Western Stars 11 Rainbows 10

Western Stars Angels kept their unblemished record intact with a narrow victory over Rainbows in Women’s Division action. Trailing 10-8 in the top of the sixth inning, Angels scored their final four runs spearheaded by Keisha Eve’s three-run homer to seal the victory.

Eve (5rbi) and Latoya Raynor (2 for 3) led the charge for Angels, while Rainbows had good production from Jade Weaver (3rbi) and Sherron Mills (3 for 5).

PHC Zebras 12 Hardknockz 11

In another close encounter, PHC Zebras came from behind to outlast Hardknockz behind the performance of Taznae Fubler’s (4 for 4 - 3rbi), who was ably assisted by Tahirah Hill and Stacia Ming with 2rbi each.

Hardknockz scored their last three runs on Tache King’s seventh-inning blast. King drove in six runs to lead the line for Hardknockz with Rasheen Durrant chipping in with 4rbi.

Moongate Brewers 20 Bermuda Bananas 13

In A Division action, Moongate Brewers recorded a comfortable win.

With the game tied 9-9 after three innings, Brewers put their offence in top gear, scoring six runs in the fourth inning, including a grand-slam by Shawn Furlong.

This proved to be all the runs they would need as Bananas could muster only four additional runs. Alex Styche (1hr – 5rbi), Furlong (1hr – 4rbi) and 3rbi from each of Kyle Steineman and Danny Cook helped pace Brewers to the victory.

Mark James and Bill McClure (1hr – 4rbi, Jeremy Estey (2hr – 3rbi) and Brett Farlow (1hr – 3rbi) were impressive, albeit in a losing effort.

Beach Bums 18 Corp of Hamilton 5

In C Division action, it was a tale of mixed fortunes as a Beach Bums win coupled with a Killawhat loss resulted in both teams taking a share of top spot in the division.

Beach Bums proved too powerful for Corp of Hamilton, their triumph inspired by Ed DeSilva’s grand slam and 3rbi performances from Dylan DeSilva and Corey Simas. Corp of Hamilton were limited to six scattered hits.

Mike’s Trucking14 Killawhat 8

Mike’s Trucking blew the power out of Killawhat. Braxton Stowe (1hr – 3rbi) and Mike Oliveira (2rbi) were Trucking’s best offensive players while Mike Smith (1hr – 2rbi) was best for Killawhat, who recorded only three earned runs.

Raggamuffins 20 Hosers 4

Raggamuffins made light work of Hosers with Tony Bichieri (2hr – 7rbi) and Jason Shirley (1hr – 4rbi) doing most of the damage for Raggamuffins. Kit Cunningham (2hr – 3rbi) and Devon Forde (2 for 2) had respectable offensive outings for Hosers.

Oddballs 20 St George’s Cricket Club 3

In D Division action, Oddballs kept pace with Bad News Beers at the top of the tables when they defeated St George’s Cricket Club.

Tyler Bordeleau (1hr – 7rbi) and 3rbi from Jeff Chisnall and Luca Panpania highlighted a very balances Oddballs attack. Zeko Burgess (2rbi) bested all St George’s batters.

Five O’s 9-7 Pitch Invaders

Five O’s recorded their first win in three games when they defeated Pitch Invaders.

Johnny Talbot’s grand slam in the top of the fifth inning tied the score at six. Three more runs in the top of the sixth inning, including a solo shot by Daishun Chin, put Five O’s ahead 9 – 6.

Pitch Invaders could manage only one additional run in the bottom of the seventh inning but Marcus Proctor popped up to the pitcher with a runner at second base to end the threat. Talbot (1hr – 4rbi), together with Chin (1hr – 1rbi), led the way for Five O’s, while 3rbi performances from Joshua Gilbert and Keijon Butterfield made them the standouts for Pitch Invaders.