FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2006
Canada Defeats Host Mexico at Pan Am Championships
(HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - A fun filled, party like atmosphere was present among the capacity crowd in the Hermosillo Softball Stadium as Team Canada improved its record to 3-2 tonight with a 2-0 victory over the host squad from Mexico at the Pan American Softball Championship.
Canada started the scoring in the bottom of the 2nd inning when right fielder Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC) hit a towering blast over the scoreboard in right center field. "It was important to get runs early" noted Mayson. "The home run helped spark the team and give us a bit more focus for the game”.
The lead was increased to 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning when Pat Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK) led off with a walk. After a Sean O’Brien (
Panfilio Valdez took the loss for
With the win, Canada moves to third place behind the Bahamas (3-1) and Venezuela (3-0). Canada resumes play tomorrow morning against Argentina (3-3) with an evening game against the Virgin Island (0-4).
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Rick Picard
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Softball Canada
rpicard@softball.ca
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