Australia :
Melbourne 10 Brisbane 8
Chris Burke had a big game for Melbourne with three hits and a walk including a three run home run. He posted four RBIs and scored three runs. The 19 year old continues to show his versatility defensively ... he played left field in the contest, is primarily a catcher.
Josh Tols tossed a perfect inning with one strikeout, he hasn’t yielded a hit or a run in his last four outings. Former Phillie Drew Anderson continues to excel as a closer earning his 7th save with two scoreless frames allowing just a walk while striking out five batters. Drew has yet to yield an earned run in nine season appearances.
Perth 8 Adelaide 6
Luke Williams continues to swing a hot bat as he posted three more hits for Adelaide. He also scored a run and had four RBIs. The twenty four year old is 10 for 25 (.400 ) in his last six games with seven RBIs and has posted thirteen total bases in that stretch.
Colby Fitch had a hit and scored a run. Corneluis Randolph made a stellar catch on a sinking liner in right field.
Taylor Lehman started on the hill for Adelaide and pitched 2 2/3 innings ... 1R, 2H, 4BB, 3K’s.
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
