The Bristol Badgers hit five home runs as they swept Bracknell Inferno in their BBF AAA clash to remain in first place in their division.
Outfielder Keegan Martinjako hit two home runs in the 22-2 game one victory and was joined by Mattia Papini and Vil Katinas who both cleared the fence as the Badgers’offense ran riot. Katinas, Alex Martinson and Rhodri Theaker all hit doubles as every Bristol player registered a hit.
Martinjako’s first homer for the club came in the first inning and he followed that up in the top of the second with a two RBI home run. Katinas hit a three run home run also in the first inning while Papini cleared the fences in the top of the fourth, driving in two runs.
Jake Boyer struck out four Inferno batters over his four innings pitched, giving up just three hits.
Keegan Martinjako, Vil Katinas and Mattia Papini.
Martinjako cleared the fences for his third home run of the day in game two which the Badgers dominated, running out 18-9 winners. He also hit a double and was joined by Katinas, Tom Hollies and Michael Comport who all got extra base hits.
Pitcher Doug Scriver kept up his good form with another win, striking out three batters over his complete seven inning performance on the mound.
“It was like being part of a home run derby and it was amazing to watch the power from our hitters over the whole afternoon,” said Badgers’ player manager Rhodri Theaker. “Everyone made good contact and showed a lot of intelligence at the plate to drive in runs which is crucial at this level.”
The Badgers have now hit 11 home runs over the season and sit at the top of their division with four games left to play.
Next up: The Bats benefited from Bournemouth Bears forfeiting their BBF/SWWBL AA fixture this week, and will travel on Saturday to take on division leaders the Cardiff Merlins AA in their final regular season game.
The Brunels game against Cardiff Merlins A this week was a rain out but they will finish their regularly scheduled games on Sunday against New Forest Knights.
The Severn Division champions Bristol Buccaneers bring their regular season to a close with a home fixture against Yeovil Whirlwinds.