(A Grade Women) Strathalbyn v USC Bears

In the first semi-final on Friday night, Strathalbyn were up to bat first but the Bears managed to get the first batter out before Kim Cutting got on to base. Cutting managed to work her way around the bases thanks to a hit to the outfield from Buttsy Milne. Cutting then stole to third base as she drew an error to make it home safely. The Bears were fielding well with an out at first and a catch taken by third base Kate Adamson to send Strath from the diamond. The Bears had multiple hits to the outfield including a three base hit to Adamson and Alisha Wreghitt to bring in seven runs with Strathalbyn making a K2 and two outs at first to end the innings. 

Strathalbyn’s second turn at bat didn’t last long with a K2, an out at second and an out at first preventing them from adding to the scoreboard. The Bears were also held to no runs in their second batting dig with Strath making an out at first and catches to pitcher Tessa Norris and outfielder Tash Mayes. Bears were fielding so well that Strath’s third turn at bat was also held scoreless with an out at third and a double play by second base Emily Noble fielding and making the tag on the runner and quickly throwing to first to get the batter out. 

A further five runs were brought in by the Bears in their third batting innings again with some big hits to the outfield before Strathalbyn could send them from the diamond with a catch taken in the outfield by Emily Eglitis and two outs at first base. Strath finally had some good safe hits to the outfield but could only bring one runner home with the Bears again fielding well with a K2 and an identical double play made by Noble to end the innings. Time and game were called as in the final's rules, Strath were too far behind at that point in the game. The Bears played a great game and they were just too good on the night. Strathalbyn will now look forward to next season and improving their batting. Final scores for the game were Bears 12 defeated Strathalbyn 2.