Harbour Ball playoffs set

Fitzroy Harbour Men's Fastball League playoff match ups are now set, after Anderson Automotive won the play in game 14-6 over West Carleton Junior Electric.

Best of three semi-final series, starting tomorrow:

Wednesday September 1st

7 p.m. Campbell Fuels vs. Murphy's Plumbing 

9 p.m. Anderson Automotive vs. Bren Electric 

Rawlings Grand Slam Softball Canada event upcoming this weekend

The Rawlings Grand Slam Softball Canada event will be held September 2 through 5 in Saskatoon with top Men's and U23 Men's teams from across the country participating. The details and schedule are available here.

Two GOFLers will be playing in the men's division with the Bear Creek Express: Matt Greer (West Carleton Electric) and Joran Graham (Micksburg Twins).

Games will be streamed on YouTube.

Glen Cairn league first round wrapped up

The first round of playoffs for the Glen Cairn Men's Fastball League wrapped up with the field reduced to four teams for the semi-finals. All series were two games to none sweeps.

Vance’s Service Centre defeated Upper Canada Elevators.

Osgoode Chiefs defeated Broker4Tickets.

West End Landscapes defeated the Greely Cardinals.

Wild Wing defeated Laurysen Kitchens.

The next round schedule will be available soon.

Blast from the past - 1981 Aylmer Merchants

I was sent this old photo from the Shawville Equity from 1981. Quite a collection of West Quebec fastball legends.

GOFL Week #8

Week 8 of the Greater Ottawa Fastball League has the following three games scheduled.

Wednesday doubleheader in Manotick sees the first game as the Orleans Rebels (1-6) vs. Manotick Brewers (5-2) at 7 p.m. followed by West Carleton Electric (2-4) vs Kars Aces (5-2) at 9 p.m.

Thursday night sees the Ottawa Valley As (3-4) face the Twins (4-2) in Micksburg at 8 p.m.

Hørsholm Von Holmbäck Hurricanes win European Super Cup

Hørsholm Von Holmbäck Hurricanes of Denmark won all seven games they played at the World Baseball Softball Confederation European Super Cup in Prague, Czech Republic to take the gold medal. They won the final game 10-2 in five innings.

Joran Graham (Micksburg Twins GOFL) earned four pitching wins at the event for the Hurricanes, leading the event with 63 strikeouts over 28 innings. He also hit .250 at the event.

For Joran's full stats, visit this link.

Hurricanes in Europe Super Cup final

The Hurricanes from Denmark, the team Joran Graham is playing with at the European Super Cup in Prague, Czech Republic, are in the final at 1 p.m. EDT today. 

Live stream will be available - check out the website for more info and links.

https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/events/2021-mens-european-super-cup/schedule-and-results

Aces beat Rebels 4-1

Friday night fastball saw the Kars Aces beat the Orleans Rebels 4-1 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play at Pierre Rocque Park.

Brad Porter earned the win for the Kars with Cory Alkerton getting the save. Andy Barber took the loss.

Matt Healey hit a homer for the Rebels while Brad Pender was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Aces.

Two close GOFL games Thursday in Carp

Both Greater Ottawa Fastball League games in Carp on Thursday night were close, with one run differentials. 

The early match saw the Ottawa Valley As edge West Carleton Electric 7-6.

Ben Broek earned the win in relief of Adam Rueckwald. Cory Baldwin was tagged with the loss in relief of Trevor Lahey.

Ben Wade had a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the first for the As. Seasoned veteran Bryan Armstrong was two for two with a triple and a bunt single for Valley. Graham Wilson drove in what proved to be the game winning RBI in the bottom of the fifth when he hit a triple deep to centre.

Shawn Rebertz hit a solo shot for Fitzroy in the top of the second. Matt Greer's three run homer in the top of the seventh got the Trics within one but the As held on for the victory.

The late game saw the Manotick Brewers squeak by the Micksburg Twins 8-7. Luc D'Entremont earned the win while Noah Fleurie had the loss.

With the Brewers up 5-3 after six complete, the Twins pit up four runs in the top of the seventh to take a 7-5 lead, including the tying run brought in on a bases load squeeze bunt by noted speedster Paul Griffith. 

