott

I. Low — 3.0 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
J. McKenner — 2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
R. Edmonds — 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

ADELAIDE ARMADA 7 def EASTERN PHANTOMS 0 | Adelaide shutout Phantoms, now face nervous finals wait

Adelaide Armada bounced back in style on Friday, combining for a dominant shutout victory over Eastern Phantoms to finish Intermediate League Pool A play with a 2-1 record.

Adelaide’s pitching staff delivered one of the best performances of the tournament so far. It came from a trio of pitchers.

Ethan Zoontjens started the game and struck out six across four scoreless innings, allowing just one hit. Flynn Dienelt followed with two shutout innings before Harvey Ingram closed the door in the seventh as the trio combined for a three-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts.

The breakthrough came in the fourth inning when Archer Spratt launched a home run to left field to open the scoring. Zachary Gratton later added an RBI groundout to make it 2-0.

The Armada then exploded for five runs in the fifth inning to blow the game open. Ingram drew a bases-loaded walk, William Fuller was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, Jack Blanton added another RBI walk, Spratt was plunked to force in a run, and Zoontjens capped the inning with an RBI single.

Dienelt, Harrison Malec and Zoontjens each collected two hits for Adelaide, while Cooper Scarabotti drew two walks as the Armada piled up six free passes overall.

Eastern Phantoms were held to just three hits, with Harrison Smith, Mason Scott and Sonny Rowland collecting one each.

Now comes the waiting game.

The Armada kept their finals hopes alive with the 7-0 win, but their fate now rests in the hands of Ryde Red and Gold Coast. If undefeated Ryde Red defeat Gold Coast, Adelaide advance to the finals. If Gold Coast win, Pool A will finish in a three-way tie and the calculations begin.

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits (9): F. Dienelt (2), H. Malec (2), E. Zoontjens (2), A. Spratt, A. Wallis, H. Ingram
RBI (5): A. Spratt, E. Zoontjens, Z. Gratton, W. Fuller, J. Blanton
HR: A. Spratt

Pitching:
E. Zoontjens — 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
F. Dienelt — 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
H. Ingram — 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

EASTERN PHANTOMS
Hits (3): H. Smith, M. Scott, S. Rowland

Pitching:
H. Mann — 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
K. Close — 1.1 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 1 K
H. Smith — 0.0 IP, 0 H, 3 R, 3 BB
B. Bolton — 2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K

SOUTHERN TITANS 5 def CRONULLA BLACK 2 | Titans lock up top seed thanks to steady pitching

Southern Titans have secured the No. 1 seed in Intermediate League Pool B after a 5-2 win over Cronulla Black on Friday.

The victory locked the Titans into first place heading into finals after another composed performance on both sides of the ball.

Southern Titans opened the scoring in the second inning when pressure on the bases forced a Cronulla error, before adding insurance runs later in the game to pull away.

The Titans pitching staff was outstanding throughout.

Jack Clarke struck out five across two scoreless innings to start the game before Archie Golding took over and dominated in relief, tossing 3.1 shutout innings with four strikeouts while allowing just two hits. George Fifield closed things out despite Cronulla pushing across two late runs.

At the plate, Cody Knott, Archie Golding, and Enzo Lee each collected two hits for Southern. Knott also stole two bases and drove in a run, while Jacob Golding and Alexander Joseph each added RBI.

Cronulla Black battled throughout and cut into the deficit late.

Tim Wicks drove in both runs for Cronulla and finished 1-for-3, while Ethan Underwood, Kobe Chu, Ash Garnero, and Wicks each recorded a hit. Garnero and Chu both swiped two bases.

The result sees Southern Titans finish atop Pool B and head into finals with momentum.

SOUTHERN TITANS

Hits (8): Cody Knott (2), Archie Golding (2), Enzo Lee (2), Brodie Carr, Aiden Wieman
RBI: Jacob Golding, Cody Knott, Alexander Joseph

Pitching:
Jack Clarke — 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K
Archie Golding — 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K
George Fifield — 1.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 2 K

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (4): Ethan Underwood, Kobe Chu, Ash Garnero, Tim Wicks
RBI: Tim Wicks (2)

Pitching:
Ezekiel Coughlin — 2.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 K
Ned Rankin — 2.1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 K
Mason Hayes-Conway — 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K

 

GOLD COAST 15 def RYDE RED 8 | GOLD COAST SURVIVE WILD TIEBREAKER DRAMA TO REACH FINALS

Gold Coast are through to the Intermediate League semi-finals after a chaotic, high-scoring finish to Pool A that came down to the final runs allowed ratio in a three-way 2-1 tiebreaker.

Entering Friday’s final clash of the day, Ryde Red sat unbeaten at 2-0, Adelaide Armada had already completed pool play at 2-1, and Gold Coast entered at 1-1 needing a win to force a three-way tie.

But it was not that simple.

Under the tournament tiebreaker system, only the top two teams in runs allowed ratio would advance. Adelaide had finished pool play having allowed eight runs, Gold Coast had allowed nine, and Ryde just four.

In the simplest of terms, that meant Gold Coast needed to beat Ryde by at least five runs to move through.

And somehow, after a game full of momentum swings, they did exactly that (and a little more).

Gold Coast defeated Ryde Red 15-8 on Friday to punch their ticket to the playoffs alongside Adelaide, while Ryde’s tournament trophy dream comes to a heartbreaking end despite finishing 2-1.

The game itself was absolute chaos.

After the sides traded early runs, Gold Coast exploded for nine runs in the third inning to suddenly build an 11-2 lead and take control of both the game and the tiebreaker scenario.

Reef Bevan delivered one of the biggest blows of the inning with a two-run single, while Isaac Foster, Aidan Heschl, KeCheng Huang and Jack Railsback all helped pile on pressure.

At that point, Gold Coast were comfortably through.

But Ryde refused to go away. They cut the margin to the ‘cut line’ of five.

Miles Powell launched a two-run homer in the fourth inning as Ryde began clawing back into the contest, eventually cutting the margin to 11-6 and suddenly putting themselves on the cusp of a qualifying position.

With the margin sitting exactly at five, every run became massive.

Gold Coast answered again with two crucial runs in the fifth to push the lead back out to seven, only for Ryde to respond once more and trim it back to five in the top of the sixth.

13-8.

The tension only continued to build as calculators, scoreboards and dugouts all tracked the live tiebreaker implications pitch-by-pitch.

Gold Coast finally found breathing room again in the sixth inning with a dramatic late hit sequence helping extend the lead back beyond the danger zone and secure their finals place.

The result capped off one of the most dramatic finishes of the tournament so far.

Gold Coast collected 12 hits in the win, with Foster, Heschl, Huang and Railsback all recording multi-hit performances. Railsback and Bevan each drove in three runs.

Luku Masuda doubled and walked twice, while Gold Coast also drew eight walks and stole six bases in an aggressive offensive display.

Ryde battled throughout the game and threatened repeatedly despite the huge deficit.

Powell homered and drove in two runs, while Kevin Park, Flynn Helliar, Jenson Koch, Kye Matthewson and Jake Bunn all contributed hits.

But, Ryde miss out on the finals.

Gold Coast and Adelaide are in.

GOLD COAST IL POOL A
Hits (12): Isaac Foster (2), Aidan Heschl (2), KeCheng Huang (2), Jack Railsback (2), Luku Masuda, Reef Bevan, Luke Jenkins, Oliver Hayward

RBI: Railsback (3), Bevan (3), Jayden Zheng (2), Foster, Heschl, Masuda, Tace Ahu

RYDE RED IL POOL A

Hits (6): Kevin Park, Flynn Helliar, Jenson Koch, Kye Matthewson, Miles Powell, Jake Bunn
RBI: Powell (2), Park, Helliar, Koch, Matthewson

FINALS STRUCTURE – PATH TO GOLD

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Saturday 23 May – Finals Round 1

Game 1 (G1): Adelaide Armada vs Cronulla Black
Game 2 (G2): Southern Titans vs Gold Coast

Sunday 24 May  – Elimination Day

Qualifying Final: Winner G1 vs Winner G2, winner advances to Gold Medal Game, loser to Preliminary Final

Elimination Final: Loser G1 vs Loser G2, winner advances to Preliminary Final

Preliminary Final: Loser Qualifying Final vs Winner Elimination Final

Monday 25 May – Gold Medal Day

Gold Medal: Winner Qualifying Final vs Winner Preliminary Final

The sun is shining in Lismore as the 2026 Australian Intermediate League and Junior League Championships get underway.

By Monday, two teams will earn the right to represent Australia at their respective World Series events.

Welcome to your Newspaper Story. This will bring you today’s scores, quick game recaps, key stats, highlights, and photos from across both tournaments.

Intermediate League was a lot of fun – and has wrapped up. We saw a triple play, lots of homers, and two teams clinch finals! We have them below.

In Junior League, two teams start undefeated.

To watch live and free, head to Baseball+ via the app or at Baseball+. The master schedule can be found here. 

TODAY’S SCHEDULE AND SCORES

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JUNIOR LEAGUE – Tournament Hub

– Eastern Phantoms 14 def Canberra Rangers 6
– Hills Blue 4 def Wanneroo Giants 1

– Hills Blue 9 def Gold Coast 1
– Melbourne Athletics 11 def Brisbane North 9

– Adelaide Marlins 8 def Wanneroo Giants 6
– Cronulla Black 10 def Brisbane North 0

– Adelaide Marlins 17 def Melbourne Twins 8

Live Scoring via GameChanger

INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE – Tournament Hub

– Adelaide Armada 9 def Gold Coast 5
– Southern Titans 9 def Melbourne Twins 6

– Ryde Red 11 def Eastern Phantoms 1
– Cronulla Black 5 def Brisbane Metro 4

– Southern Titans 10 def Brisbane Metro 5
– Cronulla Black 15 def Melbourne Twins 1

Live Scoring via GameChanger

STANDINGS

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JUNIOR LEAGUE

Top three in each group make finals

Pool A

Hills Blue 2-0
Adelaide Marlins 2-0
Melbourne Twins 0-2
Gold Coast 0-1
Wanneroo Giants 0-2

Pool B

Eastern Phantoms 1-0
Melbourne Athletics 1-0
Cronulla Black 1-0
Canberra Rangers 0-1
Brisbane North 0-2

INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE

Top two in each group make finals
*clinched finals

Pool A

Adelaide Armada 1-0
Ryde Red 1-0
Eastern Phantoms 0-1
Gold Coast 0-1

Pool B

Cronulla Black 2-0*
Southern Titans 2-0*
Brisbane Metro 0-2
Melbourne Twins 0-2

RECAPS – JUNIOR LEAGUE

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EASTERN PHANTOMS 14 def CANBERRA RANGERS 6 | Phantoms erase five-run deficit to storm past Canberra Rangers in Junior League opener

After surrendering the first home run of the tournament and falling behind by five runs in the opening inning, Eastern Phantoms responded with 14 of the game’s final 15 runs to defeat Canberra Rangers 14-6 on Thursday.

Canberra exploded out of the gates in the top of the first.

Lincoln Barrett opened the scoring with a two-run double before Eric Cochrane launched the first home run of the 2026 Australian Junior League Championships, a three-run shot to left field that gave the Rangers a quick 5-0 lead.

Eastern Phantoms slowly chipped away before completely flipping the game in the fourth inning.

Trailing 5-4 entering the frame, the Phantoms erupted for six runs on five hits to take control. Lincoln Ellis delivered the biggest blow of the inning with a two-run single as Eastern surged ahead 10-5.

The offense never slowed down.

Eastern added four more runs across the fifth and sixth innings while the bullpen locked things down after the rocky opening frame. Riley Malcolm, Brody Warner, Lincoln Ellis, Jordan Abbot and Bailey Stingers all combined for scoreless relief appearances.

Ellis finished 2-for-3 with three RBI to lead the Phantoms offensively, while Hunter Gordon also drove in three runs. Eastern showed patience throughout the lineup, drawing 13 walks in the win.

Cochrane drove in three runs for Canberra with his first inning homer, while Barrett and Kale McIntyre each collected two hits.

EASTERN PHANTOMS

Hits: Lincoln Ellis 2, Riley Malcolm 1, Hunter Gordon 1, Joshua Watts 1, Samuel Gardiner 1, Troy Kingma 1, Ryder Canny 1

RBI: Hunter Gordon 3, Lincoln Ellis 3, Riley Malcolm 2, Joshua Watts 1, Brody Warner 1, Brody Perkins 1, Ryder Canny 1

WP: Lincoln Ellis 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 K

CANBERRA RANGERS

Hits: Kale McIntyre 2, Lincoln Barrett 2, Eric Cochrane 1, J. Bentley 1

RBI: Eric Cochrane 3, Lincoln Barrett 2, E. Lessard 1

HR: Eric Cochrane

LP: K. Blundell 0.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 K

HILLS BLUE 4 def WANNEROO GIANTS 1 | Three-peat World Series-chasing Hills Blue open with statement win over Wanneroo

A group already etched into Australian youth baseball history took another step toward a third straight World Series appearance on Thursday, with Hills Blue defeating Wanneroo Giants 4-1 to open the 2026 Australian Junior League Championships.

