Halifax Pelham Molson Canadians

Slugger Darren Doucette had a 3-run home run in the 9^th to put the game out of reach for the Dry. He had an RBI double to get the Dry off to a quick start in the 1^st inning. Joe Irvine chipped in with 3 RBIs on a single, a sacrifice fly, and a fielder’s choice. Justin Stephens had a double in a 4-run 9^th for the Dry, Chris Head had 3 singles and 3 stolen bases.

Mark Pelham had 2 doubles and 2 RBIs for the Canadians, Shawn Peverill continued his strong performance at the plate with a double and single and an RBI. Mark Haverstock took the loss after winning 3 playoff games and the first game in the series last Fri.

Game 3 of the best of seven series is set for Sun, 2:00, at Beazley Field. Craig Langille will take the hill for the Dry while Steve Ivey is expected to start for Halifax. The 4^th game will be played on Mon, 2:00, at Mainland Common.

DRY (1-1)              101 011 104    9R 13H 1E 

CANADIANS(1-1)   100 010 100   3R   5H  2E

Jason Bailey (W, 2-0), Jeff Reeves (8, SV1), and Justin Stephens

Mark Haverstock (L, 3-1) and Shawn Walsh 

Darren Doucette, 3-run HR (2), double, 4 RBI; Joel Irvine, single, SF, 3 RBI; Justin Stephens, double, RBI; Chris Head, 3 singles, 3 SB 

Mark Pelham, 2 doubles, 2 RBI; Shawn Peverill, double, single, RBI