The British Columbia (4-0) jumped out to an early lead on the Manitoba (2-2) and captured a 14-4 victory on Friday at Parc de lEst .
With 11 runs in the first three innings, the British Columbia left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
A two-run home run by Brennan Hegel and an RBI triple by Daniel Hollins in the first inning and a single by Ryan Petkau, a hit by pitch, , a hit by pitch, , a sacrifice fly by Hollins, and an RBI single by Liam Godfrey during the second inning supplied the early offense for the British Columbia.Cohen Bogart racked up two RBIs on two hits for the British Columbia.
Trent Loewen improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the British Columbia. He allowed two runs over 1 2/3 innings. Loewen struck out three, walked two and gave up no hits.
Brody Burnett (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed nine runs in one inning, walked three and struck out one.
The British Columbia pounded the Manitoba pitching, as seven hitters combined for 11 hits, 10 RBIs and 12 runs scored.