This Hills core continues to attempt to build one of the country’s great junior dynasties.

The team represented Australia at the 2024 Little League World Series before winning the 2025 Intermediate League Championship to secure a second straight international berth. Now, they are chasing a third World Series appearance in as many years across a third division.

Sayre Howick starred in the opener, going 2-for-2 with three RBI to power the Hills offense.

After driving in the opening run in the first inning, Howick added another key RBI knock during a two-run fourth inning that helped Hills create separation.

Harry Hobbs also collected two hits, while the Hills pitching staff combined to allow just four hits and one run across seven innings.

Spencer Dobb opened with 2.2 scoreless innings before Justin Jang struck out five across 3.1 strong innings in relief. Harry Dobb closed out the victory with a scoreless seventh.

Wanneroo continued to pressure on the bases throughout the game, stealing six bags. Tate Oldfield led the Giants with two hits and two stolen bases.

Hills also played flawless defense, finishing without an error.

HILLS BLUE

Hits: Harry Hobbs 2, Sayre Howick 2, Hudson Dobb 1, Fletcher Dobb 1, Thomas Whalley 1
RBI: Sayre Howick 3, Thomas Whalley 1
WP: Justin Jang 3.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 5 K

WANNEROO GIANTS

Hits: Tate Oldfield 2, J. Bond 1, C. Bennetts 1
RBI: Declan Burns 1
LP: C. Branch 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 K

HILLS BLUE 9 def GOLD COAST 1 | Sayre Howick announces himself as Hills Blue roll on

The two-time champions and tournament favourites kept rolling on Thursday, with Hills Blue crushing Gold Coast 9-1 behind a huge all-around performance from Sayre Howick.

Howick did it everywhere.

He launched a two-run homer in the first inning to help Hills jump out to an early lead, then dominated on the mound with seven strikeouts across 3.1 innings.

The powerhouse Hills group, chasing a third straight World Series appearance after winning the 2024 Little League and 2025 Intermediate League national titles, never looked back.

Ethan Cross and Hugh Graham slammed the door out of the bullpen, combining for 3.2 scoreless innings with six strikeouts as Hills punched out 13 batters as a staff.

Fletcher Dobb collected two hits and two RBI, while the Hills lineup showed patience all game with nine walks.

Hills are 2-0 and in good shape to make finals with two games left to play.

HILLS BLUE

Hits: Fletcher Dobb 2, Levi Lawes 1, Harry Hobbs 1, Sayre Howick 1, Anton Jacovides 1, Ethan Cross 1, Hugh Graham 1
RBI: Sayre Howick 2, Fletcher Dobb 2, Hugh Graham 2, Alex Jacovides 1
HR: Sayre Howick 1

Pitching:
– Sayre Howick: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 7 K
– Ethan Cross: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K
– Hugh Graham: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 K

GOLD COAST

Hits: Banjo Shearer 1, Nate Marr 1, Benjamin Courts 1, Christopher Hill 1
RBI: Christopher Hill 1

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS 11 def BRISBANE NORTH 9 | Athletics survive frantic Brisbane North comeback attempt 

Melbourne Athletics held off a furious late rally from Brisbane North to escape with an 11-9 win in one of the wildest games of Day 1 at the Junior League Championships.

The Athletics looked in complete control after building an 11-2 lead through five innings before Brisbane North erupted for seven unanswered runs to nearly steal it late.

Melbourne jumped ahead early in the opening inning when Charlie Fegan grounded out to score a run before two more crossed on an error.

Haydn Doganay added to the lead with an RBI double in the third before the Athletics blew the game open with a six-run fifth inning.

Doganay drew a bases-loaded walk, Leo Moulton ripped a two-run double, Albert Baragwanath grounded out to score another, and Phillip Toye also drew a run-scoring walk as Melbourne pushed its advantage to nine.

Brisbane North refused to go away.

The Queensland side answered with five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning thanks to RBI hits from Lachlan Gale, Joshua Campbell-Manfield and Logan Roberson, before continuing to chip away in the sixth.

Despite the pressure, Melbourne’s bullpen managed to hang on.

John Gogos started the game before Alexander Knell, Fegan, Hao (Tony) Huang, Doganay and Toye combined out of the bullpen. Fegan closed things out with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts.

Melbourne collected 12 hits in the victory, with Fegan, Jackson Berg and Doganay all recording two-hit games. Moulton, Baragwanath and Doganay each drove in two runs.

Brisbane North also finished with 12 hits. Issei Hamano collected two hits, while Aaron Bell drove in two runs.

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits: Jackson Berg 2, Charlie Fegan 2, Haydn Doganay 2, Leo Moulton 1, John Gogos 1, Albert Baragwanath 1, Josh Moulds 1, EvieLane 1, Alexander Knell 1

RBI: Haydn Doganay 2, Leo Moulton 2, Albert Baragwanath 2, Charlie Fegan 1

Pitching:
– John Gogos: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER
– Haydn Doganay: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 K
– Hao (Tony) Huang: 1.1 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 2 K
– Alexander Knell: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 K
– Phillip Toye: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R
– Charlie Fegan: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K

BRISBANE NORTH

Hits: Issei Hamano 2, Logan Roberson 1, Xander Reid 1, Edward Bain 1, Aaron Bell 1, Lachlan Gale 1, Luke Baisley 1, Braxton Black 1, Joshua Campbell-Manfield 1, Patrick Fogg 1, Mitchell Larkin 1

RBI: Aaron Bell 2, Joshua Campbell-Manfield 2, Logan Roberson 1, Lachlan Gale 1, Patrick Fogg 1, Braxton Black 1, Issei Hamano 1

Pitching:
– Patrick Fogg: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 K
– Edward Bain: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 1 K
– Xander Reid: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 K
– Luke Baisley: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R
– Lachlan Gale: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K

CRONULLA BLACK 10 def BRISBANE NORTH 0 | Cronulla Black Throw Combined Shutout To Improve To 2-0 At Junior League Championships

Cronulla Black are off to strong start to the 2026 Junior League Championships with a dominant 10-0 win over Brisbane North, who fall to 0-2.

A three-pitcher combined shutout led the way for Cronulla, while Logan Glasheen and Kai Shibata sparked the offence as the side improved to 2-0 in pool play.

Zack Fordyce started and tossed three scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. Pyke followed with a clean inning before Potter closed the game with three strikeouts in the fifth.

Cronulla struck first in the opening inning when Franklin Pyke walked, Logan Glasheen ripped an RBI double and Christopher Blyton drove in a run with a groundout to make it 3-0.

The lead quickly ballooned in the second inning. Fenix Cutajar doubled home a run, Hudson Shorey drew a bases-loaded walk and two more runs scored on a wild pitch as Cronulla pushed the margin to 7-0.

Cronulla added another in the third when Glasheen singled home a run before closing the scoring in the fifth.

Glasheen finished 2-for-2 with two RBI, while Shibata also collected two hits and stole four bases in an aggressive Cronulla running game that produced nine steals overall.

Cutajar and Lincoln Potter each drove in runs, while Blyton added an RBI. Franklin Pyke scored twice and reached base twice via walk.

Brisbane North managed five hits, with Mitchell Larkin, Issei Hamano, Callum Wheeler, Luke Baisley and Xander Reid all recording singles.

Cronulla Black will now take a 2-0 record into Friday’s matchup against Melbourne Athletics.

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits: Logan Glasheen 2, Kai Shibata 2, Fenix Cutajar, Lincoln Potter, Benjamin Napier
RBI: Logan Glasheen 2, Fenix Cutajar, Lincoln Potter, Christopher Blyton

BRISBANE NORTH

Hits: Mitchell Larkin, Issei Hamano, Callum Wheeler, Xander Reid, Luke Baisley

ADELAIDE MARLINS 8 def WANNEROO GIANTS 6 | Zischke delivers late as Adelaide Marlins edge Wanneroo in Junior League thriller

Adelaide Marlins survived a back-and-forth battle against Wanneroo Giants, scoring three runs in the top of the seventh inning to secure an 8-6 victory on Thursday to open their tournament with a win.

With the game tied 6-6 entering the final frame, Jack Zischke came through with the decisive hit, ripping a two-run single to put Adelaide back in front and cap a dramatic finish.

The contest swung repeatedly throughout the afternoon.

Wanneroo struck first in the second inning when Harvey Scaife singled home a run, before Adelaide responded with a huge five-run fifth inning to grab a 5-3 lead. Tyrone Cutler’s RBI fielder’s choice highlighted the rally.

But the Giants answered immediately.

Connor Branch drove in a run with a single in the bottom of the fifth before Wanneroo edged ahead 6-5 in the sixth inning after Cody Bennetts laid down a go-ahead sacrifice bunt.

Adelaide refused to go away.

Levi Burns opened the seventh-inning rally with an RBI single before Zischke delivered the game-winning blow moments later, scoring two and giving the Marlins the lead for good.

Zischke starred in the middle of the lineup, finishing 2-for-3 with two RBI. Jet Connor and Jack Bowden also collected two hits apiece as Adelaide piled up 11 hits and swiped eight bases.

Bowden, who was named to Australia’s U15 national team today, started on the mound for Adelaide and struck out four across three innings. Burns, Zischke, and Sam Clarke combined in relief before Clarke recorded the final out to seal the win.

Wanneroo collected nine hits in the loss, with Harvey Scaife leading the way with a perfect 3-for-3 performance. Declan Burns added two hits, while the Giants also stole six bases in an aggressive offensive display. Wanneroo fall to 0-1.

ADELAIDE MARLINS

Hits: Jack Zischke 2, Jack Bowden 2, Jet Connor 2, Levi Burns, Haskett, Redding,  Camerlengo, Mogg
RBI: Jack Zischke 2, Levi Burns, Tyrone Cutler, Jack Bowden, Charlie Sanders

WANNEROO

Hits: Harvey Scaife 3, Declan Burns 2, Connor Branch, Hayden Thomas, Jacob Bond, B Gordon
RBI: Connor Branch, Cody Bennetts, B Gordon, Harvey Scaife

ADELAIDE MARLINS  def MELBOURNE TWINS | Marlins make Statement with explosive 2-0 start at Junior League Championships

The Adelaide Marlins have stormed out of the gates at the 2026 Junior League Championships, opening Day 1 with two impressive wins to sit equal top of Pool A.

After a dramatic 8-6 comeback win over Wanneroo earlier in the day, Adelaide backed it up with an offensive explosion, defeating Melbourne Twins 17-8 on Thursday night.

The Marlins showed they can win in multiple ways.

Game one required late-inning heroics, with Jack Zischke delivering the go-ahead hit in the seventh inning against Wanneroo.

Game two was built on relentless pressure, aggressive baserunning, and timely hitting as Adelaide piled on 17 runs.

One player who stood at the centre of it all was Jack Bowden.

Earlier in the morning, Bowden was named to Australia’s U15 National Team. He then delivered one of the standout individual performances of the tournament so far.

Across the two wins, Bowden finished 4-for-6 with two doubles, four RBI, and five stolen bases while also throwing three innings with just one earned run allowed and four strikeouts.

Against Melbourne, Adelaide erased an early deficit by scoring four runs in the first inning before repeatedly answering every Twins push.

Melbourne tied the game 6-6 in the fourth inning, but the Marlins immediately responded. Casey Sanders delivered a two-run single before Alexander Camerlengo added another run-scoring play to restore control.

Adelaide then blew the game open with a five-run sixth inning, highlighted by another Bowden RBI double as the Marlins raced away for the mercy-rule victory.

The Marlins finished with 10 hits, eight walks, and an astonishing 14 stolen bases in the game. Combined across both victories on Thursday, Adelaide stole 21 bases as a team, including a steal of home.

Even more impressively, all 13 Adelaide players reached base in the win over Melbourne.

Jake Redding started strongly on the mound with five strikeouts across three innings, while Jamie Ferris, Ashton Mogg, Sam Clarke, and Jet Connor combined for shutout relief innings to close the game.

Melbourne Twins collected 11 hits of their own, with Mason Cvetanoski, Isaac Davis, and Jacob Low all recording multi-hit games.

ADELAIDE

Hits: Jack Bowden 2, Sebastien Haskett, Levi Burns, Jack Zischke, Jet Connor, Tyrone Cutler, Casey Sanders, Noah Sutherland, Sam Clarke
RBI: Jack Bowden 3, Casey Sanders 2, Sebastien Haskett, Jack Zischke, Noah Sutherland

MELBOURNE TWINS

Hits: Mason Cvetanoski 2, Isaac Davis 2, Jacob Low 2, Myles McKelvie, Drayden Jo, Tyler Thomas, L. Fazio, Chester Ferguson
RBI: Mason Cvetanoski 2, Chester Ferguson 2, Isaac Davis, Myles McKelvie, Tyler Thomas

RECAPS – INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE

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SOUTHERN TITANS 9 def MELBOURNE TWINS 6 | Preston Taylor’s three RBI lead Southern Titans past Melbourne Twins in tournament opener

Preston Taylor delivered the biggest swing of the game with a three-run double as Southern Titans opened the 2026 Australian Intermediate League Championships with a 9-6 win over Melbourne Twins on Thursday.

