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AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL LEAGUE
ESSENDON KNIGHTS AT CANBERRA RAIDERS
08/15/2021
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AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL LEAGUE
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ESSENDON KNIGHTS AT CANBERRA RAIDERS
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GAME ID: 2132 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH , 2021 - GAME LOG
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H |
E |
Essendon Knights (62-46) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
Canberra Raiders (50-58) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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1 |
6 |
0 |
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Balman, Knights Dispatch Canberra, 4-1
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The Essendon Knights defeated the Canberra Raiders, 4-1, in National League action at Canberra Stadium. Essendon pitcher Justin Balman had a standout performance. Phil Coupland got the save, his 23rd in 28 chances. The win elevated the Knights to 62-46.
Balman's performance can only be described as masterful. He notched 5 strikeouts in 8 innings while allowing 4 hits. Balman, who is tied for 10th in the NL with a 14 quality starts, goes to 11-6 on the year with 97 strikeouts.
"Good pitching, clutch hitting," said Essendon skipper Phorgotten Son. "I can't complain."
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ESSENDON BATTING LINESCORE |
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CANBERRA BATTING LINESCORE |
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a - A. Barria substituted for J. Balman in the 9th
BATTING
Doubles:
B. Rogerson
(19, 6th Inning off G. Thacker, 0 on, 1 out)
Home Runs:
T. Starling
(30, 8th Inning off L. Bailey, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases:
B. Honeyfield
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S. Ralph
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T. Starling
5
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G. Grendon
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B. Rogerson
2
2-out RBI:
T. Starling
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs:
G. Grendon
GIDP:
J. Scoley
Team LOB:
3
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a - J. Esplin pinch hit for G. Thacker in the 6th
b - M. Melsome pinch hit for L. Bailey in the 8th
c - T. Tombs pinch hit for J. Aplin in the 9th
BATTING
Doubles:
W. Fowles
(22, 6th Inning off J. Balman, 0 on, 2 outs)
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X. Millington
(1, 7th Inning off J. Balman, 1 on, 1 out)
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T. Tombs
(20, 9th Inning off P. Coupland, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases:
J. Durtnell
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T. Palfrey
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X. Millington
2
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T. Tombs
2
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W. Fowles
3
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs:
P. Rutgers
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M. Hancock
2
Team LOB:
5
FIELDING
Double Plays:
1 (Fowles-Durtnell-Palfrey)
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ESSENDON PITCHING LINESCORE |
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CANBERRA PITCHING LINESCORE |
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Player |
IP |
H |
R |
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BB |
K |
HR |
PI |
ERA |
J. Balman W (11-6) |
8.0 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
83 |
1.95 |
P. Coupland SV (23) |
1.0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
2.26 |
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GAME NOTES
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Player of the Game:
Justin Balman
Ballpark:
Canberra Stadium
Weather:
Rain (60 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 10 mph
Start Time:
2:40 PM
Time:
2:36
Attendance:
20930
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