Samuel Groleau knocked in four runs, sparking the Qu��bec (1-0) to a 5-1 victory in seven innings over the Nova Scotia (1-1) on Thursday at Junior Stade.

Simon Brisebois brought the heat against the Nova Scotia during his outing. Brisebois held the Nova Scotia hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.

Roberto Zapata recorded his first win of the year for the Qu��bec. He allowed one run over five innings. He struck out two, walked four and surrendered three hits.

Joey Cavadini (0-1) took the loss for the Nova Scotia. He lasted just five innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed four runs.