With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the third, Taylor (bel0w) ripped a bases-clearing double to put the Titans back in front for good. A bases-loaded walk to Brodie Carr later in the inning extended the lead to 6-2.

Southern Titans had jumped out early in the first when Jack Clarke doubled home a run before Archie Golding followed with an RBI single for a quick 2-0 advantage.

Melbourne responded in the third after Brodie Leigh smoked a two-run double down the left field line to even the game.

The Twins kept battling throughout the contest, scoring twice in both the fourth and seventh innings, but Southern Titans continued to pressure on the bases and finished with 11 stolen bases in the win.

Taylor and Golding each collected two hits for Southern Titans, with Golding also driving in two runs. Carr was strong out of the bullpen, striking out five across 2.2 scoreless innings.

Leigh paced Melbourne offensively, going 2-for-2 with two RBI. Tiger Ah-Lit added three stolen bases, while the Twins drew seven walks as a team.

SOUTHERN TITANS

Hits: Preston Taylor 2, Archie Golding 2, Jack Clarke, Cody Knott, Jacob Golding
RBI: Preston Taylor 3, Archie Golding 2, Jack Clarke

WP: Brodie Carr 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 5 K

MELBOURNE TWINS

Hits: Brodie Leigh 2, Jackson McKenner, Thomas Macaulay

RBI: Brodie Leigh 2, Tiger Ah-Lit, Isaac Low

HR: None
LP: Seleyne Ilievski 1.2 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 K

ADELAIDE ARMADA 9 def GOLD COAST 5 | Adelaide Armada pitching staff powers opening win over Gold Coast

Adelaide Armada showcased its pitching depth in the opening game of the 2026 Australian Intermediate League Championships, defeating Gold Coast 9-5 behind a dominant performance from six different arms.

The Armada struck first in the opening inning when Ethan Zoontjens delivered an RBI single before Adelaide slowly built separation through the middle innings.

Adelaide’s pitching was the story early.

Archer Spratt (above) overpowered Gold Coast hitters with seven strikeouts across 2.1 scoreless innings to open the game, while Archie Wallis followed with a clean inning and three more strikeouts. In total, Armada pitchers combined for 15 strikeouts while working around eight hits and seven stolen bases.

Gold Coast stayed within striking distance and produced the biggest swing of the game in the sixth inning when Tace Ahu launched a two-run homer to right field to cut into the deficit.

Adelaide responded immediately.

Ethan Zoontjens and Harrison Malec each collected two hits, while Zoontjens, Angus Deer, Cooper Scarabotti and Brock Harding all drove in two runs apiece.

The Armada also showed patience offensively, drawing nine walks. Harvey Ingram and Spratt each walked twice, while Ingram added two stolen bases.

Gold Coast used seven pitchers in the game and received multi-hit performances from Jayden Zheng and Luku Masuda.

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits: Ethan Zoontjens 2, Harrison Malec 2, Jack Blanton 1, Brock Harding 1, Angus Deer 1, Cooper Scarabotti 1
RBI: Ethan Zoontjens 2, Angus Deer 2, Cooper Scarabotti 2, Brock Harding 2

WP: Archer Spratt 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 7 K

GOLD COAST
Hits: Luku Masuda 2, Jayden Zheng 2, Aidan Heschl 1, Reef Bevan 1, KeCheng Huang 1, Tace Ahu 1
RBI: Tace Ahu 2, Jayden Zheng 1, Reef Bevan 1, KeCheng Huang 1
HR: Tace Ahu

LP: Kahu Bishop 0.0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER

CRONULLA BLACK 5 def BRISBANE METRO 4 | Cronulla Black rally, hold on late to edge Brisbane Metro in Intermediate League opener

Cronulla Black used a three-run fifth inning to break a tie and escape with a 5-4 victory over Brisbane Metro in a back-and-forth Intermediate League battle on Thursday.

Brisbane Metro struck first in the opening inning when Zachary Nolan grounded out to bring home a run before extending the lead to 2-1 in the second on a Parker Blowes RBI groundout.

Cronulla responded.

Zeke Coughlin tied the game in the second with an RBI groundout before Mason Hayes delivered another game-tying RBI single in the fourth inning.

The game turned in the fifth.

Ash Garner ripped a go-ahead double down the right field line before sacrifice flies and walks from Kobe Chu and Axle Stubbs helped Cronulla push across three runs to grab control.

Brisbane Metro had a pushback in the sixth, scoring twice to move the scoreline to 5-4. Thats’ as close as they’d come.

Will Crynes gave Cronulla a strong start on the mound, allowing just one hit across four innings while striking out three. Ethan Uncle followed with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts before Mason Hayes closed the final two innings.

Felix Moncrieff was impressive early for Brisbane Metro, striking out five over 2.1 innings without allowing a hit.

Ash Garner, Ethan Uncle, Axle Stubbs, Cooper Jacenko, Ned Rankin, Mason Hayes and Will Crynes all recorded hits for Cronulla, while Hayes added two stolen bases.

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits: Ash Garner 1, Ethan Uncle 1, Axle Stubbs 1, Mason Hayes 1, Ned Rankin 1, Cooper Jacenko 1, Will Crynes 1
RBI: Ash Garner 1, Kobe Chu 1, Axle Stubbs 1, Mason Hayes 1, Zeke Coughlin 1

WP: Ethan Uncle 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K

BRISBANE METRO

Hits: Alex Rosuck 1, Thomas Lamb 1, Riley Kameus 1
RBI: Alex Rosuck 1, Zachary Nolan 1, Parker Blowes 1

LP: Parker Blowes 2.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 K

RYDE RED 11 def EASTERN PHANTOMS 1 | Ryde Red launch four homers in dominant opening game win.

Kye Matthewson, Flynn Helliar, Liam Kelly and Brian Huang all homered as Ryde Red powered past Eastern Phantoms 11-1.

Many of the Ryde players featured in last year’s Little League Championship gold medal game and looked every bit the experienced tournament group in their opening Intermediate League outing.

Eastern Phantoms struck first in the opening inning when Harrison Mann grounded out to score a run, but Ryde answered quickly.

Matthewson launched a two-run homer to centre field in the top of the second to hand Ryde a 2-1 lead before Helliar broke the game open an inning later with a three-run blast.

Ryde continued to pile on throughout the middle innings. Kelly connected for a solo homer in the fourth before Miles Powell added an RBI single. Huang then capped the performance with a two-run shot in the seventh.

The Ryde pitching staff matched the offence.

Matthewson started on the mound and struck out six across 2.2 innings while allowing just one unearned run. Yoh Kaneko, Billy Kiddle and Kevin Park combined to close out the final 4.1 innings as Ryde pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts.

Ryde finished with 10 hits and seven stolen bases in the victory.

Thomas Phelps and Powell each collected two hits, while Helliar drove in a game-high three runs. Madeleine Cesare drew two walks, while Kevin Park and Powell each stole multiple bases.

Eastern Phantoms were led by Bentley Bolton, who collected two hits from the leadoff spot. Mann drove in the team’s lone run.

RYDE RED

Hits: Thomas Phelps 2, Miles Powell 2, Flynn Helliar 1, Jenson Koch 1, Liam Kelly 1, Kye Matthewson 1, Brian Huang 1, Yoh Kaneko 1
RBI: Flynn Helliar 3, Kye Matthewson 2, Brian Huang 2, Jenson Koch 1, Liam Kelly 1, Miles Powell 1
HR: Flynn Helliar, Kye Matthewson, Liam Kelly, Brian Huang

Pitching:
– Kye Matthewson: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 6 K
– Yoh Kaneko: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 K
– Billy Kiddle: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 K
– Kevin Park: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K

EASTERN PHANTOMS

Hits: Bentley Bolton 2, Bremer Renwick 1, Mason Scott 1, Aiden Gianatti 1
RBI: Harrison Mann 1

Pitching:
– Riley Connaughton: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 K
– Mason Scott: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 0 K
– Harrison Mann: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 K
– Bremer Renwick: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 K
– Judd Moyle: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 K
– Aubree Mills: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 K

CRONULLA BLACK 15 def MELBOURNE TWINS 1 | Two homer as Cronulla Black Stay Perfect With Mercy-Rule Win Over Melbourne Twins

Cronulla Black improved to 2-0 and grabbed a stranglehold on Pool B with a 15-1 run rule win to conclude their double-header day.

Ash Garnero and Tim Wicks both homered for Cronulla, who exploded offensively with five-run innings in both the third and fifth frames.

Cronulla opened the scoring in the first before taking full control in the third inning. Ash Garnero launched a home run as part of the rally, while the lead continued to grow with four runs in the fourth and another five-run outburst in the fifth.

Garnero finished 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI to lead the offence, while Wicks added a two-run homer. Cooper Jacenko continued a strong tournament with two hits, three runs scored, one RBI and three stolen bases.

Will Crynes also collected two hits and drove in two runs, while Zeke Coughlin scored twice and added an RBI. Axle Stubbs, Ned Rankin and Kobe Chu each contributed hits as Cronulla piled up 11 hits and seven walks.

On the mound, Kobe Chu was excellent in relief, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing just one hit. Tyler Rixon started the game before Jacenko closed it out with 1.1 hitless innings and two strikeouts.

Melbourne Twins scored their lone run in the first inning and finished with four hits. Malcolm Scott led the offence with two hits, while Brodie Leigh drove in the team’s only run. Alexander Ward also recorded a hit.

Tiger Ah-Lit started on the mound for Melbourne Twins, with Len Farrow, Nathan Macaulay and Harvey Coone also appearing in relief.

A win for the Southern Titans later today would mean Cronulla clinch a spot in top two.

CRONULLA

Hits: Ash Garnero 2, Cooper Jacenko 2, Will Crynes 2, Kobe Chu, Tim Wicks, Axle Stubbs, Ned Rankin, Zeke Coughlin
RBI : Ash Garnero 4, Tim Wicks 2, Will Crynes 2, Cooper Jacenko, Zeke Coughlin
HR: Ash Garnero, Tim Wicks

MELBOURNE TWINS

Hits:: Malcolm Scott 2, Brodie Leigh, Alexander Ward
RBI:: Brodie Leigh

SOUTHERN TITANS 10 def BRISBANE METRO 5 | Southern Titans storm back, clinch Intermediate League playoff spot after triple play twist

The Southern Titans punched their ticket to the 2026 Intermediate League Championship playoffs with a remarkable 10-5 comeback victory over Brisbane Metro.

The Titans scored nine unanswered runs and erased a four-run deficit in a wild contest that featured one of the tournament’s rarest defensive plays.

Brisbane Metro appeared to seize complete momentum in the top of the fourth inning. After escaping a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam with a stunning triple play in the bottom of the third, Metro exploded for five runs on six hits to take a 5-1 lead.

Felix Moncrieff delivered the biggest hit of the inning with a two-run double, while Zachary Nolan added two hits in the game.

But Southern Titans responded immediately. Jack Clarke singled home a run, Brodie Carr ripped an RBI double and Cody Knott added another RBI single during a four-run fourth inning that tied the game at 5-5.

The Titans then broke the game open in the sixth, ending the 5-5 deadlock.

Southern piled on five runs on three hits, highlighted by Alexander Joseph’s two-run single as the side raced away to secure a crucial victory and playoff berth.

Clarke starred offensively, going a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI and three runs scored. Archie Golding collected two hits, while Carr, Knott and Joseph each drove in runs.

Preston Taylor started for Southern Titans and battled through 3.2 innings before Jack Clarke and Jacob Golding combined for 3.1 scoreless innings in relief. Golding struck out four across the final two innings to close the door.

Brisbane Metro finished with eight hits despite committing nine errors in the field. Moncrieff drove in two runs, while Riley Kameus and Nolan each added RBI hits.

Southern Titans will now face Cronulla Black on Friday with a playoff position already secured.

SOUTHERN TITANS

Hits: Jack Clarke 3, Archie Golding 2, Brodie Carr, Cody Knott, Alexander Joseph, George Fifield, Enzo Lee, Preston Taylor
RBI: Jack Clarke, Archie Golding, Brodie Carr, Cody Knott, Alexander Joseph

BRISBANE METRO

Hits: Zachary Nolan 2, Felix Moncrieff, Alex Rosuck, Crosby Wood, Riley Kameus, Parker Blowes, Sebastian Pedder
RBI: Felix Moncrieff 2, Zachary Nolan, Riley Kameus

 

The marquee event of the Australian Little League calendar is almost here.

12 teams from around the country have qualified locally for the Little League Championships. They’ll play June 3-8 at Blacktown.

