13/09/2026
Leo Sayer Has Lots Of Hits But Nightcliff Tigers Fall To Palmerston and Rural Reds
Leo Sayer collected three hits in three at bats, but Nightcliff Tigers lost to Palmerston and Rural Reds 11-6 on Saturday. Sayer doubled in the fourth inning, doubled in the third inning, and singled in the first inning.
An error put Nightcliff Tigers on the board in the top of the first.
Palmerston and Rural Reds flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 5-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Alejandro Diaz following a 7-pitch at-bat that drove in three.
Palmerston and Rural Reds scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. Wayne Franklin singled, scoring one run, Kayden North-Palmer drew a walk, scoring one run, Diaz doubled, scoring two runs, and an error scored two runs.
Nightcliff Tigers scored five runs on one hit in the top of the fourth inning. Nick Auciello drew a walk, scoring one run, Sayer doubled, scoring three runs, and an error scored one run.
North-Palmer earned the win for Palmerston and Rural Reds. The pitcher surrendered one hit and five runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking five. Sayer took the loss for Nightcliff Tigers. The pitcher went two innings, allowing 11 runs (four earned) on seven hits, striking out two and walking four.
Nightcliff Tigers had patience at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Hamish Sulley and Auciello led the team with two bases on balls each. Anthony Zamolo stole two bases. Nightcliff Tigers stole five bases in the game. Nightcliff Tigers turned one double play in the game. With Volpe, Rice and Jeter going deep in the line up during the game Tigers were still unable to run down the Reds lead who where held together with outstanding offence through Betts, Freeman and Lindor,
Palmerston and Rural Reds amassed nine hits in the game. Diaz led Palmerston and Rural Reds with four runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-3 on the day. Casey collected two hits for Palmerston and Rural Reds in three at bats. Diaz stole two bases. Whilst Bobby Witt Jnr was able to swipe 6 bases
With next weeks game being the last game of the season it is sure to be a close battle with Both Tigers and Reds wanting to finish the season with a win..