17-year-old Aces' infielder Jarryd Dale signed his first professional with the San Diego Padres late last year as international prospect. A few months later, Dale is featuring in his 50th game of ABL baseball in game four of the Melbourne home stand against the Canberra Cavalry, a remarkable achievement for someone who is not yet legally an … Continue reading Jarryd Dale’s meteoric rise
Ask anyone who's been involved with the Melbourne Aces for any period of time who their favourite player is and they'll almost unanimously say Darryl George. His standing as the nicest guy in baseball aside, this is one seriously talented ballplayer and the Aces line-up is reaping the benefits of a healthy Darryl George. Despite struggling … Continue reading By George, he’s still got it!
The Aces' got their Australian Baseball League (ABL) season off to a rough start on Friday night going down 9-1 to the travelling Perth Heat. Following the game, Aces manager Jon Deeble said that despite some obvious frustrations he was hopeful for an improved Melbourne outfit on Saturday for games 2 & 3. "I was … Continue reading Aces with plenty of work to do
Melbourne finished their opening Australian Baseball League (ABL) series with a loss on Sunday, resulting in a 3-1 series loss to the Perth Heat. The Heat looked dominant all weekend both with bat and ball leaving the Aces with plenty of work to do if they're going to be contenders again this season. After falling … Continue reading Aces Downed but Reinforcements Coming
The Jet Courier Melbourne Aces' championship campaign has been forced to take a backwards step, with Brisbane taking a 6-2 game one victory. The game lived up to its lofty expectations early, as the bats fired for both sides with each team recording five hits in the opening two innings. Trent Oeljten got the game … Continue reading Travelling Bandits spoil Aces game 1 party
The Jet Courier Melbourne Aces' remarkable rise this season has come on the back of some huge off-season signings. One of the biggest additions to Melbourne's roster this season has been Australian baseball stalwart Allan de San Miguel. Having won six Claxton Shields with the Perth Heat, which include four titles in the newly revamped … Continue reading de San ready and confident
The Adelaide Bite continue to spoil the party for the Jet Courier Melbourne Aces with a 6-2 win on Saturday night, leaving the Aces still with one game to win to clinch the minor premiership. The Aces who are trying to secure a home Championship Series, are now five games clear of the Bite with … Continue reading Aces left reeling as Bite take series win
The Jet Courier Melbourne Aces looked on their way to clinching top spot on Thursday night before a late comeback from the Adelaide Bite saw the Aces downed 4-1. A vintage Brad Harman blast in the bottom of the 2nd saw the Aces lead 1-0 early, the home run remained the difference until the 9th … Continue reading Aces falter in tight finish
The Jet Courier Melbourne Aces bounced back from a disappointing Saturday night game as they defeated Brisbane 5-1 on Sunday afternoon, wrapping up the series three games to one. A couple of Victorian pitchers made their returns for the Aces, Daniel McGrath started in his first ABL appearance since 2012 pitching the first two innings for … Continue reading Cruz’s BIG weekend leads Aces to series win
Veteran big leaguer Jeremy Guthrie had his first start as an Ace at Melbourne Ballpark on Friday night, as the Jet Courier Melbourne Aces defeated the Brisbane Bandits 5-3. The win marking the Club's second come from behind victory in as many nights, while also marking the Aces' best season in club history with 14 … Continue reading Big league arm leads Aces to big league win
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