BMOC Wk 13 - Burgmann, Harbut, Kirkwood, Peters, Pilat, Wakeham
Vauxhall Academy grad Josh Burgmann (Nanaimo, BC), of the University of Washington, has been named to the Golden Spikes Midseason Watch List. Burgmann is 3-3 with a 3.10 ERA over 61 innings this season. Photo: University of Washington Athletics
April 24, 2019
BMOC Week 13
By: Matt Betts
Canadian Baseball Network
It was a historic week for one player and program. Canadians continued to lead their teams into action and saw plenty of solid results. Below is a recap of the highlights from the week.
Windeler makes history
Lefty Niall Windeler (Toronto, Ont.) did something in The University of British Columbia’s 6-0 Game 1 win over Oregon Tech that has never been accomplished in the teams history. Windeler tossed a solo, nine inning no-hitter. He struck out 10 along the way to improve his record to 4-3. It was the fifth no-hitter in UBC’s history.
Another no-no
Hayden Jaco (Coquitlam, BC) threw a seven inning no-hitter as his Cameron Aggies downed Eastern New Mexico 11-0 in Game 3 of their series. Jaco punched out eight and picked up his first win of the season. Jaco also utilized his skill with the bat last week contributing a pair of three-hit games. He hit a three-run home run in a 17-7 Game 4 win over Eastern New Mexico. Jaco walked twice, had 10 RBIs and was hit by a pitch in the series. In his pair of three-hit games he also drove in four in each.
Okotoks Dawgs alum Jayden Wakeham (Victoria, BC) was recently named to the Watch List for the Buster Posey Award, which is given annually to the NCAA Division I National Collegiate Catcher of the Year. Photo: YouTube
Wakeham named to Watch List
The Buster Posey Award is given annually to the NCAA Division I National Collegiate Catcher of the Year. Jayden Wakeham (Victoria, BC) of the University of Northern Kentucky Norse was recently named to the Watch List for the honour. On the season Wakeham is hitting .256 in 31 games played, 26 starts. He currently has a .981 fielding percentage behind the plate. In a pair of games last week against Youngstown State he had three hits, a walk, three RBIs and was hit by a pitch. Wakeham is one of only two freshman to be named to the list. This award was previously known as the Johnny Bench Award.
Burgmann named to Golden Spikes Watch List
Josh Burgmann (Nanaimo, BC) of the University of Washington was named to the Golden Spikes Midseason Watch List. The award is given to the top amateur player in the country. Burgmann is 3-3 with a 3.10 ERA over 61 innings. He has a 1.28 WHIP in 10 starts. The big righty joins fellow Canadian Jake Sanford on the list which features 40 players.
Sanford stays steady
Jake Sanford (Dartmouth, NS) has been more than reliable for Western Kentucky this year and continued his head turning season last week. Sanford had a hit and was hit by a pitch in the Hilltoppers 12-7 win over Belmont. Following that tilt was a three-game series with Florida Atlantic University. Western Kentucky dropped 2-of-3. Sanford hit a three-run home run and finished 3-for-4 in an 8-5 Game 1 loss. He again went deep in Game 2, hitting a two-run homer in an 11-4 win. He completed that game with a walk and three RBIs. Two hits and two walks from Sanford in Game 3 wasn't enough as they dropped the rubber match 6-4. The two home runs on the week were No. 17 and 18 on the season.
UBC takes 3
Four games resulted in three wins for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Barry Caine (Surrey, BC) picked up his second save in Game 2 of their series with Oregon Tech by tossing a scoreless inning with a strikeout. He was called upon in relief again in a 6-1 Game 4 win when he worked five innings, allowed two hits and a run. He struck out four to close out the series. Garrett Hawkins (Biggar, Sask.) may have started the only game UBC lost, a 2-0 Game 3 defeat, but that doesn't mean he pitched poorly. Hawkins gave up the two runs over seven innings. He surrendered seven hits and struck out four. Jordan Dray (White Rock, BC) was an important part of the offence. Dray went 2-for-4 in the 6-0 Game 1 win. Then in Game 2 he went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, three RBIs and a stolen base in the 4-3 win. In Game 4 he hit a solo shot and walked twice. The Thunderbirds have a midweek against Seattle before hosting the College of Idaho. After this week’s games wrap up it’s time for the California Pacific Conference Championship tournament.
