The Saskatoon Yellow Jackets (16-22) and the Regina Red Sox (28-9) traded the lead five times on Friday, but the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets ended up on top with a 6-4 win over the Regina Red Sox.
The Saskatoon Yellow Jackets held off the Regina Red Sox, as the Regina Red Sox were unable to overcome a three-run sixth inning deficit.
The Regina Red Sox scored two runs in the sixth on a two-run home run by Randy Ramirez. Still, the Regina Red Sox couldn't draw even.
Tim Colwell had two extra-base hits for the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets. He doubled in the third inning and tripled in the sixth inning.
The Regina Red Sox had no answer for Luke Bivens, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. Bivens held the Regina Red Sox hitless over 1 2/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four.
Jake Stalzer got the win, running his season record to 2-5. He allowed four runs over seven innings. Stalzer struck out four, walked four and gave up eight hits.
Daniel Eaton (1-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out five, and allowed five runs.
The Saskatoon Yellow Jackets were sparked by Colwell and Brandon Vaughn, who teamed up for three hits and three RBIs.