12U/13U (Peewee) - Kanata Cubs Peewee (13U)

Game Recaps

Montreal Tournament - Game 4 Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Suriot Gris - Championship Final

The Cubs were off to the finals to take on the Suroit Gris team. It was a late start at 8:45 on sunday night but the boys were ready. The Cubs were on the sticks to start this game for the first time in the tournament. Coleman led things off with a walk to get the first baserunner aboard. After a strikeout Mason walked and gave two baserunners for the Cubs. After a couple of steals Hunter found himself with runners on 2nd and 3rd as he stepped to the plate. Hunter was able to hit a ground ball to second scoring Coleman and advancing Mason to 3rd. Cubs with 2 outs were able to get a walk from Scot but that is all they would get this inning as a strikeout ended the top half of the inning but not before the Cubs scored 1. Jacob was on th mound for the Cubs. A lead off walk would get on for the Gris. Jacob was able to strikeout the #2 batter. The baserunner would find himself on 3rd after a stolen base and wild pitch. Jacob was able to get a ground ball hit to Scot at shortstop who fired across to Cameron at 1st for out #2. The Gris baserunner would score on the play. Jacob took care of the next batter with the strikeout. Game tied 1-1.

Kyle was leading off the second inning and was hit by a pitch during his at bat putting a runner on base. Back to back walks to Owen P and to Thomas had bases loaded for Connor. Connor delivered a single out to the right side would bring Kyle home. A fielders choice by Coleman would bring Owen P home. That is all the Cubs would get this inning as the next batter would have a fielders choice getting the lead runner followed by a strikeout would end the inning. Cubs take 2 run lead. Jacob went out and did his job this half inning with a strikout to the first two batters he faced. A single to left field would be all he gave up as the next batter watched strike three cross the plate to end the innning. Cubs lead 3-1.

The 3rd inning had Hunter leading off and he smacked a double to left field. Hunter immediately stole 3rd. Scot was able to get on with a walk and he immediately took second base on the walk. Jacob stepped up and hit a 2 run line drive single to right field that scored Hunter and Scot. Kyle would come up and he hit a hard line drive that the 1st baseman was able to range over and rob him and step on 1st to get the double play. Tough outcome for the Cubs but the boys did everything we asked for on this one. The inning would end on a fly ball out to center field. Cubs take 5-1 lead. Jacob overpowered the Gris batters as he sat their 7-8-9 batters down 1-2-3 with strikeouts. Two strikeouts looking and the third was a strikeout swinging but not close to the gas that Jacob was throwing. Cubs lead 5-1.

Cubs looked to extend their lead in the 4th and after a strikeout were able to get Connor on base with a walk. Connor would advance to second on a beautiful sac bunt by Coleman. Connor would then steal 3rd and come around to score on a throwing error as they tried to get him as he was stealing 3rd. A ground out ended the inning but the Cubs were able to put up another run this inning. Connor went right from the basepath to the mound. A lead off single up the middle would get on base. The next batter hit a short fly ball behind first which Cameron took care of himself for out number 1. A walk and a sinle to left would come next and that single scored a run for the Gris. A fly Ball out to Mason in Center field came next. A single to centerfirled had 2 more run score for the Gris team as the runners from 2nd and 3rd both crossed home plate. That batter advanced to second on the throw putting another runner in scoring position for the Gris. A single would score that runner before Connor was able to get a ground ball which Jacob came in from 3rd scooped and fired across tro Cameron at 1st to end the inning. Gris score 4 in the 4th Cubs lead 6-5.

After a length rule delay the Cubs needed to tack on some more runs in the 5th inning. Mason led off with a hard hit single to through the infield to left field. he quickly stole both 2nd. Mason was able to advance to 3rd on a fly ball to right field. Scot came up and did his job scoring mason on a ground ball hit to the right side of the field. Cubs had 2 outs and Jacob came up and hit a hard double to right field. That is as far as Jacob would get as the Cubs had a ground ball out to end the inning. But they score that all important run in the 5th. Connor was back out there in the 5th inning. He was able to get the first Gris batter to strikeout looking after being down 3-1 in the count. He was able to get the second Gris batter down on swinging strikes. The next batter walked and would come around to score before Connor was able to get an infield pop up to Scot at shortstop to end the inning. Cubs lead 7-6

The Cubs looking for more in the last inning were aggressive at the plate but werent able to get more than a walk by Connor to the base paths as a strikeout, two ground outs ended the Cubs half inning fairly quickly. Cubs looking to shutdown the Gris bats to preserve the chamopionship here... a "For the Boys" chant before they ran out to their positions. Connor was able to get the first batter to strikeout. The next batter hit a short pop up to Coleman who took care of that for the second out fairly easily. The Gris team was down to their final out. A ground ball was hit and the Gris batter was able to get aboard as it was hard hit and a slight bobble and a drop at 1st had them aboard. The next batter for the Gris hit a hard ground ball which Coleman ranged to his left to snag and throw to Cameron to get the out. Cubs win Cubs win Cubs Win!!!!! The boys threw their gloves in the aid and celebrated together at 2nd base. Great site to watch.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 7 Suroit Gris 6

Player of the Game: Connor Wilson (1B and 2BBs with 1 run scored. He also had 3IP, 2BB, 3SO)

Hardest Working Player: Coleman Sly (BB, sac Bunt and 2 very important put outs in the 6th inning)

Montreal Tournament - Game 3 Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Seigneuns De Boucherville - Semi-final Match

Game 3 had the Cubs taking on the Seigneuns De Boucherville. This game was pushed back from 11am to 1pm and didnt get started until 3pm. The Cubs once again won the coin flip for this game and were the home team for the 3rd straight time. The Cubs sent Hunter on the mound for this game. Unfortunately the leadoff batter was able to get aboard with a walk. Hunter managed to strikeout the next two batters. The Boucherville leadoff batter found himself at 3rd after a stolen base and wild pitch. They would score on a single hit to right field. After another walk the 6th batter would line out to Coleman at 2nd. Cubs were once again down 1-0 after the top of the first inning. After a lead off strikeout the Cubs for a single from Cameron on a hit to left field. Mason hit a ground ball up the middle that got a fielders choice out at 2nd. Mason found himself at 3rd on a stolen base and a passball. He would score on a Hunter infield single which Hunter busted down the line and beat out at first base. Scot would walk before the inning would end on a strikeout. Cubs tie the game 1-1.

In the second Hunter went back to the mound. A lead off ground ball up the middle to centerfield everyone thought was a clear hit Mason came up throwing hard to 1st base to get the runner going to 1st slowly on what they thought was a hit. The next batter got a grounder to short that Scot fielded cleanly and fired across to Cameron at 1st. The Boucherville lineup would only get a walk to the next batter before Hunter struck out the next batter to end the inning leaving 1 runner left on base. The Cubs would started with a strikeout but a walk by Owen P would get a runner aboard. Owen would get second on a Wild pitch. Owen would come around to score on a Thomas hit to right field. That is all the cubs would get as a strikeout and a grounder to 1st ended the inning but not before the Cubs took the lead by winning that inning. Cubs lead 2-1.

In the 3rd inning Hunter was closing in on his pitch count. After he hit the first batter in the ribs he may have been thrown off a touch as the next batter was able to walk. Connor came up throwing on a quick throw to Jacob at 3rd to get the runner stealing for the first out. A single to right would score a run for the Boucherville team to tie the game. A walk and a single would load the bases. Hunter fought back with a strikeout and a pop up to Coleman at 2nd to get out of the jam only allowed one run. The Cubs were looking to take the lead in the bottom half of the third inning. Cameron was leading off and did his job with a single to the left side of the infield. Mason would walk. After two stolen bases the Cubs had Hunter up who hit a ground ball that the Boucherville team would field and get Hunter at 1st but not before Cameron crossed the plate to score the first run of the inning. A strikeout and walk would come next. Kyle would hit a single scoring Mason. The inning would end with a strikeout but not before the Cubs scored 2 to regain the lead. Cubs lead 4-2.

Owen P was on the mound for the 4th inning as Hunter's day was now finished. Owen would start strong with a strikeout to the first batter. A single to centerfield would get the first runner aboard. A fly ball to kyle in LF which he made a great run and reached up and was able to grab to get the second out of the inning. A single to right field would come next before the inning would end courtesy of OP getting the batter to strikeout looking. The Cubs had Thomas leading off in the bottom of the 4th and he did just that roping a double to the gap in left center. Connor followed up with a double of his own scoring Thomas. Connor would come around to score as the Boucherville team threw the ball around. That was all the Cubs would get this half of the inning as a ground ball to the pitcher, a fly ball to second and a fly ball to right field would end the inning. 2 very important runs score for the Cubs as they now lead 6-2.

The top of the 5th had OP dominate the inning as he got a pop up to Scot at shortstop, followed by a pop up to Coleman at 2nd, and a strikeout. All that Owen needed was 11 pitches to get out of this inning. The Cubs had Hunter lead off the 5th inning with a triple to right center. A Scot sav fly to center would being home Hunter. A strikeout would give the Cubs 2 outs on the inning. Kyle got aboard with a single to right field. Owen P came to the plate and destroyed a ball for a homerun. A ground ball would end the inning but the Cubs scored 3 more taking a 9-2 lead.

The Cubs needed to shutdown the Boucherville team to secure their place in the finals. Owen P started quickly with a ground out to Coleman at 2nd who flipped to Cameron at 1st for the 1st out. Owen got a strikeout for the second out. The Boucherville team was trying to stay alive with a single to left field. The final out came on a comebacker to Owen who took himself and flipped to cameron at 1st for the final out.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 9 Seigneuns De Boucherville 2

Player of the Game: Owen Perry (3IP, 4K, 0BB and at the plate was 1-2 with a HR, 2RBI, 2runs scored and a BB)

Hardest Working Player: Thomas Mullins (2-3, 1B, 2B

Montreal Tournament - Game 2 Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Athletiques Lac-Megantic - Great Defense and Big Bats

After being requested to start earlier on Saturday the Cubs were on the field at 2:00pm against the Athletiques Lac-Megantic. Cubs won the right to be home team after a game 1 victory on Friday night. The Cubs had Jacob on the mound and he started strong with a strikeout of the leadoff batter. a double to left field by the #2 Megantic batter would come next. Jacob would get the next out courtesy of the strikeout giving the Cubs 2 outs. A single through the left side of the infield scored 1 for the Megantic team before Jaocb would toss yet another chair collecting his 3rd strikeout of the inning. Cubs looking to keep the bats going from friday night had Coleman work a lead off walk. Cameron would hit a single to center field and smart baserunning he would advance on the bobble by the Megantic fielder. Mason hit a single to left field which would score Coleman to tie the game for the Cubs. Hunter came to the plate and broke the game open for the Cubs as he hit a towering 3 run homerun for the cubs over the left field fence. Scot would work a walk and with 2 outs Kyle stepped to the plate. Kyle hit a single up the middle which would score Scot who had whistled quickly around the bases as he had already stolen both second and third in the inning. That is all the Cubs would be allowed to score in the inning as they hit the Baseball Quebec rule of 5 runs per inning. Cubs lead 5-1.

