Thrilling Games Day 2 Softball 2015

Softball Coach's Report

Our Under 17 boy's and girl's attracted good crowds, as 9 games were played today in the National Softball Championships.

Western Australia could be the surprize team, they defeated last years champions New South Wales boys 8-7 in a real marathon that lasted 2 hours and 57 minutes. They then lost in a real thriller to Victoria 3-2.

Western Australia getting pep talk from coach, but still lost to Victoria 3-2.

The opening ceromonies were delayed by 1 1/2 hours due to the long game. I had the honour of receiving the trophy from last years champion's, and officially declare the tournament open.

Receiving the trophy from last years champions New South Wales.  

The highlight of the opening ceromonies, was hearing a young girl sing the National Anthem. No music just walked out and sang, and got a standing ovation.

The feature game of the night was our local boys, taking on the powerful Queenslander's. Queensland started off with a bang as they scored 8 runs in the first inning. With a change of pitchers, ACT held Queensland for 3 innings and managed to score 3 runs, and prevented the Mercy rule. The game went the full 7 innings and our local boys, went down 11-6. 

I was very proud of my grandson, who got a hit and a walk, and played very well defensively in his first game.

My grandson Mathew playing in his first U/17 tournament.

Mom's, Dad's and followers of both teams were on the edge of there seats, especially in the last two innings.

Moms ready for game and rugged up as it got very cold.

Our girls split there two games losing to South Australia 7-1, then bounced back and beat Tasmania 4-2.

ACT in blue with a runner on second. Went on to win 4-2.

There will be a lot of tough decisions when we try and pick a team for Singapore.

Hope you enjoy todays photos and the results of some the games.

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