A five-run explosion in the second inning led the Host (Lanaudi��re (5-1) to a 9-3 win in seven innings over the Ontario three (4-2) at Parc Laverdiere two on Sunday.

The Host (Lanaudi��re scored in the second on a two-run triple by Emilien Pitre, an RBI single by Robin Gervais, an RBI single by Nathan Primeau, and an error.

Pitre racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Host (Lanaudi��re.

Benjamin Sauve racked up nine strikeouts in the the Host (Lanaudi��re win. Sauve allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk over six innings.

Josh Niles racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Ontario three. He homered in the first inning and singled in the sixth innings.

Hunter Nurse (0-1) took the loss for the Ontario three. He allowed six runs in two innings, walked three and struck out none.