However, a Manotick rally in the final half frame saw Trevor Beaulieu hit a walk off single to secure the 8-7 win.

Pembroke Observer story on U19 ECSC

Article in the Pembroke Observer about the Napanee Express U19 win at Eastern Canadians and the local connection with Joe and Jamey Mick.

Joseph Mick of Micksburg wins gold at Eastern Canadian Fastball Championship | Pembroke Observer

Hurricanes undefeated after 5 games in WBSC Europe Super Cup

The Horsholm Von Holmback Hurricanes team from Denmark won all four pool play games at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe Super Cup tournament in the Prague over the past three days, then won their first playoff game today against the Chomutov Beavers, from the host country (Czech Republic).

Joran Graham (Micksburg Twins GOFL) was the winning pitcher in the playoff game, throwing a three hit shutout, striking out 11, and allowing only one walk in the 6-0 victory. Graham also hit a three run homer in the first inning. You can see the homer at the 17:20 mark of the video at this link.

Next up is a game today at 1:30 pm EDT, opponent to be determined.  UPDATE: They play Žraloci (Sharks) Ledenice, a Czech team, which defeated the U23 Czech National team in 8 innings.

All games are streamed on YouTube - click on the first link above to access the livestream.

Harbour Ball final standings

The Fitzroy Harbour Men's Fastball League regular season wrapped up tonight after week five.

1. Bren Electric 4-0
2. Murphy's Plumbing 3-1
3. Campbell Fuels 2-2
4. Anderson Automotive 1-3
5. West Carleton Jr. Electric 0-4

Playoffs are as follows; dates to be determined.

Anderson Automotive (4th) vs WC Junior Electric (5th) - play in game

Bren Electric (1st) vs Winner of Play In Game - best of three

Murphy's Plumbing (2nd) vs Campbell Fuels (3rd) - best of three

Finals - best of three

GOFL tentative playoff schedule

The tentative Greater Ottawa Fastball League 2021 playoff schedule, with all six teams making the post season.

Game 1: 5th vs 4th - Wednesday September 22
Game 2: 3rd vs 6th - Wednesday September 22
Game 3: 1st vs winner G1 - Thursday September 23
Game 4: 2nd vs winner G2 - Thursday September 23
Game 5: Loser G2 vs Loser G4 - Wednesday September 29 (loser eliminated)
Game 6: Loser G1 vs Loser G3 - Wednesday September 29 (loser eliminated)
Game 7: Winner G3 vs Winner G4 - Wednesday September 29 or Thursday September 30
Game 8: Winner G5 vs Winner G6 - Friday October 1 (loser eliminated)
Game 9: Winner G8 vs Loser G7 - Saturday October 2 (loser eliminated)
FINAL: Winner G9 vs Winner G7 - Saturday October 2

Dates and times to be finalized and diamond locations confirmed in mid-September. 

GOFL Week 7

The Greater Ottawa Fastball League week 7 doubleheader this week is in Carp, with West Carleton Electric (2-3) facing the Ottawa Valley As (2-4) at 7 p.m. The late game at 9 p.m. sees the Micksburg Twins (4-1) against the Manotick Brewers (4-2).

On Friday, at 8 p.m., the Orleans Rebels (1-5) will host the Kars Aces (4-2) at Pierre Rocque Park.

Hurricanes 2-0 at European Super Cup, Graham earns win

The Hørsholm Von Holmbäck Hurricanes team from Denmark, participating at the World Baseball Softball Confederation European Super Cup in Prague, Czech Republic won both their games in their first day of play. 

Joran Graham (Micksburg Twins GOFL) was the winning pitcher in their late game against the Czech U23 National team, allowing only three hits and striking out 20 in a 5-1 victory.

The website, which has great detail and a YouTube stream for games, is here.

The Hurricanes play tomorrow at 8:30 am EDT against a Belgian team called Deurne Spartans.

Local teams at OASA events this past weekend

Three eastern Ontario teams participated at Ontario Amateur Softball Association events this past weekend.

The Osgoode Chiefs, who play in the Glen Cairn Men's Fastball League, participated in the U23 Provincials in Cambridge. They lost to Tavistock in their first game, and Alvinston in their second to finish 0-2.

West Carleton Jr. Electric and Westport Storm both participated in the U16 Provincial B tournament in Princeton, near Woodstock. WC went 1-2, while Westport was 3-0 and won the title at the event.

