Halifax Pelham Molson Canadians

Halifax Pelham Molson Canadians won the ball game Mon. but their main concern is the well-being of their friend and teammate Mark Haverstock. Haverstock was struck just below the eye by a wicked line drive in the 8th inning and lay motionless for the better part of 30 minutes until HRM paramedics took him to the QE 11 for further assessment. His status will be updated as reports are provided by team personnel.

Haverstock, the heart and soul of the Canadians this season, had everyone talking at Mainland Common prior to his misfortune as he took to the mound after pitching a complete game on Sat. Scheduled starter Steve Ivey was unable to go because of illness. Haverstock threw 7 and 2/3 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 7 and walking 4. His teammates rewarded his incredible performance with a 6-run outburst in the 6^th to provide him with all the runs he would need in pushing his playoff record to 4-1. Haverstock was the loop’s top pitcher during the year going 9-4.

Junior affiliate, Cameron Marling, was outstanding until the fatal 6^th. He gave up just 2 hits prior to the 6^th, while striking out 8. His error on a Josh Pelham ground ball with 2 outs led to the Halifax uprising. Ryan Veinot, who reached on an error, to start the inning scored on that error, then Adam Lucas, who had walked, scored on a line drive single by Paul Davie. Rookie Pat Gilbert drilled a single off reliever Jeff Reeves to score Pelham and Brandon Devlin then stroked a triple scoring Davie, Randy Stewart, who had walked, and Gilbert, to give the Halifax squad all the runs they would need. 

Halifax would add 3 more for their fallen co-coach and reliever, Barrett Bellefontaine, making his first appearance since Aug. 30.

With the series now tied at 2 apiece, the teams look to Thursday as a key match-up in what is now a best of three. Jason Bailey, winner of Game 2 Sat., will be on the hill for the Dry, Ivey will get the ball for the Canadians. Game time is 7:30.

DRY (2-2)                  100 000 010    2R 5H 5E

CANADIANS (2-2)     000 006 03X   9R 6H 1E

Cameron Marling (L, 0-1), Jeff Reeves (6), and Justin Stephens

Mark Haverstock (W, 4-1), Barrett Bellefontaine (8), and Randy Stewart

Greg West, single, RBI, Joel Irvine, single; Justin Stephens, single; Chris Head, single; Coiln Johnson, single

Brandon Devlin, triple, 3 RBI; Paul Davie, 2 singles, RBI; Pat Gilbert, single, RBI; Josh Pelham, single, Adam Lucas, single