Three wins on the trot for VOB
Luke November of VOB attempts to tag Bellville's Marchel Steyn, at third base during their sides' Cape Town Major League baseball match at Chukker Road at the weekend.
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Playing at home on Saturday, VOB maintained their unbeaten run in the Cape Town Major League with an emphatic 11–2 victory over Bellville, at Chukker Road.
Pitchers Jesse Johnson and Tyron Brickhill combined brilliantly on the mound, limiting Bellville’s batting lineup to just one hit between them. Johnson conceded a single hit and struck out three batters, while Brickhill was flawless, allowing no hits and also sending three batters packing.
On the plate, Luke November (2-for-5), Liam Willenberg (2-for-5) and Jordyn Riffel (2-for-4) led the charge for the home side with consistent hitting performances that kept the scoreboard ticking.
VOB pitcher Jesse Johnson VOB’s on the mound during his side's Cape Town Major League baseball match against Bellville Tygers, at Chukker Road, at the weekend.
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For Bellville, starting off pitcher Bryce McClelland delivered a strong early shift, striking out 10 batters while conceding just two hits before handing the ball to Stuart Baron (six hits) and Kian Africa (one hit) in relief.
The result marked VOB’s third consecutive win of the season, cementing their place at the top of the league standings.
Other results: Bothasig 3, Athlone Athletics 1; Thistle 13, Crusaders 12; VOB 11, Bellville 2; Durbanville 17, Battswood 4
Bellville pitcher, Bryce McClelland Bellville’s in action during his side's Cape Town Major League baseball match against VOB, at Chukker Road, at the weekend.
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Luke November of VOB dives to reach third base as Bellville's Marchel Steyn tries to oust him during their sides' Cape Town Major League baseball match, at Chukker Road, at the weekend.
Image: Mark Ward