Athlone Athletics stun Bothasig Knights in Major League action

Lonwabo Marele|Published 2 months ago

Athlone Athletic’s second team celebrate a 8-6 over Battswood Baseball Club this past weekend. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Athlone Athletics Baseball Club beat Bothasig Knights in a Cape Town Baseball Federation Major League clash in Athlone on Saturday, February 1.

The A’s came back from 3-1 down to win the match 6-3. The win takes them to 13 victories and five defeats this season.

The win was extra sweet as Athlone’s second team also won 8-6 against Battswood Baseball Club.

With three matches left of the season, the curtain closure will be a humdinger for the side from Athlone.

Bothasig is on top after 15 wins and three losses, followed by VOB Macaw with 14 wins and four losses. Athlone are in third after 13 wins in 18 matches.

Athlone A’s will play against Bellville this Saturday, followed by a clash against the Maitland Giants next weekend, and the closing match against VOB Macaw.

Bellville Tygers are fourth on the log, after after 12 wins and six defeats. In fifth, it’s Durbanville Villains, followed by Thistles, Grassy Park Crusaders and Maitland Giants.

Athlone A’s pitcher Jaden Du Preez helped his side during the win against Battswood second team. Thereafter, the first team beat the log-leaders Bothasig Knights. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Chairman of Athlone Athletic’s Tony Alexander all smiles afte a job well done from the first and second teams in Athlone this past weekend. They prepare for another big clash against Bellville Tygers. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Pitcher, Jared Elario on the attack for Bothasig Knights. Picture: Lonwabo Marele