Halifax’s Taylor beats Kentville for second time in NSSBL final

Jason Malloy
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Halifax’s Taylor beats Kentville for second time in NSSBL final

Halifax Mets pitcher Lucas Taylor dominated the Kentville Wildcats lineup Sept. 19 in Game 1 of the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final. He followed it up by winning Game 4 in Halifax Sept. 27 to tie the best-of-seven series. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final is tied 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 contentThe host Halifax Pelham Mets doubled the Kentville Wildcats 4-2 Sept. 27 to tie the best-of-seven series 2-2.Article contentArticle contentPivotal Game 5 will be played Sunday, Sept. 28, at Kentville Memorial Park. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. Longtime Wildcat Ian Lockhart will have his number retired prior to the game.Article contentGame 4 was a sloppy one with the teams combining for seven errors.Article contentArticle contentHalifax struck first with single runs in the second and third innings. The visitors tied it with runs in the fourth and fifth only to see the home side score a deuce in the bottom of the fifth.Article contentLucas Taylor scattered three hits through five innings to pick up the win. He allowed two runs, one of which was unearned, and didn’t walk or strike out a batter. Cam Ritcey tossed the final two innings for the save.Article contentTaylor has had Kentville’s number in the series, winning Game 1 with a two-hit shutout.Article contentCodey Shrider was tagged with the loss after allowing four runs, including two unearned, on eight hits in six innings. He struck out four and walked one.Article contentJosh Pelham had two singles, drove in a run and scored once as part of Halifax’s eight-hit attack.Article contentJ. Thaddeus had two hits, including a double, while Isaac Murray and Cole Tucker each had a single and an RBI. Jordan Pelham and Steve Murphy each contributed a single.Article contentEvan Ryan hit a home run for Kentville while Colby Turple, Doug Hassell and Brett McGinnis each had singles.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 contentKentville 4 Halifax 2.Article contentGame 4Article contentFriday, Sept. 26Article contentHalifax 4 Kentville 2.Article contentGame 5Article contentSunday, Sept. 28Article content7:05 p.m. – Halifax at Kentville.Article contentGame 6Article 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

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