The winner of the tournament? They go to the famous Little League World Series where they will play in front of crowds of 20,000+ and TV audiences of 2+ million.

Teams representing different “baseball neighbourhoods” around Australia have earned their way to this tournament by qualifying through their local state championships. Now, they face each other. Winner goes to their respective World Series tournament in the USA. More on that below.

MASTER SCHEDULE: Download the PDF to see when your team plays 

The schedule can be viewed above.

Closer to the tournament, a ‘Hub’ will be set up to follow along with results and information.

Make sure you follow Baseball.com.au for coverage including recaps, photos, highlights and more!

LITTLE LEAGUE SCHEDULE AND FORMAT

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Games on Diamond 1 will be broadcast live and free on Baseball+ with commentary. You can download the App from the App Store or visit plus.baseball.com.au.

Other games will be scored and feature a single camera live stream on GameChanger.

Make sure you follow Baseball.com.au on social media for updates.

Teams are divided into two pools of six.

The top two teams in each pool qualify for the semi finals.

 

A partnership between City of Moreton Bay and Baseball Australia is entering its second year to see the Little League Girls and Little League Invitational National Championships hosted in City of Moreton Bay until 2027.

In 2026, the two national tournaments will be held at Redcliffe Baseball Club.

These are two exciting tournaments on the Australian baseball calendar.

The Little League Girls National Championships is the first – and only – of its kind anywhere in the world. In 2024, Australian baseball helped push through barriers by becoming the first country to host a national Little League title exclusively for girls.

The Little League Invitational is aimed at providing existing Little League charters who do not regularly qualify for the four international tournament pathway national championships a chance to experience competing against their peers form across the country in a national tournament.

This year, both tournaments run side-by-side. A schedule is expected to be announced mid-June.

There aren’t many places better to host than the Redcliffe Padres, one of Queensland’s most successful clubs.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the city’s commitment to sport, including hosting national competitions, plays a key role in supporting a healthy and active community.

“City of Moreton Bay is fast becoming a destination of choice for sporting events, and we’re proud to welcome players, families and fans from across Australia,” Mayor Flannery said. “With our mix of world-class facilities, accessible location, and incredible lifestyle, we’re well positioned to attract more events and visitors in the years ahead.”

Families of the 12 teams will love visiting the City of Moreton Bay.

Families of the 12 teams will love visiting City of Moreton Bay.

Just under an hour from both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, City of Moreton Bay invites you to discover its diverse offerings.

From the peaceful hinterland retreats of Woodford and Dayboro to the lively buzz of the Redcliffe Peninsula and the relaxing shores of Bribie Island, there’s something for everyone, just waiting to be uncovered!

Families can visit www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/ and plan their trip, discover day trips, find places to go and book accommodation.

 

Brisbane North have won the 2026 Australian Senior League Championships. They defeated Ryde Red 6-2 in a thrilling Gold Medal Match.

The recap and mini-match highlights are below.

Follow the tournament and get archived scores here at the Tournament Hub.

Watch Diamond 1 replays live and free on Baseball+ – plus.baseball.com.au – or via the App.

RESULTS | SUNDAY 17 MAY

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GOLD MEDAL |

– Brisbane North 6 def Ryde Red 2 | Replay on Baseball+, Highlights Below

CONSOLATION SCHEDULE |

– Bronze Medal: Carine Cats 7 def Cronulla Black 5

– 5th Place: Central Firebirds 5 def Gold Coast 1

– 7th Place: Melbourne Mets 7 def Manly 5

– 9th Place: Melbourne Athletics 10 def Adelaide Armada 0

BROADCAST: Baseball+  | SCORING: GameChanger

FINAL PLACINGS

1. Brisbane North (QLD)
2. Ryde Red (NSW)
3. Carine Cats (WA)
4. Cronulla Black (NSW)
5. Central Firebirds (WA)
6. Gold Coast (QLD)
7. Melbourne Mets (VIC)
8. Manly (NSW)
9. Melbourne Athletics (VIC)
10. Adelaide Armada (SA)

GOLD MEDAL RECAP

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BRISBANE NORTH 6 def RYDE RED 2 | Remarkable Brisbane North book another spot in a World Series in nail-biting win

An incredible generation of Brisbane North players are heading back to the World Series stage. This time, it’s in the Senior League age group.

In front of a loud crowd of more than 750 spectators at Blacktown International Sportspark, Brisbane North defeated Ryde Red 6-2 in the 2026 Senior League Championship Gold Medal Game on Sunday, securing Australia’s place at the Senior League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.

It adds another chapter to one of Australian Little League’s defining rivalries and further cements Brisbane North’s legacy.

Since 2022, this age group has now qualified for four Little League World Series events across multiple divisions. Six Brisbane North players will make their third trip to the USA at a Little League World Series event, while Tyler Wilson is set to achieve a world-first fourth appearance.

These two powerhouse programs have become familiar foes over the years.

The rivalry began at the 2022 Little League Championships, when Brisbane North defeated Ryde Red 4-2 in the semi-final before advancing to the World Series. Seven players from that Brisbane North team and six from Ryde featured again in Sunday’s gold medal decider.

The sides met again in the 2023 Intermediate League Championship Game, with Brisbane North again emerging victorious, before the Queenslanders added another title to the rivalry in Melbourne.

Sunday’s championship game featured three early lead changes as both teams traded blows.

Ryde opened the scoring in the first inning when Patrick Kaye grounded out to bring home a run, before Brisbane North answered immediately through an RBI single from William Bain.

Ryde regained the lead in the second after a Brisbane North error, but the response again came quickly.

Archie Baert delivered one of the biggest swings of the game with an RBI triple to left field before Thomas White followed with a sacrifice fly to give Brisbane North a 3-2 advantage.

From there, the game settled into a tense mid-game pitchers duel.

Chase Crew starred on the mound for Brisbane North, allowing just two runs — one earned — across 4.2 innings while striking out five. Ryde starter Ryan Reekie matched him for much of the afternoon, surrendering only four hits across 4.1 innings.

The game was briefly interrupted in the bottom of the fourth inning when a fire alarm sounded throughout the venue, resulting in a 20-minute delay before play resumed following a false alarm.

The decisive moment came in the fifth.

After Patrick Kaye recorded a strikeout that appeared set to end the inning, a throw to first base sailed away, allowing two Brisbane North runners to score. Combined with another Ryde error in the inning, Brisbane North suddenly opened up a 6-2 lead.

Defence also played a major role in the championship win.

Brisbane North repeatedly erased Ryde runners on the bases, recording three pickoffs during the game. The defensive highlights included a key strike-em-out, throw-em-out double play to halt a Ryde rally before Brisbane sealed the championship by catching a runner off first base in the seventh inning.

Archer Petersen closed the game with two scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit while striking out two.

Jordan Lowe led Ryde offensively, finishing 2-for-3 with a triple, while Roman Ellis stole two bases.

For Brisbane North, Bain, Tirrell Waiwai, Crew and Baert all recorded hits, while Bain, Waiwai, White and Baert each drove in runs.

Now, Brisbane North turns its attention to South Carolina, where another talented generation will once again represent Australia on the world stage.

The winning team is: Chase Crew, Tyler Wilson, Archer Petersen, Logan Lokeni, Tirrell Waiwai, Lachlan Richards, Archie Baert, William Bain, Rory Gately, Xavier Honsa, Coleby Ryerson, Thomas White. Coaches: David West, Phil Overlack, Dan Wilson, Bec Crew (EO).

BRISBANE NORTH NAVY

Hits (4): William Bain, Tirrell Waiwai, Chase Crew, Archie Baert

RBI: Bain, Waiwai, Thomas White, Baert

3B: Baert

SB: Archer Petersen, Crew, Tyler Wilson
Pitching:
– Chase Crew — 4.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
– Archer Petersen — 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
– Xavier Honsa — 0.1 IP

RYDE RED

Hits (4): Jordan Lowe (2), Max Howay, Seth Kelly
RBI: Patrick Kaye, Max Draper
3B: Lowe
SB: Roman Ellis (2)

Pitching:
– Ryan Reekie — 4.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
– Patrick Kaye — 1.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

CONSOLATION RECAPS

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BRONZE MEDAL: Carine Cats 7 def Cronulla Black 5 | Samukawa comes through with late game-winning RBI to propel Cats to Bronze

Arata Samukawa delivered the go-ahead hit in the bottom of the sixth as Carine Cats claimed the bronze medal with a hard-fought 7-5 win over Cronulla Black.

Cronulla came out firing early, scoring twice in the first inning. Harrison Thomas-McLean brought home a run on a fielder’s choice before Will Bonham ripped an RBI-double down the right field line to make it 2-0.

Cronulla added another in the third on a sacrifice fly from Jesse Garnero, but Carine answered immediately with a three-run inning to tie the game. Declan McDonnell and Zachary Devins each delivered RBI-hits as the Cats clawed their way back into the contest.

Carine edged ahead in the fourth when Samukawa lifted a sacrifice fly before Finley Scott doubled to centre field to extend the advantage to 5-3.

Cronulla refused to go away.

The NSW side tied the game again in the sixth after an error and an RBI-single from Harry Fuz made it 5-5, setting up a tense finish in the bronze medal game.

But Carine had the final answer.

In the bottom half, Samukawa delivered the game-winning hit with a single to centre field before McDonnell drew a bases-loaded walk to push the lead to two runs and seal the bronze medal victory.

McDonnell also starred in relief for Carine, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings to close the game out.

CARINE CATS

Hits (5): A Samukawa, F Scott, D McDonnell, Z Devins, W David-Moss

RBI: A Samukawa (2), F Scott, D McDonnell, Z Devins

Pitching:
A Samukawa — 3.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R (2 ER), 4 K, 0 BB
J Coorey — 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 4 K, 1 BB
D McDonnell — 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (11): M Gerstenberg (3), P Williams (2), A Southcombe, W Bonham, H Kelly, H Fuz, T Hill, H Thomas-McLean

RBI: W Bonham, H Fuz, H Thomas-McLean, J Garnero

Pitching:
W Bonham — 4.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R (2 ER), 6 K, 2 BB
A Sampson — 1.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 K, 2 BB
M Gerstenberg — 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K

5TH PLACE GAME: Central Firebirds 5 def Gold Coast 1 | Humble dominates, Firebirds claim fifth

Central Firebirds closed out their tournament in style, defeating Gold Coast 5-1 to secure fifth place at the Australian Senior League Championship.

Chayce Humble was a central figure, tossing 5.0 innings on the mound and delivering a key RBI in a getaway inning.

The Firebirds applied pressure from the outset, opening the scoring in the first inning when a wild pitch allowed the game’s first run to cross the plate.

Gold Coast responded immediately in the bottom half. Aaron Scott delivered a game-tying RBI-single to centre field after a lengthy six-pitch at-bat to make it 1-1.

The game turned in the third inning.

Central Firebirds capitalised on a Gold Coast error to regain the lead before Chayce Humble delivered the decisive blow, lining a two-run single down the left field line as part of a four-run inning that pushed the margin to 5-1.

Humble backed up his performance at the plate with a dominant outing on the mound. The right-hander tossed a complete game, allowing just one run across five innings while striking out four and issuing no walks.

Gold Coast threatened at times with five hits, including a two-hit outing from leadoff hitter Reuben Millar, but the Firebirds defence and Humble’s command shut the door the rest of the way.

CENTRAL FIREBIRDS

Hits (4): C Humble (2), A Clark, R Arnold
RBI: C Humble (2)

GOLD COAST

Hits (5): R Millar (2), A Scott, B New, M Arlow
RBI: A Scott

7TH PLACE GAME: Melbourne Mets 10 def Manly 7 | Four-run second inning lifts Mets to seventh 

Melbourne Mets claimed fifth place with a 10-7 win over Manly on Diamond 2.

The Mets jumped out early with two runs in the first before adding four more in the second inning behind RBI hits from Cruize Chase and Jacob Young.

Manly battled back with runs in every inning and swiped 10 bases for the game, but couldn’t close the gap.

Chase drove in three runs for the Mets, while Young collected three hits. Cale Morris added two hits.

Austin Murdoch led Manly with three hits in three at-bats, while Alex Clarke, Kai Riddle, Harry Webb, Daniel Gereaux, Jack Kelly and Jaxon Page all drove in runs.

MELBOURNE METS

Hits (9): Jacob Young (3), Cale Morris (2), Jack Northfield, Lucas Joel, Parks Halasz, Cruize Chase
RBI: Cruize Chase (3), Parks Halasz (2), Cale Morris, Jacob Young, Jett Wells

MANLY

Hits (7): Austin Murdoch (3), Tyler Bragg, Daniel Gereaux, Harry Webb, Jaxon Page
RBI: Alex Clarke, Daniel Gereaux, Harry Webb, Jack Kelly, Jaxon Page, Kai Riddle

9TH PLACE GAME: Melbourne Athletics 10 def Adelaide Armada 0 | Behind Ollie Allen pitching, Athletics need just 75 minutes to defeat Armada

Melbourne Athletics finished their tournament on a high, shutting out Adelaide Armada 10-0 to claim the ninth-place game on Sunday.

