Black Sox finished top of section B with crushing defeat of Botswana

July 13, 2017

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The Golden Homes Black Sox finished section play at the Men’s Softball World Championships with a 7-0 win over Botswana in 5 innings this morning.

 

Botswanan pitcher Motsholathebe put his team under pressure in the first inning of the game by loading the bases and walking in a run to give New Zealand a 1-0 lead. That brought Thomas Enoka to the plate and a great opportunity to stretch the lead early. Enoka a world class hitter who had struggled during the tournament thus far by his own high standards took the ball deep for a grand slam to give the Black Sox a healthy 5-0 lead.

 

Bottom of the third and strongman Wayne Laulu chalked up the Black Sox second dinger of the day crushing one out of the yard with a runner on to take New Zealand to 7.

 

The score remained at seven and zero until the fifth inning, enough for the Black Sox to apply the international mercy rule and complete the game.

 

Nik Hayes started on the mound for New Zealand and was replaced by southpaw Karl Gollan in the 4^th inning. Campbell Gibson came on in the 5^th to close the game out.

 

It was the last opportunity for Black Sox management to ensure all players and the pitching staff in particular were ready for the business end of the tournament commencing at 2pm (NZT) tomorrow. New Zealand who finished top of Section B will take on arch rivals Australia and their formidable pitching staff in a game that will truly test the Black Sox.

 

Jayden Moore, Black Sox Manager

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Best

Glen

 

 

Glen Roff - Softball Manager

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