Brothers Henry, left, and Nate MacKenzie are members of Team P.E.I. competing in the 2026 Baseball Canada 15U national championship in Summerside, P.E.I., this week. It is the first time Nate, 16, and Henry, 13, have been teammates in baseball. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentIt will be a week to remember for Nate and Henry MacKenzie.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 brothers from Lower Montague, P.E.I., are playing as teammates for the first time with Team P.E.I. at the 2026 Baseball Canada 15U national championship in Summerside, P.E.I. Play started on Aug. 20 and continues until Aug. 23.Article contentArticle content“It’s pretty cool to play in front of the home crowd as a family,” said Nate in a phone interview with The Guardian on Aug. 16. “I think it’s more cool for our parents (Trevor and Shannon MacKenzie) to see that.Article contentArticle content“It’s cool for them and it should be fun playing in front of (our home province) with all the family and friends watching both of us.”Article contentHenry welcomes the opportunity to play alongside Nate.Article content“I’ve looked up to him a few times and it’s pretty cool to get to play with my older brother,” said Henry.Article contentNate, 16, is one of Team P.E.I.’s three overage players and will pitch and play shortstop.Article contentHenry, 13, plays the outfield and can also pitch.Article content“Henry is fast and has a lot of athleticism and swings left,” said Team P.E.I. head coach Dawson McCormack. “Nate is kind of the opposite – he’s a right-handed bat, plays the infield … and they are kind of opposites but personality-wise, they are kind of alike. They are outgoing and they get along with everyone. They are good pieces to have, especially in the dugout. They are leaders; they show up, and they want to play. They live and breathe baseball.”Article contentArticle contentThird timeArticle contentThis year mark’s the third time Nate has played in a Ray Carter Cup. Nate has high expectations for Team P.E.I.Article contentArticle content“Last year, we ended up playing in a quarterfinal (game) and lost to Ontario by one (run), which would have put us in a medal game,” said Nate. “So, I don’t see why not this year, we couldn’t play in a medal game and even win a medal.”Article contentArticle contentNate brings lots of national championship experience to Team P.E.I. He also played with the P.E.I. Selects in the 2026 Canada Cup 17U national championship in Summerside two weeks ago.Article content“It’s probably better talent there, considering the age group, and it’s really cool to be able to soak it all in and be mentally prepared for the tournament, this coming week.,” said Nate, who described playing in the 2025 Ray Carter Cup as a good experience. “But the Canada Cup is different – it’s a different experience compared to different national championships.”Article contentHenry played in the 2025 Canadian 13U championship.Article content“I’m expecting a lot better baseball (in the Ray Carter Cup), and it’s going to be harder throwers, and faster in every regard,” said Henry.
P.E.I. brothers playing as teammates for first time in Ray Carter Cup
