The Kamloops (BC2 (0-1) didn't stand a chance on Thursday, as the Qu��bec (1-0) captured a blowout 8-1 win in seven innings at Regina Optimist Baseball Park .

The Qu��bec scored four runs in the seventh on the Qu��bec scored in the seventh on an RBI triple by Vincent Dion, an RBI single by Francis Desilets, and a two-run double by Philippe Craig St-Louis.

Dion had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits.

Claude Ortiz had an impressive outing against the Kamloops (BC2's lineup. The Kamloops (BC2 managed just two hits off of the the Qu��bec's pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out five during his five innings of work.

Regan Gillis (0-1) took the loss for the Kamloops (BC2. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed four runs.

Craig St-Louis, Alex Clavet and Dion helped lead the Qu��bec. They combined for five hits and three RBIs.