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Geraldton softball round 13 preview: Rams and Martians clash as teams fight for ladder position in final weeks

Derek GoforthGeraldton Guardian
Sean Thompson swings for the Blaze.
Camera IconSean Thompson swings for the Blaze. Credit: Derek Goforth/Derek Goforth

Just five rounds remain in the Geraldton softball regular season, adding an extra layer of anticipation as teams vie for prime positions.

Some have already secured top positions, while others are hitting their stride in a bid to make their mark.

In the fiercely competitive men’s division one, Suiside has applied pressure on its counterparts to deliver top-notch performances.

The league leaders, alongside Blaze, enjoy a bye this round, setting the stage for a captivating clash between Rams and Martians.

Rams, riding high after a commendable victory last round, face-off against Martians, who are determined to bounce back from a narrow loss to the league leaders.

Shifting gears to the action-packed women’s division one games, Rams seek redemption after Suiside disrupted their previously unbeaten record.

The league leaders and minor premiers gear up to face a struggling Martians side, while Marlins lock horns with a resurgent Pi’s Panthers.

David Sutton’s Pi’s ladies are eager to maintain their momentum against the formidable Marlins, and they also face-off against Suiside, who have been notching up victories and eyeing the coveted second spot before the finals.

In the competitive men’s division two match-ups, both Suiside and Blaze are eyeing the top spot.

Blaze takes on Marlins, while Suiside faces a double-header against Martians Black and Gunduwa.

Meanwhile, Rams square off against Martians Red in what promises to be an intense showdown.

The women’s division two games showcase an exciting battle at the top of the ladder, with Suiside and Marlins tied at 17 points.

Suiside tackles a challenging double-header against Marlins and Pi’s Panthers, while Martians face Panthers in the second game of their double-header.

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