Dodgers finish strong in win over Warriors - Toowoomba Chronicle

SAFE SLIDE: Peta Beutel scores a run for Aces in their A grade game against All Stars. Kevin Farmer

A DAMAGING final inning saw Dodgers run away with a 12-4 win over Warriors in Toowoomba Softball women's A grade action at Kearneys Spring Sporting Complex.

Dodgers got out to a 5-1 lead before Warriors fought back to close the gap to 5-4.

That was as close as they got though as Dodgers scored seven runs in the last inning to record an eight-run win.

"It was a good all-round hitting display," Dodgers coach Peta Johnson said.

Leah Millward pitched strongly for Dodgers, who had fellow pitcher Rachel Kraak playing for Queensland at the Australian Under 17 Championships.

All Stars scored a 9-5 win over Aces in the other women's game.

Meanwhile, Dodgers posted a big 11-1 mercy rule win over Warriors, who were without their usual pitchers and catchers.

Queensland representative Marshall Kronk was in great form pitching for Dodgers.

Aces/All Stars had to forfeit their game due to player numbers as they were hit with having four players competing at the Australian Under 17 Championships at Canberra.

Results

Toowoomba Softball A grade

MEN: Dodgers 11 def Warriors 1, Warriors won on forfeit from Aces/All Stars

WOMEN: Dodgers 12 def Warriors 4, All Stars 9 def Aces 5

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