Harcher State League continued over the weekend with hard-fought wins for Wanneroo, Gosnells, South Perth, Rockingham, Perth, Braves, Victoria Park Belmont, and Swan Districts. Wanneroo, Braves, Morley, Perth, and Vic Park Belmont remain in the top five after ten weeks of play.

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Wanneroo Giants 7, Braves 1
Wanneroo Giants scored four runs in the seventh inning as they defeated Braves 7-1 on Friday at Empire Ballpark.

An error scored the first run of the seventh, followed by a Dawson Summers’ groundout and singles by Nicholas Riley and Daniel Stephenson, all scoring one run.

Wanneroo first got on the board in the third when Jacob Santich drew a bases-loaded walk.

Joel Beches singled, helping Braves tie the game at one in the bottom of the third.

An error gave Wanneroo a 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth.

Wanneroo starter Tom Bailey gave up four hits and one run over five innings, striking out five with no walks.

Campbell Froude led things off on the mound for Braves, giving up one hit and three runs (one earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking five.

Frazer Brice threw two innings of no-run ball for Wanneroo in relief, allowing one hit with one strikeout and zero walks.

Ethan Cooper, Stephenson, Riley, and Drake Angeron each collected one hit for Wanneroo. Chris King, Ben King, Stephenson, Santich, Summers, and Riley drove in one run each.

Riley had two of the team’s four stolen bases as Wanneroo worked the count all day, tallying seven walks. The defense turned one double play in an error-free game as Summers had the most chances in the field with seven.

Beches led Braves with a 2-for-3 game.

Gosnells Hawks 7, South Perth Souths 4
Gosnells Hawks bested South Perth Souths 7-4 on Sunday at Collins Oval. South Perth was first on the board with a steal of home in the opening inning.

Gosnells scored on a wild pitch, tying the game at one in the top of the second. They broke up the tie in the third when Jack Burt doubled, scoring a run. Calvin Butler’s single extended the lead to 4-1.

South Perth tied the game in the bottom of the third on an error, a sacrifice fly by Cameron Landy, and a groundout by Jai Hewitt.

Rodney Tennie grounded out to give Gosnells a 5-4 lead in the top of the fourth.

Burt stepped on the bump first for Gosnells. He gave up four hits and four runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking five.

Hewitt led things off on the hill for South Perth, allowing five hits and five runs over four innings with four strikeouts and four walks.

Riley Hall threw two innings of scoreless ball for Gosnells. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out one and walking one.

Lee Wisby and Butler each collected two hits for Gosnells. Robin Adamson, Maclin Berry, Butler, and Burt each drove in one run while Louis Scaramella took three of the team’s seven walks and Berry had three of six stolen bases.

Gosnells turned two double plays in the game.

Simon Baumer, Caleb Scorer, Hewitt, and Jaxon Limpus each collected one hit for South Perth. Landy led the team with one run batted in, while overall the Souths practiced patience at the plate with six walks in total. Scorer and Limpus took two walks each and the latter had three of the team’s four stolen bases.

South Perth Souths 13, Gosnells Hawks 12
Bats were blistered as South Perth Souths took down Gosnells Hawks 13-12 on Sunday at Collins Oval. South Perth collected 15 hits, while Gosnells had nine.
South Perth came back to win despite trailing 8-0 in the second.

Gosnells got on the board first when Robin Adamson homered to left field, scoring three runs. Hawks added five runs on two hits in the top of the second. Adamson singled to score two before Calvin Butler sent a three-run homer over the fence in left field.

South Perth flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring nine runs on six hits to take a 13-12 lead. The biggest blow was a double by Adam Barbarich that drove in three.

Caleb Scorer earned the win for South Perth. The reliever didn’t give up any hits or runs in one-third of an inning, only walking one.

Caleb Goodwin stepped on the bump first for South Perth. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and eight runs over three innings, striking out two and walking five.

Jamie White led things off on the bump for Gosnells. The southpaw allowed eight hits and three runs over three innings, striking out one and walking none.

