With 13 provincial groups from across the nation attending, this was a terrific consequence.
The boys started their pool play strongly, sticking with defending champion Hutt Valley all through the seven innings recreation. The ultimate rating was 17-12.
Trailing 14-0 in opposition to Auckland of their subsequent recreation was not the beginning they needed. The boys fought laborious to attain six runs within the subsequent two innings, earlier than Auckland’s flip at bat completed the sport 21-6.
The crew completed the primary day with a great 4-0 win over Otago.
They left the park on a excessive on the second day after beating Nelson 11-0 and Manawatu 4-1.
First up on the third day have been eventual event winners Counties Manukau, who used their batting power to take a 16-1 win.
South Canterbury completed fourth of their pool and confronted Southland within the cross-over. A change to the lineup on account of accidents, together with a collision within the outfield that ended Ben Hunter-Brady’s event with a suspected concussion, unsettled the crew. The ultimate rating was 10-1 to Southland.
Noah Powell and Anthony Baker featured within the high 10 on the batting stats after day three.
Enjoying off for eighth place, the ultimate recreation of the event on Sunday morning was in opposition to Otago. The boys began strongly, scoring 10 runs within the first innings. Fielding was tight and the ultimate rating was 13-3 to South Canterbury. Dwelling runs have been scored by Owen Younger (2) and Lachie Cater.
Minor associations are permitted 4 decide up gamers and Australian under-18 pitcher Noah Powell and Canadian Owen Younger, who’s enjoying for Rolleston over the summer time, added beneficial expertise.
All the crew must be happy with their particular person performances. Native standout gamers have been Hunter-Brady, Cooper White and Anthony Baker.
South Canterbury Softball thanks Belief Aoraki and Pub Charity for his or her assist and funding to allow the crew to attend the event. — Keri Murphy, secretary South Canterbury Softball
