News and Announcements
Season Begins May 19
The 40th year of NSSBL begins on Thursday May 19. The defending champions, the Dartmouth Moosehead Dry open the season versus the Kentville Wildcats. Game time is 7:30 at Beazley Field.
This weekend the Truro Bearcats will host the Sydney Sooners in a three game series starting with a double header on Saturday, first pitch is 3pm at the TAAC Grounds. The Halifax Pelham Canadians kick off their season at home on Tuesday night against the Kentville Wildcats.
Dry Win 18th NSSBL Title
The Dartmouth Moosehead Dry capture their 18th NSSBL Championship in their 26 year existence. Stellar pitching performance from Jeff Reeves who picks up his 4th win of the playoffs. Some timely hitting and great defense, carried the Dry to victory. The Dry have won the honor of representing N.S. at next years National Championships to be held in Fredericton, N.B. in late August.
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Jeff Reeves(WP), Cam Marling(7TH), Justin Davies(7TH)(SV) and Justin Stephens;
Craig Higgins(LP), Guy Pellerine(6th), John Chapman(8th) and Matt Mingo;
HIGHLIGHTS--
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Matt Doudelet three singles;Chris Head single,double,RBI;Greg West two singles;Matt Harding two singles;Dan Comeau double,RBI;Justin Stephens single,RBI;Billy Hartley double,RBI;Anthony McKinley double,RBI;
TRURO--
Jeff Chisholm single;Matt Mingo single;Adam Lombard single;Ryan Bates single; Mike Tobin single,2RBI;
Bearcats Stave Off Elimination
The Truro Bearcats won Friday night to stay alive in the best of seven NSSBL finals. Game 5 goes Sunday night at Beazley Field gametime is 7pm. Dartmouth leads the series 3 -1.
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Dart-Cameron Marling (L), Doug Quick (7) and Justin Stephens
Tru-John Chapman (W) and Matt Mingo
Dart Highlights
Anthony McKinley HR 2 RBI
Justin Stephens Double 2 Singles
Truro Highlights
Ryan Bates 2 Singles RBI
Mike Tobin Double, Single
John Chapman Single RBI
Dry One Win Away From Title
The Dartmouth Moosehead Dry are one win away from their 18th NSSBL title after a 5-2 victory. Jeff Reeves was stellar on the mound pitching into the ninth inning. Game 4 is Friday night at the TAAC Grounds in Truro.
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Jeff Reeves(WP), Justin Davies(9th)(SV) and Justin Stephens;
Craig Higgins(LP) and Matt Mingo
HIGHLIGHT
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Chris Gallivan single,double,RBI;Billy Hartley single,double; Matt Doudelet single,double,2RBI;Greg West single;Chris Head single;Matt Harding single;
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Shawn Fuller single,RBI;Dan Bates single;Ryan Bates single; Adam Lombard single;Guy Pellerine single;
Dry Shutout Bearcats and Take 2-0 Lead
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DRY-Jason Mosher (W), Justin Davis (Sv) and Justin Stephans
TRU- John Chapman (L) and Matt Mingo
Dry Highlights
Chris Head 2 Singles
Justin Stephans Double RBI
Matt Harding Double
Anthony MacKinley Double RBI
Truro Highlights
Adam Lombard 2 Singles