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Well, slo-pitch is almost done in Tillsonburg as the Men's B champions were crowned Thursday night with GC Lounsbury winning it in six games over Domino's Hounds.
The A Division's fifth and deciding game was cancelled Friday due to the torrential rain we received. So they (hopefully) got it in this week!
Men's A
This series will go the distance as the two teams split on the week again. Mother Nature ruined any chance of completing the series Friday night.
Maple View plated 11 late to overtake Haines in Game 3. Haines forced the fifth game by winning Thursday night.
Maple View 23,
Haines Roofing 21
Game 3
Maple View Variety: Abe Epp 4-5 HR, Ian Baker 3-4, Ryan Black HR, John Epp HR, Ryan Miller 2 HRs, Peter Epp HR
Haines: Phil Durham 5-5 3 HRs, Steve Balazs 5-5, Dan Clark HR, Dave Phillips 2 HRs
Maple View plated 11 seventh-inning runs to stun Haines, highlighted by an inside the park homer by John Epp. Ryan Miller had a pair of homers and drove in four.
Haines Roofing 14,
Maple View 12
Game 4
Haines Roofing: Steve Balazs 4-4, Dave Phillips 3-4, Tyler Lamb HR, Phil Durham HR
Maple View Variety: Nathan Klassen 3-4, Abe Epp 2-3, Tim Pressey HR, Randy Miller HR
The two teams were tied at six after five. Haines then plated three and five in the next two innings taking the lead into the seventh. Maple View countered with a six spot in the seventh but came up two runs short. Phil Durham homered, doubled and drove in five for the winners.
Men's B
GC Lounsbury Dirty Mitts won their first-ever B Division playoff crown by defeating Domino's Hounds, winning three straight in a tightly contested series.
The key to the Dirty Mitts' playoff success was their penchant for rallying late in games even when down. They actually scored the majority of their runs in the seventh inning.
The series was disappointing for Domino's Hounds. They were one of the hottest teams heading into the playoffs as they solidified first place.
GC Lounsbury 11,
Domino's Hounds 9
Game 4
GC Lounsbury: Mike Vanwynsberghe 3-3, Greg Onaitis 2-3
Domino's: Joe Kingsbury 3-3, Jim McKillen 2-3, Craig Todt HR
The highlight of the game was a miraculous catch by Greg Onaitis to end the game for GC Lounsbury.
GC Lounsbury 12,
Domino's Hounds 8
Game 5
GC Lounsbury: Devin Lee 2-3, Sean Miller 2-3
Domino's: Craig Todt 3-3, Jim McKillen 2-3
Once again GC Lounsbury rallied late in the win. Travis Nikin, Greg Onaitis and Sean Miller each crossed twice on the night.
GC Lounsbury 10,
Domino's Hounds 6
Game 6
GC Lounsbury: Rob Vandemaele 3-3, Cory Smith 3-3, Devin Lee HR
Domino's: Craig Todt 3-3, Chris Brittain 2-3
A four-run sixth keyed GC Lounsbury's four-run decision in the clincher. Rob Vandemaele reached and scored in all three of his at-bats.