Halifax wins a pair of games in week 6 now leads the Shooters Fastpitch League

Halifax wins a pair of games in week 6 now leads the Shooters Fastpitch League

Wins over the struggling Carl Anthony Trucking and Indian Brook pace Pepperjacks to 1^st place

The Halifax Pepperjacks find themselves in familiar territory, after finishing first in the regular season last year they are back to top spot after a pair of wins this week. Halifax won both games of its double header winning against the slumping Charros and Indian Brook Hawkeyes. The Pepperjacks now own a 10-2 record and play a double header against White Rock this Thursday in St. Croix starting at 7pm.

In other league action;

Brookfield Midget Elks (9) vs. White Rock (5)

The Elks picked up their first win of the season after beating the Rockies in a seesaw affair. Brad MacKinnon threw for the win for the Elks while Matt Lytle and Patrick Benedict combined for the loss. Benedict did hit two homeruns however to pace the Rockies offensively.

Murphy’s Fish and Chips (7) vs. East Hants Expos (2)

Mitchell Urquhart recorded his first win of the year going 4 1/3 innings while allowing only 1 earned run. Kody Blois recorded the save throwing 2 2/3 innings, while Mark Turner, Robin Isenor, Shann Singer, Joel Isenor and Josh Hilton all contributed offensively.  Alex Anthony was tagged with the loss Jake Hopewell pitched in relief. Tyler Williams had two hits for the Expos.

League standings as of July 13

Halifax 10-2 .833%

Murphy’s Fish and Chips 5-2 .714%

Carl Anthony Trucking 6-3 .667%

Stewiacke 4-3 .571%

White Rock 4-5 .444%

Indian Brook 2-6 .250%

East Hants Expos 2-9 .181%

Brookfield Elks .142%

Homerun Leaders:

Mark Turner (Murphy’s) 6

Aaron Harvey (CAT) 5

Patrick Benedict (WR) 4

Pitching Leaders:

Bryan Gillis 5-0

Justin Schofield 4-0

Randy Frame 4-1

Halifax moves up in league standings following a 2-win week

Halifax moves up in league standings following a 2-win week 

Rene D'Entremont shown here with the Antigonish A's was solid for the Halifax Pepperjacks throwing a 2 hitter versus the Halifax Pepperjacks.

Pepperjacks beat Carl Anthony Trucking and Stewiacke en route to a perfect week

The Halifax Pepperjacks showed they are a force to be reckoned with this week in the SFL. The Pepperjacks, who finished first place in the regular season last year before being ousted in the first round of playoffs, made a statement with a pair of wins over the 1^st and 2^nd place teams respectively. Halifax now moves up one spot into third with a .750 winning percentage just behind Murphy’s Fish and Chips at .800. Next week is an off-week for the league as a tournament is being hosted on the weekend with teams invited from New Brunswick and PEI. The schedule will be released early this week, follow the league twitter account @EHFastpitch or “Like” us on Facebook “Shooters Fastpitch League” for more info. 

Halifax Pepperjacks (9) vs. Carl Anthony Trucking (1)

Halifax (5-2) was able to beat the Charros (6-1) for the first time this season, Rene D’Entremont threw a complete game two hitter, while Craig Manuel smashed a grand slam in the second inning. In fact the Pepperjacks scored all 9 of their runs in the 2^nd inning alone, outside of the rough inning Tim Colburt was solid on the mound. Aaron Harvey vaulted into the league homerun lead with 5 after hit a solo shot for the Charros.

Halifax Pepperjacks (3) vs. Stewiacke River Rats (2)

In what was perhaps the most exciting game all season Halifax (6-2) edged Stewiacke (4-2) in a thriller. Craig Manuel threw for the complete game win; Randy Frame was equally impressive in the loss striking out 14 batters.

White Rock Rockies (5) vs. East Hants Expos (2)

White Rock (3-3) playing its first game in St. Croix was impressive snapping its two game losing streak with a much needed win over the Expos (0-6). Justin Schofield recorded the win with 13 strike outs, and Cody Anthony was solid despite taking the loss, Aaron Rafuse had two key hits to help pace the Rockies. there was a great crowd on hand for the Rockies first game outside of East Hants.

East Hants Expos (7) vs. White Rock (5)

The Expos (1-6) picked up the first win of the season with a win over the Rockies. Jake Hopewell pitched for the complete game win, while White Rock used four pitchers in relief. Patrick Benedict paced White Rock offensively with a two run homer.

Indian Brook vs. Brookfield Midgets ppd.

No game because of poor field conditions

Murphy’s Fish and Chips vs. Brookfield Midgets ppd.

