Plattsville wins U20 Eliminations
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Labels: Junior, OASA tournament
West Carleton Electric finished fifth at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Eliminations in Chepstow with a two win and two loss record.
After a close eight inning 3-2 loss Friday night to Chatsworth, the Electric beat Southeastern Ontario Screaming Eagles 3-2 on Saturday morning. Kaden Fowler had the win for WC allowing only five hits and striking out 10. Dan Read of Stittsville threw well for the Eagles. Finn Barton was 2 for 4 with an inside the park homer for the Electric and Conner Hopper had a triple, scoring on a miscue on the relay.
Next up was another win just a few hours later, this time over the Hillsdale Haymakers 8-6. Gabe Brown had the win allowing six hits and striking out 10. He was also 2 for 3 at the plate with an RBI. Colton Lecuyer was 2 for 4 with an RBI and Dawson Pennock hit a bases loaded triple for WC. Isaac Jesseau took the loss for Hillsdale.
Following that was a game against Fingal Storm on Saturday evening where the winner would advance to the top four on Sunday and secure a berth to the U20 Canadian Championship in Saskatoon. WC lost 3-1 as Zach Winkworth threw a three hitter for the Storm. Rivor Taylor was 3 for 3 with two RBIs for Fingal. Kaden Fowler took the loss allowing only six hits and striking out six. Fowler had the lone RBI for West Carleton, driving in Alex Strathern who had singled.
West Carleton will now prepare for the Provincial tournament in Grafton on July 18-20.
Labels: Junior, OASA tournament
Labels: Tournament, Women's
The schedule for the 63rd Annual Au Sable Forks, NY men's fastball tournament features 8 teams. Visit Facebook for more info:
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Labels: Tournament
Labels: Junior, OASA tournament
West Carleton Electric won the Harbour Days Classic as part of Greater Ottawa Fastball League action on Thursday night. The Harbour Days summer festival in Fitzroy Harbour is held traditionally the first weekend in July each year and features the local woman's softball league games followed by a GOFL match up.
This year's game saw WC defeat Los Caballos 9-2 in front of a decent crowd, with most spectators on the deck with a refreshment in hand.
Adam Rueckwald was the winning pitcher while Matt McKay took the loss.
West Carleton scored a run in the bottom of the first. Colton Lecuyer walked, took second on a wild pitch, moved to third on a flyout to the right, and scored on Dylan Rorwick's ground ball to short.
Los Caballos took the lead on two-run homer by Felipe Morales in the top of the third, driving in McKay who reached on an infield single.
The 'Trics put up five runs in the bottom of the fourth to regain the lead. Sean Lecuyer singled with one out, moved to second on a wild pitch and moved to third when Chris Costello reached on an error. A sharply hit double by Neil Murphy scored two, and he moved to third on the throw home. Gabe Brown then singled to score Murph. After Gabe Brown moved to third on two wild pitches, Owen Brown walked and stole second. Colton Lecuyer then reached first on a passed ball third strike to load the bases. A walk to Trevor Barton scored Gabe Brown, and Owen Brown later took home on a wild pitch to make it 6-2.
The home team ended the game on the run rule in the bottom of the sixth. Conner Hopper led off with a single, and Colton Lecuyer reached on an error. A single by Barton drove in two, followed by a triple by Rorwick to end the game at 9-2.
WC pitching
Adam Rueckwald WIN 6IP 2R 2ER 4H 2BB 8K
WC hitting
Colton Lecuyer 2BB, 2R
Trevor Barton 1-3, BB, R, 2RBI
Dylan Rorwick 1-4, 3B, 2RBI
Sean Lecuyer 1-3, R
Chris Costello 1-3, R
Neil Murphy 1-3, 2B, 2RBI
Gabe Brown 3-3, R, RBI
Conner Hopper 1-1, R
Los Caballos pitching
Matt McKay LOSS 5IP 9R 5ER 9H 4BB 3K
Los Caballos hitting
Felipe Morales 2-3, HR, 2RBI, R
Misael Castro 1-3
Matt McKay 1-2, R
Labels: GOFL
The Micksburg Twins came back to the beat the Quyon Flyers 7-6 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play in the 'Burg on Thursday night.
Joran Graham had the win in relief of Noah Fleurie. Drew Hathway took the loss.
Quyon got out to a 6-0 lead in the first, but Micksburg scraped back, including three runs in the bottom the sixth to take the lead. Jared Steege had a two-run triple to put the Twins up a run.
Labels: GOFL
Labels: GOFL
Labels: Junior, masters, OASA tournament
Labels: GOFL
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Fitzroy Harbour will be the site for an international softball match up on Canada Day.
Team Czechia U16 is touring Quebec and Ontario this summer. One of their stops will be in Fitzroy on July 1 to play a doubleheader against West Carleton Electric U20, with games at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
There will be refreshments available for thirsty spectators in attendance.
Labels: Junior
Labels: GOFL
Wednesday night in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play will be a single game in Manotick this week. Micksburg Twins will play the Manotick Brewers at 7:30 p.m.
The Twins - Los Caballos game will be postponed until another night.
Labels: GOFL
Labels: Tournament
Labels: Tournament
The Fitzroy Harbour Men's Fastball League started off with five close games on Friday night.
Bren Electric and Baird Carpentry tied 11-11.
Hicks Custom Interiors got by Grandor Farms 5-2.
Campbell Fuels Logsplitters squeaked by Amherstview Athletics 3-2 on a bottom of the seventh walk off.
