Some teams of the Pakenham Pumas were back in action this week after the break, but no junior games were held.
Along with that, both State 3 and 4 and Regional Black had washouts.
Regional white had a bye.
SENIORS
FIRSTS
Both Pakenham Firsts and Mulgrave had their offenses going on Saturday, but Pakenham eventually prevailed 13-11 on the road. Pumas collected 10 hits, while Mulgrave had 10. The Pumas built a 10-run lead in the fourth inning and then held off Mulgrave’s charge. The hosts then closed the gap by scoring on a single, an error, a walk, a double, a walk, a single, and another single. A wild pitch put Pakenham on the board in the top of the first. A walk by Hiroke Goke, a single by Max Hunter, and a walk by Caleb Poole helped the visiting side extend their early lead in the second. Pakenham added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Shaun Fahy doubled down the left field line, Kyler Rinehart singled to center field, and Goke grounded out, each scoring one run. Tim Bellerby stepped on the hill first for the Pumas. The pitcher surrendered six hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking four. Goke and Hunter each appeared in relief for Pakenham. Pakenham tallied 10 hits in the game. Bellerby, Max Vetter, and Poole each collected two hits for the visitors. Bellerby, Hunter, and Vetter each drove in two runs for Pakenham. Pakenham had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Goke and Poole led the team with two free passes each. Goke stole two bases. Pakenham turned one double play.
The Reserves suffered defeat, losing 6-5.
WOMEN
PAKENHAM BLACK
Pakenham Black fell 13-12 to Chelsea on Saturday despite out-hitting them 10 to nine. Katherine Walton led Pakenham with three hits. The Pumas got on the board in the top of the first inning after Johanna Blackler singled to right field, Walton singled to left field, and Chelsea dropped a third strike, each scoring one run. Chelsea flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring seven runs on three hits to take the lead, 7-4. Pakenham tied the game in the top of the second thanks to a single by Walton, and a wild pitch. Emily Williams pitched three innings in relief for Pakenham. The reliever surrendered six hits and six runs while, striking out three and walking three. Carni Dowsett stepped on the mound first for Pakenham, the pitcher gave up three hits and seven runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking five. Pakenham tallied 10 hits in the game. Walton provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Pakenham with four runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Sophie, Blackler, and Dowsett each collected multiple hits for Pakenham. Kirby Cannizzaro, Jade Taylor, Sophie, Blackler, Williams, Walton, and Kim Smith each stole multiple bases for Pakenham. Pakenham ran wild on the base paths, tallying 22 stolen bases for the game. Pakenham didn’t commit a single error in the field. Dowsett had the most chances in the field with three.
PAKENHAM WHITE
A walk-off left Pakenham Pumas Womens White on the wrong end of a 12-11 defeat to Berwick City Cougars on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Puma’s put up a strong fight, jumping into the lead in the top of the first inning, collecting three runs. Berwick fought back hard and flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring six runs on six hits to take the lead, 6-3. Pakenham tied the game in the top of the second thanks to a walk by Kaydence M, a wild pitch, and a walk by Sarah Bailey. Berwick fought hard in the bottom of the second inning, collecting some impressive hits and taking back the lead. The Pumas dug deep and again tied up the game in the top of the third thanks to a wild pitch, a walk by Danni Wilson, a walk by Kaydence M, a walk by Kirby Cannizzaro, and a fielder’s choice by Katherine Walton. Katherine Walton worked hard in the heat, opening up the game for the Pumas. The pitcher allowed 11 hits and 11 runs (10 earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking five. The Pumas had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 15 walks for the game. Sarah Bailey, Danni Wilson, and Kaydence M led the team with three bases on balls each. Sarah Bailey, Danni Wilson, Jo Blackler, Sofia F, and Kaydence M each stole multiple bases. Pakenham ran wild on the base paths, accumulating 13 stolen bases for the game. A well-fought game by both teams who toughed it out in the heat!
-Jessica Moulding
