ORLANDO – All the scoring was done in the first three innings as the Junior National Team suffered a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Tigers in Fall Instructional League play.
The Tigers scored two runs in the first inning and three runs in the third inning to put up all the scoring they would need in this game.
Starting on the mound for the Canadians was François Lafreniere (St.-Bruno, QC) and he allowed five runs on five hits with four walks and two strikeouts in three innings of work.
Nick Fogarty (Thornhill, ON) came in the game in relief and threw three solid innings, allowing only one hit and two walks with one strikeout.
The Juniors went with Nick Bucci (Sarnia, ON) to finish the game and the 17-year-old threw three perfect innings, striking out four along the way.
Four players registered a hit in the game for the Canadians, all singles. Ivan Hartle (North Vancouver, BC) was 1-for-3, James Kottaras (Markham, ON) was 1-for-3, Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC) was also 1-for-3 and Jonathan Gilbert (St-Georges, QC) was 1-for-2 with a walk.
The Junior National Team will take on the Atlanta Braves in their next Fall Instructional League matchup. Game time is at 1 pm on Tuesday, October 9th.
