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   2nd December 2021

                      Brought to you this week by Taylor Collison

Howdy,

Division 1 Saturday 28^th November:

Not the best day of baseball against top side West Torrens. While we were somewhat in the game at the bottom of the fifth at 0-2 a pitching change by the Cardinals saw the Eagles accumulate 8 safe hits including a three run bomb and added 9 runs from some big hitting finishing the game in a mercy seven innings at 11-0.

However, with only 3 hits to our name we never threatened the Eagles, most disappointing. Greg Mosel tried hard for five innings giving up 6 hits, striking out 5, walking 2 for 2 runs - he did his job!

Our three hits came from Kosei Suzuki, Austin Gallagher and Mike Bishop.

Division1 Tuesday 30^th November (Twilight Game)

A much better result from our first twilight game this season. Up against Port Adelaide, we were a little apprehensive after the drubbing from West Torrens. In the past Port have not been easy beats

Our first at bat saw Kosei Suzuki lead off with a Hr over the leftfield fence. Likewise Sean Maple followed suit. Bryce Allen drove in Austin Gallagher who was on via a wild throw giving us a three run start.

Dushan Rusic, Port’s pitcher, regained control until the fourth when Bryce Allen beat out an infield hit stole second, advanced on Jack Platten’s infield out and scampered home on a wild pitch, now we have four runs.

In the meantime Port scored from a three-run bomb - their only runs for the game.

A 4-3 lead was not a great advantage, although Riley Moore was in command, we needed a buffer. That came in the fifth when Rusic became a little wayward and with three runners on base Port’s coach elected to give Austin Gallagher a free pass and put him on to load the bases.

A bit risky as Mike Bishop was the next batter up. Mike wasted no time and belted the first pitch over the centerfield fence for a grand slam Hr. That saw the end of Rusic and gave us an 8-3 victory.

Our Hitters were: Sean Maple 2, Bryce Allen 2; Kosei Suzuki, Mike Bishop,1 each. RBIs came from Mike Bishop 4, 1 each from Kosei Suzuki, Sean Maple, Bryce Allen.

Riley Moore took the pill and for the full 7 innings gave up 5 hits, struck out 5, walked 2 for 3 runs showing that he’ll be a valuable asset for the remainder of the season. Greg Mosel became the designated hitter, while not gaining a safe hit put two long balls into the outfield.

Upcoming Division 1 Games

The Division 1 will be having a tough time with the games leading up to the Christmas break.

This weekend we take on Goodwood at home at 4.00 pm. Then a double-header against Henley at West Lakes at 2.30 and 5.00 pm. on the 11^th December

Then to finish off the first half of the season we host Glenelg at home on the 18^th December

 at 4.00 pm

Our Other Senior Division Results

Division 2 through absentees and a lack of experience fought hard to go down by 4 runs (4-0) against a more experienced West Torrens.

Division 3 picked up the pace in their last two at bats to record 7 runs and come away with a solid 11-3 win against West Torrens.

Division 6 scored their runs in the third and fourth innings to

finish 8-2 in front of West Torrens. Craig Frinsdorf, yes

another one, played his first game and went 4 for 4.

Welcome back Craig!                 

Division 7 keep battling away and scored three in their last

but could not make up any ground on Adelaide who claimed

a 12-5 victory.

Division 8 defeated a hapless Playford City 21-0 scoring

7, 7, 1, 7 in their four innings to come away with the

21-0 victory. Keep it up guys!                                                         Henry                            Adrian

Women’s League had the Bye.                                                               Craig Frinsdorf

Our Junior League Results

Senior League had the Bye

Junior League D1 had a massive win over Woodville amassing 23 runs in five innings and only allowing Woodville 4 in their first at bat and keeping them scoreless for the rest of the game. As a highlight Lachie South belted a three-run dinger.

Junior League D2  tried their best but could not put any runs on the board and went down 11-0 to Gawler Rangers.

Intermediate League turned the tables on East Torrens and had a very rewarding 15-5 win. Great work Guys

Junior League D1 had the Bye.

Minor League (K) had a solid 8-3 win over East Torrens

Minor League (C) scored 4 runs in their first but Dodgers managed the extra run to win 5-4

Pee Wee League keep having fun - and winning

On A Sad Note!

It is with sadness that I inform members, past players and supporters of the recent passing of Rex Norsworthy, our President Tony’s father, who after a short illness passed away on Tuesday.

Rex was a staunch supporter of the Kensington Baseball Club throughout the early years of Tony’s baseball career and beyond.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Tony, Teresa and their Family at this difficult time. Rex will be sadly missed by all!

Cheers for now. See you at the ballpark

Arthur Mac