Story by Narrative Science.

The Yorkton Cardinals (6-6) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Edmonton Prospects (8-7), recording a 9-2 victory on Thursday at Jubilee Park.

Seven runs in the first three innings allowed the Yorkton Cardinals to put the game away early.

during the first inning and a two-run double by Stetson McCollin and a sacrifice fly by Kameron Mizzell in the second inning fueled the Yorkton Cardinals' offense early.

Zach Mihic racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Yorkton Cardinals. He homered in the third inning.

Clay Rideout pitched lights out for the Yorkton Cardinals. Rideout held the Edmonton Prospects hitless over three innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out five.

Eliot King got the win, running his season record to 2-0. He allowed two runs over five innings. King struck out three, walked two and gave up four hits.

Bo Lewington ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed four runs.