Championship Streak Ends

The Supers had won the Southeast Senior Baseball League four consecutive times from 2019-2023 (2020 season not played due to Covid), and were looking to make it five in a row. Things looked good after a game one win in the league final on Monday July 15, but unfortunately were snakebitten the rest of the series as the Parkland Pirates won the next three games to win the best of five final three games to one.

Game 2: Parkland Pirates 2, Supers 0 - July 18 in Yorkton

The Supers looked to put a stranglehold on the series by sending Kholton Shewchuk to the mound, and he did not disappoint, allowing just two runs in six innings. However the Pirates Evan McCubbing brought his top game to the pitching mound, limiting the Supers to no runs on just six hits in a 2-0 Pirates win.

The offence made plenty of hard contact, but the ball seemingly found Pirate gloves more often than not. The bases were left loaded in the top of the seventh inning with the heart of the order up to bat, but just could not convert in the clutch.

Game 3: Pirates 5, Supers 3 - July 19 in Canora

The Pirates came out swinging in the top of the first, scoring three runs. Unfortunately the Supers D had a chance to limit the damage to a single run, but came out flat. The Pirates would score another in each of the second and third innings, but the offence could not capitalize on enough opportunities in a 5-3 loss.

Kody Rock started on three days rest, and pitched well, allowing just three eearned runs with nine strikeouts, but unfortunately took the loss. Pirates starter Carter Phythian pitched a complete game and earned the win despite zero strikeouts, allowing his defence to play an error free game. 

It was once again a game of missed opportunities for the Supers, as they loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the seventh. Unfortunately two flyouts ended the game and put them on the brink of elimination.

Game 4: Pirates 8, Supers 5 - July 22 in Yorkton

The Supers got off to a 3-0 lead by getting several hits and taking advantage some rare Pirates fielding blunders in the top of the third. Unfortunately the Pirates tied the game in the bottom after taking advantage of back to back walks followed by several singles. The Supers once again took the lead in the top of the fourth by scoring two runs, but the Pirates responded with three of their own to take a 6-5 lead. Unfortunately the offence could not get anything else going the rest of the way and fell 8-5.

Shewchuk, Derek Palagian, and Rock combined in the pitching effort, with Palagian taking the loss. McCubbing once again threw a well pitched complete game series clinching win.

Season review:

The 2024 season was very frustrating with plenty of games postponed due to rain, cold, lack of player commitment (by the opposition), and teams unwilling to reschedule games for various reasons throughout the year, causing very few games to be played in the regular season. With the league down to four teams, if no new teams are added, and if current teams can't get their numbers in order than there could be a hiatus for senior ball in the area. The Supers roster is aging, and the younger generation;s level of commitment needs improvement. Without enough new blood to replenish the roster year by year, senior baseball will eventually cease to exist. We hope to continually add new pieces to the puzzle year by year going forward like we always have.

Once again we would like to thank everyone involved in the 2024 season, from the players, friends, family, Town of Canora, umpires, Mike Spelay (PA announcer), and the fans for the tremendous support. We hope to be back in 2025 with a stable league to play in. Thanks!