Halifax Mets pitcher Lucas Taylor dominated the Kentville Wildcats lineup Sept. 19 in Game 1 of the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final. He had a no-hitter into the sixth inning. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Halifax Pelham Mets have taken home-field advantage away from the Kentville Wildcats.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 contentLed by junior-aged pitcher Lucas Taylor, the Mets walked into Kentville Memorial Field Sept. 19 and strolled out with a convincing 10-0 win in six innings to take Game 1 of the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final.Article contentArticle contentTaylor had a no-hitter going until John Ansara and Codey Shrider hit back-to-back one-out singles to left field in the sixth. Taylor calmly induced a 5-4-3 double play to end the game. He struck out seven and walked four.Article contentArticle contentHalifax took the lead three batters into the game when Aaron Mantle hit a laser over the right-field fence. They added another four batters later when centre-fielder Colby Turple lost a ball in the lights with two outs.Article content Halifax Mets second baseman Aaron Mantle rounds third after his first-inning two-run home run in Game 1 of the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League final Sept. 19 in Kentville. It was all the offence pitcher Lucas Taylor would need in a 10-0 six-inning victory. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentHalifax tacked on single runs in the fourth and fifth innings before breaking it open with a five-run sixth inning.Article contentTyson Slauenwhite took the loss. He allowed four runs, including two unearned, in four innings on eight hits. He struck out a pair and didn’t walk a batter. Dawson Oldham allowed six runs on four hits and five walks. He struck out one.Article contentNo. 9 hitter Xander Brown turned the Halifax lineup over all night with two singles and a walk. Cam Ritcey had two singles while Mantle added a single for two-hit game as part of Halifax’s 12-hit attack.Article contentArticle contentTurple walked twice, stole three bases and line a hard shot to first baseman Josh Pelham to end the fifth inning.Article contentArticle contentGame 2 is in Halifax Sunday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m.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 content7:30 p.m. – Kentville at Halifax.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 5*Article 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 17*Article contentFriday, Oct. 3Article content7:05 p.m. – Halifax at Kentville.Article content* Denotes if necessaryArticle content
Halifax mercies Kentville in six innings to open NSSBL final