U16 Provincial B 2021 Champs - Westport Storm

Napanee U19 team wins Eastern Canadians

The Napanee Express U19 team, with local players Joseph Mick (Micksburg Twins GOFL) and Tyler Branchaud (Greely Cardinals GCMFL) won the Eastern Canadian Softball Championship tournament in Fredericton, NB this past weeekend, defeating Tavistock As in the final. Jamey Mick (Micksburg Twins GOFL) is a coach with the team. 

Napanee also won the Ontario Amateur Softball Association elimination tournament earlier in August, and have the OASA provincial A tournament coming up this weekend in Drumbo (near Woodstock).

Rebels blank Electric

The Orleans Rebels blanked West Carleton Electric 7-0 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play on Thursday in Fitzroy Harbour. 

Andy Barber earned the win, striking out 14 over the five inning run rule game, allowing only one hit and walking one.

Cory Baldwin took the loss.  He gave up six hits, struck out five, walked three and hit a batter.

A five run inning for Orleans in the second was the big difference. 

Jefferson Roman went 2 for 3 with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored for Orleans, and Jeff Barber was 2 for 2 with a walk and run scored. Andy Barber was 1 for 2 (HR) with a walk.

Trevor Barton had WC's lone hit.

Glen Cairn league releases playoff schedule

The Glen Cairn Men's Fastball League's press attaché Chris Golden has released its first round playoff schedule for the eight teams participating in "The Glen" this year. All games at A.Y. Jackson High School in Kanata.

Monday Aug 23
Laurysen Kitchens at Wild Wing 630
Cardinals at West End Landscapes 830

Tuesday Aug 24
Upper Canada Elevators at Vance's Service Centre 630
Broker4Tickets at Osgoode 830

Wednesday Aug 25
West End Landscapes at Cardinals 630
Wild Wing at Laurysen Kitchens 830

Monday Aug 30
Vance's Service Centre at Upper Canada Elevators 630
Osgoode at Broker4Tickets 830

Tuesday Aug 31
Laurysen Kitchens at Wild Wing 630 IF NEEDED
Cardinals at West End Landscapes  830 IF NEEDED

Wednesday Sept 1
Upper Canada Elevators at Vance's Service Centre  630 IF NEEDED
Broker4Tickets at Osgoode 830 IF NEEDED

As, Aces win on Wednesday

The Ottawa Valley As won the early game on Wednesday in Manotick 2-1 over the Brewers. Adam Rueckwald had the win, striking out 14 and allowing five hits. Luc D'Entremont took the loss, allowing six hits. Sean Lecuyer drove in both Valley runs.

The late game saw the Kars Aces hand the Micksburg Twins their first loss of the year, winning 9-4. Cory Alkerton had the pitching win, and hit a homer to help his cause. Noah Fleurie took the loss and had relief from John Enright.  Jared Steege hit a homer for the Twins.

Bear Creek finishes 1-2 at ISC World tournament

With their 7-0 loss last night to Sean Cleary and J&B, the Bear Creek Express are done at the ISC World Tournament in Iowa. They finish with a 1-2 record.

Bear Creek Express, photo from Chico McCart's Facebook page

ISC Announces Return to Circle Tap for 2023 World Tournament

The ISC is pleased to announce that the 2023 ISC World Tournament will be returning to Circle Tap, in Denmark, Wisconsin.

“This is our second trip to Denmark and Circle Tap and we’re looking forward to making our return,” said ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher. “The fans in Wisconsin are great fastpitch fans and they know the ISC teams and players will put on a great show.”

“We’re super excited to bring The Show back to Denmark,” said Darren Derricks, Circle Tap owner and head of the Denmark host committee. “The 2019 ISC World Tournament was a huge success and we’re really enthusiastic about doing it again in 2023.”

Circle Tap Bar & Grill, which hosts the annual Boys of Summer Tournament every July, is home to John Miller Field, directly adjacent to the Circle Tap patio, giving spectators and patrons alike a terrific viewing experience.

Additional games will be played at Memorial Park in Denmark.

The 77th ISC World Tournament will take place in August 2023.