In the top of the second Jacob took care of the first two batters courtesy of the strikeout. Connor would take over this inning to preserve the pitch count of Jacob for the tournament. Connor managed to end the inning with a strikeout to the first batter he faced. Cubs would face a similar fate in the bottom half of the inning as the Megantic batters as they went down in order also with a strikeout, a fly ball to left and a pop out to 1st. Cubs maintain 5-1 lead.

Connor made pretty quick work in the top of the 3rd. After giving up a lead off walk he was able to get a strikeout to the next batter. As the lead off batter had stolen second and 3rd Connor with a fantastic pickoff move caught the Megantic batter straying too far off 3rd and Hunter smacked the tag on the runner for out number 2. Connor would get a ground ball to himself to end the inning with a quick flip over to Cameron at 1st to end the inning. The bottom of the 3rd had the Cubs hungry for more. A lead off single by Coleman followed by a stolen base had him in scoring position for Cameron. Cameron would hit a single to the left side of the field scoring Coleman. Mason was hit by a pitch to have 2 runners aboard for Hunter. Hunter would hit a double to right center field scoring Cameron. Scot worked his way aboard with a walk. After an infield fly gave the cubs one out Kyle came up and hit a single scoring Mason. Owen Perry would hit a single up the middle to centerfield which brought home both Hunter and Scot. That would give the Cubs their 5 runs in this inning. Cubs take 10-1 lead.

In the 4th inning Connor was back out there and managed to get their lead off batter to pop out to hunter at 3rd. Connor got a strikeout to the next batter. Cameron came on in relief of Connor to maintain his pitch count for the tournament. A walk would come around to score on a single by the Megantic batter but Cameron would get the 3rd batter he faced to ground our to Hunter who fired to Coleman at 2nd for the fielders choice put out. the Cubs managed to get a single by Connor in the bottom half of the inning and a walk by Coleman but that was all the Cubs could get as a double play would end the inning for the Cubs. Cubs lead 10-2

In the 5th the umpire would call last inning due to time. The Cubs had Cameron on the mound to close out the game. the lead off batter got aboard with a single and moved to second on a balk. The next batter would hit a ground ball to the right side which would deflect off Jacob's ankle but the quick footed Coleman would run pick up th eball and fire back to Jacob who got back to 1st to make out number 1. A fly ball to Connor who had taken over at shortstop for the inning would give the Cubs their second out. After a walk the inning would end on a ground ball to Hunter who quickly fired across the diamond to 1st to end the inning and the game.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 10 Athletiques de Megantic 2

Player of the Game: Hunter McKnight (2-2, HR, 2B, 4rbi, 2 runs and 2 put outs)

Hardest Working Player: Connor Wilson who pitched 2 innings, had 3 strikeouts, and a couple of putouts of his own. He also had a solid single in the 4th.

Montreal Tournament - Game 1 Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Les Aigles de Saint-Hubert - Hits in those bats!

Game 1 of the tournament saw Kanata Cubs taking on one of the host teams of the tournament in Les Aigles de Saint-Hubert.

Owen P was on the mound for the Cubs to start the tournament. It was somewhat of a slow start with a single to the lead off batter and a hit-by-pitch to Les Aigles #2 batter. Owen would get the first out courtesy of the strikeout. les Aigles 4th batter would hit a single it the middle to score their leadoff batter. Owen P took care of the rest of the outs himself as he got a pop fly to himself and a strikeout to the next batter to hold les Aigles at 1 run. The Cubs had Coleman back in the lineup after his vacation and he picked up where he left off with a single to lead off the game in the Cubs half of the inning. Cameron followed suit with a single right after. An infield fly would give the Cubs 1 out with 2 runners on base. Hunter would step up and cash both of those runners with a hard hit triple that made it to the fence. Scot would cash Hunter with a Sacrifice Fly to short right field. Jacob would start things up again with a hard hit double to centerfield. After Owen P walked there were two runners on for Thomas who it an rbi single to right field scoring Jacob. That is all the Cubs would get in this inning but they scored 4 to take the lead 4-1.

Owen was back there and was looking to hold les Aigles. After the first batter of the inning hit a single up the middle he tried to stretch the single to a double, Mason picked up the ball and fired to Scot who laid the tag on the runner sliding into second. Owen would not let anyone else aboard as he took care of the next two batters courtesy of the strikeout. After a lead off ground out the Cubs had 1 out when Cameron hit a single to left to get aboard. After 2 wild pitches Cameron would score on a balk called on les Aigles pitcher. Mason singled to the left side to get aboard. Hunter stepped up and roped his second extra base hit of the game with a double to deep left centerfield bringing Mason to 3rd. Scot would walk to give bases loaded for Jacob. Jacob hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield scoring Mason. Hunter would score on a pass ball during Owen P's at bat. Owen would then walk and during Thomas's at bat and would take second on a wild pitch but would be called out stealing 3rd to end the inning. Cubs extend lead to 7-1.

Owen back out on the mound for his 3rd inning made quick work of Les Aigles. He struckout the side against les-Aigles using only 15 pitches to do so. Cubs looked to extend lead in the bottom half of the 3rd. After the first two batters werent able to get aboard the next 3 batters all walked as the pitcher for les Aigles struggled. The next batter was an infield hit fields choice to end the inning. Cubs maintain lead 7-1.

In the top of the 4th inning. Mason was now on the mound pitching. He took over in great fashion from Owen as he struck out the first batter. Mason was able to get a ground ball back to himself and he flipped it to Jacob at 1st. Mason got a ground ball from the next batter to Scot at Short who fired across to Jacob at 1st for our number 3. Cubs started the bottom of the 4th looking to extend the lead. A lead off strikeout had 1 out but Jacob would hit a hard single to right field. A walk by Owen P would push Jacob to 2nd. An infield fly would have 2 outs for the Cubs. Connor would get hit by a pitch making the bases loaded. A balk would score the only run as Jacob would cross the plate. Cubs lead 8-1

Mason was back for the 5th inning. He started strong with a strikeout followed by getting the next batter to deep second where Coleman would face back and make the catch. He would end les Aigles 5th with the strikeout. The Cubs back on the sticks in the bottom half of the inning led off with a walk by Cameron. Mason hit a single scoring Cameron. Hunter would work a walk. Scot would come up and hit a clutch double to right centerfield scoring both Mason and Hunter and winning the game for the Cubs with a mercy victory.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 11 Les Aigles de Saint-Hubert 1

Player of the Game: Cameron Goldie (2-2, 2BB and 3 runs scored)

Hardest Working Player: Owen Perry (3IP, 7K, 0BB, and a great eye at the plate being on base all 3 times with 3 walks)

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Tyrans-Blanc - Jun 26 - Defensive Battle

Defensive Battle in Gatineau

The Cubs headed back to Gatineau for a rematch against the Tyrans-Blanc team and looking for redemption after a loss last week. The Cubs started with a strikeout but after back to back walks by Scot and Mason had a couple of runners on. With those runners now on 2^nd and 3^rd Hunter stepped up and hit a hard line drive to right field. After an aggressive secondary lead the runners had to tag up and get back to tag up and werenâ€™t able to advance. After another fly out to right field the cubs couldnâ€™t score in the top of the inning. Aidan was on the mound for the Cubs to take on the Tyrans team. After a lead off double the Tyrans team had a player in early scoring position. The next batter Aidan was able to get a grounder to Cameron at 2^nd who threw over to Connor at 1^st base for our number one. The runner would score from 1^st on the play after having stolen 3^rd. Aidan got a strikeout of the next batter to give the Cubs two outs on the inning. The next batter was what coaches thought phantomely hit on the knee by the pitch but it didnâ€™t matter as Scot had a ground ball at him which he picked up clean and fired to Connor for our number 3. Cubs trail Tyrans 1-0.

In the top of the second Owen P led off and was able to work a walk. Thomas hit a hard ground ball towards third and the 3^rd baseman fielded and fired across to 1^st to get the out. Owen aggressively trying to make something happen on the bases looked to get to 3^rd on the play and the 1^st baseman came up throwing a strike back to 3^rd to get Owen by a couple steps. Great aggressive play by Owen. A fly ball out to Centerfield would end the inning for the Cubs. Aidan was back and battling on that mound. Some very close calls by the umpire on this night. The first batter walked on some very close pitches. The next batter hit a fly ball to Thomas which he caught in right field. Another walk to the 8 batter had two runners on. A single by the number 9 batter would bring in a run for the Tyrans team. Aidan was able to get a strikeout to the next batter followed by a pop up to Cameron at 2^nd base to end the inning. Cubs trail Tyrans 2-0.

Top of the 3^rd was upon us and the Cubs were looking to get something going. Connor managed to work a walk to get the lead off batter aboard. After a passball he found himself standing at second base. A single by Kyle moved Connor over to 3^rd. Cubs had something going here in the 3^rd with two runners on. Connor aggressively leading off of 3^rd strayed a little too far as the catcher aggressively threw down to 3^rd as Connor turned to go back to the bag and picked him off. Kyle looked to steal 3^rd on a pass ball and was tagged out. A strikeout came next and the inning was over for the Cubs. Aidan was back for his final inning on the mound to hold the Tyrans team and he did a great job at that. He managed to get a fly ball to himself. And back to back high long fly balls out to Kyle in left field would end the inning. One of those fly balls was a very long run for Kyle which he tracked and made the beautiful grab.

In the 4^th the Cubs had a lead off ground rule double by Mason. It was a great hit after being down 0-2 in the count. Unfortunately this is all the Cubs would get this inning as a strikeout , a lineout and another strikeout would end the inning for the Cubs. Owen L was on the mound for the bottom half of the inning for his first pitching appearance of the year. Owen walked the first batter as he looked to find the right arm slot. After two stolen bases that runner was now on 3^rd. A fly ball to Connor who ran and made a diving catch to get the cubs the first out would score 1 run. The next batter hit a fly ball out to Mason in centerfield. And the 4^th batter of the inning hit a fly ball to left to Kyle who made the catch. Cubs trail Tyrans 3-0.

