Manager: Andy Malthouse
Scorer: Kim Malthouse
Score: NC Rebels 11 – Fitzroy B 7
Match report courtesy of Manager Andy Malthouse
One week is along time in many ways and that’s definitely true when it comes to sport.
From any given week, a lot can change and thank god it did.
Last week we got beaten up 26 to 7 and this week we managed to fight out probably our best win of the year so far.
Down by 4 early in the game and with all signs that they were going to run away with it, we managed to flick a switch and put on 7 to take control.
At no stage was the game totally under control but with constant pressure with the bat, great pitching, base running and defence, we were able to fight a great come from behind win, 11 to 7.
Bruce started for us and threw the complete game. He was masterful on the mound in what was a fantastic performance. Just what we needed after the last couple of weeks. He threw 6 innings for 102 pitchers. 28 balls and 74 strikes. He gave up 10 hits but some of those were frustrating. Metal bats do that. 7 strike outs and 1 walk was the difference and he totally deserves the W next to his name this week.
Will Needham stepped in as catcher this week and was perfect behind the plate. No pass balls, 4 stolen bases against and 1 caught stealing. Awesome job Will, see you there again this week 
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This week was the best batting we have had all season with everyone contributing. The lower order was awesome batting in 4 of our 11 runs, and that was the difference in the end. Congrats to Cath and Matt for getting their first hits of the season and also welcome to Danny who played his first game.
Everyone had intent in the batting box, no more so than Paul Clarke who really put pressure on the pitcher to throw good pitches. Paul started it all for us in the 2nd with a great 2 run single to right and then topped it off with a stealing 3rd when their pitcher, in his arrogance decided to wind up with Paul on 2nd and an open 3rd base. Cost him 2 runs in the end.
Our base running was back to it best with 16 stolen bases to their 4.
I wish all games were like this one. It was tense early but once we got our back up, we could not be stopped and it was great seeing everyone smiling for once. One more game to go till the break, lets enjoy this week no matter what and go into Christmas enjoying our ball.
Thanks to Jane, Kim and Stu for your efforts on the day. Couldn’t do it without you all.