For additional information on the ISC, please contact:

Larry Fisher
ISC Executive Director
iscfastpitch@gmail.com

Note: the 2022 event will be in Moline, Illinois, the Quad Cities area.

Fitzroy Fastball Flashback - 2001

 Fitzroy Harbour wins the "Bay Bash" in July 2001.

Napanee U19 Express win the OASA eliminations

The Napanee Express U19 team ran the table with five straight wins to capture the title at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Elimination tournament in Cambridge this past weekend.

Joseph Mick of the GOFL's Micksburg Twins and Shawville league's Athletics catches for the Express. Joe's dad Jamey, long time GOFLer with Micksburg is a coach.

Tyler Branchaud, who has played for Kars Aces and plays in the Glen Cairn league for the Greely squad is also on the team. 

Napanee will be departing soon for the U19 Eastern Canadians this coming Thursday to Sunday in New Brunswick. There are four Ontario teams, a host team from New Brunswick, two teams from Nova Scotia and a team from Newfoundland.

Bear Creek beats Ostrander at ISCs

The Bear Creek Express defeated the Ostrander Norsemen last night in a 3-2 thriller at the ISC World Tournament in Iowa. Greg Hammell hit a walk off single in the bottom of the seventh.

Next up is a game against J&B at 7 p.m. EDT tonight, which will be a test - J&B have Sean Cleary and Justin Schofield to pitch for them.

GOFL Week 6

There are three games for Week 6 of the Greater Ottawa Fastball League season.

On Wednesday, there is a doubleheader in Manotick. The early game sees the Ottawa Valley As (1-4) face the Manotick Brewers (4-1) at 7 p.m., with the Micksburg Twins (4-0) making the trek to play the Kars Aces (3-2) at 9 p.m.

West Carleton Electric (2-2) hosts the Orleans Rebels (0-5) at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre.

West Carleton Electric vs Ottawa Valley As photos

Some great photos from the August 12 game between West Carleton Electric and the Ottawa Valley As from West Carleton Online's Jake Davies, printed with permission.

Be sure to get your subscription to West Carleton Online, only $50 a year, with some excellent coverage provided of the Greater Ottawa Fastball League and other WC news.

Matt Greer of WC ready to bat

Jackson Vance of the As tries to tag Alex Boucaud

WC's Jeff Campbell takes a hack

Chris Trafford of WC warming up in left field

Neil "The Murph Dog" Murphy of WC takes a swing

Clayton Vance of Valley at bat, with Hugh Murray catching and Don Kennedy umpiring

Cory Baldwin of WC throws a pitch, with Owen Brown in the background on second

Cogeco TV coverage of Micksburg vs Manotick game

Some great clips online from Cogeco TV from the Greater Ottawa Fastball League game between Micksburg Twins and Manotick Brewers on August 12. Excellent coverage and play by play from Jamie Bramburger and colour commentary by former Micksburg player Jerry McIntyre.

Follow the Cogeco affiliate at @yourtvov on Twitter. Clips available here:

YourTV Ottawa Valley on Twitter: "Manotick vs Micksburg Aug 12th Highlights https://t.co/Zwcbo36MNn" / Twitter

YourTV Ottawa Valley on Twitter: ".@twinsfastball take the lead against Manotick with a 3 run blast in what was a tight contest on the ball field. @SoftballOntario #GOFL #Fastball https://t.co/MnjbDZnhpP" / Twitter

YourTV Ottawa Valley on Twitter: "Our own #FieldOfDreams in Micksburg, Ontario under the stars. #FieldOfDreamsGame @SoftballOntario @twinsfastball @brambuj @MLB https://t.co/29Hjs5ld6T" / Twitter

YourTV Ottawa Valley on Twitter: "Fastball action last night in Micksburg, big inside the part home run to even it all at 2. #GOFL @twinsfastball @brambuj @mcintyrej16 https://t.co/bUTZwXmh34" / Twitter

Bear Creek loses first game at the ISCs

Bear Creek Express, featuring three GOFLers on the roster, lost their first game at the International Softball Congress World Tournament in Iowa by a score of 5-2 to the AWP Lumberjacks of  Duquoin, IL on Sunday.

Next up for Bear Creek is a game Monday at 4 p.m. CDT  7 p.m. EDT against the winner of LC Ostrander Norsemen of Minnesota vs Walcott Lampliters of Iowa.

UPDATE as of 3 pm EDT - Bear Creeks plans the Norsemen, as they beat Lampliter 8-0.

Kingston Axemen tournament results

From the Kingston Axemen twitter account:

Congrats to the North Augusta Trappers for capturing the A championship defeating the Kingston Axemen. 

Caballos de Ottawa won an exciting extra inning game over Team Quebec to win the B final.

Joran Graham off to Europe after ISCs

Micksburg Twins pitcher Joran Graham has a busy few weeks ahead of him. Graham, along with fellow GOFLers Matt Greer and Gregg Garrity, will be joining the Bear Creek Express for the ISC World Tournament in Iowa starting August 14 for a week, as well as the Softball Canada Rawlings Grand Slam even in Saskatoon in early September.

In between, Graham will be playing in the Czech Republic at the European Super Cup IX tournament, August 23 to 28. He will suit up for the Horsholm Hurricanes from Denmark at the event. The Hurricanes are the defending champions.

Another past GOFLer, Kyle Jamieson (Stittsville 56ers) played fastball back in the day with a Danish team, as has current Manotick Brewer Adam Smith.

Best of luck to Joran in all three events - I am sure everyone in involved in fastball in our area is cheering for his success.

GOFL standings after five weeks

Micksburg Twins 4-0
Manotick Brewers 4-1
Kars Aces 3-2
West Carleton Electric 2-2
Ottawa Valley As 1-4
Orleans Rebels 0-5

Aces over Rebels 7-0

The Kars Aces defeated the Orleans Rebels 7-0 in the late game in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play Thursday night in Carp.

Brad Porter had the shut out win, while Jeff Barber took the loss with relief from Andy Barber.

Micksburg beats the Brewers 5-2 (with update)

The Micksburg Twins remained the Greater Ottawa Fastball League's only undefeated team with a 5-2 win over the Manotick Brewers 5-2 on Thursday night in the 'Burg.

Joran Graham had the win for the Twins, while Luc D'Entremont took the loss. 

Dylan Cunningham's three run homer in the sixth was the difference to secure the Twins victory. Connor Moss also had an RBI for Micksburg. Cole Hodges drove in both Brewers runs, including one on an inside the park homer.

Pembroke Observer article by Jamie Bramburger about the game posted here.

Electric edge As 6-5

West Carleton Electric edged Ottawa Valley As 6-5 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play on Thursday night in Carp.

Cory Baldwin had the win for WC, while Ben Broek took the loss. Lane McMurtry had a homer for Valley while Hugh Murray hit one out for the Electric.

Valley put up three in the top of the first. Benny Wade walked, then McMurtry homered. After a ground out, Ryley Burns was hit by a pitch and scored on an error.

WC responded with two in the bottom of the first. Alex Boucaud legged out an infield single, Matt Greer singled and after they advanced on a ground out, both scored on when Murray drove them in with a single.

The Electric went up 6-3 in the fifth. Boucaud singled with one out, and Greer moved to first on catcher's interference. The runners advanced 60 feet on a wild pitch and scored on Steve Cavanagh's single. Murray then homered.

The As got one back in the sixth. Jackson Vance singled to start off the inning, stole second and advanced to third when the throw went to the outfield. Vance scored on Connor Armstrong's sac fly to right field.

Valley threatened in the seventh. With one out, McMurtry hit a double and advanced to third on a defensive miscue. He scored when Broek singled to make it a one run game. However, Baldwin got out of the jam with a pop up to third and a pop up to second.

WP: Cory Baldwin 7 IP 5R 4ER 6H 7K 3BB 1HBP
LP: Ben Broek 6IP 6R 6ER 8H 6K 0BB 

Trics hitting
Alex Boucaud 2-3, 2R
Matt Greer 1-2, 2R
Steve Cavanagh 2-3, R, 2RBI
Hugh Murray 2-3, HR, R, 4RBI
Neil Murphy 1-3

As hitting
Ben Wade 2BB, R
Lane McMurtry 2-4, 2R, HR, 2B, 2RBI
Ben Broek 1-4, RBI
Ryley Burns HBP, BB, R
Clayton Vance 1-4
Jackson Vance 1-3, R
Graham Wilson 1-3 

GOFL Home Run Leaders

The Greater Ottawa Fastball League home run leaders, after week 5. If I missed any, let me know.