No game because of poor field conditions

Standings as of June 23, 2014

Carl Anthony Trucking (6-1) .857% 

Murphy’s Fish and Chips (4-1) .800%

Halifax Pepperjacks (6-2) .750%

Stewiacke River Rats (4-2) .666%

White Rock (3-4) .428%

Indian Brook (1-5) .167%

East Hants Expos (1-6) .142%

Brookfield Elks (0-5) .000%

Pitching Leaders

Bryan Gillis 5-0

Randy Frame 4-1

Kody Blois 4-1

Justin Schofield 3-0

Homerun Leaders

Aaron Harvey (CAT) 5

Mark Turner (Murphy’s) 4

Bryan Gillis (CAT) 3

Darcy Gillis (CAT) 3

Offence key in Charros perfect run

Offence key in Charros perfect run

Matt Anthony delivers a pitch during relief action vs. Indian Brook. Anthony picked up his first win vs. his brothers and the Expos on Friday

Deep hitting lineup helps Carl Anthony Trucking to a perfect 6-0 record

The Carl Anthony Trucking Charros are the equivalent to the Toronto Bluejays of the Shooters Fastpitch league. Last year’s league champs are the undisputed long ball team with both Aaron Harvey and Bryan Gillis atop of the league lead in home runs, while a deep hitting lineup has produced large leads for pitchers Bryan Gillis, Tim Colburt, and Matt Anthony. The Charros kept their perfect record alive with a pair of wins this week first a 14-5 dispatching of Indian Brook before a 9-3 win on Friday vs. the East Hants Expos. Here is the week 4 recap.

Carl Anthony Trucking (14) vs. Indian Brook (5)

Bryan Gillis had 10k’s for the Charros who improved to (5-0) on the season. Aaron Harvey, Matt Anthony, Jeff McNeil and Darcy Gillis all hit home runs for the victors. Indian Brook (1-5) pitcher Owen Marr was tagged with the loss.

Murphy’s Fish and Chips (10) vs. White Rock (5)

Offence was predominant in this game as both teams seemed to threaten each inning. Mark Turner continued his home run streak and now has 4 on the season. Robin Isenor, Joel Isenor, and Christian Miller all paced Murphy’s with 2 hits.  Patrick Benedict was tagged with the loss despite having two hits offensively, Curtis Broussard had a home run for the Rockies. Kody Blois picked up the win for Murphy’s.

Halifax Pepperjacks (7) vs. Brookfield Midget Elks (0)

Game details not available, Halifax moves to (4-2) while Brookfield dropped to (0-4)

Stewiacke River Rats (9) vs. Brookfield Midget Elks (2)

Randy Frame kept his perfect record alive, despite giving up a long two run home run to Alexander Rhoddy in the 6^th. Jay Duffy and Connor Baker paced the Rats (4-1) offensively.

Carl Anthony Trucking (9) vs. East Hants Expos (3)

Matt Anthony picked up the win for the Charros, who registered his first win of the season. Bryan Gillis, Darcy Gillis, and Luke Anthony all homered for the Charros. Cody and Alex Anthony split the pitching duties for the Expos (0-5) while Tyler Williams was 2-3 at the dish.

Standings as of June 14, 2014

Carl Anthony Trucking 6-0 .1000%

Stewiacke River Rats 4-1 .800%

Murphy’s Fish and Chips 4-1 .800%

Halifax Pepperjacks 4-2 .667%

White Rock Rockies 2-3 .400%

Indian Brook 1-5 .167%

Brookfield Elks 0-5 .000%

East Hants Expos 0-5 .000%

Home run Leaders as of June 14

Aaron Harvey (CAT) 4

Mark Turner (Murphy’s) 4

Bryan Gillis (CAT) 3

Pitching Leaders as of June 14

Bryan Gillis 4-0

Randy Frame 4-0

Kody Blois 4-1

Turner, Frame named Prodigy Sports offensive and defensive players of the week

Turner, Frame named Prodigy Sports offensive and defensive players of the week

Turner belted two home runs, while Frame threw a 1 hitter en route to his 3^rd straight win

 The Shooters Fastpitch League is pleased to announce that Mark Turner and Randy Frame are this week’s (June 1-6) Prodigy Sports offensive and defensive players of the week. Turner who is a member of the Murphy’s Fish and Chips was 3-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI vs. Indian Brook while Frame was sharp on the mound throwing a 1 hitter vs. The East Hants Expos.

Offensive Player of the Week: Mark Turner

Turner, who was a member of the 2001 Nova Scotia Canada Games team which won a silver, continued his hot streak at the plate he holds the early homerun lead with 3. Turner took Indian Brook starter Travis Nevin deep to left for a two run shot in the 2^nd before adding a solo shot off of relief pitcher Owen Marr in the 7^th. 

