Back in the Win Column

The Saltcoats Lakers made their second appearance of the season at Al Sapieha Field on Friday June 21. Two days earlier the teams played to a 3-3 draw. This time there was a winner, and it was the good guys as the Supers prevailed 5-3!

Kholton Shewchuk and Derek Palagian combined to pitch the entire game, with Palagian claiming the win. Shewchuk started and went three innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits with two strikeouts. Palagian came in relief and got the Supers out of a jam by getting a double play. He would go on to allow just one run over four innings with six strikeouts.

Offensively Sean Kolodziejski made his return after sitting out 2023 due to a lingering back injury and started the game off with a hard hit double over the right fielders head. He would also hit a single and score a run. Dylan Toffan had two singles with two runs and a stolen base. Ian Quewezance also had two singles and an rbi, while Jordan Auger had a double and a run. Shae Peterson had a base hit, while Bo Babiuk (formerly of Sturgis) made his first career start and chipped in with a walk and a run scored. The Supers scored two runs in the first and two in the third to set the tone early.

After committing five errors the previous game, the defence tightened up and played much better. With the win the Supers are now 4-1-1 on the season. Next action is Wednesday, June 26 as the Yorkton Marlins come to town. First pitch is 6:30 PM from Al Sapieha Field