The 5^th inning was similar for the Cubs. A lead off fly ball to short right field. Aidan hit a great ground ball right down the 3^rd baseline inbetween the 3^rd baseman and the bag. After taking 2^nd on a passball Aidan was on second. Connor walked. A linedrive hit to the shortstop would give the Cubs their first out. But after an error by the Tyrans defense trying to turn the double play Aidan was able to tag up and come all around to score the Cubs first run. A ground ball to the shortstop would end the inning but the Cubs scored 1. Owen headed back out to the mound and it was almost an identical inning to the first with a walk to lead of the inning but then the defense takes over. A ground ball to Aidan who took over at Shortstop who fired to Jacob who was now at 1^st base. A fly ball to Kyle in left and a fly ball to Mason in center ended the inning.

The Cubs were down to their last chance as they needed to score runs. A lead off fly ball was able to be handled by the Tyrans right fielder. A walk to Hunter would spark some fire for the Cubs. Hunter would move to 2^nd on a seeing eye single by Cameron. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch. Then Jacob hit a hot shot to the shortstop as he tried to leg it out Hunter scored from third. The ball just beat Jacob to the bag for out number 2. Cameron tried to advance to 3^rd and was caught by the 1^st baseman throwing across the diamond to 3^rd to get Cameron trying to advance to 3^rd.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 2 Tyrans-Blanc 3

Player of the Game: Owen Lang (2Ip, 0K 2BB, 0H - 1^st pitching performance of 2019)

Game Recap - Bytown Dodgers vs Kanata Cubs (DH - Game 2) - Hits in those sticks

Game 2 of the double-header was starting at 12:30pm and the message was clearâ€¦ Generate Runs!!! BAT ON BALL! In the top of the 1^st inning the Cubs responded. Cameron led off for the Cubs and had a base hit bunt that stayed fair. Scot walked to get two cubs aboard early. After a strikeout the Cubs scored on a wild pitch. Scot scored on a mason ground out to the 1^st baseman doing exactly like what was asked getting the bat on the ball with runners in scoring position. A strikeout would end the inning but not before both Cameron and Scot make it home. Thomas was on the mound for his first start of the season. The leadoff batter for the Dodgers managed to get on board by a hit to left field. Thomas got a comeback grounder to himself which he then flipped to Cameron who was now playing 1^st for this game. A sacrifice fly ball to Owen P in right field managed to bring home the runner from 3^rd for the Dodgers. A single to the right centre gap was all that the Dodgers would get in the bottom half as Thomas was able to get the next batter to [pop out to Cameron at 1^st.

Cubs went to work in the 2^nd inning and it all started with a Hunter huge double to the gap in right center. Hunter stole 3^rd and then Thomas came up with a base hit which scored Hunter from 3^rd. A walk to Owen P, Owen L was hiot by a pitch brought up Aidan with bases loaded. The Dodgers pitcher was struggling to find the location and walked Aidan which brought home Thomas to give the cubs their 4^th run of the game. After a strikeout Scot came up with a big 2 run double which he blasted to right center. A ground out and a strikeout would end the Cubs half inning but not before they extend their lead by scoring 5 runs in the inning. Thomas had a few runs to work with now. He got the lead off batter to hit a high fly ball out to center field where Owen L camped under it to make the catch for the first out. A single to left had the next batter on base. Thomas was able to get a strikeout of the next batter so the Cubs had to outs. After a single and a throwing error on a ball that just got away from our infield the Dodgers scored one before Thomas got the next batter to pop out to Cameron at 1^st once again to end the inning. Cubs lead 7-2.

The top of the 3^rd the Cubs were wanting to keep the pressure on. A strikeout to start the inning but then Hunter was plunked in the helmet the next at bat. Hunter was a stealing machine as he swiped both 2^nd and 3^rd. He would come around to score on a pass ball by the catcher with his strong speed. Owen P would walk but that is all the Cubs could get as the next batter popped out to the shortstop. Thomas was back on the mound and was able to get the first two batters to fly out to Owen L in center field who tracked both beautifully and made the catches. The next batter would hit a single to right field. And come around to score on a ball that ticked off a glove and to the outfield. That is all the Dodgers would get as the next batter hit a hard grounder which went to right field where Owen P came up throwing to Cameron at 1^st and was able to beat the ball for out #3. Cubs lead 8-3.

Aidan led off the top of the 4^th inning with a hard infield base hit to 3^rd. Connor hit a single moving Aidan who would score on a pass ball during Kyleâ€™s at bat. Connor would score on a Kyle groundout to the shortstop. After a strikeout had the Cubs with 2 outs Jacob hit a hard ground ball up the middle scoring Scot.. That is all the Cubs would get this inning but they managed to put up 3 more runs. Thomas on the mound for the bottom half with a 8 run lead made quick work on this inning getting the leadoff batter to pop out to Scot at short. The next batter would hit a single to left field but Thomas would managed to get the 3^rd batter to fly out to center field where Owen made yet another catch in the inning. Cubs maintain 11-3 lead.

As the Cubs were looking to extend their lead in the 5^th inning. After a lead off ground out the Cubs had back to back walks by a pair of Owenâ€™s (Perry & Lang). The next two were outs on a fly ball to centerfield and a fly ball to the shortstop. Unfortunately the Cubs could not generate any runs this inning. Thomas headed back out there for the 5^th inning. He was able to get a ground ball hit to Hunter who fired it across the diamond to Jacob who had taken over at 1^st. A fly ball to Connor in left field gave the Cubs two quick outs. A single to right field and a walk would come next but Thomas would get out of the small jam but a ground ball hit to third where Hunter would field it cleanly and step on his bag to ensure no runs score. Cubs lead 11-3.

The 6th inning would be the last. The Cubs had Scot leading off who worked a walk. A strikeout would come next but back to back walks to Mason ad Jacob had the bases loaded for Hunter. Hunter would absolutely destroy a ball over the right field fence for a grand slam homerun. A fly ball to the shortstop who had to fade back had the cubs with two outs and Owen P up who hit a ground ball up the middle. That is all the Cubs would get as they next batter fouled out to the first baseman. Jacob came on for the bottom half of the inning in relief of Thomas. Jacob who hadnâ€™t pitched in a few weeks was anxious to get back into it and he sure did. He was able to get the lead off batter to ground out to Owen P who had taken over at 1^st. He then got a strikeout. The next batter worked a walk against Jacob but he was able to get the next batter to pop out to Owen P at first to ensure there was no damage.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 15 Bytown Dodgers 3

Player of the Game: Hunter McKnight (2-3, HR (Grand Slam), 2B, 4 RBI, 3 runs scored, 2 putouts from 3^rd)

Key Player Highlight: Thomas Mullins excellent pitching performance (5IP, 2K, 2BB, 61 pitches, and helped offensively with 1 hit and 1 run scored)

Game Recap - Bytown Dodgers vs Kanata Cubs (DH - Game 1) - Defense Defense Defense

Summer finally arrived in full force as the Cubs headed to Blackburn to take on the Bytown Dodgers in a double-header on Saturday. Cubs were looking to get back in the win column after a loss and a tie earlier in the week. The Cubs were on the sticks to start and the message from the coaches was once again â€œletâ€™s be aggressive and get the bat on the ball, put the ball in play and make things happenâ€. The Cubs went to the sticks to face a pitcher they had not seen yet. A hard throwing lefty. Unfortunately it was a 3 up 3 down inning for the Cubs with 2 strikeouts as they struggled against this tall Dodgers lefty to start the game. Cameron was on the mound for the Cubs for his first start of the season. A lead off walk to the first batter to start the game and then Cameron settled in. A strikeout to the next batter gave the Cubs their first out. After a couple stolen bases the 3 batter for the Dodgers hit a high fly ball to Centrefield to Mason who made the catch for the second out. The Dodgers runner tagged and scored taking a 1-0 Dodger lead. Cameron would catch the next batter looking. Cubs trail 1-0.

Cubs were able to get a couple of runners on base after a strikeout started the top of the 2^nd inning. Two walks had 2 runners on and a double steal had the runners in scoring position. Unfortunately a strikeout would put the cubs down to their final out of the inning trying to score. A Scot Walk loaded the bases. Connor tried to take home on a pass ball and was called out at the plate for the 3^rd out of the inning. Cubs couldnâ€™t cash in the second. In the bottom half Cameron was back out on the mound. The lead off Dodgers batter led off with a towering shot to left center field over the head of Mason. Mason ran to the ball quickly and relayed the ball to Aidan who fired to Owen L at 2^nd who laid down a great tag to get the running at 2^nd base. A ground ball to Aidan at Short who threw across the diamond to Jacob at 1^st for the second out. Cameron took care of the rest by the strikeout to the next batter. Cubs still down 1-0.

Cubs were looking to get something going in the top of the 3^rd. Some control issues by the Dodgers lefty had both Owen L and Aidan on base with walks. A fly ball would cost the Cubs out number one followed by a strikeout. With runners ion scoring position once again the cubs needed a hit. Bat got on the ball but the Dodgers defender went home on the play and tagged Owen trying to score the tying run. Cubs leave runners aboard. In the bottom half Cameron was doing his job trying to keep the game close. The Leadoff Dodgers hit a high fly ball which Thomas was able to get over and track to make the catch in right field. A ground ball to Owen L at second from the next batter gave the cubs two outs when Owen fired over to Jacob at 1^st. After giving up a walk the next batter had a weak pop up to 3^rd which Scot caught with ease. Cubs still behind 1-0.

Cubs had Owen P leading off the 4^th and he hit a seeing eye single up the middle. A strikeout would come next but Kyle Milinazzo dealing with some left knee soreness managed to hit a single scoring OP to tie the game. Kyle would be caught stealing 2^nd giving the Cubs 2 outs. A hard ground ball up the middle everyone thought was a pure hit the pitcher managed to tip and slow down for the second baseman to grab and fire to first to get the third out. Cameron was back on the mound to start the bottom half of the inning. He got a strikeout to batter number 1 and then after a single was hit up the middle, Cameron got a double play ground ball hit to Aidan at short who flipped to Owen L at 2^nd who fired across to a stretching Jacob at first. Cubs and Dodgers tied at 1.

