The Armidale Outlaws handled their first double-header in fine fashion with a pair of victories at Tamworth's Field of Dreams.
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The first-up 13-5 win over Warriors came thanks largely to eight runs scored in the third inning.
The offensive firepower for the Outlaws was brought by Tim Voigt, Alan Johnson, Ben Greatrex, Jeremy Bird and Cam Beat who all drove in runs.
Voigt also backed up on the pitcher's mound for Outlaws. They went three innings, allowing one run on zero hits and striking out five.
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Meanwhile, Ryan Handsaker led things off on the hill for Warriors. They lasted two innings, allowing eight hits and eight runs while striking out one and walking one. Mark Gallagher and Nathan Handsaker entered the game as relief, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.
Outlaws second win came in dramatic fashion thanks to a walk-off single at the end of the game to topple Cougars.
The game was tied at four with Outlaws batting in the bottom of the seventh when Brad Smith singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run and securing the 5-4 win.
In total, Outlaws racked up 12 hits on the day. Voigt, Beat, Smith, and Kris Bird all managed multiple hits for Outlaws.
Cougars weren't far behind with 11 hits. Adam Mcguirk, Ferris, and Brock Ridgewell each collected multiple hits.
On the mound, Jeremy Bird kicked things off for Outlaws. They went five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits, striking out six and walking zero.
Brock Ridgewell was on the hill for Cougars. They went six and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on 12 hits, striking out 12 and walking one.
In B grade, there was a couple big wins.
Cougars Maroon were too strong for Pandas and claimed a 12-3 victory.
The other match saw Warriors clash with Cougars White.
Warriors came away with a comfortable 14-0 win over Cougars White.
