Junior Championship
Saskatchewan 5 Newfoundland and Labrador 1
Saskatchewan took advantage of some questionable defense as all five of their runs were unearned, leading to the four run victory over Newfoundland and Labrador. Catcher Scott Mostoway (Saskatoon, SK) scored three of his teams runs and was also strong behind the plate. Pitcher Giles Virgin (Regina, SK) struck out 12 batters over six innings to earn the win.
Québec 5 Nova Scotia 1
This game was turning into a battle between starting pitchers until Québec broke a scoreless tie with four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning off Samuel Groleau’s one out grand slam. Simon Brisbois (Mascouche, QC) relieved starter Roberton Zapata (Brossard, QC) after the fifth inning and shut Nova Scotia down to help his team pick up the win.
Trois-Rivières 11 BC 1
The hosts came swinging right out of the gate with five runs in the opening frame en route to the 11-1 victory. Four players had at least to hits for Three Rivers, led by Miguel Comtois’ three. Starter Dany Paradis (Levis, QC) lasted 5 1/3 innings, striking out nine batters in the process.
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