The top of the 5^th the Cubs got their lead off runner Scot on courtesy of the walk. A fly ball to left field came next. Scot managed to steal two bases to put himself in scoring position. A strikeout followed by a ground ball to the shortstop who threw to first would end the Cubs rally with Scot stranded at 3^rd base. Cameron headed back out for the 5^th inning and battled from that mound and had a fantastic pitch count. After a slight error on a throw got the first Dodgers runner aboard. Cameron took over getting a strikeout. The next batter laid down a bunt moving his runner to 3^rd. Cameron fielded the bunt and fired to first where Jacob made the catch giving the Cubs 2 outs. Cameron got a strikeout of the next batter to end the scare the Dodgers were placing on the Cubs.

Cubs were up in the 6^th trying to take the lead but it was a short inning as the cubs went down in order. A fly ball to the first baseman who made the catch in foul and two strikeouts was all the Cubs would send to the plate this inning. Cameronâ€™s day was done and Owen P came on to face the Dodgers in the bottom of the 6^th. A lead off walk got aboard. Owen managed to get a strikeout of the next batter. Two stolen bases by the leadoff batter had the runner at 3^rd. The next batter laid down a bunt which Jacob charged and was able to tag the runner but was unable to get the speedy Dodgers player running home from 3^rd to give the Dodgers the lead. A double to right field down the line gave the Dodgers a runner on 2 with 2 outs. Owen P was able to get a ground ball to 1^st where Jacob took it himself and took it to the bag for the 3^rd out. Cubs trail 2-1.

The Cubs were down to their final 3 outs as they headed into the top of the 7^th. Down by 1 run. The lead off batter went down called on strikes. A ground ball back to the pitcher came next. Thomas came up with 2 outs and hit a line drive to left centerfield to get the tying run on base for the Cubs. The next batter hit a hard ball but the shortstop was able to grab the ball and take the fielders choice out at 2^nd to end the game.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 1 Bytown Dodgers 2

Key Player Highlight was a fantastic pitching performance by Cameron Goldie (5 IP, 6Kâ€™s, 2BB, 68 pitches)

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs South Bend Bears - Cubs Walk Away A Win

It was a hot one on Wednesday night and after some confusion on the time of the first pitch the Cubs got underway against the South Bend Bears. Connor Wilson was on the mound to face off against the Bears. The bears got their lead off batter aboard with a single. Connor fought back immediately getting the next batter with a strikeout. The next batter hit a single and then dreaded 4th batter for the Bears launched a homerrun to right field. Connor as he does battled and struck out the next batter to giove the Cubs their 2nd out of the inning. The next batter single to left field. Connor left him on base after delivering another strikeout for the 3rd out. The Cubs were down 3 runs before they got to bad so they had to respond. Jacob who has been hitting the ball well lately was leading off for the Cubs. He lept his hot bat rolling as he stroked a double over the right fielders head. A Cameron walk came next following by a Mason Kemp single which scored Jacob. Mason would eventually be caught stealing 3rd giving the Cubs their first out of the inning. Back to Back walks by Owen P and Connor would have two runners aboard for Kyle. Kyle roped a double to the fence scoring 2 runs. Thomas would walk. After a fly ball giving the Cubs their second out Owen L hit a seeing eye single to short left field scoring Kyle from 3rd. Hunter walked and that brought Jacob to the plate for the second at-bat of the inning. Jacob continued to bash the ball hitting another double scoring 2 more runs before the inning was over. Cubs lead 9-3

Connor was back on the mound for inning number 2. A dropped 3rd strike got aboard as the lead off batter. The next batter hit a line drive which everyone in the crowd thought was doing to left center but Scot leaped up from short stretched to his left and made a great grab taking a sure hit away from the Bears player. Connor was able to get the next batter to hit a grounder to Owen P at 3rd who fired to Jacob at 1st for out number 2.The second dropped 3rd strike of the inning would come around to score and cost the Cubs a run before the next batter hit a grounder to Cameron at second base who flipped to Jacobb for the 3rd out of the inning. Cubs looked to extend their lead. Mason led off with a single to left field. he would come around to score after a couple of stolen bases and a Connor ground ball to the right side. Unfortunately a strikeout and a ground ball out was next and the Cubs could only get the one run across the plate. They tied the inning though and still had the lead 10-4.

Pitch count was climbing but Connor was back on the mound for the top of the 3rd inning. Connor unfortunately hit the lead off batter with a pitch inside putting the runner at first. The next batter roped a double to right field over the fielders head. The next batter singled to right scoring 2 runs. A ground ball to the right side Cameron picked it up and the throw got away Jacob picked it up and threw home to Thomas who was able to stop the runner trying to score. Thomas chased him back to 3rd and threw it to Owen P just in time for him to lay the tag down for the first out. The base runner had advanced to second on the play. Connor with a beautiful pickoff move got the runner sleeping at 2nd and Scot was their to make the tag on the runner to give the Cubs their second out. Connor struck out the next batter to end the inning. Cubs had to get on the sticks this inning. Unfortunately a pop to left field gave the Cubs their first out. A Scot walk gave the cubs a baserunner. Scot stole second and Owen L was up. Off the pitch Scot broke to steal 3rd as Owen just got under the ball and hit a bloop to Short who doubled off Scot at 2nd to end the Cubs half. Cubs still lead 10-6.

Pitching change in the 4th as Hunter came on the mound for the Cubs. Back to back walks to start the inning put the Cubs on their heals. Hunter was able to get the third batter courtesy of the strikeout. After another walk, the next batter hit a grounder to Short where Scot picked i up and did a backhand flip to Owen P who was waiting at 3rd and was able to get the runner at 3rd but one run would score on the play. Hunter ended the inning with a strikeout. Cubs were up in the bottom half of the inning. A deep fly ball to the track by Hunter was close but tracked by the Bears fielder for the first out. Jacob kept his perfect night alive with a single through the infield to left field. He would unfortunately be stranded at 3rd after stealing a couple bases as a fly out to right field and a strikeout would not being that important run home. Cubs still lead 10-7.

Hunter headed back out there for the top of the 5th which would prove to be the last inning. A solid start with a strikeout to the lead off batter. A walk followed by another strikeout had the Cubs with 2 outs and 1 eunner on. Hunter unfortunately loaded the bases with back to back walks before Mason came on in relief to pitch. Mason would walk the first batter he faced bringing in one run. The next batter would hit a 2 run single to tie the game before Mason was able to get a strikeout of the next batter. The Cubs were in need of 1 run to take the victory but they were up against the Bears top pitcher. After back to back strikeouts Kyle came up and was plunked in the arm by the hard throwing pitcher. Unfortunately that was the only baserunner the Cubs would get this inning as the strikeout came next.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 10 South Bend Bears 10

Player of the Game: Kyle Milinazzo (1-2 at the plate 2B, HBP)

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Tyrans-Blanc - Quiet in Quebec

After what was seemingly was the longest drive to get across the border and what was definitely a warm night the Kanata Cubs were in Gatineau to take on the Tyrans-Blanc team. The Cubs were looking to get on the bats early with the direction from the coaches being aggressive hitting, putting the ball in play, and having a hitters mindset. Jacob Sherwin led off for the cubs and was able to work a walk. Unfortunately after managing to swipe both 2nd and 3rd Jacob was left stranded at 3rd as the next three cubs batter went down by strikeout. Aidan was on the mound and after 1 pitch a comeback which Aidan reached up and grabbed and a quick toss to Jacob at 1st gave the Cubs their first out. A walk then a strikeout had the cubs with 2 outs in the inning. That walk would come around to score after a fly ball managed to land in the outfield. Aidan took care of the next batter courtesy of the strikeout. Cubs trail 1-0.

In the top of the second it was a similar fate for the cubs as they unfortunately went three up three down this inning. A fly ball which the Tyrans leftfielder tracked and caught, a ground ball to the first baseman who took it to the bag himself, and the last out was a fly ball to the right fielder. Aidan was back on the mound in the bottom of the 2nd inning. The dreaded lead off walk would come around to score on a single but only after Aidan struck out the next two batters. A ground ball up the middle scored the Tyrans' 2nd run of the inning before a ground ball to Mason at 2nd who quickly flipped to Jacob at 1st for the 3rd out ended the inning. Cubs trail 3-0.

Top of the 3rd was a similar story unfortunately for the Cubs on this night. After a strikeout to start the inning, Owen L was beaned and got aboard. Owen took off for 2nd to steal and what he thought was an over throw proved costly as he strayed from the bag and was caught on the wrong side of a rundown. A strikeout to the next batter ended the inning for the cubs. Aidan waas out for his final inning based on the Baseball Quebec rules so he wanted to make it a good one. A lead off single to left field through the infield got the Tyrans lead off batter aboard. Aidan managed to Strikeout the next two Tyrans batters. A double to left field scored 1 for the Tyrans team before Aidan was able to get a ground ball hit to Hunter who fired it across the diamond to Jacob for the 3rd out. Cubs trail 4-0.

Top of the 4th the Cubs got the bat on the ball but couldnt get the ball past the Tyrans defense. A high fly ball to left field, a high fly ball to centerfield and a ground ball to the pitcher spelled the end of the inning for the cubs with just 3 batters. Mason was on the mound in replace of Aidan starting the bottom of the fourth inning. The Tyrans leadoff batter got aboard with a lead off single to the left side. Mason got a strikeout of their #9 batter for the first out. A single would score the Tyrans' first run of the inning. The next batter hit an infield fly just in foul territory on the third base side which Hunter tracked and caught for the 2nd out. A line drive to opposite field would score two runs for the Tyrans team. Thomas managed to get to the ball quickly and fire it in almost getting the runner straying off first. A ground ball back to Mason who flipped it to Cameron who had taken over at first base gave the cubs their 3rd out. Cubs trail 7-0.

In the top of the 5th the Cubs were looking for their first hit of the game. Hunter delivered with a hard hot shot that the 3rd baseman could not field cleanly and Hunter was able to beat it out at 1st. The next Cubs batter just got under a ball and popped it up where the catcher made a nice grab and fired to first to double off Hunter before he was able to get back to the bag to tag up. A walk was all the Cubs could get this inning after that as ground ball to shortstop would end the inning for the Cubs. Mason a clean bottom of the 5th as he got the leadoff batter to ground out to Hunter who fired across the diamond to Cameron at 1st. A ground ball hit through to rightfield came next but Thomas came up firing and Cameron was ready on his bag and the Cubs got their second out on what was a bang bang play at 1st. After the next batter reached on an error the Cubs ended the inning as a ground ball was hit to Scot at short and he was able to reach out and make the tag for the third out as the runner tried to squeeze by him. Cubs trail 7-0.

