Last weekend the Bowen Island Men’s Fast Pitch League opened with an exciting start to a promising season.
The Diggers clinched the first win of the 2014 season with a 7-5 finish over the Cruisers in a very even match, and Digger Dan Cowper hit this year's first home run over the center-left fence.
In the next game the Shakers took on the brand-new Brewers (the team formerly known as the Celtics) under the sponsorship of Howe Sound Brewing. The new team fought bravely, but the Shakers were sharper and they beat the Brewers 9-6, thanks in part to a home run by Eric Michener.
The final game of the day was a back-and-forth battle 'til the bitter end between the Firemen and the Twins. At the top of the seventh, the Firement led with a score of 9-8. The Twins proceeded to tear it wide-open, taking a massive 16-9 win.
The dust is still settling over the infield after that game. Fireman Malcolm McEachern hit the first grand slam of the season.
Games are played Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday evenings at 6:30 at the Snug Cove diamond. Fans are encouraged to heckle and cheer freely. The schedule is available online at www.bowenbaseball.com
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