{"id":1329,"date":"2006-10-05T14:01:45","date_gmt":"2006-10-05T22:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fastpitchwest.com\/morningbrief\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2006-10-05T14:06:56","modified_gmt":"2006-10-05T22:06:56","slug":"canada-now-5-3-at-pan-ams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/morningbrief\/?p=1329","title":{"rendered":"Canada Now 5-3 at Pan-Ams"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nFrom Als Fastball:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada moves to 5 and 3 at Pan Am Championships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

(HERMOSILLO – Mexico) – Team Canada defeated the Bahamas 7-0 to improve their record to 5 wins and 3 losses at the Pan American Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico.<\/p>\n

Canada’s offence started where it left off after yesterday’s big win against the Virgin Island as they combined for 7 runs in 5 innings to defeat the Bahamas in a game that ended early due to the “run rule”. Rob O’Brien (Elora, ON) threw a no hitter, giving up only 1 walk, 1 hit by pitch and striking out 9 in the contest. The no hitter was the second consecutive no hitter thrown by a Canadian starter.<\/p>\n

Canada started the scoring in the top of the 1st inning when lead off hitter Scott Newitt (Delta, BC) walked. After stealing second base, Newitt was driven home on a double by Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC). Mayson would then score when Tim Macumber (Newport, NS) drove a double into the left field corner.<\/p>\n

The Canadian offence added three more runs in the second inning when catcher Chris Shewfelt (Stoney Creek, ON) led off with a home run to give Canada a 3-0 lead. After the next two batters were retired, Newitt walked again & came home on a blast over the left center field fence by Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PE).<\/p>\n

The final two runs came in the bottom of the 4th inning when Mayson was hit by a pitch from Bahamian starter Brian Neely. After a Macumber single, Steve Mullaley (Freshwater, NL) reached on a fielder\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s choice as Macumber was forced out at second. Both runners then moved into scoring position on a passed ball and finally scored when Pat Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK) lined a single to right field.<\/p>\n

The win improves Canada’s record to 5 wins and 3 losses and improves their playoff hopes. Canada will look for a win against Guatemala on Friday at 5:00 PM, in an effort to secure a playoff berth.<\/p>\n

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For more information, please contact
\nRick Picard
\nDirector, Marketing and Communications
\nSoftball Canada
\nrpicard@softball.ca
\n(613) 523-3386<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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