It was do or die time for the Cubs this inning as this was the last inning. After a leadoff groundout to the shortstop, Cameron came up and was able to hit a single just over the head of the second baseman to get aboard. A fly ball to center field would come next leaving the Cubs down to their last out. Mason drew a walk to give runners at 1st and 2nd. They advanced courtesy of the Tyrans pitcher balk. Thomas was up with 2 runners on and he was able to hit a seeing eye single to the right side past the second baseman to score Cameron. The next cub but a charge into a ball but it was not enough as it stayed in the air long enough for the Tyrans fielder to make the catch. Cubs score 1 in the inning.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 1 Tyrans-Blanc 7

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Bytown Dodgers

The Kanata Cubs were playing host to the Bytown Dodgers. This would be their first match up of the season. Kanata was sending Owen Perry to the mound to start the game against the Dodgers and he was accurate and all over that strike zone early. An early single got the Dodgers player aboard with a single to right field. As the dodgers player tried to stretch the single to a double Thomas got the ball in quickly from right field to 2^nd base to catch the runner in a pickle which the Cubs had just worked on in practice and executed perfectly. Hunter McKnight got a nice throw from Coleman, Hunter then ran the player back and was able to get the tag. A single and a walk is all the Dodgers would get this inning as a grounder to Coleman at 2^nd who flipped to Cameron at 1^st gave the Cubs their second out. Owen Perry did the rest getting the #5 batter in the Dodgers lineup courtesy of the strikeout looking. It was time for the Cubs to hit the sticks. The coaches were trying to instill the hitters aggressive mentality. Coleman led off with a single and advanced on a pass ball to second and to 3^rd on a Scot single through the infield. Mason came up and hit a high fly ball to center. Both Cubs runners would tag and attempt to advance. Coleman was safe at home but Scot was called out on a close sliding play at 2^nd. After Connor was hit by a pitch that was all the baserunners the Cubs would get this bottom half inning. Cubs take early 1-0 lead.

Owen Perry was back on the hill for the second inning. After the Dodgers leadoff batter got a single. A ground ball to 3^rd Hunter fielded and fired a hard throw to 2^nd to get the lead runner for the first out with a fielders choice. The next batter had a similar fate but grounded to Scot at Shortstop and he tossed to Coleman at 2^nd for back to back fielders choice outs in the inning. Owen took care of that next out himself courtesy of the strikeout. The Cubs were up at the bottom of the second and unfortunately were send 3 up and 3 down with two strikeouts.

Owen headed back out on the mound with a fantastic pitch count headed into the 3^rd inning having only thrown 21 pitches. The lead off batter hit a big double to the fence in right centre field. The coach called for the bunt sacrifice which the Dodgers executed with a bunt and Owen P fielded as he came off the mound and threw to Cameron at 1^st as the runner advanced to 3^rd. The Dodgers runner scored from 3^rd on a single by the next batter but that is all that Owen would allow as he struck out the next two batters. In the bottom of the third inning after the first two batters got out Coleman, Scot, and Mason all worked walks to load the bases. Connor hit a check swing single which scored Coleman. Hunter reached base on a dropped third strike and Scot was able to score. An Owen single had another run score for the Cubs. Cubs score 3 runs in the bottom half of the 3^rdinning. Cubs lead 4-1.

In the fourth inning Owen P had a 3 up 3 down inning with the first being a deep fly ball to centerfield, Owen L had a hard throw to Scot and was able to lay the tag for the runner taking 2^nd. A Fly ball to Connor in right field gave the Cubs out number 2 and Owen struck out the 3^rd batter for out number 3. With one out the Cubs were in business with Thomas hitting a single. After a pass ball and a stolen base Thomas was on 3^rd for Cameron who hit a single to bring him home giving the Cubs their 5^th run. Coleman continued his perfect night at the plate with a single scoring Cameron. Kyle hit a 2 run single just inside the 1^st baseline which made its way to right field. Connor also singled in the inning but that was all the Cubs would be able to get but not before they scored 4 more in the inning. Cubs lead 8-1.

5^th inning was upon us and Owen was on the mound ready for one more inning against the Dodgers. Owen was still going strong in the 5^th as he got the first out himself by strikeout. The next batter hit a ground ball to short where Scot fielded it and fired across the diamond to Cameron for our number 2. The next batter managed to reach on a fly ball communication error between our fielders but it wouldnâ€™t cost us as the next batter flew out to Connor in Right Field. Cubs were back on the sticks. Jacob was leading off and was walked after a good at bat where Jacob was able to foul off a couple of balls before reaching base on the walk. Cameron hit a single scoring Jacob after he stole second. Coleman singled and the Cubs had runners at 2^nd and 3^rd for Scot. Scot said to coach he was hitting one for AB. Well he sure did! Scot roped a 2 run double scoring both Coleman and Cameron bringing the Cubs to 11 runs and the mercy victory.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 11 Bytown Dodgers 1

Player of the Game: Owen Perry (5 IP, 6Kâ€™s, 1BB and a 1b at the plate) AND Thomas Mullins who got his first hit of the season and

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Lac St.Louis Tigers

Kanata Tournament - Game 3 - Kanata Cubs vs Lac St.Louis Tigers

The Kanata Cubs were the visiting team for game 3 looking to get on the bats quickly. Coleman was leading off and after a very strong at bat making the Tigers pitcher throw quite a few pitches he was out for the first time in the tournament. Scot followed as the second batter and worked a walk but that is the most the Cubs would get against a solid Tigers pitcher as he struck out the next two batters. Hunter went to the mound for the Cubs. Hunter got a quick ground ball out as the lead off batter hit a grounder to Scot at 3^rd who got the runner after a hard throw to Cameron at 1^st. The next batter got a double to the left centre gap. The 3^rd batter after a long battle hit a homerun to score 2 runs. After a walk Hunter delivered a hard strikeout to the next batter. After back to back walks the bases were loaded and Hunter managed to get out of the inning holding the Tigers at 2 runs delivering a strikeout to the next batter.

The Cubs were up and looking to tie the game in the 2^nd. Aidan led off and was just called out on a close call after a groundball hit to the shortstop. Back to back walks would come be next for the Cubs. Unfortunately a strikeout and a groundball to the second baseman would end the inning. Hunter wanted to keep it close for the Cubs. Hunter started strong with a strikeout to the leadoff batter. A ground ball to Scot who got the runner on a close play at 1^st for out number two. The inning would end with the next batter who Hunter got to fly out to Kyle in leftfield.

In the third inning it was really tough one for the cubs. The only baserunner the Cubs could get was a double hit by Coleman down the left field line. Unfortunately the Cubs were not able to move him around the bases as they got back to back strikeouts. Hunter was out there once again. A single would start the inning. After a stolen base Hunter struck out the next two Tigers batters. Hunter almost had the third but the runner was able to make it to first safely as the ball bounced around behind home plate and the throw was not in time. As the throw was made to first the runner at 3^rdwas able to come around and score. Hunter was able to get a fly ball to centerfield to Connor.

In the fourth inning Mason led off with a walk. A strikeout would come next after a tough at bat. A ground ball back to the pitcher and another strikeout ended the inning for the Cubs. Hunter was back on the mound looking to hold the strong Tigers team to a 3 run lead. After a lead off double Hunter was able to get a strikeout to the next batter before he had reached his pitch count. Aidan came on in relief. The runner would come around to score after a pass ball. A grounder to Owen L who had taken over for Aidan at short flipped to Mason for the second out of the inning. A pop fly to Mason at 1^st ended the inning with the Tigers leading by 4.

Hunter was leading off for the Cubs and was able to rope a hard ground ball through the infield. Back to back walks to Owen L and Kyle gave bases loaded and had the Cubs in business. The Tigers made a pitching change and brought in their ace. That pitcher managed to strikeout the next three batters to end the Cubs rally. The Cubs had to hold the Tigers here to get a chance as time was running out. Aidan was back on the hill. After a leadoff double he got the strikeout of the next batter but that was all the Cubs could get as 4 singles, a double, and a dropped third strike brought in 6 runs for the Tigers to end the game.

A hard fought battle by the cubs against a very strong Lac St.Louis Tigers team. The Cubs coaches indicated there was some real learning done in this game for the cubs.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 0 Lac St.Louis Tigers 10

Player of the Game: Hunter McKnight

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Tyrans-Noir

Kanata Tournament Game 2 - Kanata Cubs vs Tyrans-Noir

The Cubs were on the field early on Saturday morning as they had an 8am game against the Tyrans-Noir team. This would be the third time they would play the Tyrans team in a week and looking for redemption against them. AB was on the mound for the Cubs to lead off the game and that he sure did sending the Noir team down in order with back to back strikeouts followed by a ground ball to Owen L at 2^nd who flipped it to Cameron at 1^st. The cubs went to bat and after a leadoff strikeout Cameron was hit by a pitch and was aboard early. AB singled and pushed Cameron to 3^rd. Mason hit a high Sac Fly to score Cameron. Connor stepped up and was able to hit a single to give the Cubs a 2-0 lead after the first.

AB was back out in the top of the second. After back to back base hits AB got a strikeout for the first out. A deep sac fly to Mason scored the Noir first run and giving the Cubs 2 outs. Back to back singles gave the Noir their second run before AB managed to get a pop up to Connor at 3^rd base. Unfortunately the Noir pitcher was pitching well and the Cubs actually went down in order courtesy of the strikeout. Game is tied at 2 after 2 innings.

In the 3^rd AB was back on the mound. Back to back singles had a couple of runners on for the Noir. A 2 run double came next before AB was able to strikeout the next batter. A ground ball to Aidan at short who fired over to Cameron gave the Cubs their 2^nd out. A single and a walk came next before AB was able to get another strikeout before ending the inning for the Cubs. The Noir scored 5 in the inning. The Cubs looked to reply on the sticks but were only able to muster up a single hit in the bottom half of the inning. Noir lead Cubs 7-2.

Connor came in to pitch the 4^th inning. Connor started strong getting a strikeout to the lead off batter of the inning. Back to back singles and another strikeout gave the Cubs two outs with 2 runners on base. Connor was able to get a groundball to Mason at second base who flipped it to Cameron to end the inning. The Cubs were looking to get on the board with Mason leading off who hit a double to the fence. Mason was caught trying to steal third on a throw back to the pitcher. Coleman hit a single with two outs but that is all the Cubs could muster and still trail the Noir team by a score of 7-2.

