Under 13s
Week 6 - 11th November
No Game this week due to the Under 14 State Championships
Open 1
Week 5 - 11th November
Syndal (4) VS Ejays (1)
With last week's loss behind us, another win came for Syndal, even better as it was against EJays! There were welcome guest appearances from Bree Dawson, Mel Ross and Rachel Stafford and also thank you to Sal McCarthy joining again due a depleted bench. I'm thinking that the 'Sarah' battery were in need of a short game with Sarah W on fire. 85 pitches with 63 strikes/fouls and only 22 balls. 13 strikeouts, with 6 of them looking, and one single to left field is all I need to say about the first six innings for EJays.
An outsider may have thought the game was going to be about who scored the most strikeouts when Syndal began their batting, but Sarah B soon put pay to that with a large hit to right field which saw her reach 3rd base. Jodi came on as Sarah's temporary runner and was soon crossing the plate as Jess also hit to right field, fortunately with a right field glove muff. Bree reached first on a walk (twice! - was it a miscount of balls?), but no further as Courtney hit a hard line drive back to the pitcher.
Our second and third innings only saw Jodi reach base, reminding all batters that they keep running until called out, as second base couldn't quite control the ball.
Bottom of the fourth and it looked like another quick inning was coming, but fortunately first base couldn't control the throw from shortstop and Sarah W reached first safely. Audrey came on as a replacement runner and made it home from Mel's double to left field. Again nothing to note in the bottom of the fifth but it wasn't long until the bottom of sixth came around.
Bree stepped up for her third at bat and sent it out to centre field. What appeared to be a gentle jog to first base turned into a sprint to third base once Bree realised that centre field hadn't reached her hit. Next stepped up Courtney who sent the ball up the right field line for another triple and a run for Bree. Another hit, this time to left field from Sarah W, saw Courtney come home for Syndal's 4th run. No more runs came home as a fielder's choice double play, put Sarah out at second and Mel out at first.
And finally the top of the seventh with three outs required to win the game. Unfortunately, a home run to right field started the inning, but nothing came of the next three batters and Syndal won the game 4-1.
Open 2
Week 5 - 11th November
Syndal (10) VS Brandon Heights (12)
No Report Available
Open 3
Week 5 - 11th November
Game 1
Syndal (6) VS Glen Waverley (8)
Doubles to Paris, Kieryn and Molly. Singles to Hayley, Molly, Kieryn and Ashlee.
This game saw us hit the most runs we have scored this season. Although both teams had 7 hits, Glen Waverley strung theirs together.
A good game.
Game 2
Syndal (9) VS Bruisers (3)
YES, you read that correctly!
15 Runs scored for the day! an In-the-field home run to Claire scored 3 in the 3rd. Then she goes into the field Top 4 and got an Extraordinary effort fly ball out running backwards at SS. SIingles to Ashlee, Hayley and Tara and 2 each to Sal & Jen,
Thanks to Matt for coming to coach us today, he is now our Good Luck Charm!
Tracey
Statistician
Ladder Positions (as at 11th November 2023)
Open 1 - 4th (as at 04/11)
Open 2 - 3rd
Open 3 - 9th
Under 13s - 5th
Games 18/11/23
Open 1- Glen Waverley (H) vs Syndal (A)
Open 2 - Syndal (H) vs Glen Waverley (A)
Open 3 - Syndal (H) vs Monash Magic (A)
Under 13s- BYE
If you're not available, please let us know by Thursday 19th October at the latest- by emailing Matt @ syndalteams@gmail.com
Upcoming Night Games
22/11 - Open 2 at 7pm
Calendar:
Saturday 9th December - Club Duty Day
Training:
Juniors - Every Thursday night - 5pm to 6pm - Diamond 9
Seniors - Every Thursday night - 6pm - Diamond 9.
Fundraising
We are again participating in the Pancake Parlour Club Rewards Program. Every dollar earns our club 1 point.
If we top our league ladder, we will win $1,000- for our club.
Please ask your friends and family that if they eat at the Pancake Parlour, remember to mention our club when paying and we’ll increase our points.
Unavailability
Just a reminder, that if you’re not available to play any weeks, please let your coach know or contact Matt at syndalteams@gmail.com
Uniforms
We’ll be looking at doing an order for hoodies (both pull on and zip-up) in the next few weeks. We’ll be sending out the information when to hand.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me or catch up with Jodi or I at the games on Saturday.
WSA NEWS
Congratulations go to the Waverley team who took out the championships and a very big congratulations go to our Syndal reps - Eva,Iyla and Sofia.
We look forward to hearing about your tournament.
