Brooms Out for the Cynics on Opening Weekend 2021!

The Cynics opened season 2021 with a sweep of Marrickville at Petersham Oval.

Alex Cobb pitched a 2-hit shutout in 1st Grade, tallying up 8 strikeouts. Nick Doller led the way offensively with 2 hits.

Earlier, 2nd & 3rd Grade both took leads in the top of the first innings and never trailed.

In 2nd Grade, Zak Horton pitched five shut-out innings to get the win, while veterans Jarryd ‘Sugar’ Stanley and Wade Shipard combined for four innings of solid relief. Rookies Adam Bates and Blake Gooding both had great days at the plate, with 2 hits and 3 RBIs respectively.

In 3rd Grade, rookie Caleb Garven earned his first career win, while starter Ben Cobb was effective, pitching four innings of 1-run ball. Brandon Velie and Anthony ‘Possum’ Palmer both had multiple hit games.

See the images below for the box scores.