Connor was back out on the mound trying to hold the Noir team in the top of the 5^th. After giving up a lead-off walk, the baserunner was able to steal second off the first pitch to the second batter of the inning. Connor was able to grab a comeback liner to himself turn and fire the throw to second to get the baserunner who was leading of the base. Beautiful double play executed by Connor. After the bases were loaded the next batter hit a ground ball that after a slight bobble Mason was able to dive and touch 2^nd with the ball before the runner got there to keep the Noir from scoring in the inning. In the bottom half of the fifth inning was more of the same for the cubs. A ground ball to second fielded quickly to 1^st for the first out. A ground ball to the shortstop who fired over to 1^st for out number two. Owen P was able to get aboard with a walk but that is all the Cubs could get as the 3^rd out came with a fly out to the pitch. Cubs trail Noir 7-2.

In the top half of the inning the Cubs sent Thomas to the mound. A lead off walk to the first batter started the inning for the Noir. Thomas was able to get a Pop Fly to Owen L at shortstop to give the Cubs their first out. A hit by pitch and back to back walks gave the Noir some life. A fly ball to Hunter in Leftfield gave the Cubs their second out. The next noir batter stepped up and hit a double which cleared the bases. After a pitching change going to Hunter he was able to get a fly ball to Thomas in Rightfield for the 3^rd out but not before the Noir would score 6 in the inning. Cubs were down to their last chance. First two batters were unable to reach both hitting ground balls to the second baseman. Mason was able to get a single and after stealing 2^nd he was able to come around to score on a single by Coleman. That is all the Cubs would get.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 3 Tyrans-Noir 13

Player of the Game: Connor Wilson (2 singles, 2IP, 2SO, 3BB)

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs St. Anthony's Angels

Kanata Tournament Game 1 - Kanata Cubs vs St. Antonyâ€™s Angels

Kanata started the tournament against the Angels as the home team sending Hunter McKnight to the mound to pitch. It took some time for Hunter to get arm slot where it needed to be. A few walks in the inning and a couple of minor hits gave the Angels 2 runs. All 3 outs in the inning came from a battling Hunter on the mound who struck out 3 on 44 pitches. The Sly guy was leading off for the Cubs and hit a single through the infield. Cameron followed that up with a walk to get the first two on for the Cubs. With 1 out, Mason walked. With 2 outs Coleman stole home on a passball. Kyle stepped to the plate and hit a high hopping two run single that went up the middle of the infield. Cubs take 3-2 lead after 1.

Hunter was back to pitch in inning 2 closely watching his pitch count. Hunter got 2 strikeouts and left with a 3-0 count to an Angels batter to preserve his pitch count. Aidan Came on to pitch in relief and was able to hold the Angels and giving up only 1 walk he was able to get a ground ball to Scot at 3^rd who fired the ball across the diamond to get the 3^rd out. Scot led off the bottom half after a great play on defence roping a double on offence. Thomas followed up with a walk and Coleman who is currently on fire hit a single to load the bases. AB walked followed by a Mason 2 run double to the fence. Five straight walks are what came next until Coleman in his second at bat of the inning hit another single scoring 2 more runs. Cubs score 9 runs in the bottom half of the second hitting to give the cubs a 12-2 lead.

Aidan was pitching well in the top of the third. The inning started with a heads up play by Thomas in rightfield had him come up throwing a strike to Cameron at 1^st nailing the runner for the 1^st out. A triple to the fence followed by a sac fly had the Angels score 1 run. A ground ball made it through the right side of the infield but a A grounder to Scot at 3^rd and a hard throw had out number two. Aidan was dealing at this point and was able to get a pop up infield fly to Connor gave the cubs their 3^rd out. In the bottom half AB was leading off and roped a double to left center. He would come around to score and back to back hits by Mason and Connor. Unfortunately the Cubs left bases loaded and were only able to score 1. Cubs lead 13-3.

Aidan pitched a great half of the 4^th inning. Striking out the first two batters of the inning. A dropped 3^rd strike was able to reach as the ball bounced around behind the plate. The inning ended quickly with a grounder to Owen P at 3^rd who fired over to Mason for the last out. With one out Coleman made it a 4-4 day hitting another single. A walk by AB had 2 runners on for Mason who stepped up and destroyed a homerun to centerfield. Cubs score 3 in the inning.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 16 St. Anthonyâ€™s Angels 3

Player of the Game: Mason Kemp (3 for 3 with 1B, 2B, HR, BB)

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Seaway Surge - Game 2

In the second half of the double header Coleman led off the game with a nice single followed by two stolen bases had him standing at 3rd base quickly. Coleman was able to steal home on a passball to give the Cubs their first run of the game. Unfortunately the next three batters were sent down in order courtesy of the strikeout. Hunter was on the mound and off the first batter immediately got an out as he got a comebacker to himself and he flipped it to AB at 1st for the first out. The next batter walked and was aggressive on the paths and stole 2 bases and found himself at 3rd. The run came in to score on a pickoff error. A Fly ball to Aidan in CF gave the cubs their second out. A grounder to Mason at short who fired to AB who made a great scoop and hung on to the ball for the 3rd out. AB was stepped on in the process and was replaced at 1st by Cameron. Game remains tied.

In the second the cubs were not able to get any hits and were sent with 3 up and 3 down with two strikeouts. Hunter was able to get the first batter with the strikeout but a couple of walks to the next two batters would cost the Cubs as a single to the next batter to left field had one run in. That spelled the end of Hunters day and Jacob took over on the mound. A ground ball off of jacob's glove mason was able to grab at short and fire across to Cameron for out number 2. Surge would score on the play from 3rd. Jacob got a strikeout of the next batter to end the inning. Cubs trail Surge 3-1/

In the 3rd inning the Cubs were looking to get the sticks going. After a strikeout the Cubs had two back to back hits by Owen L and connor. Unfortunately the Cubs couldnt bring them around to score this inning as the Surge pitcher was able to get 2 more strikeouts. Jacob managed to do the same against the Surge as he mowed down the competition with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks in this inning.

In the 4th inning it was more of the same for the Cubs unfortunately as they were only able to get a base hit from AB. After Aidan was hit in the back by a pitch but 2 strikeouts in the inning had the Cubs at a disadvantage. Connor Wilson came on to pitch the 4th inning. A single to right field Thomas came up quickly throwing just missing getting the out at 1st base. After a walk and a HBP the bases were loaded and Connor got the next batter with a strikeout. The next batter hit into a field choice the Scot picked up cleanly and fired home to Owen P to stop the run from scoring. The third out came from a soft comebacker to Connor who fired over to Goldie at first for the 3rd out.

The 5th inning the Cubs bats needed to come alive. A lead off walk to Owen P had the Cubs in business. Owen took second on a pass ball. Then a single by Owen L for his 2nd hit of the game had Owen P scoring. A hit by Scot had him on. Owen L tried to steal 3rd and was called out on the slide. Connor went back to the mound and after the bases were loaded after two players were HBP and a walk. he was able to get a strikeout for the first out. Connor was able to get a comebacker and he fired home to Owen P for the fielders choice force play at home. Connor ended the inning with a strikeout but that was the end of the day for the Cubs as they fall to the Surge.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 2 Seaway Surge 9

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Seaway Surge - Game 1

It was a wet and rainy delayed start as the Cubs headed out to Merrickville for a double-header with the Surge. The Surge beat the Cubs in their last matchup so the Cubs were looking for redemption. As the game got started the rain stopped and the players were able to hit the field.

The Cubs were leading off the inning with Owen L who hit a fly ball to left field but the fielder tracked over to make the grab. Jacob hit a hard shot up th emiddle to get himself aboard. Abraham drew a walk and just like that the Cubs had 2 runners on early. Coleman stepped up for his first at bat of the day and hit a single towards 3rd and used his fast wheels to beat it out at first. Aidan drew a walk scoring the cubs first run. After a groundout Scot followed suit and the Cubs got their second run of the day. That is all they would get but took the early 2-0 lead. AB was the man on the mound this day. It took a few batters for AB to find that right arm slot as he walked the first three batters. A big hit to the fence came next clearing the bases on a double. AB was not allowing anymore as he absolutely shutdown the surge from there with three strikeouts in a row. AB came off the field and said "Hey Coach, I found my slot I'm good now." and boy was he! Cubs trail 3-2 after the first.

The second inning was a shorter one for the Cubs as they were sent down in order after 2 ground balls and strikeout. AB was keeping his team in this game as he followed suit getting 2 strikeouts and a grounder to Connor at 2nd who flipped it over to Cameron at first.

In the top of the 3rd inning the Cubs got going after a lead off strikeout as they had back to back singles by AB and Coleman who had a big at-bat battle against the Surge pitcher fouling off many balls until hitting a high strike to right field which scored AB. Back to back walks had the bases loaded for Kyle. Scot came up and hit a ground ball fielders choice scoring another run. A walk by Connor brought up Goldie who hit a 2 run double scoring a total of 4 on the inning for the cubs. AB was looking to hold that lead for the Cubs and he did just that getting a fly ball to left field that Kyle tracked beautifully for the first out. Back to back strikeouts are what followed sending the Surge down in order. Cubs lead 6-3.

Top of 4th was not as lucrative as the 3rd as the Cubs themselves were set down with back to back outs to start. AB hit a single then a ground ball by Coleman that he beat out had the defence throw and get AB at 3rd for the 3rd out. AB was heading back to the mound with not too many pitches remaining in his count. AB managed to get a pop fly which he managed himself for the first out. Unfortunately AB hit the next batter which would come around to score on a couple of singles by the Surge sixth and seventh batters. AB would get a ground ball to second to Conor who threw to Cameron at 1st for the 2nd out. AB had one last batter as he tried to end the inning but unfortunately he was walked. Mason came on to pitch to th enext batter who popped out to cameron at 1st. Cubs still have the lead 6-4.

The 5th inning was upon us and Mason was able to get on with a lead off walk. After a couple of stolen bases Mason came home to score on a dropped 3rd strike throw to first ti give the cubs the only run they could muster this inning. Mason went to the mound to help his own cause in the bottom half. A foul ball popped to Scot at 3rd was the first out. A soft ground ball to AB who now took over at 2nd base and a quick flip to Cameron gave the Cubs 2 quick outs. A walk and to singles had the a run scored for the Surge. The next batter hit a ground ball up the middle the was fired wildly off line and ended up in right field. Cameron quickly got to the ball and fired a strike as the runner tried to make it to 3rd on the overthrow and Scot caught a great throw by Cameron and made the tag for the first out. Cubs hold Surge to 3 runs. Game is tied.