3:
Brad Pender, Kars
Matt Greer, WC

2:
Luc D'Entremont, Manotick

1:
Cory Alkerton, Kars
Kurtis Summers, Kars
Andy Barber, Orleans
Manuel Luna, Orleans
Andy McIntyre, Micksburg
Matt McIntyre, Micksburg
Joran Graham, Micksburg
Dylan Cunningham, Micksburg

Neil Murphy, WC
Trevor Barton, WC
Hugh Murray, WC
Sean Lecuyer, Valley
Lane McMurtry, Valley

GOFL Week 5

Greater Ottawa Fastball League week 5 features all games on Thursday.

There is a doubleheader in Carp. Ottawa Valley A's (1-3) vs West Carleton Electric (1-2) at 7 pm followed by Orleans Rebels (0-4) vs Kars Aces (2-2) at 9 pm.

In Micksburg, the undefeated Manotick Brewers (4-0) play the undefeated Micksburg Twins (3-0), in a game to be broadcast by Upper Ottawa Valley Cogeco cable TV.

Ontario Challenge Cup to be held Sept 17-19

Here at ISC Canada East, we are planning the annual Ontario Challenge Cup tournament for the weekend of September 17-19.

As has been the tradition for this tournament over the past nearly 20 years, this event will be reserved for league teams.

New for this year, we will be accepting entries from ALL league teams to give as many teams as possible an opportunity for early qualification for the 2022 ISC World Tournament.

We'll have more info available shortly including host details, entry fee and format. The usual two pick-ups from within your league rule will still be in place.

For now, we're asking for an indication that your team would like to play in the 2021 OCC.

Please contact any of the below to reserve your spot.

As always, we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you at the 2021 OCC!

Cheers!

Blair blairjs[at]gmail.com

Kyle kyle.smith[at]ballparkradio.com
Joe ftode739[at]rogers.com 

Four teams at the Kingston Axemen showcase August 14-15

 The area four teams entered into the Kingston Axemen's event this weekend in Inverary, north of K-town.

UPDATE: nicer version of the schedule:

Aces defeat As

The Kars Aces defeated the Ottawa Valley As by a score of 9-1 in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play Thursday in Carp.

Veteran Brad Porter had the win while 17 year old GOFL rookie Ryland Hill took the loss with relief from Adam Rueckwald. Kurtis Summers hit a homer for the Aces.

Micksburg blanks Orleans

The Micksburg Twins and Orleans Rebels "met in the middle" and played in Carp on Thursday night Greater Ottawa Fastball League play. The Twins prevailed 5-0, with Joran Graham earning the shut out win. Andy Barber took the loss for Orleans. Graham hit a grand slam to help his cause.

Manotick outlasts WC 8-7 in Fitzroy

The Manotick Brewers beat West Carleton Electric 8-7 in Fitzroy Harbour in Greater Ottawa Fastball League play on Thursday night.

Adam Smith earned the win, while Trevor Lahey took the loss and had relief from Cory Baldwin.

Manotick got on the board first when Smith drove in Ty Alexander in the top of the opening frame. The Brewers scored two more in the second when Trevor Beaulieu drove in Ryan Clark and Chris MacFarlane.

WC responded in the second, scoring one on a Jeff Campbell double, and two solo homers in the third from Trevor Barton and Matt Greer.

The Brewers took over the lead in the fifth with a five run inning. Austin Blanchard started the inning with a triple, scored on an Alexander single, and Luc D'Entremont then hit a two run shot. Four consecutive hits from Clark, MacFarlane, Riley Dunbar and Beaulieu plated another two.

The Electric chipped away at the lead. In the fifth, Barton singled and scored on a Greer RBI single. In the sixth, Chris Trafford scored on a "first and third" steal. The seventh saw a rally for WC scoring another two but a nice play by Beaulieu at short on a line drive ended the threat and preserved the win for the visitors.

