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Game Reports 2003

Pony Game Reports

Game 1: Preston v Manchester

It was always going to be a great battle, with Johnny Woodall on the mound we got off to a great start 3 up 3 down. With the 3^rd out coming from Michael Gaskel’s athletic run into foul territory to catch a fly ball. Preston responded Manchester scored no runs in the 1^st.

The game then saw both teams scoring in the second Preston 3 Manchester 2 with Preston’s Anthony Warwick being thrown out steeling 2^nd by Manchester’s catcher James Eaton and a home run by new boy Chris Kumeta (Manchester)

Preston scored once again in the 3^rd with no reply from the home team

The 4^th brought no runs from either side. With Preston again not managing to get anything out of the 5^th. Manchester on the other hand scored 4 sending the away team in a bit of a spin.

With a change of Pitcher for the 6^th on came William Fusi-Rubiano - hey we all have off days. With Preston gaining 5 runs, it was Manchester’s turn to bat 3 batters up 3 batters down it was going to the 7^th.

Michael closed giving up 1 run we still had a chance. Will and James managed to score after steeling most of their way around the bases, but it wasn’t enough game over.

I must say to all who played what a great game of baseball.

Final score Preston 10 Manchester 8.

Game 2: Manchester v Birmingham

Well it was wet; as the game started so did the rain. With Manchester up first we wanted a good start with 2 runs on the board, one coming for Johnny Woodall’s in the park home run we were on the way.

With 2 strikeouts by Johnny and a pickoff at third from James Eaton (Catcher). The inning was over. After a 15 min rain break the game continued. With Manchester scoring the maximum 5 runs and Birmingham again failing to get runs due to 2 strikeouts and a pickoff this time at second by James.

With Manchester Scoring in every innings except the 6^th the game was all but over as Birmingham failed to match the runs, only managing to score in the 6^th.

With the bad weather and lack of opportunities for some good solid hits the game fizzled out with Manchester winning.

Final score Manchester 24 Birmingham 5

Bronco Game Reports

Game 1: Manchester vs Preston

This was a very easy win for us as Preston were unable to get a team together for the match. Sorry, to all the disappointed players who didn't get to play their first match of the season.

Result: Manchester 9 Preston 0

Game 2: Manchester vs Birmingham

After a long drive to Birmingham, we were all there ready to go, awaiting the arrival of our opposition. The broncos were fortunate, the rain held off for their game. First up to the mound was Dane Carney, who pitched really well in his first pitchball game. Dane pitched the first 3 innings, not giving many runs away. We batted well and the runs were climbing, out of reach for Birmingham. Next up to the mound was Sean McNeilage, who kept up the good work where Dane left off. The team all played really well with no overthrows and lots of covering, well done!

Result: Manchester 17 Birmingham 7

Game 3: Manchester vs Birmingham

This was the return match, with Birmingham coming up to sunny Manchester, we had a lovely sunny day for our match. A few players were playing their first pitchball game today. Dane was first up on the mound once again, giving very few runs away. Sean hit an in the park home run, which kept our score line rising. Next up to the mound was Patrick, we can all have a bad day. Sean took over on the mound and with solid batting the score went in our favour again. We did not bat in the final innings having won the match. We played a 3 innings friendly afterwards, which we won as well, but it was great to see others take the pitching mound, perhaps now they may be brave enough in a match!

Result: Manchester 13 Birmingham 9

Game 4: Manchester vs Cartmel

Rained out, will be rescheduled

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