Lazar appears three times
Over three appearances and six innings Christian Lazar (Mississauga, Ont.) didn't allow a run for Sioux Falls. Lazar’s first appearance came in a tight 2-1 loss to Augustana when he threw a scoreless inning, allowing a hit. In a 7-1 Game 2 win over Upper Iowa he picked up his fourth win by throwing 4 1/3 scoreless innings. He struck out three in that one. Finally, in a 10-4 Game 3 loss to Upper Iowa he worked a scoreless 2/3 of an inning. In 19 appearances in 2019 Lazar holds a 2.00 ERA over 27 innings.
UFV Cascades grad Carter Harbut (Abbotsford, BC), shown on left, went seven innings and gave up two runs (one earned) for Coppin State in a 5-2 victory over Towson to pick up his first win of the season. Photo: UFV Cascades
Harbut beats Towson
Carter Harbut (Abbotsford, BC) went seven innings and gave up two runs (one earned) for Coppin State in a 5-2 win over Towson. Harbut allowed four hits, a walk and struck out eight to pick up his first win of the season.
Tofteland, Wright stand out for Sycamores
It was a 2-2 week for the Sycamores of Indiana State. Dane Tofteland (Grande Prairie, Alta.) and Max Wright (Toronto, Ont.) played well. Tofteland had five hits in three games played, including a solo home run in a 8-2 Game 2 win over Evansville. He walked once, drove in four and was hit by a pitch. Wright, meanwhile played in four games and had seven hits, walked once, drove in five and was hit by a pitch. Wright also homered in the Game 2 win, launching a three-run shot.
Skirrow evens record
Noak Skirrow (Stoney Creek, Ont.) took the ball for Liberty in Game 1 against North Carolina A&T and lasted 6 2/3 innings. Skirrow gave up five hits, a run and walked two. He struck out eight to move his record to 3-3 for the 29-10 Flames.
Wark takes loss
Despite seven strong innings from Jackson Wark (St. Albert, Alta.) the St. Louis Billikens dropped a 3-1 decision to Fordham in Game 2 of their series. Wark surrendered five hits, three runs (two earned) and a walk in the loss. He struck out eight.
Giesbrecht wins twice, Maunahan and McCorrister backs team with bats
Freshman Zach Giesbrecht (Landmark, Man.) earned a pair of wins last week on the mound for the Mayville State Comets. His first win came in a 12-10 victory over Valley City State. Giesbrecht allowed just one hit over four scoreless innings of relief. He walked two and struck out three. He was back on the mound in Game 1 of their series with Viterbo, a 2-1 win. The opposition couldn't scratch a run over 3 1/3 innings against Giesbrecht. He allowed two hits and a walk to win his second game of the week. Kyle Maunahan (Vancouver, BC) had six hits, a walk, eight RBIs and was hit by a pitch for the Comets. Maunahan hit a home run in a 10-6 loss to City Valley State. He wasn't done with the long ball there, as he hit a solo and a three-run home run in a 9-7 Game 4 loss to Viterbo. Jared McCorrister (Boisevain, Man,) went 3-for-5 with a home run, a walk and four RBIs in the 12-10 win. He played in three more games on the week and had three more hits and another RBI.
Vauxhall Academy grad Zach Newman (Miramachi, NB) allowed two unearned runs over 7 2/3 innings in his start for the Minot State Beavers to lead his club to a 5-2 win over Southwest Minnesota State. Photo: Times & Transcript
Newman, O’Rourke, Smith help Beavers to wins
Two Canadian pitchers had a direct impact in three of Minot State’s six wins this past week. Zach Newman (Miramachi, NB) allowed two unearned runs over 7 2/3 innings as the Beavers downed Southwest Minnesota State 5-2 in Game 2 of their series. Newman allowed three hits, a walk and struck out four. Reilly O’Rourke (Sydney, NS) gave up one hit and an unearned run over eight innings to lead his squad to a 6-1 Game 3 win over Northern State. He walked two and struck out eight in that one. In Game 3 against Southwest Minnesota State, a 15-12 win, O’Rourke added three innings of work. He surrendered five hits, two runs, walked two and struck out three. Trevaun Smith (Brampton, Ont.) chipped in eight hits in six games. He also walked four times, stole two bases and was hit by a pitch. In a 5-2 Game 2 win over Southwest Minnesota State, Smith went 3-for-4.
