Still no result in IBL as weather plays havoc with finals
The Illawarra Baseball League 2008 first grade Grand Finals Series was washed out on Sunday when thunderstorms deluged the playing surface of the field shortly before the scheduled starting time of game two. Saturday’s game one, played in completely contrasting weather conditions, produced a 4-1 win to Wests Cardinals over defending premier Berkeley Eagles.
The IBL Executive decided to play game two on Saturday, September 20 commencing at 11.00am and if necessary the third game would follow soon after the completion of game two.
In game one Eagles held on to a 1-0 lead from the top of the second inning until Cardinals started to fire in the fourth. In that innings the Red Birds scored twice, a leadoff single by Trent D’Antonio being immediately converted by Josh Dean’s double. Dean came home on Graham Fulcher’s one out single.
Cardinals added a third run in the sixth, Dean’s leadoff double being ultimately converted on Nathan Grogan’s two out single and sealed the game when these same batters combined with a two out situation in the eighth.
The pitching and defence on both teams was exemplary with no errors being recorded. Cardinals winning pitcher, Jamie Simon went the complete nine innings allowing one earned run on ten hits with four strikeouts. Eagles’ Chris Morgan also went the distance allowing four earned runs on ten hits and striking out seven in the process.
The game will be remembered for one outstanding outfield catch by Cardinals centerfielder Chase Richardson who claimed a great running and diving bootlaces grab in the fourth inning that deprived Eagles’ Chris Piano of an otherwise certain RBI hit.
Cardinals’ third baseman Josh Dean and leftfielder Nathan Grogan were the outstanding hitters in the game registering 3 from 4 apiece. Dean scored three of the runs and batted in the first run while Grogan batted in the final two runs.
In lower grade games Eagles defended their second grade title with an 11-9 win over Cardinals and the third grade title went to the minor premiers Bulli Pirates with a 12-3 win over Eagles.
Sunday’s Minor League games were relocated to the No.2 field as a result of overnight rain creating some surface water problems on the main field.
The fifth grade game produced a 15-11 win to Dapto Panthers (4) over Kiama Braves but the fourth grade game between Bulli Pirates and Wests Cardinals was called off when the storm also deluged the field. This game will be recommenced at 9.00am on Saturday, September 20.
Grand Finals - September 13 & 14. at Fred Finch Park, Berkeley.
Major League - Saturday, September 13.
First Grade
Game One
WESTS CARDINALS 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 x 4 Runs (10 hits, 0 errors)
def.
BERKELEY EAGLES 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Run (10 hits, 0 errors) Second Grade
BERKELEY EAGLES 11 Runs (13, 4) d. WESTS CARDINALS 9 Runs (7, 2)
Third Grade
BULLI PIRATES 12 Runs (13, 4) d. BERKELEY EAGLES 3 Runs (6, 7) Major League - Sunday, September 14.
First Grade
Game Two - washed out - to be played Saturday, September 20. Minor League – Sunday, September 14.
Fourth Grade – washed out in fifth inning - game to recommence at 9.00am Saturday, September 20.
BULLI PIRATES v. WESTS CARDINALS Fifth Grade
DAPTO PANTHERS (4) 15 Runs (9,3) d. KIAMA BRAVES 11 Runs (10, 6) Illawarra junior cricket trials rescheduled; Rep players to train at SCG
Due to wet weather yesterday the Representative trials for the Illawarra U15's and U14's have been rescheduled for Friday 19th September commencing 4pm at Figtree Oval nets.
Cricket Illawarra (CI) has been invited to send their selected Junior Representative teams to the SCG for a specialised coaching session along the same lines that was held earlier this year for the development squads.
This will take place at the Power Education Indoor Nets at the SCG on Sunday 21st September and all players selected in CI Rep teams are required to attend.
U12's and U13's will start at 9am and finish at Noon.
U14's, U15's and U16's will start at 12.30pm and finish at 3.30pm.
Calling women to cricket
Women's cricket is one of the fastest growing and most successful sports in Australia. The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars National team has had remarkable success in the World Cup, winning four titles. In 1999, there were over 10 000 registered female cricketers in NSW, an increase in excess of 30% from 1998.
Women’s Cricket South Coast (WCSC) is located in the Illawarra/South Coast region of NSW. It covers an area from Helensburgh in the north, to Shoalhaven in the south. The open competition grew over 40% in 2000 and the current season has five teams with an estimated 70-80 players.
WCSC is always looking for new players and teams to join the competition, if you are interested please contact http://www.cricketnsw.com.au/wcsc/ or P.O Box 163 OAK FLATS NSW 2529
Relay for Life
The annual Illawarra Relay for Life run in support of the Cancer Council is on this Saturday 20th September at Beaton Park Leisure Centre.
To find out more details, to register or donate to your favourite runner go to www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au
World Masters Games coming to Sydney
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games (10-18 October 2009) is just over a year away and the Organising Committee has begun recruiting volunteers.
Find out more about the games and how you can get involved: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/features/swm_volunteers.asp
Prepare for the junior cricket season in the October holidays.
School Holiday Clinics for junior cricketers will be running on Bradman Oval, Bowral from 10am to 3pm, Wednesday October 1, Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3. The clinics are for girls and boys aged 8 – 16.
Participants can take part for one day or three to prepare for a big season. Any team or school that registers eleven players, one player is FREE.
Everyone who has registered by the closing date (September 24) will go into a draw for a Cricket Kit, valued at $280. (Batting pads, gloves, thigh pad, protector, willow Bat and Sommers kit bag).
For further information: Phone Rick McCarthy on 0248 617788 or mob: 0408670812
Spring Holiday Camps for Kids in October
NSW Sport and Recreation's action-packed kids' holiday camps are run by experienced and well-qualified instructors. Young people learn social living skills, experience challenging activities, develop self-esteem and make new friends. They also have great fun and won’t have a moment to spare!
http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/
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