A six run fourth inning would carry the momentum for the Junior National Team as they would go on to defeat the New York Yankees 11-4 in Dominican Summer League action.
The Yankees committed six errors on the day, while their pitchers allowed 14 walks.
Nick Fogarty of Thornhill, Ontario got the win for the juniors. He pitched two innings, allowing five hits, one of which being a home run, with a walk and two strikeouts.
Starting the game for the Canadians was Brad Furdal of Ancaster, Ontario. He allowed two runs, one earned, with two walks and four strikeouts in three innings of work.
Evan Grills of Whitby, Ontario and Stosh Wawrzasek of Langley, B.C. finished the game for the juniors. Grills gave up one run on one hit with one walk and three strikeouts in two innings pitched. Wawrzasek went two innings, allowing only one hit with three strikeouts.
Offensively, Brett Lawrie of Langley, B.C. went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Leslie Williams of Scarborough, Ontario was 3-for-5 with two RBI and Chad Stang of Surrey. B.C. went 2-for-4 with a double, triple and two RBI.
The juniors were also aggressive on the base paths as they stole six bases during the game.
Next up for the Junior National Team will be a double-header against the Seattle Mariners starting at 11 am Friday.
