It was a big day for Herts Youth Baseball at Farnham Park, with both the Griffins U12s and Phoenix U14s taking to the field and showing exactly what this club is all about — effort, improvement and a love for the game.
For the Griffins U12s, it was a day of firsts. With several players making their debut, there were some early nerves in game one against a strong LYBL side. But even in a tough opener, the team battled and got on the board.
The Phoenix U14s had a similarly challenging but encouraging day. Game one proved tough against an organised LYBL side, but the group stuck at it and kept competing throughout.
In game two, the response was outstanding.
The Phoenix bats came alive early, putting together multiple scoring innings and showing real confidence at the plate. There was a noticeable step up in energy and execution, with stronger defence behind some solid pitching and catching. Like the U12s, this was a team growing into the day — and by the second game, they were playing with real belief.
Across both teams, the biggest takeaway was clear: from first pitch to last, the improvement was huge. Debuts, big plays, learning moments and growing confidence — exactly what the start of a season should look like.
A proud day for coaches, players and parents alike.
U12 Results:
Herts Griffins 1 – 16 LYBL
Herts Griffins 4 – 7 LYBL
U14 Results:
Herts Phoenix 1 – 15 LYBL
Herts Phoenix 8 – 11 LYBL