After a week spent watching the weather, Round 05 gave us a much more familiar Tuesday night: seven games, teams back together and plenty to talk about afterwards. Phoenix Flyers posted the round’s biggest win, Opals and Pickles shared some particularly warm post-game praise, and the evening at Watsons EQ brought the reveal of Bat, Bath & Beyond.
The seven matches
Comets returned with a 13–3 win over BDE, with Dani C. earning their team MVP for two home runs. BDE’s Darren B. was recognised for exceptional work at shortstop, making a series of plays for consecutive outs. BDE also praised Comets’ sportsmanship — a good game and good spirit across the diamond.
Oddballs took a 13–5 win over Base Invaders, recording their first victory of the season. Kiara H. was named Oddballs’ MVP, while Ashley S. took the team honour for Base Invaders. After the washed-out week, Oddballs had an extra reason to celebrate being back.
Galahs followed the washed-out round with a convincing 20–2 win over Barebatters. Maleeka P. was their team MVP, while Barebatters recognised Deni M. for her contribution on the diamond.
Opals claimed a 22–6 win, with Brad P. named their team MVP and Pickles choosing Marvin. The teams exchanged plenty of appreciation afterwards. Jamie thanked Dana and Nicholas for their leadership and a fun evening with a “gorgeous team”; Nicholas summed it up as lovely weather, a lovely game and lovely people. A good result for the community on both sides.
Phoenix Flyers delivered the round’s largest winning margin, beating Yellow Jackets 27–7 and maintaining their unbeaten start. Matthew J. was named Flyers’ team MVP, while Ainslie G. took the honour for Yellow Jackets.
Pitch Please! returned with a 15–5 win over Ohana. Kellyn C. was selected as Pitch Please!’s team MVP, with Ohana naming Jacki L. as theirs. Ten runs separated the teams as Tuesday softball got back into its rhythm.
Ballbreakers took the win at Upper Kippax, finishing 16–6 against Fireballs. Warwick Y. was Ballbreakers’ team MVP, while Drew K. took the Fireballs honour. Before the match, Fireballs found themselves without their usual kit bag. Ballbreakers offered to share theirs and help set up, while Fireballs offered spare gloves in return — teams helping each other get a game on.
Round highlights
Phoenix Flyers · 27–7
A 20-run margin against Yellow Jackets kept Flyers unbeaten.
Oddballs · 13–5
Eight runs separated Oddballs and Base Invaders in the closest match of the round — and Oddballs celebrated their first win.
Sharing the kit. Sharing the love.
Fireballs and Ballbreakers helped each other get on the field, while Opals and Pickles finished their game with warm words and a photo together.
The ladder after Round 05
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Points | Run diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1— | Phoenix Flyers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | +48 |
| 2— | Opals | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | +26 |
| 3▲ | Galahs | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | +12 |
| 4▼ | Pitch Please! | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | +11 |
| 5— | Comets | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | +38 |
| 6▲ | Ballbreakers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | +13 |
| 7▼ | Base Invaders | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | +0 |
| 8▲ | Oddballs | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -4 |
| 9▼ | Ohana | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| 10▼ | Fireballs | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -12 |
| 11▼ | Pickles | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -22 |
| 12▼ | BDE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -27 |
| 13▲ | Bare Batters | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -41 |
| 14▼ | Yellow Jackets | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -36 |
▲ Up · ▼ Down · — No change. Compared with Round 04.
Explore the league standingsBat, Bath & Beyond.
After the games, the evening continued at Watsons EQ, where our 2027 Mardi Gras theme, Bat, Bath & Beyond, was revealed. From a stormy week off to a bath-themed celebration, there seems to be no escaping water around here.
Thanks to everyone who played, umpired, organised equipment and sent in photos. It was good to be back.
Explore the Round 05 Photo of the Week shortlistRound 05 in pictures.
Explore the game-day gallery from Tuesday 10 November 2026.