Westlock Red Lions Loses Despite Out Hitting Parkland Twins

By GameChanger Media

Westlock Red Lions fell 6-4 to Parkland Twins on Tuesday at Keller Field despite out-hitting them nine to six. Derek Lofstrand and Travis Wagner each collected two hits for Westlock Red Lions.

Westlock Red Lions fell behind by five runs in the fourth inning, but then tried to fight back. Westlock Red Lions closed the gap by scoring on a single, a double, a single, a ground out, and a single.

Parkland Twins got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after an error scored two runs, Hayden Rake singled, scoring one run, Jordan Fehr was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Jake Moger singled, scoring one run.

Kyle Prather earned the win for Parkland Twins. The starter allowed three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Leyton Sharrun took the loss for Westlock Red Lions. The pitcher went three innings, giving up six runs (five earned) on four hits, striking out one and walking three. Ayden Cote began the game for Westlock Red Lions. The pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking four.

Westlock Red Lions amassed nine hits in the game. Lofstrand, Nate Day, Teron Callihoo, and Wagner each drove in one run for Westlock Red Lions. Westlock Red Lions turned one double play in the game.

Moger, Vaughn Rempel, Brett Barron, Brendan Marshall, Mike Cassidy, and Rake each collected one hit for Parkland Twins. Moger, Ben Poeter, Rake, and Fehr each drove in one run for Parkland Twins. Parkland Twins had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Clark Spencer, Rempel, and Rake led the team with two free passes each. Parkland Twins didn’t commit a single error in the field. Brandon Ryan had the most chances in the field with 10.

Westlock Red Lions welcome Edmonton Angels on Tuesday for their next game.

Westlock Red Lions Impressive In Win Against Legal Primeaus

By GameChanger Media

Westlock Red Lions easily dispatched Legal Primeaus on Tuesday at Keller Field, 10-3.

Westlock Red Lions jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Leyton Sharrun doubled, scoring two runs, and one run scored on a dropped third strike.

Kyle Lawrence earned the win for Westlock Red Lions. The hurler allowed zero hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking two. Eric Pankiw took the loss for Legal Primeaus. The pitcher went two innings, giving up six runs (five earned) on seven hits, striking out three and walking none. Jackson Berube stepped on the bump first for Legal Primeaus. The starter surrendered three hits and three runs over three innings, striking out four and walking six. Corson Hanlan pitched two innings of scoreless ball for Westlock Red Lions in relief. The righty surrendered zero hits, striking out two and walking three.

Westlock Red Lions amassed 11 hits in the game. Derek Lofstrand, Nathan Brown, and Allen Borle each collected two hits for Westlock Red Lions. Lofstrand went 2-for-2 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Westlock Red Lions had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Lofstrand and Brown led the team with two bases on balls each. Westlock Red Lions turned one double play in the game.

Brody Hudec and Tye Walsh were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Legal Primeaus. Addison Michaluk and Craig Fagnan each collected one hit for Legal Primeaus. Hunter Sowers paced Legal Primeaus with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Berube stole three bases.

Westlock Red Lions play at home on Tuesday against Parkland Twins in their next game.

This game was postponed due to rain and will be played July 10th at 7:15PM

This game was postponed due to rain and will be played May 27th at 7:00 PM