The game ended in a run-rule after the fifth and lasted just 75 minutes.

Ollie Allen starred on the mound, tossing a complete game three-hitter while striking out six across five scoreless innings.

The Athletics broke the game open with four runs in the second inning before adding another five in the fourth to secure the run-rule victory and finish the tournament with two wins.

Roberts and Keinosuke Lee each drove in two runs, while Melbourne Athletics capitalised on patience at the plate with five walks.

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (6): J Roberts (2), H Devlin, K Lee, J Tayler, R Marshall

RBI: J Roberts (2), K Lee (2), H Devlin, J Tayler

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits (3): J McKechnie, M Dunn, B Perkins

Our Gold Medal Game is set.

Today we had two quarter-finals, two semi-finals and two tickets punched to the Championship Decider.

Read about how it unfolded below.

Follow the tournament and get archived scores here at the Tournament Hub.

Watch Diamond 1 coverage live and free on Baseball+ – plus.baseball.com.au – or via the App. Diamond 2 and 3 coverage is available on GameChanger with a single camera feed.

DAY 4 RESULTS | MAY 15

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FINALS BRACKET AND SCORES

– Quarter Final 1: Carine Cats 11 def Central Firebirds 4
– Quarter Final 2:  Ryde Red 14 def Gold Coast 1 | replay on Baseball+

– Semi Final: Ryde Red 8 def Cronulla 3 | replay on Baseball+

– Semi Final: Brisbane North 13 def Carine Cats 3 | replay on Baseball+

Sunday Schedule: Now available here 

CONSOLATION SCORES AND SCHEDULE 

– Consolation 1: Manly 15 def Adelaide 2
– Consolation 2: Melbourne Mets 7 vs Melbourne Athletics 5

BROADCAST: Baseball+  | SCORING: GameChanger

FINALS RECAPS

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QUARTER FINAL: RYDE 14 def GOLD COAST 1 | Kim dominates, Ryde explodes early to advance to semi-finals

Ryde Red are through to the semi-finals after a dominant 14-1 quarterfinal win over Gold Coast on Saturday morning.

Ryde wasted no time taking control, erupting for nine runs in the opening inning to effectively put the game away before Gold Coast could settle in.

Now, there’s little time to celebrate. Ryde advance straight into a semi-final showdown with undefeated Cronulla Black less than 30 minutes later.

Spencer Kelly delivered one of the standout performances of the tournament, finishing a perfect 4-for-4 with 4 runs scored and 3 RBI. He set the tone atop the lineup as Ryde piled up 13 hits in the win.

Mitchell Howay and Patrick Kaye each drove in two runs, while Jordan Lowe and Leo Matsunaga also added two RBI apiece.

On the mound, Seyeon Kim was outstanding. The right-hander threw a complete game, allowing just three hits and one unearned run while striking out five.

Gold Coast managed only three hits, with Taj Laurie collecting two of them including a double.

The loss sends Gold Coast into Sunday’s fifth-place game against Central Firebirds.

RYDE RED

Hits (13): Spencer Kelly (4), Rory Reekie (2), Mitchell Howay (2), Patrick Kaye (2), Jordan Lowe, Ryan Ellis, Leo Matsunaga

RBI: Kelly (3), Howay (2), Kaye (2), Jordan Lowe (2), Leo Matsunaga (2)

GOLD COAST

Hits (3): Taj Laurie (2), Ryder Bishop

RBI: None

QUARTER FINAL: CARINE 11 def CENTRAL FIREBIRDS 4 | Top of the line-up mashes for the Cats as Carine advances to semi-finals

Carine Cats are through to the semi-finals after knocking off Central Firebirds 11-4 in Saturday morning’s quarter-final clash. The victory books a semi-final showdown with Brisbane North later this afternoon.

Carine’s offence fired throughout the game, scoring in five different innings and collecting 12 hits.

A four-run third inning proved the difference as they blew the game open with RBI hits from Declan McDonnell, Zach Richardson and Archer Rolfe.

McDonnell starred in the middle of the order with a huge day at the plate, finishing 3-for-5 with 4 RBI and a double.

Finley Scott (below) delivered one of the tournament’s best two-way performances. The right-hander threw five strong innings, allowing just two runs (one earned), before also collecting two hits and an RBI offensively.

Arata Samukawa set the tone at the top of the lineup, going 3-for-4 with four runs scored and three stolen bases. Carine swiped seven bags as a team and continually pressured the Firebirds defence.

Central Firebirds battled late, plating two runs in the seventh inning. Cody Drew led the way with two hits, while Archie Moffat, Charlie Moffat and Brendan Wingate each drove in runs.

CARINE CATS

Hits (12): Arata Samukawa (3), Declan McDonnell (3), Finley Scott (2), Jake Coorey, Zach Devins, Zach Richardson, Archer Rolfe
RBI: McDonnell (4), Rolfe (2), Scott, Coorey, Richardson, Archer Corkill

CENTRAL FIREBIRDS

Hits (8): Cody Drew (2), Chayce Humble, Archie Clark, Archie Moffat, Ryan Arnold, Brendan Wingate, Charlie Moffat
RBI: Archie Moffat, Brendan Wingate, Charlie Moffat

SEMI FINAL: RYDE RED 8 def CRONULLA BLACK 3 | Ryde Red explode for six runs in the third to advance to Gold Medal Game

Ryde Red are one win away from the Senior League World Series.

The resilient New South Wales club continued its remarkable run through the 2026 Senior League Championships on Saturday, defeating Cronulla Black 8-3 to book a place in Sunday afternoon’s Gold Medal Game.

After surviving the minor rounds with three separate comeback victories just to reach the finals, Ryde backed up an earlier quarter-final win on Saturday morning with another composed performance under pressure.

They are now 7 innings away from a trip to the United States.

Ryde broke the game open with a six-run third inning.

Spencer Kelly opened the scoring with an RBI single before Ryan Reekie delivered the biggest blow of the inning, clearing the bases with a three-run double. Mitchell Howay and Max Draper followed with RBI hits as the lead ballooned to 6-0.

Cronulla responded with three runs across the third and fourth innings to stay within striking distance, but Ryde’s pitching staff slammed the door shut from there.

Lachlan Matsunaga started and battled through 3.2 innings without allowing an earned run, before Howay took over and dominated out of the bullpen. The right-hander tossed 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out three.

Howay also starred offensively from the heart of the order, finishing 2-for-4 with 3 RBI. Draper, Reekie, Howay and Roman Ellis all collected two hits apiece as Ryde piled up 11 hits.

Cronulla Black will now regroup for Sunday morning’s bronze medal game after another strong tournament showing. Michael Gerstenberg drove in a run, while Aiden Southcombe, Harrison Thomas-McLean, Patrick Williams and Archie Sampson each recorded hits.

For Ryde, the dream remains alive. Can they go to South Carolina?

RYDE RED

Hits (11): Mitchell Howay (2), Max Draper (2), Ryan Reekie (2), Roman Ellis (2), Spencer Kelly, Lachlan Matsunaga, Nick Turley

RBI: Howay (3), Reekie (3), Kelly, Draper

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (5): Michael Gerstenberg, Aiden Southcombe, Harrison Thomas-McLean, Patrick Williams, Archie Sampson

RBI: Gerstenberg

SEMI FINAL: BRISBANE NORTH 13 def CARINE CATS 3 | Lokeni delivers four hits as Brisbane North advance to yet another Championship Game

Brisbane North is going to the Senior League Championship game after overpowering Carine Cats 13-3 in Saturday’s semi-final. Logan Lokeni led the way with the bat, picking up four hits in the win.

The victory sends Brisbane North into the Gold Medal Game against fellow Pool A heavyweight Ryde Red in what shapes as a blockbuster decider between two of the tournament’s most battle-tested teams.

It also keeps alive an incredible World Series storyline.

Seven Brisbane North players are chasing qualification to a third Little League World Series event, while Tyler Wilson is attempting to become the first Australian – and potentially the first player ever – to qualify for four different World Series tournaments across the Little League pathway.

Brisbane North set the tone early and never let Carine settle.

Logan Lokeni sparked the offence immediately with a first inning RBI-single before Brisbane North added another two runs in the second to stretch the margin.

Carine threatened to hang around throughout the middle innings, but Brisbane North slammed the door shut with two explosive five-run frames.

The first came in the third inning when Thomas White drove in a run with a single before Lokeni ripped an RBI-double. William Bain and Chase Crew followed with RBI-hits of their own as the lead ballooned.

Carine continued to battle and briefly applied pressure, but Brisbane North answered emphatically in the fifth.

Crew brought home a run with a sacrifice fly before Coleby Ryerson and Tirrell Waiwai delivered RBI-hits. Another run scored on an error before White capped the inning with an RBI groundout to complete the run-rule victory.

Lokeni finished a perfect 4-for-4 performance with two doubles and two RBI, while Brisbane North collected 15 hits and stole six bases in a complete offensive display.

On the mound, Waiwai struck out eight across 4.1 innings before Lachlan Richards closed the game.

Now Brisbane North moves one step away from Williamsport history, with Wilson’s pursuit of a fourth World Series qualification and a core group chasing their third set to headline Sunday’s championship clash.

BRISBANE NORTH
Hits (15): Logan Lokeni (4), William Bain (2), Thomas White (2), Chase Crew (2), Coleby Ryerson (2), Tirrell Waiwai, Archie Baert, Tyler Wilson

RBI: Lokeni (2), White (2), Crew (2), Bain, Ryerson, Waiwai

CARINE CATS
Hits (5): Finley Scott (2), Webb, Hall, Zachary Devins

RBI: Scott, Hall, Webb

 

CONSOLATION RECAPS

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MANLY 15 def ADELAIDE ARMADA 2 | Manly power way ahead for Consolation Game win

Manly erupted early to overpower Adelaide Armada 15-2 in the consolation round on Saturday morning.

They will play the winner of the other Consolation Game (Melbourne Athletics vs Melbourne Mets) for 7th place on Sunday.

After narrowly missing the quarterfinals following Friday’s dramatic Pool A finale, Manly wasted little time taking out its frustration. They piled on six runs in the first inning, added seven more in the second, and never looked back.

Jude Trevitt starred in the middle of the order, finishing 2-for-3 with 3 RBI and two runs scored. Jack Page also collected two hits and drove in two, while Alex Clarke scored three runs at the top of the lineup.

Kai Harris and Jack Phegan each added two RBI as Manly racked up 11 hits and six walks.

Kye Riddle dominated on the mound. The right-hander threw all five innings, allowing just three hits and two runs while striking out seven.

Adelaide managed only three hits in the game, with Ben Perkins, Asher Jeffery and Matthew Barnes collecting one each.

MANLY

Hits (11): Alex Clarke (2), Jude Trevitt (2), Jack Page (2), Jack Phegan, Jesse Hanrahan (2), Cooper Williams (2)

RBI: Trevitt (3), Page (2), Phegan (2), Kai Harris (2), Hanrahan, Hudson Webb, Cooper Williams

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits (3): Ben Perkins, Asher Jeffery, Matthew Barnes

RBI: Matthew Barnes

CONSOLATION: MELBOURNE METS 7 def MELBOURNE ATHLETICS 5 | Mets win battle of Victoria

The battle of Victoria went the way of the reigning state champions, with Melbourne Mets defeating Melbourne Athletics 7-5 in Saturday’s consolation clash.

The Mets jumped on the board early with four first inning runs and never surrendered the lead, consolidating their Victorian state title last month.

Jacob Young starred offensively, finishing 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, while Parks Halasz added two RBI and helped spark the opening inning rally.

Melbourne Athletics fought back throughout the afternoon and twice cut the deficit to two runs. Jacob Tayler led the charge, going 2-for-2 with 2 RBI.

Lucas Kelly started on the mound for the Mets before Charlie Chase and Jack Northfield combined to close it out. Northfield was particularly impressive in relief, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts.

The result sends Melbourne Mets into tomorrow’s seventh-place game against Manly, while Melbourne Athletics will face Adelaide Armada in the ninth-place playoff.

MELBOURNE METS
Hits (9): Jacob Young (3), Charlie Chase, Parks Halasz, Lucas Kelly, Wells,  Papadopoulos, Jack Northfield
RBI: Young (3), Halasz (2), Wells

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (5): Jacob Tayler (2), Keinosuke Lee, Baillargeon, Archie Incoll
RBI: Tayler (2), Baillargeon, Max Lord

Day 3 was awesome.

Nine teams entered the day with a shot at finals. In Pool A, four teams could have finished top – or even missed out. It went down to the wire,  but the schedule is set.

Read about how the day unfolded below. Follow the tournament and get archived scores here at the Tournament Hub.

Watch Diamond 1 coverage live and free on Baseball+ – plus.baseball.com.au – or via the App. Diamond 2 and 3 coverage is available on GameChanger with a single camera feed.

