A Grade (Strathalbyn v Pirates) 

Softball was not a summer sport last Friday night, with the game played in wet, cold and windy conditions. Results in games like this are largely dependent on pitching with the win going to Strath's Tessa Norris, giving only 2 walks, in very difficult conditions. Strath were able to bring in 17 runs in the hour of play without conceding a run against. Credit to the Pirates team for staying positive throughout the November winter blast. Bring on the sun next week.

Under 14 (Strathalbyn v Redsox)

Strathalbyn took on Redsox Red in chilly conditions. Redsox first at bat only saw five batters thanks to the solid pitching work of Imogen Bake, but a home run to Zaxton Sward ensured two runs scored. Strath batters were patient and earned walks to bring in five runs. Another home run for Sward in the second was the highlight as again Strath used their aggressive base running to bring in more runs. Finishing on uneven innings, the score reverted back to Strathalbyn 11 defeating Redsox 9.

C Grade (Strathalbyn v Pirates)

The Pirates faced a strong Strathalbyn batting line-up on Diamond 1. Pitcher Jess Lovegrove and catcher Kerry Lawson settled the game after Strath brought home three early runs, with Kerry taking a sharp pop-up and Danni-elle Hupfeld firing to Sue Stewart for the final out. Sue led off with a walk before Monica Spriggs struck out two batters, but Kerry’s solid hit to left and Danni-elle’s big double scored two runs to close the gap to 3–2.

Strath responded with more strong batting, though Leonie Beattie’s throw from shortstop and a sharp fly catch helped limit the damage. The Pirates rallied in the second with a two-down surge with three batters reaching base and scoring bringing the score to 6–5. Strath’s first three hitters of the third reached base and scored again before Jess collected her first strikeout and Danni-elle made an easy catch.

The Pirates were shut down quickly that inning as Strath extended their lead 9–5. Fired up, Danni-elle made another clean out at first, Jess added her second strikeout, and then fielded a comeback ball to end the frame. Elsie Bloffwitch led the final inning with a hit to centre, and disciplined batting loaded the bases for Kerry’s powerful drive to left. The Pirates stormed home, after trailing most of the game, with seven late runs to clinch a 12–9 victory.