GOFL All-Stars 2022

Better late than never - here are the Greater Ottawa Fastball League all-star teams for 2022, based on voting by team representatives.

1^st Team All-Stars

Pitcher: Joran Graham, Micksburg
Catcher: Brad Pender, Kars **unanimous choice
First Base: Cole Hodges, Osgoode
Second Base: Matt McIntyre, Micksburg
Third Base: Jared Steege, Micksburg
Shortstop: Nick Ellis, Kars
Outfield: Dennis McCleary, Quyon; Chris MacFarlane, Manotick; Tyler Branchaud, Manotick
Designated Player: Cory Alkerton, Kars

2^nd Team All-Stars

Pitcher: Luc D’Entremont, Manotick
Catcher: Shawn Laframboise, Quyon
First Base: Danny Powers, Kars
Second Base: Kristian Knapp, Kars
Third Base: Steve McCord, Quyon
Shortstop: Andy McIntyre, Micksburg
Outfield: Jeff Barber, Orleans; Matt Healey, Orleans; Quinton Rook, Micksburg
Designated Player: Nick Armitage, Quyon

The winner of the Tim Craig Memorial Award as the league's top utility player is Matt Greer of Quyon.

Canada in Gold Medal Game at WBSC World Cup - Update: they won silver

Team Canada will play Australia for the gold medal at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Men's World Cup in New Zealand tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Both the Canadians and the Aussie Steelers have only lost one game all tournament. Canada lost to Argentina, which is playing the bronze medal game versus the United States. The Aussies have lost to Canada.

Canada defeated Cuba last night 2-0, with Sean Cleary perfect through 26 batters before giving up a walk and a hit. Australia upset Argentina 2-0 last night to earn a spot in the gold medal game.

Both bronze medal game (7 p.m. start EST) and the gold medal game will be streamed (subscription fee required) at the GameTime website.

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Update: Canada won the silver medal, falling 5-2 from Australia. Info here. 

Kars Aces Champions! (In 1953)

This beauty was found on Facebook, courtesy of the Rideau Township Historic Society, and sent on by Riley Dunbar.

Kars Aces - Carleton Softball League Champions - 1953