Ottawa Valley Coffee defeated The Wizards by a run.
The last game of the night saw Los Caballos walk off the game versus Clean Cut Construction in the bottom of the seventh for a 5-4 victory.
Labels: Tournament
The Micksburg Twins beat the Manotick Brewers 3-1 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play in Micksburg on Friday night.
Joran Graham had the pitching win for the Twins. Luc D'Entremont threw for the Brewers.
The game was tied 0-0 after four until Manotick got a run in the fifth.
Micksburg responded with two as John Enright reached on a bunt single and Noah Fleurie hit a two run shot in a pinch hit appearance.
The Twins added a run in the sixth after Andy McIntyre singled and scored on a Matt McIntyre doubled.
Labels: GOFL
Labels: GOFL
Labels: GOFL
Labels: GOFL
Labels: Tournament
The Carp Fastball Committee in conjunction with Softball Canada is pleased to announce another exciting event at the Carp Fairgrounds softball diamonds.
On Saturday June 21 at 4:30 p.m., the Canadian Women's National Team will be play an intrasquad "Red vs White" softball game in Carp. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be available to purchase.
The athletes will be available post-game for a meet and greet and to sign autographs for interested fans.
Labels: Softball Canada, Women's
Labels: ISC, Legends, Tournament
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Labels: ISC, Legends, Tournament
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In week three of the Micksburg Men's Fastball League:
Early game - Gold Gloves defeated the Seniors 6-5. Joran Graham had the pitching win while John Enright took the loss.
Late game - The Northstars defeated the Brewers 7-4. Drew Hathway had the win while Ryland Hill came in and got a hold in relief. Brendan Hennessy took the loss. Jason McIntyre continued with his hot bat after a good showing at the Glen tournament and hit another homer.
Labels: Other leagues
Labels: GOFL
Manotick Brewers won 4-0 over Los Caballos in the early game in Manotick in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play on Wednesday night.
Luc D'Entremont earned the pitching win for the Brewers, striking out 11, walking one and allowing one hit. Will Lowe took the loss for Los Caballos.
At the plate for the Brewers, James Martel was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored, Tyler Branchaud was 2 for 3 with a run scored and Jack Becker was 1 for 3 with an RBI and run scored.
Labels: GOFL
Labels: Junior, masters, minor, OASA tournament
Reminder - the ISC Tournament is this weekend in Mitchell. Games on the main diamond to be streamed on Softball Premier TV on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@softballpremiertv
The 2025 International Softball Congress Canada East Qualifier June 13-15 in Mitchell, Ontario schedule has been released. There are three divisions - two men's and a Legends (50+) group.
The Kingston Axemen are entered in the "Red" division. A new Legends teams from Orleans, with several former Blackburn Men's Fastball League players, has entered as well.
Labels: Other leagues
Labels: Junior
Labels: Tournament
After round robin play in the Glen Cairn Men's Fastball League twelve team tournament, eight teams have advanced to Sunday. All games are at the Carp Fairgrounds.
B Semi-Finals
Diamond A 10am - #5 D. King Drywall Storm vs #8 Sting Electric
Diamond B 10am - #6 Corfix vs #7 South Eastern Ontario Screaming Eagles
A Semi-Finals
Diamond A 12pm - #1 KMS Plumbing & Heating vs #4 Micksburg Kool Vent Heat
Diamond B 12pm - #2 West Carleton U20 vs #3 Fitzroy Red
B Finals Diamond A 2pm
A Finals Diamond A 4pm
Labels: Tournament
Labels: GOFL
Labels: Other leagues, Tournament
Manotick Brewers defeated Los Caballos 4-0 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play on Wednesday in Manotick
Luc D'Entremont started for Manotick and threw four innings (3H, 5K). Carley Shane pitched in relief for three innings (2H, 4K).
Will Lowe took the loss, allowing five hits and striking out nine over six innings.
Jack Becker was 2 for 3 with an RBI for the Brewers, and Ty Alexander (RBI), Cole Hodges, and James Martell also had hits for Manotick.
Wilmer Lovera, Johan Torres, Pedro Lopez and Luis Anguas had hits for Los Caballos.
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Labels: Other leagues
Labels: history
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info from Matt Alkerton
This is a message that went out parents of minor softball players in North Augusta
We want to inform you of a situation currently unfolding regarding the main North Augusta ball diamond. In March, a light pole failed, prompting an inspection of the others. As of 5:30 PM Friday, the Township deemed some standards unsafe and ordered the immediate removal of all, impacting all minor ball games held under the lights.
For reference, below are the approximate numbers of ballplayers expected to play out of North Augusta this summer:
· North Augusta Home Teams – 27
· Total Teams - 70
· Total Leagues – 6
· North Augusta Minor Ball Players – 107
· Approximate # of ball players that will play out of NA this summer - 840
Labels: minor
Labels: OASA tournament
Labels: OASA tournament
Labels: OASA tournament
Labels: GOFL
Week two of the Micksburg Men's Fastball League saw the Northstars defeat the Seniors 7-3 in the early game Tuesday night. Drew Hathway earned the win while Matt McIntyre took the loss. Chad Costello had a three run homer in this one.
The late game was a 11-5 victory for the Gold Gloves over the Brewers. Scott Conroy struck out five in three and a third innings to earn the win with Ryan Clarke pitching in relief. Brendon Hennessy took the loss.
Labels: Other leagues
Labels: Other leagues