Capuano makes start
Ryan Capuano (Toronto, Ont.) gave up one hit and struck out four over five innings of work to help Marshall to a 4-3, 11 inning win over Ohio. The freshman has appeared in 10 games and made six starts this season.
Firebrace makes the most of short week
Brescia had their week shortened with three cancellations. Yonelle Firebrace (Whitby, Ont.) had some fine production in the two games they did play. The first was a 15-3 loss to Midway where he went 2-for-4 with a stolen base. Game 2 saw him go 2-for-6 with a RBI.
Oulton with good start, Strilchuk does it all
William Woods received a complete game, seven inning performance from Taran Oulton (St. Albert, Alta.) to start their series with the College of the Ozarks. Oulton scattered five hits and allowed an unearned run in the 12-1 win. He walked one and struck out four in the win. Russell Strilchuk (Calgary, Alta.) tossed two scoreless innings in a 7-4 win over Missouri Valley. He allowed a hit, walked one and struck out two. The four-game set with the College of the Ozarks followed and Strilchuk did his damage with the bat this time. He had six hits, two walks and seven RBIs. He went 3-for-4 with a home run in a 12-1 win and homered again in a 5-2, Game 2 win. William Woods took the series 3-1.
Brash wins Game 2
Matthew Brash (Kingston, Ont.) threw six scoreless innings as his Niagara Purple Eagles beat Iona in Game 2 of their series. Brash gave up three hits, two walked and struck out 10 in the 9-6 win.
Nanaimo Pirates alum Garrett Goodall (Nanaimo, BC) gave up three runs (two earned) in seven innings, while striking out six, in his start for the Embry Riddle Eagles to improve his 2019 record to 7-1. Photo: Embry Riddle Athletics
Goodall gets sweep started
Garrett Goodall (Nanaimo, BC) allowed eight hits over seven innings and gave up three runs (two earned) in Game 1 of Embry Riddle’s series with Lynn. Goodall struck out six in the 5-3 win and improves to 7-1 in 2019. The Eagles went on the sweep the series.
Hassall back at it
A week after taming the University of Texas Longhorns, Griffin Hassall (Newmarket, Ont.) slowed down the NCAA Division I No. 19 Texas Christian University Horned Frogs. Hassall went 7 2/3 innings, gave up three hits and a run in a 7-4 win. He walked one and struck out five for K-State, who would eventually win the series 2-1. Make it back-to-back series wins over ranked opponents.
DeCooman starts, DeCooman relieves
Jack DeCooman (North Vancouver, BC) allowed one run over four innings in his start for the Washington Huskies in an 11-1 win over Santa Clara. In the win DeCooman gave up two hits, a walk and struck out two. He was called upon out of the bullpen in Game 2 against Brigham Young and went 2 2/3 scoreless innings. Over the course of the outing he gave up a hit and struck out one. The Huskies dropped the game 7-3.
Kush cruising in 2019
It’s been a good year for both Jacob Kush (Guelph, Ont.) and the Northwest Florida State Raiders. Kush has pitched to an 8-1 record and a 1.74 ERA over 54 innings for the 38-8 Raiders. Last week Kush threw six innings and gave up three runs (one earned) in a 9-3 win over Gulf Coast. He allowed four hits, four walks and struck out seven.
