By David Nagel
A dream of the Pakenham Pumas Baseball Club came true over the weekend with the club’s facilities at Toomuc Reserve hosting winter grand finals for the Dandenong Baseball Association (DBA).
Big crowds flocked to the weekend extravaganza of baseball, with four games played on Saturday – and the culmination of the season taking place with the A1, A2 and Women’s grand finals on Sunday.
The Pumas were represented by the club’s C1 team on Saturday, who unfortunately went down 7-5 to Moorabbin after a competitive and hard-fought affair.
The Pumas were thrilled to host the biggest event on the DBA calendar after a frustrating few years.
“This was the culmination of a very long journey for our baseball club; the dream to host the DBA senior grand finals after being overlooked for so long and with the weather against us last year,” a spokesperson said.
“But this year it all came together.
“We want to thank the Dandenong Baseball Association for the opportunity, the Cardinia Shire Council for its help to get our grounds and facilities looking fantastic, and to all of the clubs and players that made the trip down the highway and provided a wonderful display of baseball for all to enjoy.
“But mostly we want to thank each of the individuals who gave up their own time, both behind the scenes and around the club this weekend, to make the whole thing possible.
“You should all be so proud of how you have represented our club to the wider baseball community and we are truly thankful.”
The DBA was thrilled with Pakenham’s hosting of its major event.
“Congratulations Pakenham Pumas Baseball Club on a fantastic end to the season…your club and volunteers did an amazing job.”
Dandenong Baseball Association
Grand Final Results
Sunday
A1 Dandenong 2 v Dingley 9
A2 Frankston 3 v Mornington 5
Women’s Frankston 5 v Dingley 15
Saturday
B1 Bonbeach 11 v Frankston 0
B2 Chelsea 4 v Frankston 14
C1 Moorabbin 7 v Pakenham 5
C2 Dandenong 13 v Chelsea 6
