“From the Diamond” Round 17

10 Feb

State league Division One | 7TH February

Eagles Big Split With Top Team

WEST TORRENS split a thrilling double-header against ladder leaders Henley & Grange at Lockleys, boosting their push for a top-six finish in Division One.

Both games went down to the wire, with the Eagles claiming a dramatic 4–3 walk-off win in game one before narrowly falling 3–2 in the second.

Game one saw the Rams strike first through Wilson Lee’s first-inning home run, with the score remaining 1–0 until the fourth when doubles to Nico Vanderlinden and Austin Gallagher tied the contest. A fifth-inning homer from Nathan Vanderlinden followed by extra-base hits from Nico Vanderlinden and Jasper Clark gave West Torrens a 3–1 lead.

Henley refused to fade, levelling the scores in the top of the seventh through hits from Cam Tilly and Liam Bull. In the bottom half, walks and smart small ball set the stage for Clark’s walk-off single, sealing the win.

The second game was again tight, with Henley’s power proving decisive. Home runs from Tilly and Bull put the Rams ahead early, while West Torrens stayed in touch through Clark and James McFarlane. A late Jose Paula homer provided crucial insurance as Henley held on 3–2.
Jordy Grose earned the win with six strong innings, while McFarlane impressed defensively with six catches in right field.

Woodville and Adelaide Share the Spoils

WOODVILLE remained firmly in the finals mix by splitting its double-header with Adelaide at Findon, taking game one 9–6 before the Angels responded with a 3–0 shutout.

After Adelaide surged ahead with a four-run third inning in game one, the Senators clawed back behind key contributions from Jose Castellano, Wade Moore, and Cesar Perez. Castellano’s two-out, two-run single in the fourth proved decisive, while AJ Verastegui delivered six strong innings for the win.

Game two belonged to Ian Heck, who dominated from the mound with a complete-game shutout. Adelaide struck early and added a late insurance run to secure the split.

Port Adelaide Sweep at Semaphore

PORT ADELAIDE kept its finals hopes alive with a commanding sweep of Gawler Rangers at Semaphore, winning 16–2 and 8–3.

Despite conceding early runs in both games, the Magpies responded emphatically. Game one was broken open by a massive 13-run fourth inning, highlighted by multiple walks, hit batters, and timely hitting. Joe Cedano went the distance for the win.

In game two, Port built steadily after overcoming another early deficit, with key contributions from Mitchell, Bird, Hodgetts, and Ryan Schrapel. Sammy Steigert pitched all seven innings to secure the sweep.

Southern Districts and Sturt Split at Mitcham

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS missed a chance to close ground on the top two sides, splitting with Sturt at Mitcham.

The Hawks dominated game one 14–2, powered by home runs from Nick Hutchings and Riley Moore, while Gary Grosjean controlled proceedings from the mound.

Game two went to extras, with South edging ahead in the eighth before Sturt responded. A sacrifice fly levelled the scores before Simon Baumer’s walk-off hit delivered the Saints a 4–3 win.

East Torrens Stay Clear in Fifth

EAST TORRENS maintained breathing room inside the top five with two hard-fought wins over Glenelg — 3–1 and 5–0.

Strong pitching was the story, with Connor Yeatman and Harry Deliyanis delivering standout performances across the two games, while timely hitting ensured the Redsox banked maximum points.

Goodwood Double Comeback Against Northern Districts

GOODWOOD twice came from behind to edge Northern Districts at Mortlock Park, winning 4–3 and 5–4 in two thrilling contests.

Late-inning drama defined both games, with defensive lapses and clutch hitting allowing the Indians to snatch victory in walk-off fashion.

Kensington and GGCD Share Wins at Erindale

KENSINGTON and Golden Grove Central Districts split their double-header, with the Cardinals winning 7–1 before the Dodgers responded with a 7–0 shutout.

Power hitting featured early for Kensington, while GGCD’s pitching depth and late surge sealed the second game.

Women’s League Division One | 8TH February

Woodville Continue Strong Form

WOODVILLE delivered an emphatic 11–3 win over Kensington in a midweek catch-up at Erindale.
Amara Quinn and Dakota Ding each drove in three runs, while Hannah Seal held Woodville scoreless through two innings in her longest outing of the season.

Alice Brown continued her patient approach, drawing two walks to lead the league with 17, while Ruby Pfitzner went 2-for-2 to lift her average to .356.

Adelaide Dominate Kensington

After conceding an early run, ADELAIDE surged to a 20–2 victory, their fourth win over Kensington this season.

Lilly Dal Corobbo earned the win and was part of a rare triple play, while Aleesha Mead and Isabella Hacker both lifted their season averages past .500.

Woodville Overpower Southern Districts

Woodville piled on 15 hits in a 16–2 win over Southern Districts, with Jemila Dadd driving in four runs and Beth Lee adding two more RBIs.

Despite the loss, the Hawks remain fourth, with a crucial clash against Kensington looming.