Friday overnight (U.S. time) - Game Log / Box Score Brisbane falls 12-11 in eleven innings, archived
. This game was even wilder than the score indicates. Each team scored four runs in the 11th, with Brisbane surrendering a grand slam in the bottom of the inning that tied things at 11-11. Earlier in the game, RHP Matt Hardy tossed a scoreless 5th, but was taken out for a three-run HR in the 6th that tied the game at 7-7. Hardy - 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR. You can watch Matt's stint as he enters the game right at the 02:00:00 hour mark at the link above. He ends the 5th with two K's after his mate's fielding error put him in trouble. On the flip side, go to the 02:32:15 mark to see the HR against Hardy. The Canberra announcers were pleased throughout as the 11-14 Cavalry ended up clinching a playoff spot with their win. Nick Kahle was behind the plate for the full game. Kahle was 2-for-5 (double, single, BB, two RBI, K). His single was of the bloop variety and can be seen here. Kahle's first-pitch line drive RBI double to the LF wall is at the 01:48:00 mark
. With the loss, Brisbane falls to 8-18 and is eliminated from the playoff picture. In fact, they "clinched" the bottom spot in the league standings. The Bandits would have had to win their final four games to qualify. Still has been fun to follow, a nice baseball distraction.