The Prince Edward Island (0-1) came out firing, but couldn't hang on to the lead, ending up on the losing side of an 8-6 ballgame against the Manitoba (1-0) on Thursday at Parc de lEst .

A two-run double by Keenan Lewis gave the Manitoba the lead in the fifth inning.

Matt Barlow went a perfect 2-2 at the dish for the Prince Edward Island. He singled in the second and fourth innings.

Mitchell Popiel improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Manitoba. He allowed one run over four innings. Popiel struck out two, walked two and gave up three hits.

Darcy Affleck (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed three runs.