The finals bracket and schedule is updated below in the standings section.

DAY 3 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS | MAY 15

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– Pool A: Ryde Red 8 def Manly 6 (Extras), replay on Baseball+

– Pool B: Gold Coast 6 def Melbourne Athletics 5
– Pool B: Carine Cats 21 def Adelaide Armada 13 (extras)

– Pool A: Central Firebirds 9 def Melbourne Mets 2, replay on Baseball+

– Pool B: Cronulla Black 15 def Adelaide Armada 5
– Pool B: Carine Cats 9 def Gold Coast 1

– Pool A: Brisbane North 16 def Central Firebirds 6

BROADCAST: Baseball+  | SCORING: GameChanger

STANDINGS

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Top three teams advance to finals. #2 and #3 advance to quarterfinals, #1 in each pool straight to semis.
*clinched finals spot
^ clinched top spot

POOL A

Brisbane North 3-1*
Ryde Red 3-1*
Central Firebirds 2-2*
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Manly 2-2 (Manly miss on head-to-head tiebreak with Firebirds)
Melbourne Mets 0-3

POOL B

Cronulla Black 4-0*^
Carine Cats 3-1*
Gold Coast 2-2*
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Melbourne Athletics 1-3
Adelaide Armada 0-4

RECAPS

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RYDE 8 def MANLY 6 (extras) | Ryde clinch spot in Finals with extra-innings comeback win over state rivals Manly

Ryde Red are headed to the finals after completing yet another comeback victory at the Senior League Championships.

Ryde defeated Manly 8-6 to improve to 3-1, clinching a Top 3 finish in Pool A. It marks their third comeback win of the tournament. They trailed by as many as four runs.

Now, attention turns to Brisbane North later today. If Brisbane North lose, Ryde will finish top of Pool A and advance directly to the semi-finals. If Brisbane North win, Ryde will head to the quarterfinals.

Manly jumped out early, scoring three runs in the first inning before adding another in the third to lead 4-0.

Ryde answered with four runs across the third and fourth innings to level the game.

Nic Turley and Spencer Kelly drove in a pair of runs in the fifth to give Ryde a 6-4 lead.

Manly tied it back up in the sixth thanks to RBI from Dan Gereux and Harry Webb.

The game remained tied after seven. To extras we go.

Ryan Reekie’s fielder’s choice gave Ryde a lead. Patrick Kaye’s RBI single doubled it.

Mitch Howay closed it out.

Patrick Kaye continued his strong tournament with three hits and an RBI, while Max Draper drove in two runs.

Jordan Lowe and Nate Turley each drove in runs before Ryde added insurance to secure the victory.

Ryde used five pitchers in the win. Nate Turley delivered an important 1.2 scoreless innings in relief, while Mitch Howay closed the game with two shutout innings.

Jack Kelly collected two hits for Manly, while Angus Murdoch and Kai Harris each drove in a run.

RYDE RED

Hits (10): Kaye (3), S Kelly (2), Draper (2), Ellis (2), Howay, Van Der Westhuizen

RBI: Reekie, Kaye, Van Der Westhuizen, Lowe, Draper (2), Turley

MANLY

Hits (5): J Kelly (2), Gereaux, Murdoch, Harris

RBI: Gereaux, Murdoch, Webb, Harris

GOLD COAST 6 def MELBOURNE ATHLETICS 5 | Gold Coast on verge of Finals Spot with down-to-the-wire win over the Melbourne Athletics 

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Gold Coast have a foot in the door to the quarterfinals.

A 6-5 win over Melbourne Athletics can secure Gold Coast a Top 3 finish in Pool B and officially lock in a finals spot at the Senior League Championships. But, they need the Carine Cats to defeat the Adelaide Armada to make it official. At the time of this article, the Cats led 13-4….

It came down to the wire. The Athletics trailed 6-2 in the fourth but ended up with the tying run in scoring position in the last.

Buzz Mecham was immense for Gold Coast. He went 3-for-3 with 2 RBI.

Gold Coast jumped out early with three runs in the first inning. Buzz Mecham delivered an RBI single before Riley Bishop added a two-run hit to make it 3-0.

They extended the lead to 5-0 in the third, capitalising on Melbourne miscues and aggressive baserunning.

Melbourne chipped away throughout the middle innings. Oliver Baillargeon, Jacob Tayler and Keinousuke Lee each drove in runs as the Athletics closed the gap to 6-5 by the sixth.

But Gold Coast held firm.

Reuben Millar set the tone on the mound with 3.0 innings, allowing just one earned run while striking out six without allowing a walk. Aaron Scott closed the game with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts to earn the save.

Mecham starred offensively, finishing 3-for-3 with 2 RBI and three stolen bases. Chase Neilan added two hits while Millar also swiped two bags as Gold Coast finished with seven stolen bases.

Harvey Devlin and Lee each had two hits for Melbourne.

Gold Coast will finish second or third in Pool B should the Cats win. The Athletics will play in the consolation round with the Carine Cats win over Adelaide at the same time.

GOLD COAST

Hits (9): Mecham (3), Neilan (2), Lauria, Millar, Bishop, Scott
RBI: Mecham (2), Bishop (2)

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (8): Lee (2), Devlin (2), Baillargeon, Tayler, Lord, Allen
RBI: Lee, Baillargeon, Tayler

CARINE CATS 21 def ADELAIDE ARMADA 13 (extras) | Carine clinches finals with absolutely wild and wonky shootout win

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Carine Cats are headed to the quarterfinals after surviving one of the wildest games of the Senior League Championships.

The Cats outlasted Adelaide Armada 21-13 in an eight-inning marathon that lasted more than three-and-a-half hours.

It marks Carine’s second extra-innings win of the tournament and improves them to 2-1, officially locking in a finals spot.

For a moment, it looked like Adelaide would complete an astonishing comeback.

Carine led 13-6 entering the bottom of the sixth – and 13-4 after four – before Adelaide exploded for seven runs to tie the game.

Hudson Thomas, Asher Jeffery, Owen Monaghan, Jaxon McKechnie and Matthew Barnes all drove in runs during the Adelaide  rally.

The Armada then threatened to walk it off in the seventh. Adelaide had the winning run standing just 90 feet away before Carine escaped the inning and forced extras.

The Cats responded emphatically.

Carine piled on eight runs in the top of the eighth inning to finally put the game away. Declan McDonnell delivered the knockout blow with a two-run double as part of a monster five-RBI performance.

The offensive numbers were gaudy across the board.

Carine finished with 18 hits, 12 walks and nine stolen bases. Adelaide answered with 15 hits and nine walks of its own.

McDonnell starred for Carine, going 3-for-4 with 5 RBI and three runs scored. Zach Richardson also drove in four runs, while Arata Samukawa reached base four times and scored three runs.

Jake Coorey, Darcy White and Finley Scott all collected multiple hits.

For Adelaide, Jaxon McKechnie went 2-for-5 with 2 RBI and two stolen bases. Hudson Thomas finished with two hits and 2 RBI, while Matthew Dunn reached base five times and scored twice.

Carine improve to 2-1 and join Gold Coast (also 2-1) in the quarter finals. Adelaide will play in the Consolation Round.

CARINE CATS

Hits (18): McDonnell (3), Richardson (3), White (2), Samukawa (2), Scott (2), Coorey (2), Devins, Corkill, Rolfe

RBI: McDonnell (5), Richardson (4), White (2), Samukawa (2), Coorey (2), Devins, Rolfe, Scott, David-Moss

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits (15): McKechnie (2), Barnes (2), Dunn (2), Thomas (2), Rann (2), Walsh, Jeffery, Roccisano, Sanders, Monaghan

RBI: McKechnie (2), Perkins (2), Thomas (2), Walsh, Jeffery, Roccisano, Sanders, Monaghan

CENTRAL FIREBIRDS 9 def MELBOURNE METS 2 | Firebirds are going to the Finals thanks to great pitching performance

Central Firebirds are heading the quarterfinals and creating some tournament chaos along the way.

The Firebirds defeated Melbourne Mets 9-2 to improve to 2-1 and officially lock in a Top 3 finish in Pool A. While they can no longer finish first, they now hold the fate of the entire pool in their hands.

Their final game against Brisbane North has become a critical show down.  If Brisbane North win, they claim top spot in Pool A and Manly are eliminated. If Central Firebirds win, Manly advance and Brisbane North are knocked out.

The Firebirds broke this particular game open with a four-run third inning. Alexander Clark drove in a run with a sacrifice fly before Archie Moffat ripped an RBI double. Ryan Arnold followed with a two-run double to make it 4-1.

Arnold starred throughout the game, finishing 3-for-3 with 3 RBI and three stolen bases.

Moffat was equally influential on the mound. Entering in relief, he tossed 5.2 innings while allowing just one run and striking out six.

Central also wreaked havoc on the bases, stealing eight bags in the victory.

Cooper Truong collected two hits and two stolen bases, while Kaden Puna added an RBI.

Cruize Chase did his best to keep Melbourne alive, finishing 3-for-4 with an RBI. The Mets end the tournament 0-4 and will play in the consolation round.

CENTRAL FIREBIRDS

Hits (9): Arnold (3), Truong (2), Moffat, Puna, Wingate, Humble
RBI: Arnold (3), Moffat, Puna, Clark, Selvadurai

MELBOURNE METS

Hits (7): Chase (3), Joel, Halasz, Young, Northfield
RBI: Morris, Chase

CRONULLA BLACK 15 def ADELAIDE ARMADA 5 | Cronulla Black finish undefeated with a run-rule victory

Cronulla Black completed a perfect pool stage with a dominant 15-5 win over Adelaide Armada.

The victory locks Cronulla into the Senior League Championships semi-finals undefeated at 4-0 and atop Pool B. They’ll play in the semi-finals and skip he quarters all together.

Cronulla buried Adelaide early, exploding for eight runs in the opening inning and never looking back.

Aiden Southcombe started the avalanche with an RBI double before Harrison Thomas-McLean ripped an RBI triple. Will Bonham, Patrick Williams and Michael Gerstenberg all followed with RBI hits in the monster frame.
The offence kept rolling from there.

Cronulla added another run in the third before piling on six more in the fourth to blow the game open. Hugh Kelly doubled home a run, Tyce Hill added an RBI single and Gerstenberg delivered another RBI hit.

Gerstenberg and Thomas-McLean each drove in two runs, while Southcombe, Hill, Williams, Bonham and Kelly all collected two-hit games.

Cronulla finished with 13 hits and six stolen bases.

Harry Fuz set the tone on the mound, tossing 3.0 hitless innings while allowing just two unearned runs and striking out four. Archie Sampson followed with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts.

For Adelaide, Archer Walsh drove in two runs while Matthew Barnes collected a hit. The Armada finish pool play 0-4 and will move into the consolation round.

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (13): Gerstenberg (2), Southcombe (2), Thomas-McLean (2), Bonham (2), Williams (2), Hill (2), Kelly, McGuckin Anderson
RBI: Gerstenberg (2), Thomas-McLean (2), Southcombe, Bonham, Williams, Garnero, Hill, Kelly

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits (2): Walsh, Barnes
RBI: Walsh (2), Barnes

CARINE CATS 9 def GOLD COAST 1 | Carine pitchers lift Cats to second place in Pool B

Carine Cats backed up one of the wildest wins of the tournament with one of the strongest pitching performances of the week, defeating Gold Coast 9-1 to lock in second place in Pool B.

The victory moves Carine to 3-1 heading into the quarterfinals, where they are likely to meet fellow Western Australian side Central Firebirds. Gold Coast also advance to the quarterfinals despite the loss.

After an exhausting extra-innings shootout earlier in the day against Adelaide Armada, the Cats completely flipped the formula.
This time, it was pitching and defence that led the way.

Jake Coorey opened the game with 2.0 innings of one-run ball, striking out four while allowing just two hits.

Zach Devins followed with perhaps Carine’s best relief outing of the tournament, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings while giving up only one hit and striking out three.

Zach Richardson closed the final 1.2 innings to complete the combined three-hitter.

Gold Coast managed just three hits for the game and did not score after the second inning.

Carine struck first in the opening frame. Finley Scott grounded out to bring home the game’s first run before Coorey added an RBI single to make it 2-0.

The Cats gradually built the lead before blowing the game open in the seventh inning with five runs. Arata Samukawa delivered the biggest swing of the contest, ripping a bases-clearing triple that plated four runs and put the game out of reach.

The Cats again showed patience at the plate, drawing 11 walks.

Buzz Mecham struck out four over 3.0 innings for Gold Coast, while Chase Neilan worked 3.2 innings in relief.

CARINE CATS

Hits (6): Arata Samukawa, Finley Scott, Declan McDonnell, Jake Coorey, Zach Devins, Zach Richardson
RBI: Samukawa (4), Scott, Coorey, Devins, Richardson, William David-Moss

GOLD COAST
Hits (3): Aaron Scott, Max Arlow, Zavier Leigh
RBI: None

BRISBANE NORTH 16 def CENTRAL FIREBIRDS 6 | Brisbane North dominate in “all or nothing” game to advance to Finals,  lock up top spot and secure direct path to semis

Brisbane North are through to the semi-finals after surviving an all-or-nothing showdown against Central Firebirds on Friday afternoon.