Honourable Mention: Robin Isenor (Murphy’s) 3-4 2 RBI, Matt Anthony (CAT) 2-3

Defensive Player of the Week: Randy Frame

Randy Frame in action during 2011 with the Charlottetown Fawcetts

Defensively Randy Frame takes top honours, the Stewiacke native threw a 1-hitter versus the East Hants Expos as the River Rats went on to take the game 6-2. The win upped Frame’s record to 3-0 in league play and has the Rats sitting in second place. Frame who was a member of the 1997 Nova Scotia Canada Games team has been a mainstay at the Senior National Championships.

Honourable Mention: Bryan Gillis (CAT) 1-hitter vs. Brookfield Midgets 

Mark Turner continues his offensive hot streak with two HR’s vs. Indian Brook

Mark Turner continues his offensive hot streak with two HR’s vs. Indian Brook

Turner belts two homeruns as the Murphy’s Fish and Chips extend winning streak to 3 games, Charros win to keep perfect record intact

Patrick Benedict (White Rock) at bat against the Halifax Pepperjacks Thursday night in Shubie.

Pitchers beware; Mark Turner is seeing incoming pitches like they are beach balls, so well in fact he leads the Shooters Fastpitch League with 3 homeruns all of which have come in the last two games. Turner was the offensive catalyst as the Murphy’s Fish and Chips (3-1) beat Indian Brook (1-4) 8-3 on Thursday night in front of a lively crowd in Shubie. Turner, who was a member of the 2001 Nova Scotia Canada Games team, went 3-4 including a pair of long shots to left field. Murphy’s Fish and Chips are back in action this Thursday in Shubie at 9pm vs. White Rock.

Murphy’s Fish and Chips (8) vs. Indian Brook (3)

Outside of Turner’s strong performance Robin Isenor contributed 3 hits including a couple of sizzling shots up the middle, with Laurie Isenor also contributing two hits. Travis Nevin, Omar Marr, and Derrick Nevin helped pace Indian Brook offensively. Kody Blois recorded the win in the circle for Murphy’s while Travis Nevin and Omar Marr split duties for Indian Brook.

Halifax Pepperjacks (9) vs. White Rock (5)

Rene D’Entremont was able to get the win for Halifax (3-2) despite facing a feisty White Rock team as Craig Manuel came in for relief. Jonah Wright and Tyler MacIsaac each had a homerun for the Pepperjacks who got to starter Matt Lyttle. Tyler Whynot was 2-2 for White Rock with a long homerun, while Patrick Benedict was sharp in relief.

Carl Anthony Trucking (7) vs. Brookfield Midget Elks (0) 6 innings

The Charros continued their dominant play dispatching the winless Brookfield Elks (0-3). Led by the pitching of Bryan Gillis, the Charros improved their record to (4-0). Matt Anthony was 2-3 at the plate. Brookfield’s Brad MacKinnon was solid on the mound for the Elks.

Stewiacke River Rats (6) vs. East Hants Expos (2)

Randy Frame upped his record to 3-0 and was dominate throwing a 1-hitter, his only blemish came to Expos hitter Colby Lanceleave. Myles Coldwell 3-3 and Patrick Stewart 3-4 paced the River Rats offensively who improved to (3-1) on the season. Alex Anthony was solid on the mound keeping the Expos (0-4) in the game.

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Standings as of June 7, 2014

Team/W-L/%

Carl Anthony Trucking (4-0) .1000

Stewiacke River Rats (3-1) .750

Murphy’s Fish and Chips (3-1) .750

Halifax Pepperjacks (3-2) .600

White Rock (2-2) .500

Indian Brook (1-4) .200

Brookfield Midget Elks (0-3) .000

East Hants Expos (0-4) .000

Home Run Leaders

Mark Turner (Murphy’s) 3

Tico Morris (IB) 2

Tyler Whynot (WR) 2

Bryan Gillis (CAT) 2

Aaron Harvey (CAT) 2

Pitching Leaders

Bryan Gillis (CAT) 3-0

Randy Frame (Stew) 3-0

Kody Blois (Murphy’s) 3-1

Harvey, Schofield named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week

Harvey, Schofield named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week

Harvey was hot at the plate belting two HR’s, while Schofield was dominant recording his 2^nd straight 1 hitter

Defensive Player of the Week: Justin Schofield

Schofield delivers during an ISC match in 2012, the powerful right hander helped White Rock improve its record to 2-1 this week 

Offensive Player of the Week: Aaron Harvey

Aaron Harvey (Left) with Trevor Boutlier during the 2012 Senior National Championship, Harvey is tied for the HR lead thus far in the Shooters Fastpitch League

The Shooters Fastpitch League is pleased to announce offensive and defensive player of the week of May 18-25. Aaron Harvey (Carl Anthony Trucking) is this week’s offensive player of the week after belting two homeruns in a 9-6 victory for the Charros on Thursday night. Harvey, a native of Hardwood Lands, also plays with the Senior Men’s East Hants Mastadons and will attend this year’s National Championship in Charlottetown, PEI. Harvey is no stranger to success as he was a member of the 2005 Nova Scotia Canada Games team, a two time silver medalist at the Junior National level, and an All-Canadian at the 2011 Senior Nationals in Fredericton.  Harvey’s two homeruns put his in an early tie for the long ball lead with teammate Bryan Gillis and Tico Morris of Indian Brook.

