READ MORE:* Pettett poised to pitch* Brotherly duo in Black Sox* Hayes rested by Black Sox* Poignant memorial to former NZ softball stars* Black Sox win Intercontinental CupThe Black Sox were in command from the first inning when Bartorillo scored after he, shortstop Cole Evans and first baseman Jerome Raemaki swatted successive singles off Black Sox B starting pitcher Ben Watts. Bartorillo, a Black Sox gold medallist in 2013 and 2017, then powered the ball over the outfield fence for the fifth and final run. The Black Sox had 10 safe hits, to Bartorillo (3), Raemaki (2), Cole Evans, van Lieshout and brothers Ben, Thomas and Campbell Enoka. The Black Sox B team are back on the diamond against Japan at 3pm on Friday. Mark Sorenson's Black Sox top team face Japan at 5.30pm and Australia at 8pm.

Source: Stuff February 08, 2019 02:26 UTC