Friday May 12th action in the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League saw the Foam Lake Merchants defeat the Fishing Lake Cubs 12 to 5. Merchants pitcher James Anderson picked up the win with 6 innings of work with the 7th inning being closed out by Ryan Junop who also had a Home Run in the game. Merchants Brennan Hack had a few nice plays at 3rd including a one-hop bare hander. The Merchants had a few new good young players out for this season. The Cubs had a decent number baserunners but only were able to cash in runs in the 4th. Their 5 run inning brought the game to 7-5 but the Merchants pulled away in the end. Merchants next game is in Wadena Tuesday May 16th vs the Wadena Wildcats, while the Cubs play host to the Stoney Creek Braves Thursday May 19th. The Braves make their debut in the league Saturday May 13th with a double header in Wynyard starting at 1:00.

WP: James Anderson
HR: Ryan Junop

Pictured: Cubs pitcher Hal Machiskinic pitching to Garth Anderson

The Wynyard Blues hosted the Fishing Lake Cubs in the first game of the 2017 Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League on Wednesday, May 3rd at Centennial Park in Wynyard. The Blues won the game 11-7 in front of a good crowd. Corbett Sabit started for the Cubs and was relieved by Hal Machiskinic in the 4 inning. Tayler Jordan started for the Blues and pitched 4 innings while 15 year old Jackson Karakochuck came in for 1 inning of relief. Michael Jordan closed the game for the Blues. The game was called after 6 innings due to the setting sun.

15 year old pitcher Jackson Karakochuck is pictured.

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

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

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.