More late-inning heroics as Kentville beats Halifax in Game 2 of NSSBL final

The Kentville Wildcats prepare to hit the field for Game 1 of the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final Sept. 19 in Kentville. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Kentville Wildcats did it again.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 contentTrailing the Halifax Pelham Mets 4-3 through four innings and down 1-0 in the best-of-seven Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final, the Wildcats scored 12 unanswered runs en route to a 15-4 win Sept. 21 in Halifax. They cashed six runs in the fifth, four more in the sixth and tacked on a pair in the seventh.Article contentArticle contentThe victory evens the series 1-1 with Game 3 slated for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Kentville Memorial Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.Article contentArticle contentEvan Ryan went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and five RBI for the Wildcats. Luis Laffita had a double and four RBI while Colby Titus and Gehrig Octavio each picked up a pair of hits.Article contentCodey Shrider was 2-for-3, scored four runs and drove in one while picking up the win. He allowed four runs, two of them unearned, in the bottom of the first. He scattered eight hits in five innings, walked one and struck out three.Article contentBrandon MacKenzie threw two shutout innings of relief, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out three.Article contentCam Ritcey was tagged with the loss after allowing nine runs, including one unearned, on eight hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out three. Isaac Murray gave up four runs, three of them earned, on one hit – the Ryan home run – while recording five outs. Jack Grant was tagged for two runs on two hits in an inning of work. He walked two and struck out a pair.Article contentArticle contentHalifax made four errors during the game.Article contentArticle contentJosh Pelham, Cole Tucker and Jack Berrigan each had two hits to pace Halifax’s 10-hit attack.Article contentKentville scored a deuce in the top of the first inning only to see Halifax score four in the bottom of the inning. The visitors cut the deficit in half in the fourth.Article contentKentville had a pair of come-from-behind walk-off wins in the semifinal against the Sydney Sooners, including a five-run seventh inning in the deciding Game 5.Article contentThe winner of the final will represent Nova Scotia at the 2026 nationals in Chatham, N.B., Aug. 20-23.Article contentArticle contentScheduleArticle contentA look at the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final schedule.Article contentGame 1Article contentFriday, Sept. 19Article contentHalifax 10 Kentville 0, six innings.Article contentGame 2Article contentSunday, Sept. 21Article contentKentville 15 Halifax 4.Article contentGame 3Article contentTuesday, Sept. 23Article content7:30 p.m. – Halifax at Kentville.Article contentGame 4Article contentFriday, Sept. 26Article content7:30 p.m. – Kentville at Halifax.Article contentGame 5Article contentSunday, Sept. 28Article content7:05 p.m. – Halifax at Kentville.Article contentGame 6*Article contentWednesday, Oct. 1Article content7:05 p.m. – Kentville at Halifax.Article contentGame 7*Article contentFriday, Oct. 3Article content7:05 p.m. – Halifax at Kentville.Article content* Denotes if necessaryArticle content