Brett Walters threw one inning of shutout ball for South Perth in relief, giving up one hit, striking out one and walking none.

South Perth collected 15 hits in the game with two hits apiece for Goodwin, Noah Green, Barbarich, Walters, Jaxon Limpus, Cameron Landy, and Simon Baumer. Barbarich provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading South Perth with three runs batted in as the outfielder went 2-for-4 on the day.

Gosnells tallied nine hits with Butler going 3-for-5 and Adamson going 2-for-5 with five runs batted in. Rodney Tennie paced Gosnells with three of the team’s 11 walks.

South Perth plays Braves next while Gosnells heads to Carine this Sunday.

Rockingham Rams 7, Morley Eagles 4
The bottom of the lineup helped Rockingham capture a 7-4 victory over Morley Eagles on Sunday at Crimea Park. Jax Williams, Korbyn Wilson, and Jesse Neretlis combined for six of the team’s 10 hits, scoring two runs and driving in three.

Rockingham jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning after Jesse Sequeira singled, scoring one run, Tomas Swinson was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Williams singled, scoring one run, and Wilson doubled, scoring two more.

Brock Molloy started the game for Rockingham, giving up five hits and one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking six. Wilson appeared in relief.

Lachlan Waite started on the hill for Morley, allowing 10 hits and seven runs over six innings, striking out two and walking one.

Rockingham collected 10 hits in the game, including two apiece for Williams, Wilson, and Neretlis. Wilson, the number nine hitter, led the way with two runs batted in on a 2-for-3 day.

Reece Thompson and Aaron Bonomi were a force together in the lineup, each collecting three hits for Morley while hitting back-to-back. Thompson and George Calverley each drove in two runs while Zac McMillin took two of the team’s seven walks.

Morley didn’t commit a single error in the field as Sam Abbott had the most chances with 10.

Rockingham Rams 4, Morley Eagles 2
Rockingham won the second game of the doubleheader with a 4-2 final result over Morley. Rams opened the scoring in the first on an error before adding another run in the third as David Nichols hit an RBI single.

Reece Thompson homered to left field as Morley tied the game at two in the bottom of the third.

A fielder’s choice by Jesse Sequeira gave Rockingham a 3-2 lead in the top of the fifth.

Rockingham starter Vincent Tarantola allowed eight hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out three and walking none.

Morley starter Adam Millson gave up four hits and two runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking one.

Joshua Diggins, Vinnie Tarantola, Tomas Swinson, Nichols, Sequeira, Korbyn Wilson, and Darryl Artis each collected one hit for Rockingham. Nichols, Sequeira, and Wilson each drove in a run while the defense turned one double play in the game.

Cody Holt, Thompson, and Cody Nicholas each collected two hits for Morley. Thompson went 2-for-4 at the plate as they led the team with two runs batted in. Morley turned one double play in the game.

Rockingham will travel to Vic Park Belmont for their next game on Sunday. Moley has an away game at Perth.

Perth 4, Wanneroo Giants 1
Perth beat Wanneroo Giants 4-1 on Sunday at Mateljan Park. Wanneroo opened the scoring in the fourth on an RBI single by Courtney Jones.

Perth took a 3-1 lead in the top of the fifth thanks to singles by Jake White and Josh McGee.

White started on the mound for Perth. The righty gave up three hits and one run over five and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking one.

Jacob Myer opened the game for Wanneroo, giving up five hits and three runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking two.

Brian (Tanner) Jessen-Dalton tossed three innings of zero-run ball for Perth. The reliever allowed one hit and a walk with six strikeouts.

Perth collected nine hits in the game. Devon Ramirez-Beaver went 3-for-5 at the plate while White batted in two runs from the middle of the lineup. McGee collected two hits for Perth in five at-bats and had the most fielding plays with 13.

Jones led Wanneroo with two hits in three at-bats as the defense turned one double play.

Perth welcomes Morley on Sunday for their next game and Wanneroo heads to UWA Magpies.

