In more Friday action from the 2006 Baseball Canada Cup, New Brunswick improved their record to 3-0, first defeating Newfoundland and Labrador 14-4, and later topping Manitoba 11-3.
New Brunswick third baseman Brett Tracy-Gould went 4-for-5, driving in three, and scoring twice to help propel his team past the pesky Newfoundland and Labrador squad.
In their win against Manitoba, N.B. right fielder Joel Arbeau’s three-run home run capped off a five-run third inning, which saw New Brunswick send eight hitters to the plate, paving the way for the victory.
In addition, P.E.I. stayed on pace in their bid to remain atop the Pool B standings, drawing even with New Brunswick and remaining 3-0, after coming away with an 8-3 victory over Nova Scotia.
P.E.I. starting pitcher Rob Phalen hurled a complete game six hitter, striking out five, and only walking two.
In other action, British Columbia came away with an extra inning 4-2 win versus Ontario, evening their tournament record to 1-1 thus far.
A one out, 2 RBI single by pinch hitter Peter Dekker gave B.C. the lead, and a scoreless eighth secured the extra-inning complete game win for B.C. pitcher Dan Britton-Foster.
As well, in a battle between two unbeaten teams, Quebec out-lasted Saskatchewan 11-3, improving to 3-0, and claiming first place in Pool A.
Third baseman/first baseman Philippe Delisle stepped up as Quebec’s offensive catalyst, driving in five runs with a 2-for-4 performance at the plate.
In the day’s final match up, Ontario shutout Alberta 14-0 in five innings, and improved to 1-2 on the tournament.
Catcher Steven Bane sparked the Ontario offence, going 2-for-3 at the plate, and driving in an impressive six runs.
For more information and complete box scores from the 2006 Baseball Canada Cup, please visit the championship website at www.baseball.ca/cup/
