It was a successful weekend for the U18 Team Sask., as they played in the National Championships.
The Friday, August 18th game took place at Ross Hennigar Park, as Sask. played head-to-head against Ontario. Team Sask. took the win 6 - 5.
The team then took on Québec at Legacy Dodge Field on Saturday, falling to the team 0-2. The Québec team had a strong defense, not allowing the team to make many plays, leaving the Sask. team hungry for another win.
The Red Sox lost their first game of the day 2-0 against Quebec. Cam Marshak, Adam Korte, Merek Yeager and Jayden Sparks all had a hit each. Dallen Rude pitched 6 strong innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 R while striking out 6.
— Baseball Sask (@BaseballSask) August 19, 2023
Another Saturday game lifted the team's spirits as Team Sask. took on Alberta, leaving the game 1 - 0 after a strong defensive play on both sides.
The team was ready for Sunday, with finals taking place. The first game was against New Brunswick, with Saskatchewan falling 4-2 after letting the early game slip away from them.
The team had their final match of the weekend against Québec, leaving the Championships with a 6-3 loss. Team Sask. looked hopeful in the start with a few early runs, but Québec upped their defenses and managed to keep Team Sask. at bay.
It was an exciting weekend for baseball, as Team Sask. gave it their all.
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