1sts vs Doncaster - Lost 5-13
The firsts were easily defeated 13 - 5 out at Doncaster. In a rain interrupted game the firsts lead 4 -2 early on and looked to be right in it. However, Doncaster's experienced starter Jason Blejwas got the win going 8 innings on 6 hits 7 strikeouts 2 base on balls for 4 earned runs.
Tristan Field took the loss for the firsts after relieving Andy Mann. The mountain of a mound, combined with the slippery conditions made it difficult to keep solid footing and as a result, 4 were walked. Special mention must go to Daniel Kitch who performed satisfactorily as first base coach and did a splendid job in warming up Tristan Field prior to his outing on the mound. We will be looking for an improved performance on the bases in the coming weeks as he fell eight runs short of a winning total.
Andy Mann started for Melbourne going 5 innings on 6 hits 4 strikeouts 3 BB 2 wild pitches and 4 earned runs.
Hits went to Andy Mann ( a fine triple & 1 rbi ), singles to Robbie Hondo ( 2 & 2 rbi ) Matty Houlden ( 2 ) Andrew Fennell ( 1 rbi ) & Rhett Mitchelhill ( 1 rbi ).
Next game is at Surrey Park on Sunday vs Geelong.
2nds vs Doncaster - Lost - 1-5
3rds vs Doncaster - Lost 3-14
4ths vs Doncaster - Lost 6-18
Women's Division 2 vs Footscray - Won 12-10
Masters vs Bonbeach - WON 2-1
vs Blackburn - Unsure of result - not on Vic site.
Under 18 State vs Waverley - Wet Wet Wet
No Hits, No RBI's, No Errors, No Runs - plenty of water though; therefore
NO game - a washout.
next week - Cheltenham at Cheltenham
Under 16 State vs Essendon - Wet Wet Wet
Under 16 Metro vs Blackburn - Wet Wet Wet
The entire diamond was under water. After all, the ground is in a retarding basin!
Under 14 vs Blackburn/Waverley - Wet Wet Wet
Little League vs Bonbeach - Wet Wet Wet
Little League Centre
With daylight savings now in full swing, the Friday night comps have started up again. Each Friday night there will be game at Surrey Park with away games at venues around Melbourne. Any players for Teeball, Under 12 and Under 14 level are still required and are encouraged to contact:
Stuart Rintoul
srintoul@bigpond.com
0438 809 181
Results
Preston vs Melbourne Blue - Unsure of result
Melbourne Red - BYE
Teeball
Teeball week one, Friday, November 3, 2007.
MOST are novices, but our new Teeballers did themselves proud on their first night with heaps of home runs. Twelve ultra-keen kids aged 4-9 turned up on a cool Friday evening and couldn’t wait to get started.
New coach Daniel Kitch took them through their paces with a run and warm-up exercises. They then paired off to practice throwing and catching. It took a bit of time to get used to the ball and the rules, but once they got into it there was no stopping them. Most batters scored a home run, and everyone tried hard in the field with several great efforts and one almost-spectacular catch.
As well as game-play, the kids enjoyed running around the bases and playing tiggy. It was a great first-up effort and no doubt everyone will enjoy themselves even more when they get the hang of the game.
Only two Teeballers had played for Melbourne before: Jessica, 8, and Ethan, 6. They were joined by Jamie, 5, Madeline, 5, Samantha, 9, and her sister Jamie, 7, Harrison, 6, Joel, 8, Hamish, 4, Harry, 6, and Mason, 6. Jessica’s sister Rebecca, 6, was a bit shy but joined in towards the end.
New children are still welcome; anyone interested should contact Stuart Rintoul, srintoul@bigpond.com, 0438 809 181.
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