Braves 14, Carine Cats 3
James Smibert hit two home runs and drove in five as Braves defeated Carine Cats 14-3 on Sunday at Carine Regional Open Space. Smibert homered in the fourth and fifth innings.

A home run to center field by Kevin Clark put Braves on the board in the top of the first.

Cas Silber doubled on an 0-2 count, which helped Carine tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.

Braves flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring five runs on four hits to take a 7-2 lead. Smibert’s three-run homer was the biggest blow.

Five more Braves crossed the plate in the fifth, extending the lead to 12-2. Cody Parkinson singled, scoring two runs, Tarrant Reimers induced Lochlann Varian to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored, and Smibert homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Carine scored one run in the bottom of the fifth on a solo home run to center field by Silber.

Matt Kennelly led things off on the bump for Braves. The right-handed pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking one.

Reimers opened the game for Carine, giving up 12 hits and 12 runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking two.

Tucker Smith and Daniel Schmidt each came on in relief for Braves to shut down Carine.

Braves tallied 16 hits in the game, with three apiece for Geoff Kerr and Joel Beches. Clark, Varian, and Parkinson had two hits each.

Silber went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Carine in hits while the Cats defense turned one double play in the game.

Braves play at home on Sunday against South Perth and Carine hosts Gosnells.

Victoria Park Belmont Reds 1, Swan Districts Swans 0
Starter Mizuki Akatsuka struck out 11 batters, leading Victoria Park Belmont past Swan Districts Swans 1-0 in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader. Akatsuka gave up one hit and zero runs or walks over seven innings.

Both teams were strong on the hill with 11 strikeouts each. Vic Park Belmont got on board in the fourth with Ryan Boyer’s solo home run to center field.

Cameron Liss took the loss for Swan Districts, throwing six innings with one run on five hits. He struck out 11 and walked none.

Reds number seven hitter Joshua Greenham led the team with two hits in two at-bats. Third baseman Boyer batted in the lone run of the game.

Michael De Gasperis led Swan Districts with one hit in three at-bats. The defense was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error as Dan Carter made the most plays with 11.
 
Swan Districts Swans 9, Victoria Park Belmont Reds 3
Brody Clarkson hit two home runs and dove in three as Swan Districts Swans defeated Victoria Park Belmont 9-3 on Sunday at Forster Park. Clarkson homered in the seventh and eighth innings.

Swan Districts Swans scored six runs in the eighth inning on the way to victory. Anthony Daniele singled, scoring two runs, Boston Foot singled, scoring two runs, and Clarkson homered to left field, scoring two runs.

Swans opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles, including an RBI base hit by Cameron Phelts.

Sean Garratt homered to left field, helping Vic Park Belmont tie the game at two in the bottom of the first.

A single by Taiyo Kurosawa gave Reds a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the second.

Swans batter Clarkson homered to center field to tie the game at three in the top of the seventh.

Dillian Clarkson led things off on the mound for Swan Districts. The southpaw allowed nine hits and three runs over six innings, striking out one and walking two.

Curtis Bacon started on the mound for Vic Park, giving up seven hits and three runs in seven innings with three strikeouts and a walk.

Foot tossed two innings of no-run ball for Swans in relief. He didn’t give up any hits, just one walk with two strikeouts.

Swan Districts piled up 11 hits in the game as Phelts went 3-for-4. The defense turned two double plays in an error-free game as Clarkson had the most fielding chances with six.

Reds piled up nine hits in the game. Number eight hitter Darcy Clements went 2-for-3 while Garratt batted in two runs. The side turned one double play in the game.

Swans have the week off before hosting Rockingham on Sunday 17 December while Vic Park Belmont face the Rams this coming weekend.
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The latest round of Harcher State League saw Victoria Park Belmont, Wanneroo, Braves, Perth, and Morley come away winners. Wanneroo, Braves, Morley, Perth, and Vic Park Belmont remain in the top five after nine weeks of play.

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Victoria Park Belmont Reds 10, South Perth Souths 6
Mizuki Akatsuka was dominant on the mound, ringing up 11 strikeouts in Vic Park Belmont’s 10-6 victory over South Perth Souths on Sunday at Collins Oval. The starter gave up five hits, two runs, and zero walks in seven innings.

