Victoria upsets Queensland on day five
Victoria has caused an upset in the women'scompetition on day five of the 2007 Australian Open Fastpitch Championshipsdefeating competition leaders Queensland, 2-0.
Queensland, who were undefeated winning nine straight games, went down toVictoria after not being able to answer the pitching of 37 year old RaeleneJeffrey, with Queensland getting seven hits for the game.
Victoria is in second place on the points table winning ninefrom 11 games. Queensland remains in first place.
Victoria will meet Queensland in themajor semi final tomorrow at 4pm with the winner advancingto the grand final to be played on Saturday.
Former Australian player Brooke Wilkins pitched exceptionally well for ACT withseven strike outs and allowing New South Wales just three hits to win 4-1.
New South Wales, Western Australia and ACT arelocked in a three way battle for the remaining two finals positions with fivewins each.
In the men’s competition, ACT is still on top undefeatedafter a 6-0 win over Northern Territory with acombined pitching effort from Adam Folkard and Jeff Goolagong pitching 14strike outs.
They will meet Western Australia in the major semifinal tomorrow after Western Australia defeated Northern Territory 7-0 to secure second place.
Hamish Monkman hit three home runs to help Queensland score theirthird win of the championship defeating New South Wales 13-3 andsecure their place in the finals where they will play Victoria.
Victoria are scheduled to take on ACT at 5.30pm and New South Wales at 8.00pm (AEST) to concludetoday’s play.
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