Payday Hao’s Rob Bansil connects the line drive during a playoff game of the 2023 Belau Amateur Softball Association Open League at the Dandan baseball field on Sunday.
No Excuse shortstop Dennis Cabrera passes to first base for the out during a playoff game of the 2023 Belau Amateur Softball Association Open League at the Dandan baseball field on Sunday.
NO Excuse and Aimeliik Bat Boys are headed to the semifinals of the 2023 Belau Amateur Softball Association Open League after defeating their respective opponents at the Dandan baseball field on Sunday.
No Excuse secured victory by trouncing Payday Hao, 25-10, in four innings.
The game started as if it were a homerun derby.
Payday Hao displayed their strength with Juan Iguel, Jesus Attao, Geoff Cruz, and Rob Bansil hitting a homerun each to seize the lead.
No Excuse responded by unleashing homeruns led by Byron Kaipat with a two-run homer to complete the first inning in control, 6-4.
For his part, Payday Hao’s Iguel connected a two-run homer, but No Excuse answered with four to remain ahead.
In the third inning, Payday Hao brought in three runs, but No Excuse scored 14 led by Vince Torres with a three-run homer for a 24-9 lead.
Payday Hao’s Eli Aughenbaugh managed to send one over the gate for a solo homerun, but No Excuse’s Byron Kaipat hit a solo homer of his own to end the game via the mercy rule, 25-10.
Bat Boys vs Blue Jays
The Aimeliik Bat Boys took down the Blue Jays in four innings, 17-5. Rivin Saralu and Sus Iguel led the offensive highlight with two homeruns each.