Vic Park got on the board in the first after Eddie Satisky singled, scoring a run. They added to their early lead in the top of the second after Sean Garrat walked and a wild pitch scored another run.

South Perth tied the game up in the bottom of the ninth thanks to two home runs. Jai Hewitt’s solo homer made it a 5-5 ballgame.

Reds flipped the game on its head in the top of the tenth, scoring five runs on four hits to break it open. Garratt’s three-run homer to left field sealed the deal.

Josh Paull earned the win for Vic Park. The reliever gave up one hit and zero runs over one inning, striking out none and walking one. Curtis Bacon also appeared in relief.

Cameron Landy took the loss for South Perth, throwing one inning with three runs (one earned) on four hits with zero walks or strikeouts.

South Perth’s starter Caleb Goodwin gave up one hit and three runs over three innings, striking out four and walking five.

Reds accumulated 10 hits in the game as Garratt led with 3 RBI and Ryan Boyer, Jack Smalpage, and Joshua Greenham collected two hits apiece. The team also took 10 walks, including two each for Smalpage, Greenham, Bacon, and Paull.

Vic Park stole five bases and turned one double play, too.

South Perth’s Hewitt and Jaxon Limpus had three hits each, with the team recording 12 hits total. Limpus led the way with 2 RBI on a 3-for-5 day for the leadoff hitter. Simon Baumer collected two hits in five at-bats.

Vic Park Belmont hosts Swan Districts for a doubleheader this coming Sunday while South Perth also has two games at home vs. Gosnells.

Wanneroo Giants 11, Rockingham Rams 3
Wanneroo scored six runs in the fifth inning, helping them defeat Rockingham Rams 11-3 on Sunday at Mateljan Park. Owen Pilcher singled, scoring one run, Ethan Cooper singled, scoring another, and Drake Angeron doubled to bring home two more. An error and fielder’s choice increased Wanneroo’s fifth-inning lead.

Wanneroo got on board in the bottom of the first after Angeron hit an RBI double and Ben King hit an RBI single. Jacob Santich followed up with a three-run home run.

Rob Sorensen earned the win for Wanneroo. He gave up three hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out one and walking two.

Frazer Brice pitched three innings in relief. The righty surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) with no walks or strikeouts.

Wanneroo starter Callum Schipp allowed five hits and two runs over two innings, with zero strikeouts or walks.

Brock Molloy led things off on the bump for Rockingham, giving up 10 hits and six runs over four innings, striking out three and walking two.

Wanneroo tallied 15 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Cooper led Wanneroo with four hits in five at-bats, while Santich had 3 RBI on a 2-for-4 day. Jones and Angeron collected multiple hits as the latter stole two bases.

Giants turned three double plays in the game.

Rockingham collected 11 hits total, with three apiece for Tomas Swinson and Jesse Sequeira. Jax Williams and Lachlan Cahill were a one-two punch in the lineup, each driving in a run. Joshua Diggins collected two hits in five at-bats.

Wanneroo heads to Braves on Friday and Rockingham has a Sunday doubleheader at Morley.

Braves 5, UWA Magpies 4
Braves took Sunday’s game in dramatic fashion with a 5-4 walk-off victory over UWA Magpies at Frankland Park. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the tenth when Joel Beches singled, scoring one run.

A single by Sam Kennelly put Braves on the board in the bottom of the first.

Matthew Reyes doubled, helping UWA Magpies tie the game at one in the top of the fourth.

After a back-and-forth battle, UWA Magpies jumped back in the lead in the top of the ninth after Joris Van Ballegooy singled, Eita Samukawa doubled, and Riley Spring singled, each scoring a run.

Braves tied the game in the bottom of the ninth thanks to a single by Kevin Clark, an error, and a sacrifice fly by Cody Parkinson.

Kennelly led things off on the bump for Braves. He surrendered three hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine and walking four.

Campbell Froude earned the win, giving up zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out one and walking none. Tucker Smith also pitched for Braves.

