Results - Vancouver Grey Sox / Horse Lake Thunder Super Series - June 7 / 8

June 8, 2008

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Vancouver, BC
 
The Vancouver Grey Sox played host to the Horse Lake, AB Thunder in a four game super series this past weekend at South Memorial Park in Vancouver.  A game by game summary of the series is enclosed.
 
Game 1 - played Saturday June 7 @ 3:00 pm PDT
Horse Lake Thunder 9 - Vancouver Grey Sox 6 - 8 innings
WP - Sean Whitten (5), 3.2 IP, 0R, 1BB, 6Ks, 1H, - relief of Darren Zack 4.1 IP, 6R, 4ER, 2BB, 7K, 10H
LP - Derek Mayson (7) 2IP, 3R, 2 ER, 1BB, 2Ks, 2H in relief of Mike Piechnik 6IP, 6R, 5ER, 0BB, 10Ks, 8H.
 
Horse Lake Thunder CF Randy Potskin made a game saving two out over-the-shoulder catch off a drive to left centre by Grey Sox PH Kevin Rasmussen with two out and two on in bottom of the
7th. Horse Lake then scored 3 in the 8th to win it, to cap the visitor's comeback from
a 6-2 Grey Sox lead.

Game 2 played Saturday June 7th at 5:00 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 6 - Horse Lake Thunder 1
WP - Derek Mayson 7IP, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 6K, 4H
LP - Sean Whitten 4IP, 2R, 1ER, 1BB, 8K, 3H - relief from Karl Gollan (5) 2IP, 4R, 2ER, 3BB, 3K, 4H
 
The Grey Sox bounced back in the nightcap led by pitcher Derek Mayson's complete game 4 hitter and a 3 RBI triple by C Rasmussen in the 6th off Karl Gollan. Chad Ghostkeeper had a solo HR for the Thunder.
 
Weather was sunny and warm - and there was a large crowd on hand including the New Zealand and Australian Mens Under 19 National Teams, who are training and playing exhibition games in the Vancouver area over the next 10 day period in preparation for the ISF Junior Mens World Championship to be held in Whitehorse, Yukon later this month.
 
Game 3 - played Sunday June 8 @ 11:00 am PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 1 - Horse Lake Thunder 0
WP - Derek Mayson 7IP, 2H, OR, 7Ks
LP - Darren Zack 5IP, 5H, 1R, 3Ks with relief from Sean Whitten (6) 1IP, 0H, 2Ks
 
A sacrifice fly by Grey Sox Brian Mayson in the bottom of the 1st scoring Trevor Johnstone provided pitcher Derek Mayson who turned in another strong effort allowing only 2 hits, with the margin of victory.
 
Game 4 - played Sunday June 8 @ 1:00 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 2 - Horse Lake Thunder 0
WP - Mike Piechnik 7IP, 3H, OR, 10Ks
LP - Sean Whitten 6IP, 3H, 2R, 10Ks 

Grey Sox broke open a scoreless game in the 6th with a lead off walk, sacrifice and then a Trevor Johnstone single scoring pinch runner Bryan Abrey.
 
Weather on Sunday was overcast and cool, but the forecasted showers managed to stay away.  A well played series of games between two evenly matched teams and thus provided the fans with a good glimpse of open level mens fastpitch.  Sincere thanks and appreciation to the Horse Lake Thunder for making the trip to Vancouver and we look forward to seeing them back on July 25 - 27 for the 7th Annual Vancouver Challenge Tournament.
 
Next action for the Grey Sox is Friday June 13th when they make the short commute to New Westminster to play a doubleheader at 6:45 & 8:30 pm vs the New Zealand Under 19 Mens National Team.  The Friday games vs. New Zealand will be played at Moody Park.  The Grey Sox then return to their home park - South Memorial for a doubleheader on Saturday June 14th vs the Canadian National Under 19 Mens Team - game times are 3:00 & 5:00 pm.  On Sunday June 15th the Grey Sox and the same Canadian National Under 19 Mens team will have a single game starting at 11:00 am, again at South Memorial Park - followed by a social and barbeque for both the teams and members of the Cloverdale Minor Softball Association who will be attending the game as guests of the Grey Sox.
 
Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com