Announcement
Bearcats move closer to top spot; Sooners on winning streak
The Truro Bearcats remained in the pennant chase with a 9-5 victory over the visiting Halifax Pelham Canadians tonight at the TAAC Grounds in Truro. Matt Black picked up the win in relief of starter Jason Smith, and J.P. Wood had a pair of hits for the Bearcats. Mark Haverstock took the loss.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Halifax | 1 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| Truro | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | x | 9 | 6 | 1 |
Halifax -- Mark Haverstock (LP), Perry Deveaux (6) and Josh Pelham.
Top hitters -- Ryan Veinot, double, single; Adam Lucas, two singles, RBI.
Truro -- Jason Smith, Matt Black (WP, 6), John Chapman (8) and Jason Hoyt.
Top hitters -- J.P. Wood, two singles, RBI; Craig Higgins, RBI-double; Billy MacKenzie, two-run single.
The Sydney Sooners won their second straight game, downing the Kentville Wildcats 8-3 at Susan McEachern Memorial Field in Sydney. Justin Brewer earned the decision on the mound for the Sooners, scattering six hits.
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3 |
4 |
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6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
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| Kentville |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 | 0 |
3 |
6 |
1 |
| Sydney |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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2 |
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Kentville -- Pete Sonier (LP), Taylor Welch (7) and Ian Mosher.
Top hitters -- Mike Lockhart, two singles; Nick Hill, double.
Sydney -- Justin Brewer (WP) and Matt Denney.
Top hitters -- Beau Chiasson, triple, double, single, three RBI; Jeff MacKinnon, double, two singles.