Nick Alexiou pitched first for UWA Magpies. The right-handed pitcher gave up six hits and four runs (two earned) over nine innings with seven strikeouts and three walks.

Oki Takishima took the loss for UWA Magpies. They went one-third of an inning, allowing zero runs or walks with one hit.

Kennelly and Beches each collected two hits for Braves. Kennelly, Beches, and Parkinson each drove in one run as the defense turned one double play on an error-free day. Parkinson made the most plays with 12.

Samukawa made the most of chances at the plate, as UWA Magpies’ number nine hitter led the team with a 3-for-4 performance. Reyes, Spring, Samukawa, and Van Ballegooy each drove in one run while the defense turned two double plays in the game.

Braves welcome Wanneroo Giants on Friday for their next matchup. UWA Magpies have the weekend off before a game at Rockingham on Wednesday 6 December.

Perth 7, Carine Cats 0
Perth defeated Carine Cats 7-0 on Sunday at Carine Regional Open Space as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.

Jake White and Brian (Tanner) Jessen-Dalton each pitched for Perth, with the latter striking out Kylan Granland to get the final out.

Josh McGee collected three hits in four at-bats with singles in the second, fourth, and sixth innings. His second base hit brought home Perth’s first run on the game in the fourth.

White earned the win for Perth. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out three and walking none. Jessen-Dalton pitched four innings of no-run ball in relief, with zero hits, just one walk and eight strikeouts.

Conor Lourey took the loss for Carine. He threw eight innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out six and walking none.

White and McGee were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Perth. The team turned one double play in the game and didn’t commit any errors in the field. McGee had the most chances with 10.

Cooper McDonnell, Lourey, Cas Silber, and Bailey Moorfield each collected one hit for Carine as the Cats turned one double play, too.

Perth head to Gosnells for their net game one Wednesday and Carine hosts Braves on Sunday.

Morley Eagles 11, Swan Districts Swans 4
Morley took care of business at Charlie Hodder Baseball Field, beating Swan Districts 11-4.

Eagles got on the board in the top of the first inning after Sam Abbott walked and George Calverley and Callan Silvi hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run.

Morley scored three in the top of the second on a home run to left field by Calverley.

Brendan Sing earned the win for Morley. The reliever allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out one and walking one.

Boston Foot took the loss for Swan Districts. They went two innings, giving up six runs on three hits, striking out two and walking four.

Lachlan Waite started or Morley, allowing one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out three and walking one. Riley Franklin and Koskei Partington-Hopes appeared in relief.

Morley accumulated 13 hits in the game. Matt Dixon led the way with three hits in six at-bats, while Calverley drove the middle of the lineup with a team-high 3 RBI. The outfielder went 2-for-5 on the day.

Aaron Bonomi and Cody Nicholas had multiple hits for Morley while Zac McMillin and Bonomi stole multiple bases. The team had six SBs and turned one double play.

Brody Clarkson, Maverick Hamilton, and Michael De Gasperis each collected one hit for Swan Districts. Clarkson, Dan Carter, and Camero Phelts drove in one run each.

Morley plays Rockingham at home on Sunday and Swan Districts visit Vic Park Belmont on Sunday for a doubleheader.
 
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Baseball WA is pleased to announce the Construction Training Fund (CTF) as the naming rights sponsor for the 2023/24 Big League season.
 
With this new sponsorship, Big League players will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in the building and construction industry while also chasing their athletic ambitions.
 
The CTF provides funding to support Western Australia’s building and construction industry to meet the demand for skilled workers and create a safe, sustainable future for all who work in the industry.
 
For employers, the CTF offers grants that offset the cost of hiring an apprentice. In addition, the CTF promote training by reducing the cost to industry, educating the next generation of workers about the variety of roles and opportunities on offer in the industry, and assisting in the design and development of new training products to meet construction industry needs.
 
“We are excited about this new sponsorship, which will showcase construction industry career options to our members,” Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale said. “With 250 players across 18 teams in Big League, we believe this is a great opportunity for U21 players to consider career possibilities in addition to their baseball career goals. We look forward to introducing our Big League and BWA High Performance athletes to the CTF programs and working together toward a bright future for all.”
 
The CTF is proud to support Baseball WA and young athletes who want to explore their career options on and off the field.
 
Follow along with the CTF Big League 1 and Big League 2 season on GameChanger and learn more about the Construction Training Fund, search ctf.wa.gov.au

Baseball WA is excited to announce the annual Machine Pitch Summer Classic is back and will be aimed specifically at all girls playing tee-ball, baseball, softball, or brand new to the sport.

From January 15 to 18 January 2024, Empire Ballpark in Thornlie will play host to players aged up to 14 years old from all over Western Australia (age as at 31 August 2024).

Individuals register for the event and will be placed into teams at the end of the first day and then play three days of games with expert coaching. Each day will start at 9.00am and finish at 1.00pm.

MP70 is machine pitch played on a 70-foot diamond size (same size as Intermediate League) and ideal for regional players, tee-ballers wanting to give baseball a go, and metro players who would benefit from more game play and the enjoyment of a tournament-style event.

​“We can’t wait for the 2024 Girls Machine Pitch Summer Classic, which will give young girls the chance to improve their skills while playing in a fun tournament environment,” BWA Participation Manager David Hayes said. “We hope to see a great turnout of girls ready to play ball and make awesome memories on the field.”

All players shall receive a training shirt and cap as part of their registration, all insurance cover and coaching staff.

Click HERE to register.

Any questions relating to this fantastic event should be emailed to pdo@baseballwa.asn.au.

If you've never seen MP70 before, you can check out videos from the MP70 North West Champs 2019 and MP60 State Champs 2019.

Swan Districts Swans 7, Carine Cats 0
Cameron Liss struck out 15 batters as the righty led Swan Districts past Carine Cats 7-0 on Friday at Empire Ballpark. Liss gave up three hits and zero runs over six innings while walking three.

Swan Districts won thanks in part to five runs in the third inning. Michael De Gasperis singled, scoring two runs, Boston Foot singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two more.

Declan Phillips started on the bump for Carine. He allowed four hits and five runs (two earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking two.

Riley Ozanne, Dan Carter, De Gasperis, Foot, and Cameron Phelts each collected one hit for Swan Districts. De Gasperis and Phelts were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, each driving in two runs.

Swans worked the count all day, amassing six walks while the defense didn’t make any errors. Carter had the most chances in the field with 15.

Kylan Granland, Josh Molen, and Cooper Granland led Carine’s offense with one hit each.

Braves 3, Rockingham Rams 3
Braves and Rockingham Rams tied 3-3 on Friday at Empire Ballpark.
A double by Kevin Clark put Braves on the board in the bottom of the third.

Rockingham tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to a groundout by Vinnie Tarantola and a triple by Jesse Sequeira.

Rams took the lead in the top of the eighth as David Nichols hit a sacrifice fly, scoring a run for the edge, 3-2.

Tucker Smith hit a sacrifice fly, helping Braves tie the game at three in the bottom of the eighth.

Daniel Schmidt started on the hill for Braves. The southpaw surrendered seven hits and two runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Tarantola started the game for Rockingham. The left-handed pitcher allowed seven hits and two runs over eight innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Jack Rigden and Cody Parkinson each collected two hits for Braves. Smith, Clark, and Joel Beches each drove in one run while the defense was sure handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Parkinson had the most chances with 12.

Joshua Diggins and Sequeira each collected two hits for Rockingham. Tarantola, Nichols, and Sequeira drove in one run each. There were no errors in the field as Jake Sheppard had the most chances with nine.

Braves 6, Swan Districts Swans 1
Joel Beches collected three hits in five at-bats as Braves defeated Swan Districts Swans 6-1 on Sunday at Frankland Park. Beches hit singles in the first, second, and sixth innings.

Braves opened the scoring in the bottom of the first on two singles, with Kevin Clark bringing home the first run.

