Barrhead Orioles Fall To St. Albert Cardinals Despite Strong Effort From Kayden Rentz

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Kayden Rentz collected three hits in four at bats, but Barrhead Orioles lost to St. Albert Cardinals 18-7 on Wednesday at Barrhead Sportsgrounds. Rentz singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

Barrhead Orioles fell despite leading 7-2 in the fourth.

A fielder’s choice by Brett Visser put Barrhead Orioles on the board in the bottom of the first.

St. Albert Cardinals tied the game up in the top of the third thanks to two singles. St. Albert Cardinals tied the game at two on a single by Todd Whitney.

Barrhead Orioles took the lead in the bottom of the third inning after St. Albert Cardinals committed an error, Hunter Budgen grounded out, and Branden Meier singled, each scoring one run.

St. Albert Cardinals flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring 15 runs on 11 hits to take the lead, 17-7. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to center field by Daniel Simmonds that drove in four.

Kevin Dryburgh earned the win for St. Albert Cardinals. The hurler surrendered one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out four and walking none. Budgen took the loss for Barrhead Orioles. The hurler went four and one-third innings, giving up eight runs on eight hits, striking out two and walking five. Connor Zaharichuk led things off on the hill for St. Albert Cardinals. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and seven runs (four earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking one.

Visser drove the middle of the lineup, leading Barrhead Orioles with two runs batted in. Rentz and Logan Branden each stole multiple bases for Barrhead Orioles. Barrhead Orioles stole seven bases in the game. Barrhead Orioles turned one double play in the game. Barrhead Orioles were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Declan Kummer had the most chances in the field with six.

St. Albert Cardinals amassed 18 hits in the game. Simmonds led St. Albert Cardinals with five runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Whitney and Chase Noppers each collected four hits for St. Albert Cardinals. Lane Hardman and Zach Pollard each collected multiple hits for St. Albert Cardinals. Hardman paced St. Albert Cardinals with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. Peter Shepert stole two bases. St. Albert Cardinals ran wild on the base paths, tallying six stolen bases for the game.

Barrhead Orioles play at home on Wednesday against Westlock Red Lions in their next game.

Second-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Parkland Twins Past Barrhead Orioles

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Parkland Twins defeated Barrhead Orioles 9-1 on Wednesday at Barrhead Sportsgrounds thanks in part to six runs in the second inning.

Parkland Twins jumped out to the lead in the top of the second inning after Brandon Ryan singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, an error scored one run, Brett Barron singled, scoring one run, and Mike Cassidy singled, scoring one run.

Parkland Twins added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Hayden Rake singled, scoring one run, and Greg Brady doubled, scoring two runs.

Kyle Prather earned the win for Parkland Twins. The hurler surrendered four hits and one run over five innings, striking out 11 and walking one. Jamie Visser took the loss for Barrhead Orioles. The pitcher went three innings, giving up nine runs (two earned) on eight hits, striking out one and walking three.

Johnney Klein, Visser, Logan Branden, and Ryder Sabiston each collected one hit for Barrhead Orioles.

Brady went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Parkland Twins in hits. Mike McFayden and Brady each drove in two runs for Parkland Twins. Ryan Poeter stole two bases. Parkland Twins ran wild on the base paths, amassing four stolen bases for the game.

Barrhead Orioles will travel to Legal Primeaus for their next game on Thursday.

Barrhead Orioles Defeat Legal Primeaus On Multiple Hit Performance By Lee Worobec

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Lee Worobec collected three hits in three at bats, as Barrhead Orioles defeated Legal Primeaus 5-4 on Wednesday at Barrhead Sportsgrounds. Worobec tripled in the fifth inning, singled in the first inning, and doubled in the third inning.

A walk by Cole Rivard put Legal Primeaus on the board in the top of the first.

Worobec singled down the left field line, which helped Barrhead Orioles tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

An error gave Legal Primeaus the lead, 2-1, in the top of the third.

Barrhead Orioles took the lead, 5-3, in the bottom of the fifth thanks to triples by Kayden Rentz, Worobec, and Johnney Klein.

Hunter Budgen earned the win for Barrhead Orioles. The starter allowed nine hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking two. Eric Pankiw took the loss for Legal Primeaus. The hurler went six innings, allowing five runs on nine hits, striking out four and walking none. Worobec appeared in relief for Barrhead Orioles.

Barrhead Orioles accumulated nine hits in the game. Branden Meier and Rentz each collected multiple hits for Barrhead Orioles.

Legal Primeaus tallied 12 hits in the game. Jake Herd went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Legal Primeaus in hits. Rivard and Tanner Sterling each drove in one run for Legal Primeaus. Jackson Berube and Addison Michaluk each collected multiple hits for Legal Primeaus. Herd stole two bases. Legal Primeaus stole four bases in the game.

Barrhead Orioles welcome Parkland Twins on Wednesday for their next game.