Jefferson Yacap, the man they call The Magician, had another solid game for Castlecliff Club Whanganui Mustangs in the Manawatū men's senior reserve A grade softball competition on Saturday.
Castlecliff Club Whanganui Mustangs held off a much improved Kingswood team 7-6 in the Manawatū men's senior reserve A grade softball competition in Palmerston North.
Mustangs opened the weekend's scoring when Brian Landon-Lane hit safely. Danny Green advanced him to second base with a single and, with first and
second bases loaded, Jefferson Yacap smashed the ball to the outfield, scoring both runners and placing himself on second.
Next batter, and player of the day, Lawrence Llaneta hit safely to score Yacap, however Llaneta was left on base when the innings finished.
Kingswood replied with a huge home run to open their account. Mustangs next turn at bat Duane Paranihi and Cameron Hollis scored, giving the visitors a 5-1 lead. Kingswood added three runs at their next turn at bat while Mustangs could not score at their turn at bat.
Kingswood added another two in their turn at bat to take a 6-5 lead. With time just about up Danny Green hit safely and then Llaneta blasted the ball deep over the fielders to score Green and himself.
