Kentville Wildcats Doug Hassell, left, and Brett McGinnis shower teammate Luis Laffita with water after his walk-off single in extra innings to defeat Dartmouth July 27 in Kentville. Brady Cox, right, was coaching first base when the bench erupted to celebrate the victory. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentLuis Laffita hit a game-winning single to deep centre field July 27 as the Kentville Wildcats handed the first-place Dartmouth Dry a rare loss in Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League play.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe ’Cats, playing without three of their top hitters, won the game 3-2 in nine innings at Kentville Memorial Park.Article contentArticle contentKentville improved to 12-6 while Dartmouth dropped to 12-3. It was the Dry’s first road loss of the season.Article contentArticle content Dartmouth Dry shortstop Noah Boutilier takes a throw as Colby Turple, of the Kentville Wildcats, tries to break up the double-play during senior baseball action July 27 in Kentville. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe teams play again Thursday, July 31, in Dartmouth. First pitch is slated for 7:30 p.m.Article contentLeadoff hitter Gehrig Octavio started the extra-inning rally with a walk on four pitches and went to third on Colby Turple’s single. Turple took second on defensive indifference to set the stage for Laffita’s game-ending hit.Article content Mitch Brown picked up the win after throwing six innings of relief for the Kentville Wildcats in a 3-2 victory over Dartmouth in nine innings on July 27. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentMitch Brown picked up the win, throwing six innings in relief of Adam Crocker. Brown gave up two hits, walked three and struck out three.Article contentCrocker allowed a run on a hit and four walks in three innings. He struck out two.Article content Kentville Wildcats starter Adam Crocker went three innings against the first-place Dartmouth Dry July 27 at Kentville Memorial Park. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentHunter Canning was tagged with the loss. He allowed two runs on three hits and four walks in 2 2/3 innings. He struck out one.Article contentDartmouth starter Sean Hubley gave up a run in 5 1/3 innings. He allowed six hits, walked three and struck out four.Article contentDartmouth opened the scoring in the top of the first when the first two hitters walked and Jaelin Trider hit a one-out sacrifice fly.Article contentArticle content Kentville Wildcats centre-fielder Colby Turple catches a fly ball July 27 during Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League action with the Dartmouth Dry at Kentville Memorial Park. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentKentville responded in the bottom of the inning when its first two hitters walked and Doug Hassell hit a one-out RBI single.Article contentThe visitors regained the lead in the sixth when Trider led off with a walk and scored when Octavio’s throw from second base went wide of first, attempting to complete a double-play with one out.Article contentThe Wildcats forced extra innings when Brady Cox walked with the bases loaded and two outs after a walked, an error by third baseman Connor Longaphy on a bunt and an intentional walk.Article contentTurple had three singles, walked in the first and was intentionally walked in the seventh.Article contentLongaphy added a double for Dartmouth.Article contentKentville played the contest without Codey Shrider, Evan Ryan and player/manager John Ansara.Article content Kentville Wildcats third baseman Caleb Medicraft prepares to throw to second base as Dartmouth’s Anthony McKinley makes his way to third on the ground ball. The rivals went nine innings before the host Wildcats won 3-2. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content
Turple, Laffita, Brown clutch as Kentville defeats Dartmouth in nine innings