In the 6th inning the Cubs were unable to muster anything on the bats with the exception of a seeing eye single hit by Owen L. Mason was back on the mound doing what he does and that is battle. Mason had a dribbler hit and as he came off the mound to grab the ball anded up on his belly, a backhanded pitch to Cameron had the first out. After a single a hard grounder to Scot at 3rd fired to AB for the out at 2nd for the fielders choice. After a walk given up, mason was able to get a fly ball hit to Hunter in left field for the 3rd out. Cubs & Surge tied at 7.

In the 7th inning the Cubs wanted to put up a lead with their 3-4-5 batters in the lineup at the plate. Unfortunately they were unable to make it happen as they were put down in order after some hard hits but the Surge players were able to make the outs. Mason was back on the mound trying to hold on to the tie for the cubs in the last inning. After a lead off walk the next batter laid down a beautiful bunt in front of Owen L. As the runner rounded 2nd for 3rd Owen picked up the ball and fired it to 1st just outside of the reach of Cameron at 1st and unfortunately the runner was able to come around to score.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 7 Seaway Surge 8

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Tyrans Noir - Game 2

In the second half of the double header Jacob Sherwin was on the mound to face the Noir. Jacob would start the game with back to back strikeouts of the Noir batters. A walk and an error would put the next two Noir batters on base however Jacob would end that rally quickly with a strikeout to the next batter. Time for the Cubbies to hit the sticks! Leading off for the cubs was Scot Melvin who worked a walk. A single by AB would have two on for Hunter who would drive in both runners. A strikeout, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch would have the cubs with 2 on and 1 out. Sly came up and worked a walk which brought Hunter in from 3rd. Jacob came up and hit a fielders choice to the right side which scored both Kemp and Aidan. That would be what the Cubs could muster for the first inning. Cubs 5 - Noir 0

Jacob went back to the mound for the 2nd inning after giving up a walk the next batter hit a line drive out to Scot in Left Field. The next batter fould tipped a 3rd strike back to AB who held on for the second out. The next batter hit a soft dribbler back to Jacob who threw it obver to Aidan at 1st. Cubbies were back at the top of the order after batting around in the first and Scot worked a walk as did McKnight and Perry. Aidan hit a ground ball scoring a run and that had the cubs with 2 ours. Mason stepped up with 2 outs and runners on and roped a triple to the fence scoring a run. Coleman stepped up a singled and scored a run before being picked off first base. Cubs lead 9-0

The top of the third has Jacob on a tight pitch count as the coaches wanted to ensure he would be available for Sunday. Jacob would start the inning with a strikeout. Back to back walks had Jacob at his pitch count limit for the day so that brought in Cameron Goldie for his first pitching performance of the year. A single and a couple of walks would get the Noir team on the board before the 8 batter of the Noir team lined out to Mason at shourtstop. Cameron managed to get the next batter to hit a soft grounder back to him as he flipped to Aidan at 1st. Noir fights back this inning and score 6. Cubs wanted to get back on the sticks but unfortunately couldnt muster anything against the new Noir pitching as the Cubs went 3 up and 3 down in the bottom half of the inning.

Cameron in the 4th inning would start the inning. After giving up a lead off walk the Cubs would get their first out off the second batter of the inning as Hunter fielded a ground ball at 3rd and fired it across the diamond to Aidan at 1st. A couple of fielding errors allowed a couple of Noir players to get basehits and get aboard the bases before Cameron was able to strikeout the next batter of the inning. A Single to the next batter would cause a couple more runs to score before a fly ball was hit deep out to Coleman who sure-handedly collected the ball into his glove for the 3rd out. Cubs went down swining in the bottom of the 4th inning against a new Noir fireballer. Cubs were only able to get a walk to go along with 3 strikeouts and only able to get 4 batters to the playe. Game tied 4-4

Aidan came on in the 5th and final inning hoping to hold the Noir team down. After back to baclk walks to start the inning the confidence onm the Noir team was very high. with bases loaded the Noir 10th batter hit a sac-fly which gave the Noir team the lead. A fly ball to left fielder that Kyle managed to track and grab gave the cubs their first out. A fly ball by the next batter to Mason in CF had the Cubs with 2 outs and only 3 scored. A ground ball error gave another baserunner a hit. Another Single and a walk had 5 runs in for the Noir before the Cubs were able to get a fly ball to Kyle to end the rally by the Tyrans-Noir. They scored 5 in the inning to take a big lead. Cubs had to answer back. After a ground ball out Mason managed to smash another triple in the game but was stranded on third as the Cubs were sent down courtesy of the strikeout.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 9 Tyrans-Noir 14

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs Tyrans-Noir - Game 1

Saturday Jun 1st the Kanata Cubs played host to the Tyrans-Noir in a cross border battle at GRC park. Hunter McKnight was on the mound for the Cubs and was dealing early. In the first inning Hunter managed to get an early ground ball hit to Aidan at short who made a hard toss across the diamond to Cameron who was holding down 1st base. After the Noir team got a base hit to to Right Field, AB (who was behind the plate for Hunter) after a ball slipped away AB made a hard throw to second just missing getting a stealing runner. Hunter went on to strike out the next batter. Hunter would give up one more hit but leave those runners standed after striking out the Tyrans 5th batter of the inning. The Cubs were up and had a chance to take an early lead in the bottom half of the inning. Unfortunately the Cubs couldnt respond as they went 3 up and 3 down with 2 strikeouts.

In the second inning Hunter headed to the mound. After giving up the dreaded lead off walk, Hunter struck out the next batter. The next batter hit into a taylor made double play that Owen fielded and threw over to Cameron to end the inning quickly for the cubs. Cubs managed to shutout the Noir in back to back innings and wanted to take advnatage in their half. AB was leading off and after a tough battle AB worked a walk. He was very aggressive on the basepaths stealing 2 bases and finds himself on 3rd base. A strikeout to our next batter had Aidan up and wanting to take the lead. Aidan drove a ball to left centre field to score AB. Aidan came in to score on a big double hit by Kemper to deep centrefield. Kemper would be called out attempting to steal 3rd to hand the cubs two outs on the inning. The third out came at the case of a strikeout. Cubs take the early lead 2-0.

Hunter headed back out to the mound for the 3rd inning. a single off the glove of Aidan had the lead-off runner aboard. The first out came off the next batter who hit a bit of a bloop shot to what we thought was no mans land just over the infield and before the outfield, but this was the area that Scot patrols and he made a sliding catch to give the Cubs their first out. A single and a walk would end Hunters day but ONLY because of pitch counts as the coaches try to ensure we have enough bandwidth for the double-header on sunday. Owen Perry came into pitch in his second appearance of the season. Owen managed to get a grounder to Cameron who took it to 1st for the second out. A fly ball out to right field to Thomas was the end of the inning as he made the catch. In the bottom half of the inning it was another quick one for the Cubs as they went 3 up three down. They thought they had some life with a Scot two-out single but he was picked off and caught in a rundown with a nice pickoff move by the Noir Pitcher. Cubs still keep the lead 2-1.

Owen returned to the mound for the top of the 4th inning. Owen was throwing strikes and needed his defense to pick him up. A few single, aggressive baserunning, and players not getting their gloves down would cost the cubs a few runs this inning. Tyrans-Noir dropped down a bunt that Owen fielded as he came off the mount and threw to Coleman who was covering the bag for Goldie. Owen battled and managed to get two strikeouts to end the inning but not before the Noir team scored 5. Cubs had to answer now with their bats. With one out Hunter McKnight roped a ball for a double and quickly stole third. Back to Back walks by AB and Owen P had aidan up who roped a single. Mason followed it up with a single of his own. Jacob hit a 2 out single to right field scoring 2 more runs. Cubs answer back with 5 runs and take a 7-6 lead.

In the last inning Owen was back on the mound. A lead off single would come around to score and tied the game on a double hit by the Noir. After a walk the Noir had runners on first and 2nd when a ground ball was hit to Owen at short who flipped it over to Hunter to make the 3rd out. Owen held his team in there as he struck out the next two batters to end the Noir Half inning. The Cubs had a chance to win it. After two ground ball outs Hunter hit a rope to the field for a double. That brought AB to the plate. Hunter stole 3rd on a pass ball. AB had a hitters count and then umpire made a really questionable call for a 3rd strike which everyone thought was low, the catcher didnt come up clean but threw to 1st for the 3rd and final out.

Important to note - Huge gutsy effort by Aidan Lichty who took a bad hop in this game at Shortstop as it came up and caught him in the chin. He would return on the day!!! Amazing Character!

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 7 Tyrans-Noir 7

Kanata Cubs (13U) Can't Catch Up To Seaway Surge (13U) - Game 1

Kanata Cubs (13U) watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 15-4 loss to Seaway Surge (13U) on Wednesday. Seaway Surge (13U) took the lead on a single in the first inning.

Mason Kemp was on the mound to start the game against with his first start of the season. The Seaway Surge (13U) opened up scoring in the first inning. Last singled on a 0-1 count. After a walk with a runner on second a ground ball hit to Owen P at 2nd and a quick throw to AB at 1st had the Cubs their first out of the inning. The Surge players rounded 3rd and headed for home and a heads-up play by AB threw home to Connor Wilson who laid on a beautiful tag to get the double-play. The third out came from Hunter McKnight who caught a pop fly at 3rd. Cubs unfortunately couldnâ€™t answer in the bottom of the first as they went 3 up and 3 down with a couple of hard contact hits but the Surge defenders may the plays.

Mason headed back to the mound in the second trying to hold the Surge at 1 run. A deep fly ball to Left-Center on an all out diving effort by Coleman who just missed the ball had the Surge with a runner in scoring position at 2nd. Back to Back walks had the Surge with bases loaded. A ground ball to Hunter at 3rd and a hard throw across the diamond to AB got the Cubs 1 out with 1 run scoring. A ground ball comebacker to Mason and a flip to AB got the second out. AB turned and fired home to Connor to try to get the double-play but the Surge runner slid under the tag to score their second run. Mason ended the Surge in the second with a strikeout. Surge score 2 in the inning. The Cubs needed to bounce back in the bottom half of the inning. Owen P led off for the cubs with a single to get the Cubs their first baserunner. Connor followed suite with an infield single just beating out the throw at 1st. Mason had a deep fly ball that landed between two of the Surge fielders. Jacob stepped to the plate with 1 away and bases loaded and stroked a deep sac fly ball to score Owen and give the cubs the first run of the game. Connor stole home on a pass ball during Colemanâ€™s at bat to score the second run. Unfortunately that is all the cubs would muster but they fought back in the second. Cubs trail Surge 3-2.