Coutney has eight hits Hofmann shuts out Garden City
Matt Coutney (Edmonton, Alta.) came up with a nice offensive week for Colby in their four-game set with Garden City. He supplied a hit in a 4-0 Game 1 win and went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBIs in a 8-6 Game 2 loss. Colby got back on track winning Game 3, 13-8. Coutney had a hit, a walk and a RBI in that game. In the finale of the series he went 3-for-4 again, with another home run, a walk and two RBIs. Logan Hofmann (Muenster, Sask.) allowed one hit over seven innings in Game 1. He walked one, struck out eight and improved to 6-3.
Windsor Selects alum Matt Krutsch (Essex, Ont.) struck out seven and gave up two runs (one earned) in 5 2/3 innings in his start for Wayne State. Photo: Tyler Brownbridge, Windsor Star
Krutsch keeps Wayne State in it
Game 2 of their series with Parkside was a tough loss for Wayne State. Matt Krutsch (Essex, Ont.) went 5 2/3 innings and gave up two runs (one earned) as Wayne State dropped the game 2-1. Krutsch allowed four hits, a walk and struck out seven.
Defence doesn't help Tabor
Nathan Arruda (Toronto, Ont.) allowed four hits, issued two walks and struck out two over 5 1/3 innings for Tabor last week. Unfortunately, the four unearned runs he gave up was enough for Friends University to walk away with a 4-3 win. Tabor made three errors in the game.
Miller mashes for Cameron
During Cameron’s four-game set with Eastern New Mexico Myles Miller (Windsor, Ont.) had six hits. He hit a solo home run in a Game 2, 12-4 win. Miller also walked once, contributed five RBIs, stole a base and was hit by a pitch in the sweep.
Nice efforts from Savoie and Small for NEO
Edouard Savoie (St. Eustache, Que.) and Tyler Small (Mississauga, Ont.) did well last week for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Savoie made a pair of appearances. The first was a scoreless inning in a 10-5 loss to Crowder. His next appearance featured 6 1/3 innings in a 12-11 loss to Connors State. Savoie allowed four hits, three runs (one earned) with a walk and three strikeouts. Not only did he hit, he went 6-for-17 in the box with a walk and three RBIs in four games. Small hit out of the leadoff spot in all four games. He went 4-for-6 with a walk and RBI in a 16-15 Game 2 loss to Connors State. Small had four hits in the other three games. He finished the week with three walks and three RBIs.
Ando hits for Michigan State
Michigan State is having a tough season. The Spartans are 10-29 and 1-10 in Big 10 Conference action. Last week they went 1-3 but did pick up their first conference win in a 5-3 Game 2 win over Indiana. Royce Ando (Mississauga, Ont.) did produce for the Spartans on the week. He had a hit, a walk and two RBIs in a 5-3 win over Eastern Michigan to start. The Spartans dropped Game 1 to the Hoosiers 13-4 but got two hits from Ando. In the Game 2 win he went 2-for-4 with a stolen base. His team dropped the finale 11-2 but Ando walked twice and drove in one.
Regina Red Sox grad Luke Lubinicki (Regina, Sask.) went 5-for-10 (.500 batting average) with four runs and five RBIs for Pikeville.
Lubinicki with five hits
Luke Lubinicki (Regina, Sask.) went 3-for-3 with a walk, four RBIs, four runs scored and a hit by pitch in Pikeville’s 16-6 win over Alice Lloyd College to start the week. After driving in the lone run of a 12-1 loss to Georgetown College, Lubinicki went 2-for-5 in a 3-2 win in the rematch.
Graverson gives offence life
It was a winning week for Indian Hills as they went 3-2. Soren Graverson (Calgary, Alta.) had three straight two-hit games to start the slate. He finished with seven hits, six walks and six RBIs.
Bedard continues production
Alex Bedard (Levis, Que.) continued to be a menace in the leadoff spot for Southwestern Oklahoma State last week. He had seven hits, a walk, seven RBIs, two stolen bases and a hit by pitch in five games. In a 16-8 loss to open the week against Oklahoma Baptist he hit a solo home run. He closed the week going 3-for-3 with a walk, three RBIs and a stolen base in a 17-6 thumping of Southern Nazarene University. The win sealed a three-game sweep.
