ROOKIE BALL > Cheetahs & Leopards Play To A Spotted Tie


IN A SPEEDY CAT SCRATCH BATTLE OF GRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT PROPORTIONS, THE CHEETAHS AND LEOPARDS PLAY TO A DRAW AT CHRISTIE PITS

HIT MACHINE > Clockwise from top left: Rio (16) of the Cheetahs; Dylan (14) of the Leopards; Coleman (2) of the Cheetahs; James (13) of the Leopards; Markus (11) of the Cheetahs; Anthony (16) of the Leopards; Rorden (1) of the Cheetahs and Sasha (3) of the Leopards.

Under overcast skies this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 3, two traditional Rookie Ball Wednesday Division rivals battled tooth and nail in a cat stratched fever showdown.

For two ferocious innings, the Cheetahs and Leopards squared off for bragging rights on the field of play.

Leading the Cheetahs offensive thrust were Coleman (2), Markus (11), Rio (16) and Rorden (1).

Propelling the Leopards offensive machine were Anthony (16), Dylan (14), James (13) and Sasha (3).

The hits and runs generated by both squads were coming fast and furious throughout the entire game and brought the appreciative fans in attendance to their feet in a rapturous celebration.

And when the dust had finally settled on the basepaths, TP Umpire Joel Scott announced that the Cheetahs and Leopards had played to a tie.

A fitting conclusion to a well played game by both teams and where a splendid time was had by all.