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“It is the first-time women’s players will be a part of this day and we’re extremely happy we are making it happen.”<\/p>\n
As part of the Anzac Day commemorations, a reciting of The Last Post and the observation of a minute’s silence will be held prior to both the men’s main game and the women’s game.<\/p>\n
A Most Valuable Player medal will be awarded to the best performing players in the main men’s game and women’s game.<\/p>\n
Juniors will commence play at 9am and 12pm, the senior men will play from 3pm, and the women’s game will be held at 6pm.<\/p>\n
Guild president Jason Peoples said while baseball is not the most popular sport locally, watching a game of local baseball is the perfect way to spend a Saturday, especially at night.<\/p>\n
“At this stadium, as soon as the lights go on, it automatically brings people in off the street. We always speak to people who say they didn’t even know there was a baseball field here,” Peoples said.<\/p>\n
“Women’s games are generally held on Sunday, but to have our women’s sides joining us this week will make for an awesome day of baseball here in the region.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WOMEN will be part of this year’s Geelong Baseball Association (GBA) Anzac Day fixture for the first time this weekend, when two local clubs meet for the annual matchup. A full slate of action will take place at Geelong Baseball Centre in Grovedale this Saturday between Guild All-Stars Baseball Club and Bellarine Bears Baseball Club, […]<\/p>\n