November 2004
7 November, 2004
Taranaki's Tye Jeffes goes for the cycle in a dramatic game against the Geelong Green Sox. With a single in the 1st, triple in the 4th, double in the 6th, and a home run in the 8th he had the Cycle squared away but he wasn't done.
The game was tied up at 10-all after 9, in the 11th Tye Jeffes came up to the plate with bases loaded and blasted a grandslam home run into the crowd -- taking the game away from the Green Sox.
20 November, 2004
Bad news for the Steamrollers. They lost one Mackay Brother to the Taranaki Bulls and now they've lost the other to injury. Ciaran Mackay will miss the next 5-6 weeks with a partially torn labrum.
The Shield
More movement for The Shield, the Otago Thunderbolts defend against the Tasman Sunbirds but lose it to the Bay of Plenty Steamrollers (first time they've held it). They go on to lose it to the Canterbury Red Knights (also first time they've held it).
The Red Knights successfully defend the Shield against the Auckland Aces and will next need to defend it against the Northland Giants in December.
November Award Winners
Kiwi Hitter of the Month: Domenic Atteridge (Canterbury) .390 BA with 6 home runs, 25 RBIs, and 27 runs.
Kiwi Pitcher of the Month: Rhys Mackay (Canterbury) 5-0 record. 34.1 innings pitched with 23 strikeouts and an ERA of 0.52
Kiwi Rookie of the Month: Kian Macdonald (Wellington) .290 BA with 5 doubles, 6 home runs, 14 RBIs, and 16 runs.
Kangaroo Hitter of the Month: Seb Belgrove (Tasmania) .333 BA with 9 home runs and 21 RBIs.
Kangaroo Pitcher of the Month: Willem Backhouse (Canberra) 2-0 record and 7 saves. 16.2 innings pitched with 19 strikeouts and a 0.54 ERA.
Kangaroo Rookie of the Month: Tye Hudswell (Queensland) .325 BA with 5 home runs and 16 RBIs.
