Stalwart

There is a joke from an episode of the under-rated NewsRadio about the word stalwart. But, that is not what this post is about. Instead, it is about this:

Perth Heat successfully defended their Claxton Shield title with a thrilling win over NSW Patriots in the third and deciding game at Baseball Park in Thornlie last night.

The home team celebrated the 75th edition of Australia’s premier baseball competition with a 3-2 win after setting up the decider with a 5-4 on Saturday night after losing the opening game 5-3.

Perth held a two run lead going into the final innings before a late revival by NSW allowed the visitors to level the score.

But with two out and the game heading into extra innings, Perth’s Matt Kennelly took advantage of a throwing error which was compounded when NSW made a second error.

A clutch hit by stalwart Daniel Floyd batted in the winning run.

Here is the celebration picture. Floyd, a Rattler in 2001 and 2002, is in there somewhere:

Picture from Western Australia Baseball.