Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders infielder Ryne MacIsaac singled to drive in what proved to be the game-winning run in a 4-0 semifinal game win over the host Regina Trappers on Aug. 24. The victory earned the Islanders a berth in the gold-medal game of the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship against Quebec on Aug. 24 at 10 p.m. (Atlantic). Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentThe Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders have advanced to the gold-medal game of the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s baseball 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 contentThe Islanders, behind another stellar pitching performance from Haden Dow, combined with some timely offence, shut out the host Regina Trappers 4-0 in an afternoon semifinal game on Aug. 24.Article contentArticle contentThe Islanders will face Quebec in the winner-take-all final to decide the Canadian champion on Aug. 24 at 10 p.m. (Atlantic). The Islanders defeated Quebec 7-2 in a round-robin game on Aug. 22.Article contentArticle contentThe Islanders take a 5-1 (won-lost) overall record into the championship game. The Islanders went 3-1 in round-robin play and defeated Manitoba 11-1 in a quarter-final game on Aug. 23.Article contentAs New Brunswick Senior Baseball League (NBSBL) champions, the Islanders are representing New Brunswick at the nationals.Article contentArticle contentPitching duelArticle contentAt Currie Field in Regina, Dow, a pick-up from the NBSBL’s Saint John Alpines, and Trappers’ starting pitcher Kody Rock engaged in an old-fashioned pitching duel.Article contentThe game was scoreless until the top of the sixth inning when the Islanders broke through for two runs. Ryne MacIsaac’s single scored Jack Kraft with what proved to be the game-winning run.Article contentCole MacLaren advanced to third base on the throw home, and would score on Justin Cormier’s sacrifice fly to centre field.Article contentThe Islanders added two insurance runs in the top of the seventh inning. Josh Myers drove home Max Grant, a pick-up from the NBSBL’s Fredericton Royals, with a single to right field to make it 3-0. Nick MacPhail advanced to third base on a Regina error on Myers’ hit.Article contentArticle contentKraft then plated MacPhail with a sacrifice fly to centre field.Article contentArticle content Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders centre-fielder Jack Kraft played a big role in the team’s 4-0 semifinal win over the host Regina Trappers at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship on Aug. 24. Kraft scored what proved to be the game-winning run and delivered a sacrifice fly to give the Islanders a four-run lead. The Islanders play Quebec in the gold-medal game on Aug. 24 at 10 p.m. (Atlantic). Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentThat was more than enough offensive support for Dow, who tossed a complete game on 75 pitches. Dow gave up only three hits, no walks and struck out four in his second strong outing of the national championship.Article contentArticle contentMyers (3-4) and MacIsaac (2-3) were the Islanders’ top hitters against Regina.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
NBSBL champions to play Quebec in late-evening start Aug. 24