Gonzalez, Mendham come up big for Connors State
The Cowboys of Connors State used solid offensive weeks from Andres Gonzalez (Toronto, Ont.) and David Mendham (Dorchester, Ont.) to sweep Northeastern Oklahoma State. Gonzalez helped his team with four hits, two walks, four RBIs and a stolen base. The Cowboys used six hits, three walks and three RBIs from Mendham. The left-handed hitting Mendham hit a home run in a 16-15 Game 1 win and finished a home run shy of the cycle in a 12-11 Game 3 win. On the year Gonzalez is hitting .273 with a home run and 20 RBIs in 38 games played, while Mendham is hitting .408 with seven home runs and 56 RBIs in 41 games played.
LeBlanc gets better
As the week went on David LeBlanc (Beaumont, Alta.) became more productive. He had a hit and a walk in a 12-6 Husson win over Colby. He followed it up with two hits and a RBI in an 8-7 loss to Bowdoin. Finally, he went 3-for-6 with a RBI and stolen base as his squad dumped Bates 15-3.
Weyburn Beavers alum Drake Pilat (Winnipeg, Man.) went 10-for-14 (.714 batting average) for the Jamestown Jimmies. Photo: Jimmies Athletics/Twitter
Pilat piles on the offence
Drake Pilat (Winnipeg, Man.) had multiple hits in every game he played last week for the Jamestown Jimmies. He started things off by going 3-for-4 with a RBI in a 5-4 Game 1 win over Morningside. The Jimmies got a 2-for-4 performance from Pilat in a 6-2 Game 2 win. He hit a home run and finished 3-for-4 with two RBIs in an 11-9 Game 4 win. Jamestown couldn't complete the sweep in Game 4, dropping a 16-9 decision. Pilat went 2-for-2 with three walks and a RBI in the loss.
Webb with two homers
Concord’s Evan Webb (Whitby, Ont.) hit a two-run home run in a 12-2 Game 3 win over West Virginia Wesleyan. He left the park again, a three-run shot, in a 13-10 loss to Winston Salem. On the week he finished with seven hits, three walks, ten RBIs and a stolen base.
Reivers stay red hot
Gibson Krzeminski (Tecumseh, Ont.) had eight hits, two of them being home runs, for Iowa Western in a 5-0 week. He went 3-for-3 with a home run in a 26-9 win over Southeast Community College and 4-for-4 with a RBI in a 15-1 Game 2 win over Southwestern Community College. He collected eight RBIs in total. Iowa Western is 34-5.
Watamaniuk with another strong showing
In three games last week Austin Watamaniuk (Westlock, Alta.) had five hits. He went 3-for-6 with two RBIs in a 19-18 win over Graceland. Out of the leadoff spot he walked three times and drove in three total. One boxscore was not available.
Cina strong for East Stroudburg
Zarley Cina (Kitchener, Ont.) went 7-for-10 as East Stroudburg went 4-0. Cina hit a three-run home run in a 9-0 Game 3 win over Kutztown. When the week was over he also walked six times, drove in seven and swiped a base. East Stroudburg improved to 28-12, while Kutztown dropped to 4-26.
Okotoks Dawgs alum Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) went 9-for-15 (.600 batting average) in four games for Chandler-Gilbert. Photo: YouTube
Peters pads numbers
The best game of the week for Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) of Chandler-Gilbert was a 4-for-4 showing in a 12-4 loss to Glendale. In the other three games of the week Peters had five more hits, walked three times, drove in three and stole two bases. When Chandler-Gilbert evened the score with Glendale with a 10-6 win, Peters hit a home run to help his team.
Wiersma with a home run, eight hits
Trevor Wiersma (Vancouver, BC) pounded out eight hits, one of which was a solo home run in Youngstown State’s 16-6 loss to Pittsburgh that opened their week. He also walked three times and drove in four in a 1-3 week. Youngstown State lost 2-of-3 to Northern Kentucky.
