Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders pitcher Brody McDonald delivers a pitch during a New Brunswick Senior Baseball League game against the Moncton Mets at Legends Field in Summerside, P.E.I., on July 31. McDonald pitched six strong innings in the Islanders’ 2-1 win over Saskatchewan at the 2026 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Miramichi, N.B., on Aug. 21. The Islanders go into play on Aug. 22 with a record of 2-1 (won-lost). Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentTwo P.E.I. teams earned big wins on Aug. 21 to move into playoff contention at their respective Baseball Canada national championships.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 Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders registered two victories – 11-1 versus Alberta and 2-0 over Saskatchewan to improve to 2-1 (won-lost) at the senior men’s tournament in Miramichi, N.B.Article contentArticle contentThe Islanders, who are the defending Canadian champions, close out round-robin play against British Columbia on Aug. 22 at noon. The Islanders, who are the New Brunswick representative at the national championship as the 2025 New Brunswick Senior Baseball League champions, are in a three-way tie for first place in their pool with Ontario and Alberta. British Columbia (1-1) has two round-robin games remaining.Article contentArticle contentAt Queen Elizabeth Park in Summerside, Team P.E.I. registered a 6-2 win over Manitoba at the Ray Carter Cup 15U championship to also sit at 2-1. P.E.I. sits in a three-way tie for first place in Pool B with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. P.E.I.’s final round-robin game is against Nova Scotia on Aug. 22 at 8 a.m.Article contentBoth national championships have revised their schedules due to the forecasted rain for Aug. 23. Those schedules are available by clicking on the Championships link at www.baseball.ca.Article contentArticle contentIslandersArticle contentOutstanding pitching, timely hitting, and a highlight-reel defensive play provided the storylines for the Islanders.Article contentLeft-hander Haden Dow, a pick-up from the Saint John Alpines, pitched a one-hitter in the five-inning win over Alberta while striking out seven and issuing only one walk.Article contentOffensively, Max Grant and Jack Kraft launched mammoth home runs in the Islanders’ nine-hit attack. Simon Dubois led the Islanders with two hits in three at-bats and scored a team-leading three runs.Article contentArticle contentA six-run bottom of the second inning opened an 8-1 lead for the Islanders, who never looked back.Article contentArticle contentAgainst Saskatchewan, veteran Brody McDonald followed up Dow’s performance with another gem. The left-handed McDonald pitched six innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits, no walks and striking out seven. Nathan Van Putten came on to retire the side in order in the bottom of the seventh to earn the save on two strikeouts and a highlight-play from Kraft, who made an outstanding jumping catch at the centre-field fence for the second out.Article contentOffensively, Dillon Doucette went 2-for-3 to lead the Islanders and drove in the game’s first run with a first-inning single to plate Dubois. Logan MacDougall connected for a solo home run in the top of the third to give the Islanders a 2-0 lead. Saskatchewan scored its run in the bottom of the sixth inning.Article contentThe Islanders opened play in the national championship with a 3-1 loss to Ontario on Aug. 20.Article contentArticle content Team P.E.I. pitcher Nate MacLean delivers a pitch against Manitoba at the 2026 Ray Carter Cup, Baseball Canada’s 15U national championship tournament in Summerside, P.E.I., on Aug. 21. MacLean played a big role in Team P.E.I.’s 6-2 win. Mike Bernard Photography Photo by MIKE BERNARD PHOTOGRAPHY /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentRay Carter CupArticle contentAt the Ray Carter Cup, a four-run third inning proved to be the turning point for Team P.E.I. against Manitoba.
P.E.I. teams right in thick of playoff contention at Baseball Canada national championships
