Semis knotted as playoffs break for OBA play

August 21, 2024

The two semi-final series in the North Dufferin Baseball League postseason are tied after two games.

The Owen Sound Baysox and New Lowell Knights series had Owen Sound take a 7-2 win in Game 1 and the New Lowell squad securing a 5-4 win in Game 2.

Bolton Brewers opened their series with the Ivy Rangers with a 2-1 win in Game 1 and were thumped 10-0 by Ivy in Game 2.

Both series pause until next Tuesday as the four teams along with five others in the league attend provincial championships this coming weekend.

The Ontario Baseball Association Provincial Championships, historically held on the Labour Day weekend, have been moved up a weekend and will have four tournaments with 40 senior teams across the province participating on Aug. 23-25.

New Lowell is the lone team attending the seven-team 'AA' tournament in Wyoming. They meet Chatham in their first game scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.

Ivy, Bolton, and the Barrie Angels travel to Thorold to take part in the 'A' championships. Play starts Friday with Barrie taking on Milton at 12:30 p.m., Ivy playing Welland at 4 p.m. and Bolton facing Walker Homesites at 7:30 p.m.

The Lisle Astros and Midland Mariners make the trek to Simcoe for the weekend for the 'B' tournament. Lisle plays Woodstock at 10 a.m. Midland plays Mitchell at 1 p.m.

Owen Sound, Creemore Padres, and Orillia Majors attend the 'C' tournament in Port Hope. Creemore plays Dresden at 4 p.m. on Friday whileOrillia takes on St. Catherine at the same time. Owen Sound faces Tillsonburg at 7 p.m.