The Canberra Cavalry have secured the 2025 ABL Championship, lifting the coveted Claxton Shield after a commanding 5-0 win over the Perth Heat in Game 2. This marks their first ABL title since 2013.

Canberra’s starting pitcher, Colten Davis, delivered a masterclass on the mound, throwing 8.2 innings of shutout baseball in a near-complete game effort. His dominant performance earned him the series MVP honours.

With every Cavalry batter reaching base, Davis’ brilliance meant they only needed a single run to seal the deal. Miles Simington ensured they had more than enough, blasting a two-run homer in the second inning before adding an RBI single in the third to push the lead to 4-0. Simington finished 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, tallying five hits across the series.

Armond Upshaw contributed three hits, while George Callil—who launched a three-run homer in Game 1—continued his strong form with a two-hit night.

This championship victory caps off an incredible turnaround season for the Cavalry. After finishing last season well out of playoff contention with a 12-28 record, they snuck into the postseason on the final day before sweeping both the semi-finals in Sydney against the minor premiers and the ABLCS in Perth.

Game Scores

Game 1 – Canberra 10 def Perth 8 | BOX SCORE
Game 2 – Canberra 5 def Perth 0 | BOX SCORE