The over 35s Bombers started off the year with a game against the Casula Lakers Stealers in the Lee Richardson Cup on Friday, February 2.
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The Lakers had previously defeated the Bombers in round one.
However memories of that game were soon wiped away, with the Bombers jumping out to an 8-2 lead after two innings.
Matthew Hibbert starred as pitcher, keeping the Lakers' batters quiet.
Meanwhile the fielders maintained a tight field during the innings.
Unfortunately the runs dried up for the Bombers.
The opposition found form in the third innings, despite the efforts of Guy Farrugia who took a difficult score-stopping outfield catch.
In the end, the Lakers simply overwhelmed the Stars' side with an eight run final innings to take the win.
The game ended with a 15-7 loss for the over 35s Bombers.
