The Kentville (NS2 (0-1) had a tough outing on Thursday, as the Manitoba (1-0) dominated in a 9-1 win in seven innings at Regina Optimist Baseball Park .

The Manitoba scored four runs in the fifth on the Manitoba scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Adam Nocita, a two-run triple by Bryce Enns, and an RBI single by Kyle Pososki.

Dustin Braun racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Manitoba. He tripled in the second inning and singled in the first and sixth innings.

Curtis de Pena put together a nice outing. De Pena held the Kentville (NS2 hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out two.

Tyler Moskalyk got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed one run over five innings. He struck out seven, walked two and surrendered six hits.

Luke Muise (0-1) took the loss for the Kentville (NS2. He allowed eight runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked one and struck out two.