First game/broadcast honors go to the Georgian Bay Giants, of Wiarton, Ontario Canada and Lacey A’s of Olympia, Washington. The Giants enter the tournament as the #16 ranked team in the ISC Rankings, while the Lacey A’s come in right behind them at #17.
Local time in Mankato Minnesota (CDT)
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Lacey A’s Blank Georgian Bay Giants, 3-0
Game Recap:
On July 26, 2025, the Lacey A’s shut out the Georgian Bay Giants, 3-0, in a pitching duel. The A’s scored first in the third inning when Ian Sagdahl scored on a single by Pat Sagdal. Ben Edgington added a solo home run in the fourth, and in the sixth, Edgington scored again on a single by Boston Poll. The Giants, limited to three hits by Wade Kewegeshig, Matej Rysavy, and Mac Mulvey, failed to capitalize, notably with a fielder’s choice out at home in the sixth. Tyson Barkman dominated for the A’s, throwing a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts.
Pitching Lines:
– Tyson Barkman (Lacey A’s): 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K, W
– Yuya Yamawaki (Georgian Bay Giants): 4 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 2 WP, 17 BF, 83 pitches (55 strikes), L
– Onishi (Georgian Bay Giants): 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 9 BF, 37 pitches (20 strikes)
