Team P.E.I.’s Nate MacLean scores on a head-first slide into home plate against Nova Scotia at the 2025 Ray Carter Cup, presented by Kildare Fisheries. P.E.I. won the game 15-4 in five innings to advance to the playoff round at the Baseball Canada national 15U championship at Queen Elizabeth Park in Summerside, P.E.I. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentTeam P.E.I. is off to the playoffs at the 2025 Ray Carter Cup, presented by Kildare Fisheries.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 Island team pounded out 12 hits in a 15-4 win over Nova Scotia in five innings due to the 10-run rule in a late-morning contest at the Baseball Canada national 15U championship in Summerside, P.E.I., on Aug. 23.Article contentArticle contentP.E.I. completed round-robin play with a 2-2 (won-lost) record and a second-place finish in Pool B. That sets up a quarter-final game against Ontario (2-2), the third-place finisher in Pool A.Article contentArticle contentP.E.I. and Ontario will meet at Queen Elizabeth Park’s Very Important Volunteer Field on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. The winner will advance to the semifinals on Aug. 24 while the losing team will play in the fifth-place game.Article contentArticle content Team P.E.I. shortstop Nate MacKenzie fields a ball during a game against Nova Scotia at the 2025 Ray Carter Cup, presented by Kildare Fisheries, in Summerside, P.E.I., on Aug. 23. P.E.I. concluded round-robin play at 2-2 (won-lost) with a 15-4 win over Nova Scotia in five innings at the Baseball Canada national 15U championship. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentAgainst Nova Scotia, Ashton DesRoches (2-4, two runs scored) drove in five runs to spark P.E.I.’s offence.Article contentGavin Thompson (2-3, three RBI) and Ben Connolly (1-3, two runs scored) hit home runs for P.E.I.Article contentWinning pitcher Brennan Doyle helped his own cause with a 2-for-2 batting performance, including three runs scored, a walk and one run batted in.Article contentDoyle went the distance, giving up five hits, four runs (three earned), two walks and striking out one.Article contentPlay in the 10-team tournament concludes with the bronze- and gold-medal games on Aug. 24.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
At Baseball Canada national 15U championship in Summerside
