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News: IBL ROUNDUP: Jackfish enters playoffs with a victory

HAMILTON – Welland ended its regular season with an 18-5 win Sunday in Hamilton.McCoy Pearce went 3-for-6 with a home run, three RBI and four runs for the Jackfish (31-11), which enters its playoff quarter-final against Brantford as the top seed. James Smibert and Gianfranco Morello each had two hits and drove in three runs,…

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9 months ago

August 21, 2023

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HAMILTON – Welland ended its regular season with an 18-5 win Sunday in Hamilton.

McCoy Pearce went 3-for-6 with a home run, three RBI and four runs for the Jackfish (31-11), which enters its playoff quarter-final against Brantford as the top seed. James Smibert and Gianfranco Morello each had two hits and drove in three runs, Ethan Pasco drove in two and scored three times, Steven Moretto and Matteo Porcellato both had two RBI, Caleb Feuerstake singled twice, tripled and drove in a run, and Tyler Dupuis and Sam Cawker added an RBI apiece.

Jake Harford (5-2) went five innings for the win. He allowed four runs on six hits with a walk and three strikeouts.

Colby Ring (3-7) took the loss. He was pulled after two-thirds of an inning in which he gave up five runs on two hits with five walks and a strikeout.

Offensively, Tyler Duncan and Luis Bernardo both drove in two runs for the sixth-place Cardinals (18-23), who end their regular season Monday in Kitchener. Brandon Nicholson picked up a pair of hits atop the lineup.

Panthers extend win streak, lock up second seed

KITCHENER – Kitchener extended its win streak to five games and locked up second place with a 10-2 home win Sunday afternoon against Barrie.

Stephen Whalen, Liam Wilson and Raul Gonzalez all homered in the first inning. Whalen finished with four RBI, while Wilson and Gonzalez each drove in two.

Yunior Ibarra went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run and Andy Leader drove in two.

Yamichel Perez (7-2) went six innings to get the win, giving up two runs on five hits with five punchouts.

Kitchener will open the playoffs against London.

Adam Odd and Brad McQuinn hit solo home runs for the Baycats (26-16), who will be the playoffs’ third seed. Ryan Rijo singled twice.

Christian Mullen (1-1) was touched for six runs (four earned) on six hits over 2.1 innings. He walked one and struck out three.

Castaldo leads Leafs past Royals

TORONTO – Jordan Castaldo homered twice and drove in four to lead Toronto to a 7-1 win over Guelph on Sunday at Christie Pits.

Justin Marra singled twice and drove in a run, Greg Carrington and Connor Lewis each had an RBI, and Jesse Hodges went 2-for-3 with a run.

Daniel Procopio (5-1) tossed five scoreless, two-hit innings for the win. He struck out six and walked three.

Toronto (20-20) is currently the fourth seed and could face the Royals (19-22) in the first round of playoffs.

Brendan Keys had two hits and an RBI for fifth-place Guelph.

Brandon Deans (2-1) went six innings in the loss. He allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits with two walks and two strikeouts.

Majors top Red Sox in extras

BRANTFORD – London scored twice in the 10th inning to give the Majors an 11-9 win over Brantford on Sunday at Arnold Anderson Stadium.

Daniel Battel went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs for the seventh-place Majors (16-25). Byron Reichstein had three hits, two runs and an RBI, Charles Bowman drove in three on a pair of hits, Will Pollard went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and Brett Graham had two hits, an RBI and a run.

Skylar Janisse was perfect in relief for the win. Jordan Schulefand started and also went 4.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits with five walks and three strikeouts.

For Brantford (8-33), Jesse Fishbaum went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs. Christian Kuzemka and Jeremie Veilleux each had two hits and scored, and Roger Keen went 2-for-5.

Noah Falkenberg took the loss, giving up two runs on one hit and two walks in the 10th inning. Red Sox starter Jeremias Sucre allowed six runs on 12 hits over five innings. He walked one and struck out three.

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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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