Published Jul 24, 20261 minute readDaniel Zaizer of the Amherst All-Stars, left, attempts to slap a tag on Carter MacAulay of the Sydney Majors Sooners at second base during Atlantic Little League Championship action at MacCormick Field in Sydney on Friday evening. MacAulay was called safe on the play. Sydney won the game 10-0 and lead the best-of-three series 1-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentThe Sydney Major Sooners are one victory away from advancing to the Canadian Little League Championship.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 contentSydney defeated the Amherst All-Stars 10-0 in Game 1 of their best-of-three Atlantic Little League Championship series in front of an estimated 200 people at MacCormick Field in Sydney on Friday evening.Article contentArticle contentThe game was called after the fourth inning because of the 10-run rule.Article contentAdrean MacLeod sparked the offence for the Sooners with a bases-clearing double off the fence to go along with two singles, while Brayden MacDonald and Tyler Fewer chipped in with two singles each.Article contentCarter MacAulay went the distance on the mound to earn the victory.Article contentStatistics for the All-Stars were not available.Article contentGame 2 of the series will be played on Saturday at 10 a.m., at MacCormick Field. A Sydney victory will secure their spot as the Atlantic representative at the national tournament next month in Glace Bay.Article contentArticle content
BASEBALL: Sydney Major Sooners open Atlantic Little League Championship with shutout win
