Jacksons Falcons v Tigers - Match Report 18th February 2014

The Jacksons Falcons took the field in their second game in buoyant mood, and wasted no time in showing their opposition that they meant business. The throws between bases were fast and accurate, and Pitcher Ric Pedro found his groove early in the first inning. At bat, the Falcons were just as determined, and began racking the points up in spite of the strong performances, coupled with some key additions, to the Tigers ranks on the night.

Falcons did falter momentarily when Short Stop Sam Lempriere found the floor with his head in an exuberant leap at a rebounding ball, but both Sam, and the team, regained composure fairly swiftly and the game continued. Tigers also suffered some mid-game woes when Declan Renouard had to exit the game looking a little on the green side, but with some eleventh hour subbing, play could resume.

Whilst the mid-period of the game stumbled with the injuries, substitutions and a series of dead balls requiring replacements, both teams stepped up the play for final assaults, and home runs came for both sides, Ric Pedro, Chantelle Cunningham and Nardine Nicolas all scoring home runs for the Falcons.

At the call of ball game, the Falcons had cliched victory 50 - 30. A great second game, with good camaraderie between both teams.

Jacksons Falcons Softball...

Match Report 4 Feb 14

The Jacksons Falcons sprang out of the blocks in their first match of the Winter Softball Season, catching the returning Champions Pirates off guard and mounting up the points tally from the off. The season break had done little to dampen the teams enthusiasm, and the Falcons were able to launch a strong attack at bat, taking advantage of a seemingly unsettled start by the defence. The Falcons pressed home the advantage, wherever possible hustling and stealing bases.

On the field, the Jacksons Falcons began building good partnerships, and a series of smooth interchanges between bases added to the positive vibe. Sam Lempriere and Paulo dos Reis each finding their groove at the Pitchers Plate made the Falcons the full package, and in spite of their oppositions daunting record in the Winter leagues, the Falcons were always fighting for the win.

By the fourth innings both teams were pushing hard at every play, and only one point separated the 2 sides, with the Falcons just holding on to the lead. The Falcons were buoyant, with newcomer Rem Floris earning his first home run, though the Pirates countered with 2 home runs from Ali Wade and Carlos Teles. A nail-biting finish saw a few cracks start to appear in the final few fielding plays by the Falcons, and at the call of ball game the Pirates had eaked out a lead.

A determined display by the 2014 squad and a great first game.