The Saskatchewan (1-1) beat the Newfoundland Labrador (0-1) 13-3 in five innings on Thursday at Junior Martin-Bergeron after an eight-run explosion in the fourth inning.

Jordon Dezotell got on base four times in the game for the Saskatchewan. He scored three runs and had one RBI. He singled in the first inning.

Zack Noseworthy had two extra-base hits for the Newfoundland Labrador. He doubled in the third inning and homered in the fifth inning.

Bryce Crosbie got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over three innings. Crosbie struck out three, walked two and gave up two hits.

Matthew Lush (0-1) took the loss for the Newfoundland Labrador. He allowed 11 runs in 3 2/3 innings, walked four and struck out one.