A GRADE

Albury Bears Capture Lead Early To Defeat Wangaratta Rangers

Wangaratta Rangers fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 12-4 loss to Albury Bears on Sunday. Albury scored on a wild pitch during Greg Daniel's at bat in the first inning, a error in the first inning, a walk by Mark Davis in the first inning, and a single by Daniel in the second inning.

The Rangers struggled to contain the high-powered offense of the Bears, giving up 12 runs.

Albury scored four runs in the fifth inning as their bats were led by Tom Simmons, Brendan Simmons, and Daniel, all driving in runs in the frame.

Brandon Purtell led things off on the pitcher's mound for Albury. He allowed three hits and two runs over four innings, walking only one.

Godenzi started the game for Wangaratta Rangers A Grade. The righthander went three innings, allowing four runs on two hits and striking out one. Aaron Parker and Tetsu Kamiyama entered the game as relief, throwing two and two-thirds innings and one and one-third innings respectively.

Wangaratta Rangers tallied eight hits in the game. Brendan Cameron and Nathan Pool each racked up multiple hits for Wangaratta Rangers A Grade. Pool and Cameron each collected two hits to lead Wangaratta Rangers A Grade.

The Bears collected 13 hits on the day. Daniel, Simmons, Alex Clayton, and Simmons all managed multiple hits and they were backed up by a sure-handed field who didn't commit a single error. Simmons made the most plays with nine.

Banks Delivers Four Runs, But Porepunkah Panthers Fall To Wodonga Warriors

Four RBIs from Rian Banks weren't enough as Porepunkah Panthers fell to the Wodonga Warriors 14-5 on Sunday. Banks drove in runs on a home run in the fifth and a single in the eighth.

The Porepunkah struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Wodonga, giving up 14 runs.

Wodonga opened up scoring in the first inning, when Cody Mendham hit a solo homer.

The Panthers evened things up at one in the bottom of the second inning when Adam Rosser singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Wodonga then pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Ashley Meyers drew a walk, scoring one run, Jesse Griffiths grounded out, scoring one run, and Wodonga scored one run on a stolen base.

Porepunkah tallied three runs in the fifth inning.

Wodonga scored six runs in the fourth inning. Dustin McDougall, Griffiths, Ben Sodoti, and Jayden Barter each had RBIs in the big inning.

Fraser Chadwick got the win for Wodonga. The ace lasted three innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out four and walking one.

Heath Anders took the loss for Porepunkah, he lasted four and a third innings, allowing six hits and four runs while striking out six and walking zero.

Declan Boyce started the game for Porepunkah Panthers A Grade. The righty allowed nine hits and ten runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out two McDougall started the game for Wodonga Warriors A Grade. The pitcher surrendered four runs on nine hits over five innings, striking out three and walking one

Porepunkah totaled 14 hits. Banks, Damon Barker, Rosser , and Dean Anders all had multiple hits. Rosser , Barker, and Banks each collected three hits to lead.

Wodonga totaled 15 hits in the game. Mendham, Barter, Cale Flanders, McDougall, Chadwick, and Sodoti each had multiple hits. Mendham went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead his side in hits.

B GRADE

Early Lead For Albury Bears Seals Fate For Benalla Bandits

Benalla Bandits watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 15-1 loss to Bears on Sunday. Albury scored on a double by Jake Burge, a double by Riley Holland, and a single by Michael Hansford in the first inning.

The Benalla Bandits struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Albury , giving up 15 runs.

Albury got things started in the first inning when Burge doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

Bears scored five runs in the fourth inning. Albury  batters contributing to the big inning included Sean Wilson, Hansford, Sean Stuchbery, and Johnny Rodriguez, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Burge was on the pitcher's mound for Albury Bears. The bulldog allowed zero hits and one run over four innings, striking out five and walking zero.

Alex Williams toed the rubber for Benalla Bandits. The bulldog surrendered eight runs on 11 hits over three and a third innings, striking out seven and walking zero. Ashley Cartledge and Cheyne Osbourne entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one inning and two-thirds of an inning respectively.

Williams led Benalla Bandits with one hit in two at bats.

Albury racked up 16 hits in the game. Stuchbery, Holland, Burge, Wilson, and Hansford all collected multiple hits for Albury Bears . Stuchbery went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Albury  in hits.

Porepunkah Panthers B Grade Takes A Tough Blow From Wodonga Warriors B Grade

Porepunkah Panthers  had trouble keeping up with Wodonga Warriors in a 25-0 loss on Sunday.

One bright spot for the Panthers  was a single by Kaleb Hoare in the second inning.

Max Garoni was on the hill for Wodonga . The hurler allowed one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out five and walking one.

James Rogers was on the pitcher's mound for Porepunkah . The righthander allowed four hits and three runs over two innings, striking out four. Hoare and Paul Meddings entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one and two-thirds innings and one and one-third innings respectively.

Hoare, Jarrod McCormack, and Stephen Johnstone each collected one hit to lead Porepunkah.

Wodonga  tallied 24 hits. Nathan Scott, Kane Scott, Andrew Weal, Jonte Craig, Garoni, Bill Clear, Jake Jolley, and Jakob Goldner all managed multiple hits for the Warriors. Scott led Wodonga Warriors with four hits in four at bats. Jolley led Wodonga with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases. Wodonga  didn't commit a single error in the field. Jolley had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

Wangaratta Battle sees Rangers Grey Victorious over Wangaratta Rangers Orange

Wangaratta Rangers Orange watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 12-5 loss to Wangaratta Rangers Grey on Sunday. 

The Wangaratta Rangers Orange struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Rangers Grey, giving up 12 runs.

Wangaratta Rangers Orange put up three runs in the fifth inning. The big inning was thanks to a single by Jason Jonker and an error on a ball put in play by Dan Wells.

Wangaratta Rangers Grey scored seven runs in the fifth inning. Brendon French, Jenny Warfe, Chathura Chatzz, and French each drove in runs during the inning.

Chatzz got the start for Wangaratta Rangers Grey. The fireballer allowed two hits and two runs over four innings, striking out seven.

Jonker was on the pitcher's mound for Wangaratta Rangers Orange. The righthander allowed three hits and five runs over four innings, striking out four. Brad Murdoch threw one-third of an inning in relief.

Daniel Griffin, Murdoch, Kelsey Burder, Jonker, Nick Jonker, and Wells all had one hit to lead Rangers Orange.

Rangers Grey collected seven hits. Brendon Cameron, French, and Sean Warfe all managed multiple hits for Wangaratta Rangers Grey B Grade. Rangers Grey tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Warfe led the way with four.

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