The Portage Padres fell short at the Manitoba Senior Double-AA Provincial Tournament this weekend, after playing three games, including Elmwood, Cartwright, and Oak River.
All three games were won by a single run. The first game was a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Elmwood, that the Padres could only muster a pair of hits in the game. Manager Andrew Moar notes that Nolan Mariott, a pick-up from the Austin A's pitched a great game, but couldn't get the run support.
The second game saw a better result for Portage, defeating Cartwright 7-6 in a walk-off, after Tanner Boyle singled home Chad Melnic. to even their weekend record at 1-1.
With a chance to secure a place in the semi-final, the Padres missed out on the playoff bracket after many rain delays, falling 7-6 at the hands of Oak River.
The loss was the end of their tournament, which Moar says will force their provincial dreams to wait another year.
The Padres return to action Thursday in Plumas with hopes of capturing the 2025 Santa Clara Baseball League championship. Portage needs a win or tie in the final two games to bring home the title. Game 5, if necessary, goes Friday back in Portage.
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