Premier12 alumn Darryl George blasts record 2 grand slams, 10 RBI in a single ABL game
Darryl George, the national team third baseman for Australia at the WBSC Premier12 2019, set an Australian Baseball League (ABL) single-game record with two grand slams and 10 RBIs. His performance helped the Melbourne Aces defeat the Brisbane Bandits 22-2 on Saturday, 30 January.
ICYMI, Darryl George hit two grand slams and finished with 10 RBIs as the @MelbourneAces scored a franchise record 22 runs last night.
— Baseball.com.au (@baseballcomau) January 31, 2021
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George eclipsed an eight-RBI record shared by former teammate Luke Hughes and Adelaide import Denny Almonte.
According to ABL website, the 22 runs were Melbourne's franchise record, topping the 20 they scored against Camberra on 20 December 2010.
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The game was streamed by the WBSC YouTube Channel
Melbourne is on top of the ABL standings with a 17-7 record, as the Perth Heat (12-9) and the Adelaide Giants (12-10) are next in line. The Canberra Cavalry (9-12) are in fourth-place, followed by the Sydney Blue Sox (4-6) and Brisbane Bandits (6-16).
The final day of the regular season is scheduled for Sunday, 7 February.
ABL games are being live-streamed on WBSC's GameTime Sport Facebook page, while the WBSC YouTube Channel streams the ABL game of the week.
The ABL, Australia's top-tier professional baseball league, is an Associate Member of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
