With the Dodgers struggling to string 2 wins together we were hoping to head down to the Patch and walk away with the win. Unfortunately the Tomatoes had other plans, with a couple of errors on the Dodgers behalf allowing Frankston to put the runs on the board and give them a 6-0 lead after 6 innings. Ever reliable Scotty Wearne took to the hill to shut them out and did a great job but our bats couldn't keep us in the game, going down 6-2.
Our pitchers are improving on control and starting to throw less walks, however we need to start playing a complete game with all players contributing. Best hitters for the day JJ and Matty G with 2 each, Ferrett, Richo and Fuzz each with 1.
A2 - Berwick 6 def. Frankston 4.
Pitching was a strength for the Dodgers 2 weeks in a row, with veteran Rob Hogan returning to the hill throwing 5 inns and giving up 5 hits, 2 walks and striking out 7. Although we didn't have a great day with the bat, our fielding helped us get over the line just with the exception of the last innings to defeat the Tomatoes 6-4.
Hits went to Benny, Hoges, Cammo and Craig Barnett.
A3 - Berwick 7 lost to Dandenong 9.
In a game that was played in good spirit, the boys were not good enough to get the win losing 9-7. Symbol started the game and kept Dandenong to 3 runs until the third when they had a good innings putting on 6 runs. Bull then came on and stopped the run flow totally for the remaining 6 innings. We had 2 new debutantes with Glen and Woody playing with us. Getting hits at the right time and scoring runs was our problem leaving 10 runners on base throughout the game. Hits went to Tooly with 3, young Gibbo and the coach with 2 and singles to Dick, Symbol and young Woody in his first senior game.
A4 - Berwick 8 def. Dandenong 4.
With a full list of 17 players we prepared to take on the young Angels at Cyril last Saturday under threatening skies. Cam “the man” Smith strode to the hill and quickly threw off the rust and settled in to what became a “coast to coast” performance. Rarely challenged and well supported defensively by what became a rotating defence with all positions except Roy Huke at 3 rd and Cam Smith on the mound remaining unchanged. This is a very pleasing aspect of the way we are shaping this team. We lead the game 3 – 1 after 3 innings stranded more than a few which became costly in the 4 th , as the Angels strung a few hits together and lead 4 -3. Some great defensive work saw the first of 2 controversial home plate put outs from umpire “Trigger” Howe, which saw a player from each team yellow carded and both runs denied. This took us into the last inning with “Brucey” Cusack behind the plate and big Brett Antoine at short stop as we shut them down to coast home 8 – 4 winners. Our hitting once again was scattered but RBI king Brian Lees once again got us rolling and we managed to scramble enough to win. We will need a strong effort with both bat and ball against the ladder leaders at Cheltenham next Saturday.
Till then – see you on the diamond.
Roger Greene
Womens - Berwick 14 def. Moorabin 9.
This week we played Moorabbin at Monash. With a Leanne Shane, Jolene, Olga away and Bec breaking a rib, we were down to 11. Deb being our lead off pitcher and throwing a great game, some great plays from Cas, and Kelly at 3rd base. We kept Morrabin at a low score. Then with Deb being relieved by Kelly, who couldn't find the zone, then to be relieved by Gill, who still couldn't find the zone. Some great hits from Simone, Gill, Kelly, Jess. We came out with another win. 14 to 9. Well done ladies!!!
Our next game is at Doncater against Doncaster at 3.00pm.
