Maple Leafs cruise to win over Red Sox
The Toronto Maple Leafs rode a six-run sixth inning to a 12-5 win over the Brantford Red Sox Sunday during Intercounty Baseball League action.
Garrett Takamatsu and Jordan Castaldo had RBI singles to lead the Maple Leafs during its big inning. Castaldo also added a two-run home run in the fourth inning. Dan Marra also had a pair of hits.
Gus Wilson had two hits and an RBI for the Red Sox, while Matthew Fabian and Christian Kuzemka also had a pair of hits.
Daniel Procopio got the win on the mound. He had six strikeouts in five innings of work. Danny Garcia took the loss.
The Maple Leafs are back to .500 with a 14-14 record. They host the Kitchener Panthers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Red Sox drop to 5-24 and visit the Panthers Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Panthers beat Majors in a slugfest
Balls were leaving Jack Couch Park often Sunday as the Kitchener Panthers out slugged the London Majors 12-8 during Intercounty Baseball League action.
Elliott Curtis, Liam Wilson, and Tyler Hinrikus all had home runs for the Panthers.
Byron Reichstein responded for the Majors with two homers, while Tommy Reyes-Cruz, and Kayne McGee all hit one homer each.
Yadian Martinez earned the win on the mound with five strikeouts in five innings of work. Pedro De Los Santos also had five strikeouts and was tagged with the loss.
The Panthers improve to 18-10 and visit the toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Majors are 8-17 and host the Hamilton Cardinals Tuesday at 7:35 p.m.
Royals crush Cards
The Guelph Royals scored 11 times over 13 hits in 13-2 win over the Hamilton Cardinals Sunday during Intercounty Baseball League action at Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium.
Kyle Kush and Mike Cecchetto had solo home runs to lead the way, while Conner Morro, Ethan Hammond, Josh Garton, and Tristan Pompey all had two hits each.
Josh Niles had two hits for the Cardinals.
Yuki Narita was fantastic on the mound for the Royals, pitching seven innings, striking out nine and earning the win. Colby Ring took the loss.
The Royals improve to 11-17 and host the Welland Jackfish Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Cardinals, now 14-13 visit the London Majors Tuesday at 7:35 p.m.