The stakes could not have been bigger for Brisbane.

With Pool A locked in chaos entering the final round, Brisbane North needed a win to secure first place and a direct berth into the semi-finals. A loss would have eliminated them from the tournament entirely.

Instead, Brisbane North delivered emphatically.

They exploded for eight runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 16-6 victory over Central Firebirds.

The opening inning completely flipped the game.

Central had opened the scoring in the top of the first after Ryan Arnold drove in a run on a fielder’s choice. But Brisbane North immediately answered with eight runs despite collecting just two hits in the inning, capitalising on walks and pressure on the bases.

Tyler Wilson, seeking to qualify for his fourth (!!) World Series event, delivered the biggest blow of the frame with a two-run single on an 0-2 pitch.

Brisbane North added to the lead throughout the afternoon, including another major surge in the third inning when Logan Lokeni ripped a two-run double to stretch the margin to 11-2.

The Firebirds showed no quit. They cut the deficit to 11-6 and even had the bases loaded. But Xavier Honsa extinguished the fire for Brisbane North.

Wilson starred from the bottom of the lineup, finishing 3-for-4 with 3 RBI.

Lokeni added two RBI and two walks, while Archie Baert reached base four times, stole three bases and helped spark a Brisbane North offence that drew 11 walks and stole six bags.

Rory Gately battled through 3.2 innings on the mound for Brisbane North, allowing six runs — only two earned — while striking out three.

For Central Firebirds, Ryan Arnold drove in two runs, while Cooper Truong, Donovan Selvadurai, Cody Drew and Chayce Humble each collected hits. Humble also stole two bases.

The result sends Brisbane North straight into the semi-finals as Pool A champions, while Central Firebirds finish third and advance to the quarterfinals.

BRISBANE NORTH

Hits: Tyler Wilson (3), Logan Lokeni, Chase Crew, Archie Baert, Coleby Ryerson, Rory Gately
RBI: Wilson (3), Lokeni (2), Crew, Baert, Ryerson

CENTRAL FIREBIRDS
Hits (5): Donovan Selvadurai, Cooper Truong, Ryan Arnold, Cody Drew, Chayce Humble
RBI: Arnold (2)

Day 2 is wrapped up at the 2026 Senior League Championships.

Our first team, Cronulla Black, has clinched a spot in the Finals! You can read about how the day unfolded below.

You’ll want this important update – Our modified Day 3 schedule has been released 

Follow the tournament and get archived scores here at the Tournament Hub.

Watch Diamond 1 coverage live and free on Baseball+ – plus.baseball.com.au – or via the App. Diamond 3 coverage is available on GameChanger with a single camera feed.

DAY 2 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS | MAY 14

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– Pool B: Gold Coast 18 def Adelaide Armada 10, watch replay on Baseball+
– Pool A: Ryde Red 4 def Melbourne Mets 3
– Pool B: Melbourne Athletics 11 def Adelaide Armada 1, watch replay on Baseball+
– Pool A: Ryde Red 11 def Central Firebirds 9
– Pool B: Cronulla Black 4 def Gold Coast 2, replay on Baseball+
– Pool A: Manly 8 def Brisbane North 5
– Pool B: Cronulla Black 8 def Carine Cats 3, replay on Baseball+

BROADCAST: Baseball+  | SCORING: GameChanger

STANDINGS

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Top three teams advance to finals. #2 and #3 advance to quarterfinals, #1 in each pool straight to semis. 

POOL A

Brisbane North 2-1
Ryde Red 2-1
Manly 2-1
Central Firebirds 1-1
Melbourne Mets 0-3

POOL B

Cronulla Black 3-0*
Carine Cats 1-1
Gold Coast 1-1
Melbourne Athletics 1-2
Adelaide Armada 0-2

*clinched finals spot

RECAPS

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RYDE RED 4 def MELBOURNE METS 3 | Spencer Kelly’s complete games allows Ryde to steal lead late in Pool A thriller

Spencer Kelly tossed a complete game and Jordan Lowe provided late game dramatics in Ryde’s first win of the tournament.

Let’s start with Kelly. He tossed all 7.0 innings, allowing three runs off seven hits while striking out three and walking three.

He kept Ryde in it as long as he could.

Down 3-2 with two outs and two on in the bottom of the sixth, Jordan Lowe cracked an RBI single to give Ryde the lead.

It was a good pitching battle. The combination of Max Talpey and Lucas Kelly allowed just three hits combined during the game.

It helped the Mets overcome an early 2-0 deficit. They scored three runs in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead thanks to back-t0-back hits from Flynn Suggest and Lucas Joel.

Cale Morris led all batters with three hits.

Ryde improve to 1-1. Melbourne Mets drop to 0-3 with one game to play.

RYDE RED

Hits (3): Max Draper, Jordan Lowe, Nick Turley
RBI: Lowe

MELBOURNE METS

Hits (7): Cale Morris (3), Lucas Joel (2), Parks Halasz, Flynn Suggett
RBI: Joel (2), Suggett

GOLD COAST 18 def ADELAIDE ARMADA 10 | Gold Coast win 3:15 marathon slug fest

Tylah Laurie drove in four runs off three hits to lead Gold Coast over Adelaide in a game that took over three hours to complete.

Laure doubled in the fifth scoring two, tripled in the first, and singled in the fourth.

The teams went back and forth in a game with multiple lead changes. Have a look:

Mid 1: Adelaide 2 – Gold Coast 0
End 1: Gold Coast 3 – Adelaide 2
Mid 2: Adelaide 6 – Gold Coast 3
End 3: Gold Coast 7 – Adelaide 6
Mid 5: Adelaide 8 – Gold Coast 8
End 5: Gold Coast 14- Adelaide 8

The biggest damage came in the fifth inning, when Gold Coast plated six runs.

They had some timely defense in the sixth, too. Down 14-10, Adelaide loaded the bases. Enter Chase Neilan.

Neilan got three quicks out and didn’t surrender a run. He pitched the final inning in perfect fashion.

Gold Coast worked 13 walks on the day. Tylah Laurie and Buzz Mecham each produced three hits.

Archer Walsh and Matthew Barnes had two hits to lead the Armada. Barnes chipped in with 2 RBI.

Both teams play double headers today.

GOLD COAST

Hits (11): Tylah Laurie (3), Buzz Mecham (3), Zavier Leigh (2), Robert Bishop, Reuben Millar, Aaron Scott, Ashton Wise
RBI: Tylah Laurie (4), Robert Bishop (2), Reuben Millar (2), Max Arlow, Zavier Leigh, Aaron Scott, Ashton Wise

ADELAIDE

Hits (9): Matthew Barnes (2), Archer Walsh (2), Asher Jeffry, Kaeden Sanders, Hudson Thomas, Parker Rawson, Owen Monaghan

RBI: Matthew Barnes (2), Matthew Dunn, Asher Jeffry

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS 11 def ADELAIDE ARMADA | Excellent Athletics powers run rule victory 

The Melbourne Athletics picked up a crucial win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

A pair of excellent pitching performances drove the win forward.

Ned Richards opened the game and threw two shutout innings with no hits and no runs. He left with an apparent injury.

Aiden Incoll took over from there. He went the rest of the way: 4.0 IP, 3H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO. He also went 2-for-2.

The game was relatively close until the bottom of the sixth when the Athletics scored five runs to win it 11-1. Jacob Tayler had a key RBI double in the sixth, cashing in two of his three RBI.

Harvey Devlin was immense in this game. The Athletics centrefieler went 2-for-2 with 5 RBI and a walk.

Adelaide combined for just three hits and fall to 0-2.

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (11): Keinosuke Lee (2), Oliver Baillargeon (2), Jacob Tayler (2), Ned Richards, Aiden Incoll (2), Max Lord (2), Matthew Golden, Harvey Devlin (2)
RBI: Taylor (3), Devlin (5), Lord, Godden

ADELAIDE ARMADA

Hits (3): Kaeden Sanders, Ben Perkins, Kobe Rann
RBI: Sanders

RYDE RED 11 def CENTRAL FIREBIRDS 9 | They do it again! For second time in day, Ryde score late winning runs in comeback victory

There’s something about this Ryde team.

Just hours after coming from behind to beat Melbourne Mets with a late winner, Ryde Red did it again against the Central Firebirds.

This time, Ryde erased a five-run deficit, coming from behind (twice) to claim a key win.

The comeback was completed with a four-run bottom of the sixth inning. Patton Van Der Westhuizen delivered a game-tying two-RBI single to level the score at 9-9 before Max Draper and Jordan Lowe each drove in a run to seal an 11-9 victory.

Central Firebirds built an early 6-1 lead, with Archie Moffat driving in three runs.

Ryde stormed back in the fourth. Ryan Reekie singled home a run before Patrick Kaye and Van Der Westhuizen each added RBI hits to tie the game at 7-7.

The Firebirds reclaimed the lead in the sixth when Chayce Humble and Alex Clark each drove in a run to make it 9-7.
Then came Ryde’s decisive four-run response in the bottom half.

Lachlan Matsunaga followed by tossing perfect sixth and seventh innings to lock down the win — and the save.
Ryde now sits at 2-1 with one game remaining against Manly. A win would secure a Top 3 finish.

Van der Westhuizen led Ryde with 3 RBI.

Central Firebirds fall to 1-1 and will fight for a finals spot tomorrow against Brisbane North (2-0) and Melbourne Mets (0-3).

RYDE RED

Hits (9): Spencer Kelly, Ryan Reekie (2), Patrick Kaye, Patton Van der Westhuizen (2), Max Draper, Jordan Lowe, Lachlan Matsunaga
RBI: Reekie (2), Howay, Kaye, Van Der Westhuizen (3), Drape

CENTRAL FIREBIRDS

Hits (4): Chayce Humble, Alex Clark, Archie Moffat, C. Drew
RBI: Drew, Moffat (3), Clark, Humble

CRONULLA BLACK 4 def GOLD COAST 2 | Superb Cronulla pitching gets Sharks over the line

Cronulla managed just one hit but still found a way to defeat Gold Coast 4-2 and improve to 2-0 at the tournament.

The win was built on outstanding pitching from Will Bonham, Patrick Williams and Harrison Thomas-McLean.

Bonham set the tone with 4.1 innings of work, allowing just one unearned run on three hits while striking out four without issuing a walk.

Williams followed with a clean inning of relief, giving up just one hit and one walk.

Thomas-McLean slammed the door shut with a dominant 1.2 innings. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out six.

Cronulla scored all four of its runs in the fifth inning, taking advantage of walks and defensive miscues.

Zavier Leigh collected three of Gold Coast’s five hits in the loss.

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (1): Jake Shorey
RBI: Williams (2), Jacenko, Gerstenberg

GOLD COAST

Hits (5): Zavier Leight (3), Scott, Millar
RBI: Tylah Laurie

MANLY 8 def BRISBANE NORTH 5 | Manly explode for four sixth inning runs to create Pool A Log Jam

Manly delivered when it mattered most, scoring four runs in the sixth inning to snap a 4-4 deadlock and hand previously undefeated Brisbane North a crucial Pool A loss at the Senior League Championships.

The decisive rally came quickly.

Hamish Mallam opened the inning with one of his game-high three hits and drove in a run. Jack Phegan followed with another RBI knock before Jesse Hanrahan added a single to keep the pressure on. Jude Trevitt then brought home another run with a sacrifice as Manly surged ahead for good.

The result creates a major logjam in Pool A.

Manly, Brisbane North and Ryde all sit at 2-1 after Day 2, while the Central Firebirds remain firmly in contention at 1-1. With only three finals spots available, every game looms large heading into the final stretch.

Manly’s offence fired throughout the contest. They also posted a four-run third inning to erase an early deficit and take a 4-1 lead.
Brisbane North fought back in the fifth. Two-out RBI hits from Will Bain and Logan Lokeni tied the game and briefly swung momentum back their way before Manly answered late.

Mallam starred offensively with three hits, while Austin Murdoch added two as nine different Manly players recorded a hit in a balanced team performance.

Murdoch, Mallam and Gereaux combined on the mound for Manly.

Thomas White collected two hits for Brisbane North, while White, Petersen and Bain shared pitching duties.

Brisbane North scored a late run on a wild pitch.

MANLY

Hits (11): Tennyson Bragg, Jack Kelly, Austin Murdoch (2), Hamish Mallam (3), Jack Phegan, Daniel Gereaux, Jesse Hanrahan, Cooper Williams

RBI: Bragg, Murdoch, Mallam, Phelan, Hanrahan, Williams

BRISBANE NORTH

Hits (7): Thomas White (2), Will Bain, Logan Lokeni, Chase Crew, Xavier Honsa, Archie Baert

CRONULLA vs CARINE CATS | Cronulla sweep the day and lock up a finals spot

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Cronulla Black are the first team through to the Senior League Championships finals.

