Kentville Wildcats ace Tyson Slauenwhite throws a pitch during Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League action against the Sydney Sooners July 26 at Kentville Memorial Park. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Kentville Wildcats completed a four-game weekend sweep of the Sydney Sooners July 26 in Kentville.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 Wildcats beat the Sooners 10-0 in five innings before doubling Sydney 12-6. It completed the weekend sweep of the Sooners, following a pair of Kentville wins on July 25. It was the Sooners first road games of the season.Article contentArticle contentKentville (13-7) moved three games ahead of Sydney (7-7) for second place in the five-team circuit.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentKentville 10 Sydney 0Article contentIn the opener, the Wildcats gave ace Tyson Slauenwhite a 3-0 lead in the second inning, tagged on four more in the fourth, and Luis Laffita Jr. plated Brett McGinnis to end the game in the fifth.Article contentSlauenwhite allowed two hits, struck out a pair, and didn’t surrender a walk.Article contentParker Hanrahan took the loss. He allowed seven runs on six hits in four innings. He walked four and struck out three. Brayden Boutilier allowed three runs on three hits in an inning of relief.Article content Parker Hanrahan, of the Sydney Sooners, delivers a pitch July 26 at Kentville Memorial Park. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentBrett McGinnis led the Wildcats offensively, going 3-for-3 with a double, two singles, and two RBI. Laffita was 2-for-2 with two singles, a sacrifice fly, and three RBI.Article contentDawson Oldham had an RBI triple and a single, Kyle Armsworthy had a two-run single and a walk while Evan Ryan and Colby Titus each chipped in a single.Article contentChris Farrow doubled and Josh Forrest singled for Sydney.Article content Kentville Wildcats third baseman Colby Titus waits for Sydney’s Chris Farrow following a ground ball to shortstop in the fourth inning of the team’s third game of the weekend. Farrow was called out on the play. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentLaffita threw out two Sooners trying to steal second during the game.Article content Sydney Sooners shortstop Chris Farrow prepares to take the throw from second baseman Josh Forrest to begin a 4-6-3 double play July 26 in Kentville. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentArticle contentKentville 12 Sydney 6Article contentRyan had two home runs, including one over the scoreboard in the first inning, to pace the home side to victory in the finale.Article contentKentville led 4-1 after the first inning.Article contentJack Gallant started for Kentville while Gahan Rector took the ball for Sydney.Article contentArticle contentUp nextArticle contentThe Wildcats end July by hosting the first-place Dartmouth Dry (13-4) Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m.Article contentThe Sooners play four games at Metro on the Aug. 1-2 weekend.Article content
Host Kentville Wildcats sweep four games from Sydney Sooners
