Secretary Scott Anderson presents the Championship Cup to Ben Perry of the Barrie Red Sox Juniors. 2007 Junior Division Champions Barrie Red Sox Back row (l-r): Coach Robert Porretta, Coach Gary Charters, Jon Porretta, Cory Line, Matt Schernitzki, Jamie Carmicheal, Brett Charters, Ben Perry, Coach Ross Stark. Front row (l-r): Kevin Whittle, Nicholas Canzius, Lawrence Vera, Chris Harris. 2007 Junior Division Finalists Bolton Braves Back row (l-r): Coach Tony Gemmiti, Coach Jim Dixon, Andrew English, Michael Gemmiti, Ryan Regent, Kyle Kellett, Trevor Franklin, Brett Chater, Sean Bijai, Coach Mark Kellett. Front row (l-r): Kyle Morro, Daniel Shoemaker, Lily (dog), Jon Bloomfield, Ian Dixon, Patrick Veccharelli.

Barrie Wins Junior Championship

August 30, 2007

The fifth and final game of the Junior Championship Series in the North Dufferin Baseball League was played last night in Barrie, with the Barrie Red Sox defeating the Bolton Braves and taking the series by three games to two.

The series was tied going into last night's game, each team having two wins. The first game on August 20 ended with a 5-4 decision for Barrie, while Bolton took game two 7-3. The third game Barrie came back with a score of 7-3 and Bolton won the fourth game with a 3-2 score.

Game five took two extra innings, for a total of nine to complete the game. Bolton scored two runs in the first inning and it was not until the third and fourth frames that Barrie was able to catch up with a run in each inning. The score remained unchanged until the ninth when Bolton scored in their half of the inning. However, Barrie's determination was strong and in their half, with one run already scored, bases loaded, Barrie executed a suicide squeeze and scored their fourth run to win the game.

"Bolton and Barrie played an excellent series and the fifth game was no exception taking 9 innings to complete," Secretary Scott Anderson and junior convenor of the N.D.B.L. stated about the championship series. "Both teams had terrific pitching and good defence and was most enjoyable to watch."

"I commend Bolton for their hard fought battle and glad to see the series took five games," Anderson added. "What a pleasure to see great baseball at the junior level in the North Dufferin Baseball League."

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Game Dates and Scores

Barrie Red Sox (1) vs. Bolton Braves (2)

Game 1: Monday August 20 at Barrie, 8:00 p.m.
Barrie 5 - Bolton 4

Game 2: Sunday August 26 at Bolton, 5:00 p.m.
Bolton 7 - Barrie 3

Game 3: Sunday August 26 at Bolton, 7:00 p.m
Barrie 7 - Bolton 3

Game 4: Monday August 27 at Barrie, 8:00 p.m.
Bolton 3 - Barrie 2

Game 5: Wednesday August 29 at Barrie, 8:00 p.m.
Barrie 4 - Bolton 3