Humeniuk a hit for Lousiana Monroe
Despite a 1-3 showing for Louisiana Monroe, Ryan Humeniuk managed to have an individually successful week. Humeniuk had a hit and was hit by a pitch in a 5-0 loss to Louisiana Tech. He hit a solo home run and finished with two hits, a walk and a stolen base in a 5-2 Game 1 win over Arkansas Little-Rock. Louisiana Monroe dropped Game 2, 7-3, getting a hit from Humeniuk. The rubber match went the way of Arkansas Little-Rock 4-2. Humeniuk had a good game though, going 3-for-4 with two doubles.
Turino tears up opposing pitching
Matt Turino (Scarborough, Ont.) worked a walk and drove in a run in an 18-1 Jefferson drubbing of North Central Missouri. The two teams would square off again with Turino collecting two hits, one was a home run, a walk and three RBIs in another win. Jefferson completed a 3-0 week by beating Webster University 16-2. Turino had two more hits, a RBI and a stolen base in the third win of the week.
Savard a staple in Blue Knights lineup
Two box scores weren't posted for Dakota County Technical College but in the five that were Parker Savard (Sudbury, Ont.) was noticeable. Savard helped the Blue Knights with seven hits, three walks, two RBIs and two stolen bases. He went 3-for-4 in a 2-1 loss to Century College.
Seginowich with multi-hit games
Nick Seginowich (Victoria, BC) had two hits in three of Angelo State’s four games against Tarleton State. Seginowich went 2-for-2 with a walk, a RBI and a hit by pitch in a 12-1 Game 1 victory. Game 2 ended in a 4-3 win for Angelo State with Seginowich gathering two hits and a walk. After a hit in a Game 3 win he had two more hits and two walks in the finale, a 19-5 win.
Okotoks Dawg Academy grad Garrett Kirkwood (Calgary, Alta.) had nine hits and a .643 batting average in four games for the Columbus State Cougars. Photo: CSU Cougars Athletics
Kirkwood leads Columbus State to winning week
A 4-for-5 game for Garrett Kirkwood (Calgary, Alta.) was how he started his week for Columbus State in an 11-6 win over West Georgia. In Game 1 of their series with Young Harris, Kirkwood went 2-for-3 with a walk in the 8-3 win. They won Game 2, 6-5 and Kirkwood went 2-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a hit by pitch. The Cougars couldn't complete the sweep, losing Game 3 2-1. Kirkwood had a hit and the lone RBI.
Bruins bash way to five wins
JT Patterson (Calgary, Alta.) had quite a week for Bellevue. Patterson was all over the opposing pitching, stroking 10 hits, walking once and driving in 10. He went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 13-1 win over Midland. His second home run of the week, a two-run blast, came in a 9-4 Game 2 win over Presentation. Bellevue is on a 13 game winning streak. They are 33-14 overall and a sizzling 17-1 in North Star Athletic Association play.
Wilson wastes little time
Outfielder Jake Wilson (New Lowell, Ont.) got into the swing of the week by going 3-for-5 but Bowling Green State dropped a midweek clash with Michigan 10-5. A three-game series with Western Michigan was next up. Wilson went 2-for-5 in Game 1 and 2-for-5 in Game 2 with a RBI. The teams split the games, with Bowling Green State dropping Game 1, 5-1, and then taking Game 2, 4-3. Wilson had a hit and two walks in a 4-2 Game 3 loss.
Eight hits for Williams
Malik Williams (Toronto, Ont.) of Johnson County was a tough out for Neosho County pitchers last week. Williams had two hits and two RBIs in a 5-3 Game 1 win. He supplied a hit in a 9-4 Game 2 loss then had two hits and a RBI in a 8-2 Game 3 win. To round out his week Williams went 3-for-6 with a solo home run in a 14-2 Game 4 win. Williams is a Lipscomb commit.
Maves makes at-bats count
Quinnipiac’s Kyle Maves (Burlington, Ont.) went 6-for-7 out of the leadoff spot during two midweek games. The first was in a 12-8 win over Yale when he went 3-for-3 with two walks and four runs scored. He had three hits again in a 14-5 loss to Bryant. Over a three-game series with Siena he had three hits, a walk, a RBI and two stolen bases. His team lost the series 2-1, dropping Game 3, 5-4 in 12 innings.
