A notable game was played tonight, and it was defined in the same way it was played, the reigning world champion Team Australia won over Team New Zealand 6-5 in extra inning.
O´Leary, the Aussie second baseman, became the hero of the night by catching a hard line drive just a few inches from the dirt which allowed him to get an spectacular double play on second base and then he ended the game himself by catching a fly ball.
Watts was the losing pitcher after four complete innings of labor. Team Australia scored in the first innin and on the third Team New Zealand scored five more runs on a single, three triples and a base by ball, but the reigning world champion had not said the last word.
Team Australia scored two runs in the fifth on three hits and two more in the sixth to tie the game thanks to a passed ball with runner on third and a fielder´s choice.
Team Australia scored a run in the eighth but when it came to Team New Zealand´s turn to attack the Aussie second baseman appeared to call the game on their favor.
Patrick pitched 2.1 INN, allowing 2hits, 3runs, 2 free tickets and 5k and Nathan pitched 5.2 INN, allowing 6 hits, 2runs, 1BB and 1K.
On the other hand, Watts pitched 4INN, allowing 4hits, 3 runs, 3 free tickets, and 2K; Gibson came for 2 INN, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 tickets and 1K, and Pettet closed the game with 2.2 INN, with 1 hit allowed, 1 run and 2 K.