Intercounty Basbeall League (ON)

News: IBL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Jackfish sweeps Red Sox in quarter-final

WELLAND – Welland became the first team to advance to the second round of playoffs following a pair of wins Saturday over Brantford.Game 1 of the best-of-five series, which was suspended Thursday, resumed Saturday with the top-seeded Jackfish rolling to a 12-4 victory. James Smibert went 3-for-5 with five RBI, while Matteo Porcellato drove in…

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8 months ago

August 27, 2023

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WELLAND – Welland became the first team to advance to the second round of playoffs following a pair of wins Saturday over Brantford.

Game 1 of the best-of-five series, which was suspended Thursday, resumed Saturday with the top-seeded Jackfish rolling to a 12-4 victory. James Smibert went 3-for-5 with five RBI, while Matteo Porcellato drove in three and scored three times. Caleb Feuerstake went 2-for-4 with two RBI, Hogan Brown had two hits and scored, Ethan Hunt went 2-for-4 with two runs, Steven Moretto singled twice, doubled and scored three times, and Tyler Dupuis drove in a run.

Ben Abram earned the win on the mound, giving up four runs on nine hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out seven.

Christian Kuzemka drove in three for the Red Sox. Matthew Fabian went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run, and Nick Burdett, Cris Ruiz and Gus Wilson had two hits apiece.

Danny Howat took the loss, giving up five runs on seven hits over 3.1 innings. He walked one and struck out one.

In Game 3, Brown drove in two on three hits atop the lineup as Welland won 15-3. Carlos Martinez, Smibert and Sam Cawker all drove in two, Dupuis had three hits, two runs and an RBI, Feuerstake drove in a run and scored twice, while Hunt and Porcellato both picked up an RBI.

Alberto Guerrero stuck out five over six innings for the win. He yielded three runs on six hits with four walks.

Jeremias Sucre suffered the loss after allowing six runs (three earned) on six hits over three innings. He struck out one.

Burdett drove in two on a bases-loaded single and Kuzemka had a pair of hits.

Baycats one win from advancing

BARRIE – The Barrie Baycats scored eight runs in the seventh inning to beat the Hamilton Cardinals, 12-6, Saturday night at Vintage Throne Stadium.

Barrie leads the best-of-five quarter-final 2-1.

Ryan Rijo and Kyle Maves each had two hits and two RBI in the win. Canice Ejoh went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, Adam Odd drove in a run on two hits, Carson Burns went 2-for-3 with an RBI and three runs, Avery Tuck picked up a pair of hits and Hayden Jaco drove in a run.

Jeifry Nunez went seven innings for the win, giving up five runs on 10 hits with four walks and four strikeouts.

For Hamilton, regular season IBL home run champ Tyler Duncan went deep for the first time in the playoffs and drove in two. Brandon Nicholson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs, Quin Cotton drove in a run, and Dennis Dei Baning and Laine Renaud each had two hits.

Alex Lanigan took the loss, giving up seven runs (four earned) on five hits and a walk in one-third of an inning. Cards’ starter Brett Lawson went six innings and gave up four runs (three earned) on seven hits. He struck out seven.

Leafs edge Royals in extras

GUELPH – Garrett Takamatsu’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference in Toronto’s 5-3 win Saturday over Guelph in Game 2 of the IBL quarter-final.

Toronto leads the series 1-0. Game 1, which was suspended Thursday, will resume Sunday at Christie Pits, followed by Game 3.

Jose Vinicio went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run in the win, and Yoichi Ishihara drove in a run and scored.

Dustin Richardson struck out three of the five batters he faced in relief for the victory. Leafs’ starter Jesse Hodges went 5.1 innings and gave up three runs on six hits with three walks and five punchouts.

Malik Collymore, Darius Barlas and Justin Interisano drove in the Royals’ runs. J.D. Williams had two hits and a run, and Conner Morro went 3-for-5.

Yuki Narita took the loss, giving up two runs on three hits over 3.2 innings. He walked one and fanned seven. Hector Yan started and went 6.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits with six walks and 16 strikeouts.

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News: IBL Veteran Brett Lawson Re-Signs with Hamilton

The Hamilton Cardinals have re-signed veteran right-handed starting pitcher Brett Lawson.Standing tall at 6-foot-8 and hailing from Burlington, Lawson made a mid-season move to the Cardinals from the Welland Jackfish during the 2023 campaign. Despite a limited regular-season engagement, where he pitched 7 innings for the Cardinals, Lawson stepped up remarkably in the playoff series…

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3 months ago

February 1, 2024

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The Hamilton Cardinals have re-signed veteran right-handed starting pitcher Brett Lawson.

