Bristol Brunels out hit the New Forest Thunder Knights on Sunday but eventually went down 12-5 and 8-7 in their BBF/SWWBL A double header.
SMITH’S HEROICS DRIVES BUCCS TO SWEEP
Outfielder Ed Smith’s crucial late heroics at the plate kickstarted Bristol Buccaneers’ victory in the first game of their double header against Cardiff Merlins II at Somerdale Pavilion on Sunday.
BRUNELS CORNISH TRIP ENDS IN DEFEAT
Bristol Brunels’ trip to take on the Cornish Claycutters in Truro ended in two losses in the BBF/SWWBL A clash on Sunday. In the first game the Brunels could not come to terms with a strong pitching performance from the Claycutters’ Dan Kitts.
BADGERS VICTORY KEEPS THEM IN PLAYOFF SPOT
Bristol Badgers’ 4-1 victory in the first game of their BBF AAA double header against Richmond Knights at Somerdale has kept them in the play off race. A strong pitching performance by Nerius Tamosiunas kept the Knights in check, as he struck out seven Richmond players over his seven innings pitched.
BOULTON HEROICS KEEP BATS IN PLAYOFF RACE
Josh Boulton’s all round performance in the 13-11 victory against Richmond Dragons on Sunday helped keep Bristol Bats in the BBF AA playoff race. Boulton hit his first ever home run which scored three runs as well as striking out five Dragons over his five innings pitched.
FIELDING ERRORS COST BATS DEAR
Fielding errors cost the Bristol Bats dear in their BBF AA game against Guildford Mavericks on Sunday. Despite scoring two runs in the first inning, the Bats were constantly playing catch up against a strong Guildford side, and crucial errors allowed the Mavericks to stretch their lead and run out 16-6 winners.