WP: Adam Smith 7IP 7R 5ER 10H 3K 2BB

LP: Trevor Lahey 5IP 8R 8ER 13H 3K 1BB
Cory Baldwin 2IP 0R 0ER 2H 3K 0BB

Manotick hitting
Ty Alexander 2-4, 2R, RBI
Luc D'Entremont 1-3, HR, 2RBI, R, BB
Adam Smith 2-4, RBI
Ryan Clare 2-4, 2R
Chris MacFarlane 3-4, 2x2B, 2R, RBI
Riley Dunbar 2-4
Trevor Beaulieu 3-4, 4 RBI
Austin Blanchard 1-3, 3B, R, BB

WC hitting
Trevor Barton 2-4, HR, RBI, 2R
Chris Costello 1-4, R
Matt Greer 3-4, R, 2RBI
Chris Trafford 1-4, 2R, RBI
Jeff Campbell 2-4, RBI
Owen Brown 1-3

A life lesson ..... at Harbour Ball

Last night the Caveman learned a life lesson.....at Harbour Ball of all places.

His U16 West Carleton Junior Electric team, plus a few reinforcements including Fitzroy Junior, have joined the Fitzroy Harbour Men's Fastball League and had their first official game last night.

The boys played well, and the game was close. The Caveman was the closer, throwing the three final innings, allowing two (unearned) runs, two hits, walking two and striking out six, including one guy who went down swinging on a Lahey-like change up that had the whole crowd - even the other team - cheering.

Going into the bottom of the seventh, the Junior Trics were down 8-6, due to the aforementioned two unearned runs in the top of the frame. The first two batters struck out, bringing up the Caveman's buddy B.A. to the plate. He doesn't hit a lot but he's fast, and he legged out an infield single. Next up, the Caveman sliced an offhand double to left field to cash a run and make it 8-7. 

The kids were excited - could the young lads win their first men's game? The next batter was Calabogie D who has been swinging a hot bat. He hit a soft single to left. Caveman came into third as fast as he could (not fast) and rounded the base as the coach (his dad) was watching the left fielder come in quickly to pick up the ball. With the coach putting up a big stop sign, the boys on the third base bench were screaming "go go go".

So, despite the stop sign from the coach, the Caveman tried to score - and was thrown out by 15 feet to end the game. 

Lesson: when in this situation and having to decide whether to listen to a group of sweaty teenagers yelling, or your coach with both hands up telling you to stop, listen to your coach.

GOFL week 4

All the games in Week 4 of the Greater Ottawa Fastball League are on Thursday this week.

The doubleheader in Carp features Kars Aces (1-2) against the Ottawa Valley As (1-2) at 7 p.m. while the Orleans Rebels (0-3) face the Micksburg Twins (2-0) at 9 p.m.

West Carleton Electric (1-1) will host the Manotick Brewers (3-0) at 8 p.m. at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre.

Napanee finishes second at U16 Elims

The Napanee Express finished second with a 4-2 record at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U16 Elimination tournament this past long weekend in Cambridge, losing to the Wilmot Thunder in the final. Gavin Brooks threw a no hitter and a one hitter during the weekend.

The Express secured their spot at the Eastern Canadian Softball Championship in Fredericton, New Brunswick as there are no Canadian championships this year and will also be at the U16 Provincial A tournament in Drumbo.

West Carleton Junior Electric also participated in the event, losing both games, including their first to Napanee. Their only hit of that game was an inside the park home run by Zach Branchaud. WC will participate at the end of the month in the U16 Provincial B event in Princeton.

GOFLers playing with Bear Creek Express

With the "official" Canadian national softball championships cancelled this year, Softball Canada is still putting on an event for Senior Men in Saskatoon from September 2 - 5 to be known as the Rawlings Grand Slam.

There are ten Senior Men's teams participating, representing B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. There are also nine U23 men's teams at the event. The newly formed Bear Creek Express out of Melbourne, ON will be participating in the Senior Men's side, put together by Paul "Chico" McCart. 

Three GOFLers will be on the Bear Creek team. Matt Greer, normally with the Quyon Flyers but this year with West Carleton Electric is playing, along with Joran Graham of the Micksburg Twins and Gregg Garrity of the Kars Aces. Scott Searle of Orleans, who is currently coaching the Team Ontario U21 squad getting ready for the 2022 Canada games is also coaching with Bear Creek at the event.

The three players will also be going to the International Softball Congress World Tournament in Iowa in mid-August with the Express.