A WASHED-OUT Sunday afternoon meant that action between Taunton Pistols and Plymouth Mariners would have to be cut short.

The two teams were meant to play a double header on Sunday July 27 in some South West and Wales Baseball League action, however rain meant that they would only be able to play one game against each other.

The one game that was played, which would be hosted at Taunton Green, would see a defeat for the Pistols, with the final result being 24-11 to the Mariners.

Meanwhile, in the Double-A division, the Taunton Muskets advanced to the championship game after the Wellington Khaki Sox forfeited.

Despite an early downpour in Taunton, the Pistols and Mariners managed to get game one underway, with both teams swinging the bats aggressively in the opening innings. The contest remained close early on, but the Mariners gradually pulled away, carrying a 14–7 lead into the final frame.

Plymouth then exploded for 10 more runs in the top of the inning. The Pistols answered with four, but the deficit was too much to overcome.

While the loss may mark the end of the Pistols’ season — pending the rescheduling of game two — there were standout performances from the home side.

Mark Cross plated three runs on two hits, including a double; Melissa ‘Missy’ Morgan-Clarke drove in three runs on two hits of her own; and Steve Coles contributed three hits and scored three times.

Game two began but was halted with the Mariners leading 1–0 in the top of the first inning when the rain returned. The teams hope to resume the contest next Sunday.

“It was a tough result, but it’s been a good season overall,” said Pistols Assistant Manager Connor Colman. “Hopefully we can finish it off with a win when the second game is rearranged.”James Wheatley earned the Tricky Cider Ltd.

MVP honours for his relentless effort in the field and consistent plate appearances.The Taunton Muskets didn’t need to take the field Sunday to book their place in the Double-A division championship game.

Scheduled to travel to face the Wellington Khaki Sox, the Muskets instead were handed a win by forfeit when the home team failed to field a squad.

The result sent the Muskets into the championship game against the Cardiff Merlins on August 10, which will be a part of a wider day celebrating the start of the post season.

Both teams will also go on to compete in the British Baseball Federation Double-A playoffs at the end of August, where they will be keeping a close eye on results from around the country.

Alongside the Double A championship game on August 10, the South West and Wales Baseball League, will also be hosting an All-Star game between the Wessex Division and the Severn Division on the same day.

The game is an opportunity for teams and players in the league to come together and celebrate the season and come together as a local baseball community.

Both the All Star game and the Double A championship game will be hosted at Bristol Baseball Club’s home, which is the Somer Pavillion in Keynsham.

In addition to these two games, the Single A championship game will also be played between the Exeter Spitfires and the Bristol Buccaneers.