Mason started the 3rd inning. After a walk and a hit batter Jacob came on in relief to try and change the pace for the Cubs. A grounder to Owen P and a hard throw to AB got the cubs their first out of the inning. After a strikeout the Cubs had 2 outs but a couple pass balls, stolen bases and walks would cost the Cubs dearly in this inning as the Surge score 4 before the final out was mowed down courtesy of the strikeout. The Cubs needed to rally in the bottom of the 3rd. Owen L led off with a seeing eye single down the 3rd base line and his speed had him at 1st beating out the hard throw of the Surge player. A walk by Goldie had the Cubs in business. Back to back strikeouts however cost the cubs. They could only muster 1 run as Owen lang came around to score on a ball that was thrown away by the Surge. Cubs 3 Surge 7.

In the 4th Inning Aidan was on the Hill for the Cubs and he did his job with a 9 pitch inning getting a comeback grounder, a fly ball out to Kyle in Left Field and a strikeout to end the Surge half of the inning 3 up 3 down. Cubs had to respond and after a groundout a walk and fielders choice the cubs already had 2 outs when the Sly guy stepped up and roped a double to the left field fence scoring Jacob. A strikeout to the next batter made it that the Cubs only managed 1 run in the 4th. Cubs 4 Surge 7

In the 5th Aidan was back on the mound after a very impressive 4th inning. Scot took over at SS and made 2 excellent plays at short and fired the ball across the diamond to AB. One of those was on the backhand deeper in the hole and he managed to plant and fire and get the runner at 1st. Unfortunately the Surge managed to hit a few very hard balls. A couple of line drives up the middle to CF. A couple hard ground balls through the infield. They managed to score 8 in the inning before the Cubs could get the 3rd out courtesy of the strikeout by relief pitcher Owen P. In the bottom half of the inning the cubs were out of time, it was now or never and unfortunately they couldnâ€™t get the bat on the ball. They were taking some aggressive swings but 3 strikeouts and a walk was their fate. Cubs fall to Surge.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 4 Seaway Surge 15

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs South Bend Bears (Game 2)

Game 2's of any double header are always hard to win if you have won the first. The Cubs seemed ready as Mason Kemp headed to lead off the game with a nice single. A walk by Aidan had the Cubs in business early. Unfortunately a fielders choice force play at 3rd had Mason out followed by a fly out by Owen P and a ground ball force out by Wilson ended the inning but that was a good start by the Cubs. Hunter McKnight headed to the mound to start the game for the Cubs. After giving up a walk Hunter mowed down the competition with 3 straight strikeouts. Score after the first was 0-0 tie.

In the second inning unfortuantely our Cubs went down in order 3 up 3 down with a strikeout, fly out and ground out to end what was a quick inning for the Bears pitcher. Hunter went back to the mound. Back to back singles by the Bears had something going for the Bears. A grounder back to Hunter who made the quick toss to Aidan gave the Cubs their first out. back to back to back walks had the bears scoring a couple runs. After a few pickoff attempts at 1st which looked like Hunter nailed the runner numerous times a grounder hit to Mason at short who he flipped it over to Connor at 3rd to get the second out of the inning. Hunter managed to strike out the next batter to end the inning but not before the Bears scored 3. Score Bears lead 3-0.

In the 3rd inning the Cubs managed to get a single by Kyle and a walk by Aidan was all they could muster as a couple of strikeouts and a ground out ended the inning. Hunter went back to the mound for inning 3 after a rough second inning. A deep fly to Coleman in centerfield gave the Cubs 1 out. A fly ball off the glove of Thomas gave the Bears a baseunner but not before Hunter with an excellent pick off move and throw to Aidan at 1st caught the runner a step too far off first to give the Cubs their second out. After a homerun by Aidan H of the Bears the bext batter hit a deep fly to Coleman who made the catch look easy. Bears lead after three innnings 4-0.

In the top of the 4th inning the cubs had Owen Perry leading off. He absolutely demolished a ball for a homerun and a great answer back to the homerun by the bears to give give the Cubs their first run of the game. The Cubs showed great discipline at the plate as they worked 4 walks in the inning. Connor steals home to score the second run of the inning on a botched baserunning play that does not end up costing the Cubs. Cameron Goldie singles in the 3rd run of the inning for the cubs as they battled hard this inning. Abraham came on to pitch in the 4th inning trying to hold the Bears off and keep his team close. He was dominant as he struck out the side on 11 pitches. Cubs trail Bears 4-3.

the 5th inning had AB lead off helping his own cause with a single. A single by Connor was all the cubs could muster as they stranded two runners on base after a couple of strikeouts and ground out ended their inning. AB went out for the bottom half. After giving up a single AB picked the runner off at 2nd base as Aidan layed down a beautiful tag off the throw from AB. After giving up a walk AB then struckout the next two batters to keep the cubs only trailing by 1 after 5 innings.

The Cubs were out of time as the 6th was going to be the last inning of the game. Thomas grounded out and the Cubs were down to 2 outs. After Owen L tried to dodge a low inside pitch it hit his ankle and he was awarded 1st base. Strikeout had the cubs down to their final out. Cameron singled followed by a single by Aidan which score Owen to tie the Game. AB stepped up a roped a deep double scoring Cameron to give the cubs the lead 5-4. A groundout ended the inning with the Cubs now up. The inning started with a fly ball which Coleman ran in and tracked beautifully for the first out. The next batter thought he had a clear base hit as it was a hard hit on the left side of second but Aidan laid himself out with a beautiful diving catch and a throw from his knees to Cameron at 1st gave the Cubs two outs. A come back grounder to AB who flipped to Cameron for the 3rd out secured the victory in game number 2.

Final Score: Kanata Cubs 5 South Bend Bears 4

Player of the Game(s): Abraham Barron

Game Recap: Kanata Cubs vs South Bend Bears (Game 1) May 18, 2019 @ 1:00pm

The Kanata Cubs headed to Beckwith Park to start their 2019 season with a double-header against the South Bend Bears. Game 1 saw a pitchers duel as Aidan Hartholdt for the Bears was taking on Connor Wilson for the Cubs.

In the first innning Mason Kemp led off for the Cubs but it was a 3 up 3 down inning for the Cubs as they looked to get into the groove at the plate. Connor Wilson battled right back shutting the Bears down after a couple of walks he had back to back strikeouts and then handled a comeback grounder comfortably with a throw over to Cameron for the 3rd out of the inning. After 1 Score is 0-0.

The top of the second inning was similar to the first for the Cubs. More solid at-bats in terms of looking for the right pitches, a couple of foul balls, but unfortunately it was still 3 up and 3 down for the Cubs. In the back half of the inning Connor stayed strong. Striking out the first batter. A grounder to sure handed shortstop Aidan Lichty was fielded nicely and fired to Cameron for out number 2. After giving up a walk Connor finished out the inning with a strikeout to the next batter. After two innings score was 0-0.

The top of the 3rd was led off by Connor tried to help his own cause. Unfortunately he went down on the strikeout. Scot Melvin & Coleman sly got our first baserunners of the year working back to back walks off the strong Bears pitcher. A couple of stolen bases and the cubs has some pressure but a ground ball by Mason couldnt get by the Bears infield as they managed to get out of the inning with no damage. In the bottom half of the inning Connor was back on the mound. A lead off walk to the 10th batter came around to haunt the Cubs and score the 1st run of the game after a stolen base and a hit by the Bears. The Bears got another hit up the middle to CF, as the baserunner rounded 3rd Mason threw an absolute strike to catcher AB who laid a beautiful tag to get the 1st out of the inning. Once again after a strolen base the Bears had a runner at 2nd with 1 out when a single was hit to Leftfielder Kyle who immediately relayed the ball to Aidan who fired a strike of his own to homeplate, AB placed the tag on on the runner in what was a closer play at the plate for the second out of the inning. Connor got himself out of the inning as he caught the Bears baserunner wandering too far off of 2nd base with a pick off that caught the runner in a rundown which was executed perfectly by the Cubs getting the 3rd out of the inning. An inning that could have had quite a bit more damage if it wasn't for the great defense by the Cubs. Score Cubs trail 1-0.

The top of the 4th Cameron Goldie led the Cubs off with a walk. After a couple of stolen bases (A shuffle stumble, which he thinks nobody saw ;) ) he would come around to score and tie the game on an AB ground out to the right side of the field. Cubs tie the game 1-1. In the bottom half of the inning Connor wanted to go back out to the mound and battle with the pitches he had remaining on his daily count. The first batter hit a grounder to Aidan who fired over to Cameron for the 1st out of the inning. a strikeout and walk had Connor at his pitch count limit for the day. Fireballer Jacob Sherwin came in to the game in relief. After 4 pitches the Cubs were out of the inning as Jacob struck out the batter. Game remained tied after 4 inning 1-1.

In the 5th inning the Cubs got the sticks going as a walk by Wilson and a single by Scot had the Cubs with a couple of baserunners. Owen L drew a walk to load the bases for Kyle who roped a double to the gap in right centrefield scoring both Scot and Connor. Owen would come around to score on a sac fly by Mason. A clutch hit with 2 outs by Cameron scored Kyle to give the Cubs 4 runs on the inning. Jacob headed back to the mound for the bottom half of the inning. Jacob opened some eyes with back to back strikeouts to start the inning. Eyes were opened not only by the strikeouts but the grunt that Jacob let out when he delivered his pitches to the plate. With 2 outs Jacob gave up a couple of walks and then hit the next batter to load the bases. Jacob got out of the slight jam but getting a grounder to Owen L at second base who tossed it to Cameron for the 3rd out of the inning. Cubs Lead 5-1.

As we headed to the top of the 6th inning (which would be the last inning) the Cubs led off with Thomas getting his first at-bat of the season. He tried to sneak a grounder to the right side but the Bears managed to pick iy up for the first out. Aidan worked a walk. After a couple of stolen bases he managed score on a ground ball to the right side by Jacob. Scot worked a walk with two outs. Back to back walks came next. Scot standing on third took advantage of a pass ball and scored before the Bears catcher was able to get back to the plate with the ball. Mason was hit up by the hands on the next pitch and was awarded first base. The inning ended when Owen L got a little far off of 3rd with his lead and he was caught in a run down and was called out trying to get back to 3rd base. In the bottom half of the inning the Cubs were trying to secure the win. Jacob was once again dealing as he struck out the first two batters. Back to back walks had a couple runners on base for the Bears but Jacob mowed the next batter down with a strikeout to secure the win for the cubs.

Final Score; Kanata Cubs 7 South Bend Bears 1