The Manitoba (3-2) jumped out to an early lead on the Newfoundland (0-5) and captured a 14-4 victory on Saturday at Cairns Field.
With 10 runs in the first three innings, the Manitoba left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
A solo home run by Christian Peters, a double by Brett Harrison, and an RBI double by Harrison during the first inning and , a single by Liam Giesbrecht, , a fielder's choice, a single by Harrison, and an RBI single by Harrison in the second inning fueled the Manitoba's offense early.Harrison racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Manitoba.
Chase Dreger improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Manitoba. He allowed four runs over five innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered six hits.
Colin Hunt was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed five runs.
The Manitoba hammered the Newfoundland pitching as six hitters had a field day, combining for 11 hits, seven RBIs and 12 runs scored.