Duncan Picketts of the Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders attempts to lay down a sacrifice bunt against Quebec at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 21. The Islanders defeated Quebec 7-2 to move their record to 2-0 (won-lost) in round-robin play. Photo by Wanda Harron PhotographyArticle contentThe Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders made a big statement at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship on Aug. 22.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 defeated perennial contender Quebec 7-2 to improve to 2-0 (won-lost) in round-robin play.Article contentArticle contentAs New Brunswick Senior Baseball League (NBSBL) champions, the Islanders are representing New Brunswick at the nationals and play their second game of the day at 7 p.m. ADT against Saskatchewan.Article contentArticle contentArticle content Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders second baseman Logan MacDougall is ready to field a throw from catcher Cole MacLaren as a Quebec player attempts to steal second base. The action took place during a round-robin game at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 21. The Islanders defeated Quebec 7-2. Photo by Wanda Harron PhotographyArticle contentArticle contentThe Islanders, who opened tournament play with a 6-2 win over Ontario Team Two on Aug. 21, took control early against Quebec with two runs in the bottom of the third and a single run in the fourth.Article contentAfter Quebec scored a pair of runs in the top of the fifth inning to cut close to within 3-2, the Islanders responded by scoring four runs in their half of the frame to close out the scoring.Article contentVeteran left-hander Brody McDonald earned the pitching win with a complete-game effort. McDonald allowed two earned runs, five hits, one walk and struck out eight over seven strong innings of work.Article contentArticle content Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders pitcher Brody McDonald delivers a pitch against Quebec at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 21. McDonald pitched a complete game in the Islanders’ 7-2 win in the round-robin game. Photo by Wanda Harron PhotographyArticle contentOFFENCEArticle contentMax Grant, a pick-up from the NBSBL’s Fredericton Royals, swung the hot bat for the Islanders. Grant, who has family connections to P.E.I., went 2-for-3, including a double and triple, scored two runs, drove in a run and drew an intentional walk.Article contentDuncan Picketts (2-2), Cole MacLaren (1-2, two RBI) and Josh Myers (1-3, RBI) also made key offensive contributions.Article contentOverall, the Islanders outhit Quebec 8-5. Quebec made four errors in the field while the Islanders were charged with two fielding miscues.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 second game of day vs. Saskatchewan
