The Newfoundland and Labrador (0-1) were never able to get over the hump and overcome their troubles against the Saskatchewan (1-0) on Thursday, as the Newfoundland and Labrador fell 4-3 at Midget Parc Henri-Casault after falling behind by two runs in the third inning.

The Newfoundland and Labrador scored on an error in the fourth inning and an RBI single by Travis Taylor in the seventh inning. Still, the Newfoundland and Labrador couldn't catch the Saskatchewan.

Brandon Beaudin-Herney boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 3-3 day at the plate to pace the Saskatchewan. He singled in the first, third, and fifth innings.

Despite the loss, the Newfoundland and Labrador's Dan Connors dominated the Saskatchewan's batters, giving up three runs and striking out six.

Craig McWillie improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Saskatchewan. He allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings. McWillie struck out seven, walked five and gave up five hits.

Connors (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher.