The Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders’ Duncan Picketts swings at a pitch during a New Brunswick Senior Baseball League (NBSBL) game against the Saint John Alpines at Memorial Field in Charlottetown earlier this season. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentA late comeback by Saskatchewan knocked the Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders from the undefeated ranks at the Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 22.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 contentSaskatchewan, which trailed 5-0 after 2 ½ innings, cut the deficit to 5-2 after three innings and then tied the game with a three-run fifth inning. Saskatchewan would go on to score four times in the bottom of the sixth to earn a 9-5 win.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe Islanders and Saskatchewan are tied atop Pool A with identical 2-1 (won-lost) records. The Islanders, who as New Brunswick Senior Baseball League (NBSBL) champions are representing New Brunswick at the nationals, opened round-robin play with a 6-2 win over Ontario Team Two on Aug. 21 and a 7-2 victory versus Quebec earlier on Aug. 22.Article contentThe Islanders close out round-robin play against British Columbia (1-1) on Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. (Atlantic).Article contentArticle contentEARLY LEADArticle contentAgainst Saskatchewan, the Islanders scored twice in the top of the first inning, added a single run in the second and tacked on two more in the third to open up a five-run lead.Article contentDuncan Picketts led the Islanders offensively with a 4-for-4 batting summary. Pickets scored once and drove in a run. Simon Dubois (2-3, run scored, walk) and Max Grant (2-4, run scored, double, triple, two RBI) also had multiple-hit efforts for the Islanders.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentPITCHINGArticle contentJordan Stevenson started on the hill for Charlottetown. The veteran right-hander worked 4 .1 innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits. Stevenson did not issue any free passes and recorded three strikeouts.Article contentNathan Van Putten took the loss in relief. Van Putten worked 1.2 innings of relief, giving up four earned runs, three hits and one walk while striking out three. Colby Lyle gave up three hits in relief of Stevenson and did not record an out.Article contentSaskatchewan outhit the Islanders 13-12 and Charlottetown made the game’s only error.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
Charlottetown closes out round-robin play vs. British Columbia on Aug. 23