Honourable Mention: Tico Morris (Indian Brook 2 HR’s) Scottie Sack (Indian Brook) 4-4 vs. Stewiacke

Defensively Justin Schofield was dominant on the rubber this week for the White Rock Rockies. The hometown product threw a 1 hitter versus the Halifax Pepperjacks allowing only 1 run against. So far this season the burly right hander is 2-0 and has only allowed 2 hits against! Schofield is also spending time with the Toronto Gators which competes predominately in the ISC circuit, the 24 year old has also been short listed for Team Canada and will attend a tryout camp for the Pan American Games next week in Ontario.

Honourable Mention: Kody Blois (Murphy’s) No-Hitter vs. East Hants Expos

The Shooters Fastpitch League would like to congratulate both Aaron and Justin on a successful week!

Carl Anthony Trucking only undefeated team in the Shooters’ Fastpitch League

Myles Coldwell delivers during week 1 action vs. Murphy's Fish and Chips

Carl Anthony Trucking only undefeated team in the Shooters’ Fastpitch League

Tim Colburt and Bryan Gillis split the pitching duties as the Carl Anthony Trucking Charros improved to 3-0 in league play with a 9-6 win over the Halifax Pepperjacks Thursday night in Shubie. The Charros were last year’s league champions, and are off to a great start with their potent offence. The Charros will look to make it 4 in a row June 5 in Brookfield at 7pm as they take on the Brookfield Elks.

Carl Anthony Trucking (9) vs. Halifax Pepperjacks (6)

Tim Colburt went 4 1/3 innings on the mound giving up 5 runs in his pitching debut, Gillis came in and gave up 2 runs over 2 2/innings. Rene D’Entremont went the distance for the Pepperjacks which well to (2-1).

Halifax Pepperjacks (1) vs. White Rock Rockies (4)

Halifax fell to (2-2) after a loss in the second game of their double header in Shubie.  Halifax’s Craig Manuel was sharp on the mound, but Rockies ace Justin Schofield was even better giving up just 1 hit over 7 innings of work. The Rockies were led offensively by Patrick Benedict who knocked in 2 RBI’s with a stand-up triple, Tyler MacIssac supplied the lone hit for Halifax.

Indian Brook (11) vs. Brookfield Midget Elks (8)

Indian Brook (1-2) got its first win of the season in a high scoring affair with the Brookfield Elks. Indian Brook pitcher Omar Marr went the distance, while Dylan McCoul and Alexander Rhoddy split duties for the Elks. Tico Morris hit two homeruns to pace Indian Brook.

Stewiacke River Rats (10) vs. Indian Brook (6)

The River Rats moved to (2-1) on the season with a hard fought 10-6 win over the Hawks. Randy Framed upped his pitching record to 2-0 by going the distance for the River Rats. Jay Duffy 3-4 with a HR and Connor Baker helped pace the offence. Travis Nevin was tagged in the loss for Indian Brook which fell to (1-3) despite Scott Sack going 4-4 and Nevin chipping in 3-4 offensively. 

Murphy’s Fish and Chips vs. East Hants Expos  

Murphy’s Fish and Chips improved to (2-1) on the season with a 6-0 win over the East Hants Expos. Kody Blois was sharp on the mound throwing a no-hitter with 10k’s while Mark Turner hit a 2 run shot to left in the 6^th to seal the win for Murphy’s. Chris Hopewell and Robin Isenor also both had two hits to help the cause. Cody Anthony was tagged with the loss.

Standings as of May 30

Team/ Record/ Win%

Carl Anthony Trucking (Charros) (3-0) .1000

White Rock Rockies (2-1) .667

Stewiacke River Rats (2-1) .667

Murphy’s Fish and Chips .667

Halifax Pepperjacks (2-2) .500

Indian Brook Hawks (1-3) .250
Brookfield Midget Elks (0-2) .000

East Hants Expos (0-3) .000

Pitching Leaders

Justin Schofield (WR) 2-0

Bryan Gillis (Charros) 2-0

Randy Frame (Stew) 2-0 

Homerun Leaders

Aaron Harvey (Charros) 2

Bryan Gillis (Charros) 2

Tico Morris (IB) 2