Standing tall at 6-foot-8 and hailing from Burlington, Lawson made a mid-season move to the Cardinals from the Welland Jackfish during the 2023 campaign. Despite a limited regular-season engagement, where he pitched 7 innings for the Cardinals, Lawson stepped up remarkably in the playoff series against Barrie, delivering a standout performance by striking out 10 batters across 8 innings and achieving a commendable ERA of 3.37.

With a rich career spanning over 500 innings in the IBL and accumulating more than 400 strikeouts, Lawson’s experience is unparalleled in the league. His illustrious career includes clinching the IBL’s prestigious Dominico Cup with the Barrie Baycats from 2014 to 2018. Lawson’s professional journey was kickstarted when he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 15th round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft, following his tenure at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, marking the beginning of a six-season journey in professional baseball. The Cardinals will continue to lean on Lawson’s proven leadership and track record of success throughout the 2024 season.

“Lawson is one of the model IBL veterans, and with a young roster, we’re fortunate to have him back with us,” said George Halim, Hamilton Cardinals General Manager. “He’s a lifetime pro who knows how to get outs, and knows how to compete while giving us a chance to win when he’s out there.”

About the Hamilton Cardinals

The Hamilton Cardinals Baseball Club are a member of Canada’s best league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The over 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, established in 1919. For more information visit: https://www.theibl.ca & https://www.iblcardinals.ca

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News: JACKFISH ANNOUNCE CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION GAME AGAINST QUEBEC CAPITALES

WELLAND – The Welland Jackfish, Niagara’s sports entertainment destination, is excited to announce they will host the 2023 Frontier League Champions Quebec Capitales for a preseason game at Welland Stadium on Monday, May 6.Gates are scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m. and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Concessions will be available and tickets…

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3 months ago

January 31, 2024

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Gates are scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m. and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Concessions will be available and tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 905-735-9834 or by clicking here.

“It will be great to open the doors on May 6 for the exhibition against Quebec,” team President and Director of Fun, Ryan Harrison said. “I appreciate Pat Scalabrini and the entire Quebec Capitales for making this happen for us and all of our fans. It will be tremendous for our players – and our gameday staff – to get in a preseason game under the lights as we continue to prepare for Opening Day. It’s incredible to be home at the Pond.”

The Québec Capitales (French: Les Capitales de Québec) are a professional baseball team based in Quebec City, Quebec. The Capitales have been members of the Frontier League since the 2020 season after a merger between the Can-Am League and the Frontier League in October 2019. Since the 1999 season, the Capitales have played their home games at Stade Canac.

The Jackfish return to The Pond on Saturday, May 18th at 6:05 pm for their 2024 Home Opener. Season membership and flex plans are on sale now at wellandjackfish.com/2024 or by calling 905-735-9834.

The Welland Jackfish are a member of Canada’s best league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The over 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, with the league established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.wellandjackfish.com or follow the Jackfish on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @wellandjackfish.

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News: Leafs Re-Sign Pitcher Chris Nagorski

TORONTO, Ontario – The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club (@MapleLeafsBaseball) announced today the re-signing of 5 time IBL Champion Right-Handed Pitcher Chris NagorskiNagorski returns for his 3rd season with the Leafs after spending 8 seasons in the IBL with Guelph and Barrie. Nagorski is 2nd all time in IBL career saves (25) and 12th all-time…

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3 months ago

January 30, 2024

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TORONTO, Ontario – The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club (@MapleLeafsBaseball) announced today the re-signing of 5 time IBL Champion Right-Handed Pitcher Chris Nagorski

Nagorski returns for his 3rd season with the Leafs after spending 8 seasons in the IBL with Guelph and Barrie. Nagorski is 2nd all time in IBL career saves (25) and 12th all-time in appearances (136 games) . Last season in 12 games, Chris stuck out 8 and had an ERA of 5.26 in 13.2 Innings pitched.

“Chris is a tremendous team player and understands his role as a leader and late inning relief pitcher. He knows how to be ready to pitch and helps the younger players adjust to the IBL. We are excited to have him back this year.” GM Jeff Lounsbury

“I am thrilled to run it back with the boys and contribute to a new era of Toronto Maple Leaf Baseball” said Nagorkski

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a member of Canada’s best league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The over 100-year-old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, with the league established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.mapleleafsbaseball.com or follow the Maple Leafs on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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