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The Fishing Lake Cubs defeated the Wadena Wildcats 21-2 in the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League May 10th. On a chilli night, the Wildcats couldn’t get anything rolling again the Cubs pitchers Corbett Sabit and Hal Machiskinic. The Wildcats sent Nathin Pomedli, Koltin Pachuachan and Lucas Ochitwa to the mound. Cubs batters Hal Machiskinic and Barry Belanger each had a home run in the match. The Cubs next game is in Foam Lake at 7:00 Friday May 12th and the Wildcats play host to the Foam Lake Merchants Tuesday May 16th at 7:00. Other games in the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League this weekend include the Stoney Creek Braves debut in a double header in Wynyard at 1:00 and 3:00 Saturday May 13th.

WP: Corbett Sabit
HR: Hal Machiskinic, Barry Belanger (Cubs)
SCORE: Cubs 21 Wildcats 2

Picture provided by Lisa Ochitwa: Hal Machiskinic

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The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League saw the Wynyard Blues defeat the Rosebud Royals 5-0, on May 9th in Wynyard. Blues pitcher, Mike Jordan had a complete game 2-hit shutout in the victory in addition to a home run. Blues scored one in the 3rd, three in the 4th and and one more in the 5th for a 5-0 victory. Royal pitcher James Holowaty also pitched a complete game allowing only 4 earned runs.

Home Runs: Mike Jordan, Josh Jordan, Drew Litwin (Blues)
Winning Pitcher: Mike Jordan

Pictures: Pitching Mike Jordan, Batting Jordan Thiesen, Jordan Karakochuck Catching , Umpire Gary Skjerven

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The two Wadena based Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball teams opened their season Sunday in Wadena with the Rosebud Royals defeating the Wadena Wildcats. The game was a close affair after 5 innings with the Royals leading by only one. Royals catcher Scott Comfort lead off the 6th with a solo Home Run that seemed to get the batters on both teams rolling. The Royals picked up the win with a final score of 19-12. Winning pitcher for the Royals was Steve Moulding with Greg Tokarchuk closing out the game. The Wildcats sent Nathan Pomedli, Koltin Paquachan and Lucas Ochitwa to the mound. Notable days at the plate include the Wildcats Josh Paquachan going 4-4, the Royals Lance Holowaty going 3-3 with a walk and Greg Tokarchuk reaching base all 5 at bats.

WP: Steve Moulding (Royals)
HR: Scott Comfort (Royals)
Finals Score: Rosebud Royals 19 / Wadena Wildcats 12 (for box score visit richardsonpioneerfastball.ca)

Rosebud’s Next Game is Tuesday at 7:00 in Wynyard against the Blues while Wadena visits the Fishing Lake Cubs Wednesday at 7:00.

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Stoney Creek Braves Welcomed to the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League.

The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League would like to thank Richardson Pioneer for continuing for their second year as title sponsor of the league. Wadena Director of Operations, Carter Kolybaba said “Richardson Pioneer is happy to continue our partnership with the league and are excited to see the continued interest in fastball in the area.” The league had a successful first season offering a great opportunity for area men to play ball on a regular basis. The endeavour also gave a league for the Bantam Ages Wadena Wildcats to play in a league without having to drive 2 or more hours to their closest opposition. The league Playoffs has some delays due to weather issues but in the end the Wynyard Blues came out on top with a victory over the Fishing Lake Mariners. Winning pitcher Mike Jordan was awarded Playoff MVP by his peers.

For 2017, the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League is happy to announce it is set to start May 3rd in Wynyard. The league remains at 6 teams this year with a slight change. The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League was pleased to hear the Stoney Creek Braves wanted to join the league for 2017 keeping the league at 6 teams, with the Fishing Lake Mariners taking a year off. For their first year the Braves will play their all their games in Wynyard, Wadena, Fishing Lake, and Foam Lake. Stoney Creek Manager Sid Keshane said “My players are excited to play in the Richardson Pioneer League. I played a few games with the Cubs last year but I am excited to have our own team in the league. Now we can develop are younger boys on our team”. The Teams in the league include the Wynyard Blues, Wadena Wildcats (Bantams), Stoney Creek Braves, Foam Lake Merchants, Fishing Lake Cubs, and Rosebud Royals (based in Wadena).

The regular season runs May 3rd to June 20th, 2017 with the Playoffs set for June 24th and 25th in Wynyard. The league tournament is a double knockout style tournament starting Saturday at 10:00 AM with the final running at 3:00 and 6:00 Sunday (if Necessary). League Schedule, Results, and News are all available at www.richardsonpioneerfastball.ca. Website Sponsors Scott Comfort and Flo Christianson RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty

The League Meeting for the 2017 ball April 9th 5:00 at the Wadena Composite School Cafeteria. So far it looks like confirmed teams include Fishing Lake Cubs, Foam Lake Merchants, defending Champs Wynyard Blues, Rosebud Royals, and Wadena Wildcats (Bantam Team). Each team entering the league must provide ONE representative to be at the meeting.