Jordan Rittenberg, of Nova Scotia’s under-17 baseball team, slides safely into home ahead of Kentville Wildcats catcher Evan Ryan’s tag during senior baseball action in Kentville on July 13. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentMalky Murphy drove in five runs as Nova Scotia’s under-17 team pounded the Kentville Wildcats 11-4 July 13 in Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League play.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 right-fielder had three singles and a double at Kentville Memorial Park.Article contentArticle content Malky Murphy, of Upper Brookside, Colchester County, is a member of Nova Scotia’s under-17 baseball team. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentIt was the Wildcats’ third straight loss after a six-game win streak. Kentville, which dropped to 7-6, is scheduled to host the Halifax Mets July 15 with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. The Wildcats then head to Dartmouth to play the first-place Dry July 17.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentUnder-17s 11 Wildcats 4Article contentAfter the Wildcats tied the game 3-3 in the bottom of the third inning, the under-17s scored three in the fourth and never looked back, tagging on five in the seventh en route to victory.Article contentThomas Mitchell allowed three runs in five innings for the win. Reid MacDonald threw two innings to close out the game.Article content Nova Scotia under-17 squad starter Thomas Mitchell threw five innings for the win against the Kentville Wildcats July 13 at Kentville Memorial Park. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentDawson Oldham was tagged with the loss, giving up three runs on three hits while recording two outs in the fourth inning.Article contentStarter Tyson Slauenwhite allowed three runs in three innings of work. Nick Gage, Kyle Armsworthy, Drew Chase and Brandon MacKenzie combined to get the last 10 outs.Article content Kentville Wildcats starter Tyson Slauenwhite throws a pitch during Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League play July 13. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentCam McNair and Noah McIntosh each had two singles and a double for the under-17s as all nine starters collected at least one hit.Article contentAdam Crocker had four singles to pace the home side’s attack while Tyler Croteau had a single and a double. Colby Titus had an an RBI single and John Ansara hit a sacrifice fly.Article content Kentville Wildcats second baseman Gehrig Octavio prepares to field a ground ball July 13 during Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League play against the under-17 provincial team. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentKentville was not good on the bases, getting thrown out three times attempting to steal second.Article content
Mitchell, Murphy lead under-17s over Kentville Wildcats in NSSBL play