Braves added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Beches singled, Clark walked, and Matt Kennelly hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run.

Kennelly stepped on the bump first for Braves. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking five. Campbell Froude pitched in relief.

Dillian Clarkson led things off on the mound for Swan Districts. He gave up nine hits and five runs over six innings, striking out three and walking three.

Braves tallied nine hits in the game as Kennelly drove the middle of the lineup with 2 RBIs on a 1-for-3 day. Jack Rigden and Beches had multiple stolen bases as the Braves successfully stole seven, while the defense turned a double play.

Andrew Cromwell, Maverick Hamilton, and Boston Foot each collected one hit for Swan Districts. Hamilton went 1-for-2 with an RBI. Cameron Phelts took two of the team’s six walks and stole two bases.

Next up for Braves is a game against UWA Magpies on Sunday while Swan Districts heads to Morley.

Rockingham Rams 9, Carine Cats 6
Rockingham Rams outlasted Carine Cats 9-6 on Sunday at Hourglass Reserve.

A single by Tarrant Reimers put Carine Cats on the board in the top of the first.

Rockingham took the lead in the bottom half as David Nichols singled for 2 RBIs. The Rams extended their 2-1 lead with four runs in the bottom of the third on RBI singles by Vinnie Tarantola and Tomas Swinson.

Brock Molloy earned the win for Rockingham, giving up 12 hits and six runs (three earned) over eight innings with four strikeouts and two walks.

Reimers started on the hill for Carine. He gave up 10 hits and six runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking one.

Tarantola pitched one inning of no-run ball for Rockingham in relief. The southpaw gave up zero hits, striking out three and walking none.

Rockingham tallied 15 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Darryl Artis went 4-for-4 while Tarantola and Swinson had 2 RBIs apiece. Joshua Diggins, Nichols, Lachlan Cahill, and Jesse Neretlis also collected multiple hits.

Rockingham turned two double plays in the game.

Carine amassed 12 hits with three apiece for Cooper McDonnell and Cas Silber. Reimers drove the middle of the lineup, leading the team with 2 RBIs on a 1-for-3 day. Tom Hartley collected two hits in four at-bats as the defense turned one double play.

Rockingham heads to Wanneroo on Sunday and Carine hosts Perth.

Morley Eagles 1, South Perth 0
Both teams were strong on the mound on Sunday, but Morley came away winners 1-0. Lachlan Waite started the game and recorded 16 outs.

Morley opened the scoring in the third after one run scored on a balk.

Waite earned the win for Morley. The starting pitcher surrendered four hits and zero runs over five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one. Brendan Sing tossed one and two-thirds innings of no-run ball in relief, allowing one hit with a strikeout and no walks.

Simon Baumer opened the game for South Perth. He allowed four hits and one run over six innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Cody Holt, Brandon Migro, Matt Dixon, and Reece Thompson each collected one hit for Morley. Aaron Bonomi stole two bases while the defense turned one double play.

Brett Walters went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead South Perth in hits. Souths didn’t commit a single error in the field as Lyndan Morgan had the most chances with seven.

Morley Eagles 2, South Perth 1
The second game of the doubleheader also went Morley’s way off the back of Kane Silvi’s strong start to record 12 outs and only give up one run.

Morley didn’t take the lead until later in the game. It was tied at one in the bottom of the sixth when Reece Thompson drew a walk, scoring a run.

South Perth opened scoring in the first after one run scored on a balk.

Morley regained the lead in the sixth after Aaron Bonomi singled and Thompson walked, each scoring one run.

Koskei Partington-Hopes earned the win for Morley. The reliever allowed zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out one and walking none. Riley Franklin also tossed one inning in relief with no hits or walks and one strikeout.

Caleb Goodwin took the loss for South Perth after throwing five and two-thirds innings, giving up two runs on two hits, striking out seven and walking seven.

Silvi started on the hill for Morley, giving up three hits and one run over four innings, striking out two and walking one.

Bonomi and George Calverley each collected one hit for Morley, while Thompson and Bonomi drove in one run apiece.

