Betts: Kwinter's no-hitter highlights busy week for Terriers

Terriers’ 17U left-hander Russell Kwinter (Etobicoke, Ont.) pitched a no-hitter and struck out 16 Ontario Nationals batters in his start this past week. Photo: Terriers

May 9, 2024

By Matt Betts

Canadian Baseball Network

The Canadian Premier Baseball League regular season is officially underway for all Terriers teams. Let’s take a look at who stood out for each this past week.

17U – LHP Russell Kwinter

Russell Kwinter had arguably the best performance of any player in the CPBL. The southpaw threw a seven-inning no-hitter to lead his team to a 4-0 victory over the Ontario Nationals. Kwinter issued two walks and struck out 16.

16U – INF Max Postic

Max Postic posted back-to-back three-hit games as the 16U Terriers split a pair with the Ontario Royals on Sunday. In a 17-4 loss, Postic went 3-for-3 with a double. He followed it up by going 3-for-3 with four RBIs and a hit by pitch in a 12-4 win. He also walked in a loss to the Ontario Nationals on Saturday.

15U – RHP/INF Zac Karanopoulos

Zack Karanopoulos did a little bit of everything to help his team to three wins. He hit a double, drove in a run and stole a base in a midweek win against the Ontario Royals. Next up was a pair of wins over the Ontario Nationals. He had a hit, a walk and two RBIs in a 5-4 victory. The back half of the doubleheader saw him take the mound and throw a complete game, seven innings as the Terriers took home a 3-2 win. The right-hander allowed a pair of unearned runs on three hits. He walked two and struck out two.

14U – RHP/INF Jovin Singh

Much like Karanopoulos, Jovin Singh made an impact on the mound and in the batter’s box. Singh had a hit, a walk and three stolen bases as the 14Us tied the Ontario Blue Jays 7-7. The speedy Singh would tie the game in the final inning by stealing home. He would get the start in Game 2, an 8-1 win, and deliver four innings. The right-hander surrendered one run on two hits and a walk, while striking out five.

14U Dev – INF Sam Nanavati

Sam Nanavati displayed his bat-to-ball skills, as well as his speed for the developmental team. Over four games against the Windsor Selects, he had four hits, an RBI, two hit by pitches and two stolen bases. The Terriers took the series 3-1.