West Carleton comes back to defeat Kars 6-5

West Carleton Electric came back from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Kars Aces 6-5 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play on Tuesday night in Fitzroy Harbour.

Andy Barber got the win, while Luke Severson took the loss.

The Aces got on the board in the first with a solo home run from Nick Ellis.

Kars added to the lead, scoring three in the top of the third. With one out, Severson doubled down the left field line, then scored on Brad Pender's double. After a line out, a pop fly from the bat of Ian King was misplayed, allowing Pender to score. King then scored on Jordan Shipclark's double to make it 4-0 for the Aces.

West Carleton finally responded in the fifth, scoring six runs. Alex Boucaud and Adam Brown both singled to start the inning. After a fly out, Andy Barber reached on a dropped fly ball to load the bases. Jeff Cavanagh walked to score a run, followed by a Mike Cavanagh single which drove in another. Chris Costello's grand slam then made the game 6-4 for WC.

The Aces started a rally in the top of the seventh. After a strike out, Pender singled and Ellis walked. Both men advanced 60 feet on a wild pitch and Pender subsequently scored on another WP. However, two strikeouts ended the game and the Trics held on for the 6-5 victory.

Fitzroy
Andy Barber WIN 7IP 4R 2ER 9H 10K 1BB

Andy Barber 1-4, R
Jeff Cavanagh 2BB, R, RBI
Mike Cavanagh 2-4, R, RBI
Chris Costello 2-4, R, HR, 4RBI
Alex Boucaud 1-3, R
Adam Brown 1-3, R

Kars
Luke Severson LOSS 6IP 6R 5ER 7H 4K 3BB 1HBP

Brad Pender 2-4, 2R, RBI
Nick Ellis 1-3, HR, RBI, BB, R
Ian King 1-3, R
Jordan Shipclark 1-4, 2B, RBI
Matt Alkerton 2-3
Chad Milne 1-3
Luke Severson 1-3, 2B, R