21 August 2018
Abbey McLellan is a rookie by name, but certainly not by nature.
She has represented Victoria at multiple Australian Women’s Championships, with her most recent campaign in April yielding a .552 batting average, a team high 16 hits and a very handy OBP of .658.
19 August 2018
Gold Coast has been eliminated from the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series following a 6-0 loss to the Caribbean in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, this morning (Australian time).
The Caribbean took the lead with a three-run third and the Cougars, representing Australia Region, were unable to muster the offence for a comeback on day three of the Little League World Series.
17 August 2018
It took until the final play of the game, but Mexico overcame Gold Coast in an all-time classic at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport this morning.
Oscar Hyde was simply outstanding for Gold Coast, tossing 5.2 stellar innings, striking out 11 and only allowing three hits.
16 August 2018
Shae Lillywhite has played at more World Cups than any other Australian.
But this legend of Australian baseball has redemption on her mind as the 2018 edition begins next week.
15 August 2018
Despite falling behind in the first few innings, Australia fought back before eventually going down 9-3 to two-time defending champions Cuba at the U15 World Cup.
Australia threatened early with the bases loaded in the first, however couldn’t capitalise, which opened the door for Cuba to plate four runs of their own in the second inning.
14 August 2018
Baseball Australia can today reveal the 64 athletes named to the 2018 Australian MLB Invitational, which will take place in Lismore, NSW between August 25 and September 1.
The Australian MLB Invitational is designed to allow the best 13 and 14 year old players in the country to play competitive games under the guise of both local and international coaches on home soil, and will be heavily subsidised by MLB to maximise player attendance.
14 August 2018
Australia’s hopes of reaching the U15 World Cup Super Round are over following a 22-7 loss to Netherlands in Panama on Tuesday morning.
Jake Burns’ second home run of the tournament was not enough as Australia fell to its third loss, putting it out of contention for the Super Round ahead of its final Group B game against Cuba tomorrow morning.
13 August 2018
An early offensive explosion from the Dominican Republic proved a bridge too far for the Australian U15 World Cup team, as they fell 20-8 in Chitré, Panama.
James Nati again proved why he is one of the best young talents in Australian baseball with a solo home run in the bottom of the first which gave Australia an early lead.
12 August 2018
Australia collected its first win of the U15 World Cup in Panama on Sunday morning, riding a powerful offensive display to a 16-6 victory over South Africa.
New South Welshman Quinn Johnson drove in five runs while Jake Burns and Jimmy Nati homered as Australia bounced back from an opening game loss to Japan.
11 August 2018
Despite a late rally the Australian U15 World Cup team has begun their campaign with a narrow 4-2 loss against world #2 ranked Japan in Panama this morning.
Manager Andy Kyle gave Riley Yeatman the ball in a crucial opening round matchup, and the South Australian did not disappoint.
10 August 2018
Hills head to the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, as the most experienced charter to represent Australia Region.
The NSW charter has represented Australia Region at the 2016 and 2017 Little League World Series and last year’s Junior League World Series.
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