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June 25, 2008
Canada improves record to 8-1 with winover Denmark at Junior Men’s Worlds
(Whitehorse, Yukon) – The Danes kept the game closefor two innings, but Team Canada scored three runs in both the third and fourthinnings to earn a 7-0 win in five innings at the Pepsi Softball Center inWhitehorse, Yukon. Joran Graham (Micksburg, ON) was the big hero for Canada,driving in four runs, three of which came on a homerun in the fourth inning.
After giving up a leadoff hit, Canadian pitcherDustin Keshane (Norquay, SK) fought right back in the top of the first,striking out the next three hitters. In the bottom of the inning, Dennis Iron(Canoe Narrows, SK) lined a single to centerfield, moved to third on two passedballs, and scored on a single by Graham.
Keshane went right back to work on the Danes in thesecond, striking out the side once again. The red and white was able to put alot of pressure on Denmark in their half of the inning, loading the bases ontwo walks and a single by Derek Arsenie (Saskatoon, SK) after two quick outs.However, the next hitter was retired, ending the threat, or rather delaying ita little longer.
After the Danes failed to score followingback-to-back hits (a single and a double) off reliever Travis Dauvin(Saskatoon, SK) with one out in the top of the third, Canada got things goingonce again. Jessin Potskin (Prince George, BC) laced a triple over thecenterfielder’s head, and later scored on an error. Darcy Walushka (Victoria,BC) drove in another run on a single to right center field, and while the rightfielder bobbled the ball, Dauvin also scored from first base, giving Canada a4-0 lead.
Dauvin settled down in the pitcher’s circle,striking out two of three batters in the fourth. In their half of the inning,Canada put the game out of reach when Graham connected with his three-run shotto centerfield, giving Canada a 7-0 lead through four innings and putting therun-ahead rule into effect. The Danes put two runners on with two outs, butDauvin then recorded the game ending strikeout.
Keshane gave up one hit and struck out six battersin his short two inning performance, while Dauvin gave up four hits and twowalks while striking out six hitters of his own in three innings of relief. Grahamled the Canadian offence with two hits and a hit by pitch, while Dennis Iron,Derek Arsenie, Jessin Potskin, Darcy Walushka and Terrell Walker (Balcarres,SK) each contributed a hit.
Canada (8-1) will take on Japan (6-2) tomorrow, June26th at 7:30pm PDT in a very important game. A Canadian win wouldall but clinch a top two finish in the round-robin and earn them a first versussecond showdown on Saturday to determine who will go directly to Sunday’sChampionship game.
Beginning tomorrow, June 26th, tournamentgames on Field 1 will be aired through Ballpark Radio, including Canada againstJapan (June 26th - 7:30pm PDT), Canada against the United States(June 27th – 7:30pm PDT) and all four playoff games on Saturday the28th and Sunday the 29th. Visit www.softball.ca for a link to Ballpark Radio,and be sure to visit the Multimedia section for pictures from the event!
Standings after Day 6
Team Wins Losses Runs For Runs Against
- Australia 8 0 86 12
- Canada 8 1 84 16
- New Zealand 6 2 73 23
- Japan 6 2 70 25
- Mexico 6 3 81 69
- United States 4 4 52 33
- Venezuela 4 5 68 77
- Argentina 4 5 64 56
- Czech Republic 2 6 32 77
- South Africa 2 7 41 88
- Denmark 1 8 13 110
- Botswana 0 8 10 88
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June 25, 2008