An 8-3 win over the Carine Cats secured Cronulla a perfect 3-0 record and the head-to-head tiebreaker over the chasing teams in Pool B. They are now the tournament’s only unbeaten side.

The result all but seals top spot in Pool B, sending Cronulla straight to Saturday’s semi-finals and avoiding the quarterfinals.
The game remained tight until the closing innings.

With the score locked at 3-3 in the top of the sixth, Patrick Williams ripped a two-out RBI double to give Cronulla the lead for good.

Will Bonham then helped preserve the advantage with a clutch double play in the bottom half to erase a Cats scoring threat.
Cronulla broke it open with four runs in the seventh. Bonham tripled, Harry Fuz doubled, Williams added another RBI single and Aidan Southcombe brought home a run with a sacrifice fly.

Williams led the offence with three hits and two RBI, while Bonham and Fuz each collected two hits.

Hugh Kelly started for Cronulla and allowed three runs across 4.0 innings. Zac Jacenko followed with 2.1 scoreless innings before Mikey Gerstenberg closed the door.

For Carine, Arata Samukawa and Finley Scott each had two hits, with Scott driving in all three runs. Jake Coorey impressed in relief, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings.

Carine drop to 1-1 and face a crucial final day of Pool Play.

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (10): Williams (3), Fuz (2), Bonham (2), Gerstenberg, Sampson, Southcombe

RBI: Sampson, Bonham (2), Fuz, Williams (2), Southcombe

CARINE CATS

Hits (7): Nugura, Samukawa (2), Scott (2), Coorey, Richardson

RBI: Scott (3)

You can’t say Day 1 of the Senior League Championships wasn’t memorable.

Teams battled each other – and the rain – in a day that lasted over 14 hours at the ballpark.

One team, Brisbane North, was there from start to finish.

TOURNAMENT HUB: All your Senior League Info Here

You can read about how the day unfolded below.

Please note, there is an altered schedule tomorrow in the graphic here:

You can watch Diamond 1 coverage live and free on Baseball+ – plus.baseball.com.au – or via the App.

DAY 1 SCHEDULE | MAY 13

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– Pool A: Brisbane North 10 def Melbourne Mets 5
– Pool A: Central Firebirds 7 def Manly 4

– Pool A: Manly 17 def Melbourne Mets 5

– Pool B: Cronulla Black 6 def Melbourne Athletics 4

– Pool B: Carine Cats 13 def Melbourne Athletics 6

– Pool A: Brisbane North 13 def Ryde Red 5

– POSTPONED to MAY 14, 9:00AM –  Adelaide Armada vs Gold Coast

BROADCAST: Baseball+  | SCORING: GameChanger

STANDINGS

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Top three teams advance to finals. #2 and #3 advance to quarterfinals, #1 in each pool straight to semis. 

POOL A

Brisbane North 2-0
Central Firebirds 1-0
Manly 1-1
Ryde Red 0-1
Melbourne Mets 0-2

POOL B

Cronulla Black 1-0
Carine Cats 1-0
Adelaide Armada
Gold Coast
Melbourne Athletics 0-2

RECAPS

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Brisbane North 10 def Melbourne Mets 5 | Powered by pitching, Brisbane North battle back from early deficit to claim first win of tournament 

Brisbane North showed why they are one of the tournament favourites in a resilient comeback effort.

Despite falling behind 3-0 in the top of the first inning, Brisbane North combined for 12 hits at the plate and 13 strikeouts from the mound in a 10-5 win.

The momentum started changing thanks to Xavier Honsa. He entered the game in the top of the third with his team down 3-0, the bases loaded and bases loaded.

He proceeded to strike out the side and not allow any further damage. Honsa’s RBI single kick-started a pivotal five-run second inning that put Brisbane North up for good.

His final pitching line? 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB and 4 SO.

Archer Peterson allowed one run in 0.2 innings of relief with a pair of strikeouts. Chase Crew dominated in his bullpen stint, going 30 innings with two hits, no walks and seven strikeouts. Rory Gately had a one pitch out to finish it.

Thomas White, Will Bain, Tirrell Wai-Wai, Archer Petersen and Chase Crew each tallied a pair of hits.

Parks Halasz starred for Melbourne with two hits to his name, including a triple. Max Talpey was impressive in his 1.2 innings of shutout work.

Brisbane North play later this afternoon on Baseball+. The Mets quickly turnaround to face Manly.

BRISBANE NORTH

Hits (12): Thomas White (2), Will Bain (2), Logan Lokeni, Tirrell Waiwai (2), Archer Petersen (2), Chase Crew (2), Xavier Honsa
RBI: White (2), Bain, Lokeni (2), Waiwai, Honsa, Tyler Wilson

MELBOURNE METS

Hits (5): Parks Halasz (2), George Steer, Jack Northfield, Cruise Chase
RBI: Cruise Chase (2), Northfield, Jacob Young, Cale Morris

Central Firebirds 7 def Manly 4 | Firebirds win a wild one by scoring three in the last inning

The Firebirds won a wild one.

It wasn’t easy. They traded shots with Manly all game long. It went a little like this…

Firebirds led 2-0 and 3-1.

Manly tied it at 3 in the fifth.

Firebirds took a 4-3 lead in the sixth.

Manly tied it right back up at 4.

The Firebirds loaded them up in the last, when finely Taj Humble and Ryan Arnold combined for three RBI to put the game to bed.

The game began as a pitcher’s duel. Archie Moffat was excellent for the Firebirds, going 3.0 innings with no runs, four hits and no walks. Kai Riddle was solid for Manly, surrendering two hits and two runs (but none earned) in 2.2 innings.

Manly caused chaos in the fifth, tying the game at 3 with a pair of runs thanks to a single from Jesse Hanrahan and a bases-loaded walk from Jack Kelly.

Ryan Arnold put Central Firebirds back up 4-3 with an RBI double in the sixth. Hamish Mallam’s RBI single for Manly tied it back up at four.

Then, the seventh. 7-4 your final.

Cooper Troung and Alexander Clark closed things out for Central Firebirds.

Clark and Arnold both had two hits for the Firebirds. Humble and Arnold each had two RBI.

Mallam led the way with a pair of base knocks for Manly.

CENTRAL FIREBIRDS

Hits (6): Chayce Humble, Alex Clark (2), Archie Moffatt, Ryan Arnold (2)
RBI: Moffat, T. Humble (2), Arnold (2)

MANLY

Hits (6): Hamish Mallam, Jude Trevitt, Kai Riddle, Tennyson Bragg, Jesse Hanrahan
RBI: Mallam, Hanrahan

Cronulla Black 6 def Melbourne Athletics 4 | Cronulla battle back with late runs to down Melbourne Athletics

Cronulla scored five unanswered runs in the fifth and sixth inning to start the tournament off 1-0.

Will Bonham drove in a first inning run to put Cronulla up 1-0 but the Athletics temporarily took over.

Max Lord had a two-RBI single in the first, and later expanded their lead to 3-1. Finn Welte was solid in his start for Melbourne, tossing 3.0 innings, allowing five hits and one run.

When he left the game, Cronulla took advantage. They tied the game in the fifth thanks to a ground out by Jake Shorey and a single from Bonham.

Cronulla Black took the lead for good, taking advantage of walks, errors and wild pitches to lead 6-3 in the sixth.

Bonham drove the middle of the lineup for Cronulla, going 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. Harrison Thomas-McLean also had two hits.

Jacob Tayler led Melbourne Athletics with two hits.

CRONULLA BLACK

Hits (8): Will Bonham (2), Harrison Thomas-McLean (2), Lachlan McGuckin-Anderson, Aiden Southcombe, Zac Jacenko, Jake Shorey

RBI: Bonham (2), Shorey

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (6): Jacob Tayler (2), Max Lord, Oliver Baillargeon, Ned Richards, Keinosuke Lee
RBI: Lee, Lord (2), Oliver Baillargeon

Manly 17 def Melbourne Mets 5 | Manly even up record with dominant win 

Manly claimed the first ‘Run Rule’ victory of the tournament in a dominant 17-5 that ended after five innings.

Manly did all their scoring in four batting innings. At one point, they built up a 14-0 lead.

They scored three in the first, second and fourth. But their best work came in the third inning, when Manly played a whopping eight runs.

Kai Riddle had an RBI single, Austin Murdoch drew a bases-loaded walk, Harry Webb drove in a run off a hit, Aidan Clarke added another, while Williams and Jack Kelly each worked a bases-loaded walk.

After their eight-spot, they led 14-0.

Riddle very much led the way. He had two hits, a walk and an RBI.

Kai Harris (above) threw 3.0 shutout innings with just two hits and a walk allowed with three strikeouts.

Harry Webb had two hits. Murdoch, Harris, Webb and Williams all had a pair of RBI. Williams and Mallam both drew three walks.

As a team, Manly reached base 31 times – 14 off hits, 17 off walks.

The Mets scored five runs in the fourth. Flynn Suggett had two hits and two RBI.

Melbourne Mets drop to 0-2 and face a few must-win games in a row. Manly improve to 1-1.

MANLY

Hits (10): K. Riddle (2), J. Kelly, A. Murdoch, K. Harris, H. Webb (2), A. Clarke, H. Mallam, C. Williams.
RBI: Riddle, Murdoch (2), Harris (2), Webb (2), Clarke, Williams (2)

METS

Hits (5): F. Suggett (2),  C. Papadopolous, P. Halasz, J. Northfield
RBI: Sugget (2), Papadapolous, Morris, Young

Carine Cats 13 def Melbourne Athletics 6 (Extras) | Resilient Carine Cats survive 7 hour marathon, two rain delays, and four run deficit to win it in extras

The Carine Cats will remember this for a long time.

In a game that had two rain delays and finished 7 hours and 15 minutes after it first began, the Carine Cats used an eight-run extra inning to sink the Melbourne Athletics.

What’s more impressive is Carine were down 5-1 in the sixth inning before rallying to tie it in the last to force the tiebreaker.

Zach Devins, Sam Nugura and Darcy White all had key RBI in the eight-run extra-inning outburst.

Nugura collected three hits in the Winn, none bigger than his extra innings get-away moment.

Things started off well for the Athletics. They opened up a 3-0 advantage in the first inning thanks to a Ned Richards sacrifice fly and Ollie Allen two-RBI single. They took at 5-1 lead in the fifth.

Keinosuke Lee helped build the early lead by tossing 4.0 innings, allowing just one run off three hits and two hits. He also had two hits at the plate to lead the team.

The game paused for two hours and 30 minutes in the fifth inning.

The Cats started the comeback in the sixth when play resumed. They made the most of a couple Athletics’ error to move the scoreline to 5-3.

Then, Zach Richardson singled down the line on an 0-2 count which helped tie the game at five in the the seventh.

As a team, Carine combined for 15 hits. Nugura and Finley Scott each had three.
They sit at 1-0 after Day 1.

Melbourne Athletics fall to 0-2.

CARINE CATS

Hits (13): Finley Scott (3), Samuel Nugura (3), Jake Coorey (2), Arata Samukawa (2), William David-Moss, Darcy White, Declan McDonnell, Zachary Devins, Zach Richardson

RBI: Nugura (2), Scott, David-Moss, White (2), Devins, Richardson, Aidan Corkill

MELBOURNE ATHLETICS

Hits (7): Keinosuke Lee (2), Jacob Tayler, Oliver Baillargeon, Max Lord, Ollie Allen, M. Godden
RBI: Ned Richards, Baillargeon (2), Allen (2)

Brisbane North 13 def Ryde Red 5 | Brisbane North cap off 14-hour day at ballpark with a win to improve to 2-0

Brisbane North started the day like they finished – with a big win.

Thanks to the rain, Brisbane North spent over 14 hours at the ballpark. They have two wins to show for it.

Brisbane built up a 10-1 lead after five innings. Ryde pushed back with four in the sixth. Then the weather stepped in, creating a four hour delay before play resumed.

When they did, Brisbane North picked up right where they left off by adding another three runs to the tally.

Will Bain and Archer Petersen both had two hits and two RBI in the win.

The pitchers were a big story. They limited Ryde to just two hits.

Tirrell Waiwai struck out five in 2.2 innings, allowing one run. Lachlan Richards struck out three in 1.2 shutout innings. Tyler Wilson allowed one earned run (4 total) in his 1.1 innings. Rory Gately closed it out with 1.1 perfect innings.

The win puts Brisbane North in good stead with a 2-0 record after Day 1.

BRISBANE NORTH

Hits (7): Will Bain (2), Logan Lokeni, Coleby Ryerson, Archer Petersen (2), Archie Baert
RBI: Thomas White, Will Bain (2), Ryerson, Petersen (2)

RYDE RED

Hits (2): Spencer Kelly, Max Draper
RBI: Kelly, Draper, Nick Turley, Lachlan Matsunaga