White Rock Tritons and Langley Blaze alum Marshal Luiz (Surrey, BC) had five hits, four runs and four RBIs in three games for the Jackson State Tigers. Photo: Garrett James, Peace Arch News
Luiz lets skill shine
Marshal Luiz (Surrey, BC) led Jackson State to three wins by sweeping Mississippi Valley State. Luiz came up with a hit in a 12-2 Game 1 win. He went 3-for-3 with a walk and three RBIs in a 5-2 Game 2 victory. To earn the sweep Jackson State used a hit, two walks and a RBI to help them to a 19-3 win.
Wepf starts in win
Just one of the five runs Lucas Wepf (Georgetown, Ont.) gave up in Pratt’s 6-5 win over Southeast Community College was earned. Wepf allowed seven hits over seven innings. He walked one and punched out eight in the Game 2 win.
Nason beats Metropolitan
Matthew Nason (Saint John, NB) picked up the win for St. Charles by going 6 2/3 innings in a 9-3 decision against Metropolitan Community College. He gave up seven hits, three runs (two earned), walked one and struck out six.
Rutgers pitches well in loss
In the only game that Garrett College got in last week Reilly Rutgers (Hamilton, Ont.) got the ball and lasted 5 1/3 innings against Allegany College of Maryland. Rutgers surrendered eight hits, a walk and struck out one. He coughed up five runs (one earned) as the Garrett defence made four errors in the game.
Benson, Mahoney hit for Lake Michigan
Owen Benson (Toronto, Ont.) and Danny Mahoney (Toronto, Ont.) both excelled for Lake Michigan. Benson had seven hits, including a 3-for-3 game with two RBIs in a 7-0 Game 1 win over Ancilla. He drove in four on the week. Mahoney chipped in eight hits and four RBIs. He went 3-for-4 with a RBI in a 6-0 Game 3 win. Lake Michigan didn't allow a run in the first three games of the four game sweep.
Ontario Nationals grad Carson Burns (Orangeville, Ont) had 11 hits - including four double and two triples - in seven games for the Western Texas Buffaloes. Photo: Twitter
Burns brings his offence to Western Texas lineup
There was plenty of opportunities for Carson Burns (Orangeville, Ont.) to showcase his bat last week. In seven games for Western Texas Burns had 11 hits, three walks, eight RBIs and two stolen bases. He drove in four in a 14-9 win over Midland. In the final game of the week, a 13-10 loss to Frank Phillips he finished a home run short of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs.
Manby hits, throws complete game
Keith Manby (White Rock, BC) has many talents on the baseball field. He started the week going 2-for-2 with a walk and a RBI in Miles Community College’s 14-2 win over Dawson Community College. Next was a four-game set with Williston State College. During Game 1 he had a hit, two walks and two RBIs. He then tossed a complete game, seven innings in a 7-6 Game 2 win. He allowed seven hits, the six runs, walks four and struck out eight to improve his record to 7-1. Th rest of the series was highlighted by a 3-for-3 game with four RBIs in a 23-4 Game 4 win.
Seminole State sweeps Eastern Oklahoma State with help of Lebreux
Offence wasn't an issue for Seminole State (OK) as they scored 27 runs in a three-game sweep of Eastern Oklahoma State. Marc Lebreux (Ste-Anne-des-plaines, Que.) had two hits, a walk and a stolen base in the Game 1 win. In a Game 2 win he had a hit, two walks and a stolen base and wrapped everything up nicely with a hit, a walk and a stolen base in Game 3.
Bondarchuk bides time, capitalizes on opportunity
Matt Bondarchuk (Edmonton, Alta.) wasn't in the line for the University of Nebraska Omaha’s midweek game with Nebraska or Game 1 of their series with Purdue Fort Wayne. Omaha lost to Nebraska and beat Purdue Fort Wayne. He was pencilled in for Game 2, a 13-2 win and made a significant impact. Bondarchuk went 5-for-6 and scored four runs in the win. The Cloud County transfer had a hit, a RBI and a stolen base to steer his team to a 4-2 win in Game 3.
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