The Saskatchewan (0-2) didn't stand a chance on Friday, as the Alberta (1-1) captured a blowout 9-1 win in seven innings at BBoys Vaughan Grove one.

The Alberta scored four runs in the fourth on the Alberta scored in the fourth on a two-run triple by Jack Marlin, an RBI single by Noah Matsubara, and a wild pitch.

Marlin racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Alberta.

Kye Seitz got the win for the Alberta thanks to nine strikeouts. Seitz allowed no earned runs on two hits and three walks over five innings.

A bright spot for the Saskatchewan in the defeat was Ian Smith, who allowed only three runs while striking out five.

Zane Pollon ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in 3 1/3 innings, walked four and struck out four.