Morley had patience at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game with two apiece for Cody Holt, Bonomi, and Sam Abbott.

Eagles turned one double play in the game and didn’t commit any errors as Abbott had the most fielding chances with 11.

Brett Walters, Cameron Landy, and Jaxon Limpus each collected one hit for South Perth. The Souths were sure handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error as Walters had the most plays with eight.

Morley will look to make it three in a row next Sunday at Swan Districts while South Perth hosts Vic Park Belmont.

Perth 9, UWA Magpies 2
Brian (Tanner) Jessen-Dalton was dominant on the mound as Perth’s starting pitcher, striking out 11 in a 9-2 victory over UWA Magpies on Sunday at Inglewood Oval. He allowed three hits and two runs over six innings while walking two.

Perth opened the scoring in the first after Jesse Barron drew a walk, scoring one run. Perth added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Jordano Vivona laid down a sacrifice bunt and Devon Ramirez-Beaver hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Chris Crawford took the loss for UWA Magpies. They went two innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits, striking out one and walking one.

Perth tallied 11 hits in the game. Ramirez-Beaver, Ronald (Ronnie) Sweeny, and Josh McGee each collected two hits. Ramirez-Beaver and Vivona had 2 RBIs while McGee stole two bases.

Perth didn’t commit a single error in the field as Edgar Mundarain had the most chances with 11.

Joshua Houston, Jake Willson, and Jacob Davila each collected one hit for UWA Magpies. Houston and William Eastman each drove in one run.

Perth 12, UWA Magpies 2
Peter Reyes drove in four runs on one hit to lead Perth past UWA Magpies 12-2 in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader. Reyes homered to left field in the fifth inning, scoring three runs.

Perth got on the board in the bottom of the first after Edgar Mundarain singled, Josh McGee walked, Kaine Newham was struck by a pitch, and Reyes grounded out. They also scored on a wild pitch.

A steal of home by McGee extended the Perth lead to 6-2 in the bottom of the third inning.

Jake White earned the win for Perth. He gave up fie hits and two runs over six innings, striking out five and walking three.

Nick Alexiou took the loss for UWA Magpies. The starting pitcher went one inning, giving up five runs on two hits, striking out one and walking three.

Perth accumulated nine hits in the game. Devon Ramirez-Beaver went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the team in hits.

Newham and McGee each stole multiple bases for Perth as the team had six total. Perth didn’t make any errors with Jesse Barron leading the way in the field on six chances.

Joshua Houston provided pop in the middle of the lineup for UWA Magpies, leading the side with 2 RBIs. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day.

Bass Cooper, Riley Spring, Houston, William Eastman, and Joris Van Ballegooy each collected one hit for Magpies.

Next up for Perth is a game at Carine Cats on Sunday while UWA Magpies take on Braves.

Wanneroo Giants 14, Gosnells Hawks 4
Ben King showed a strong eye at the plate on Sunday, taking three walks as Wanneroo beat Gosnells 14-4.

Wanneroo opened the scoring in the top of the first when Courtney Jones singled, driving in a run.

Giants extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the second thanks to Nicholas Riley and Jones. A single by Owen Pilcher brought Wanneroo’s lead to 5-1 in the top of the third.

Giants starter Jacob Myer allowed three hits and two runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking three.

Gosnells starter Riley Hall gave up four hits and four runs (two earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking two.

Rob Sorensen tossed two innings of shutout ball for Wanneroo in relief. He gave up one hit, striking out two and walking none.

Wanneroo piled up 14 hits in the game, with Pilcher going 4-for-6. Dawson Summers picked up 3 RBIs on a 2-for-4 day while Jones, King, and Drake Angeron each collected multiple hits.

King took three of Wanneroo’s 12 walks and Angeron had two of five stolen bases. The defense turned one double play in the game.

Calvin Butler led Gosnells with three hits in three at-bats. Jarrod McKay, Luke Houston, and Hall each drove in one run.
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Wanneroo hosts Rockingham this Sunday and Gosnells plays Perth on Wednesday 29 November.

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