The Ottawa Nepean Canadians 18U team cruised to a 10-0 victory over the McGill Redbirds, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. With relentless hitting and strong pitching performances, the Canadians overwhelmed McGill, leaving little room for a comeback.

Offensive Explosion Leads the Charge

Ottawa’s offense wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, piling up 14 hits and taking full advantage of McGill’s pitching struggles. The Canadians first broke through in the second inning with an error that allowed Matt Barkley to steal home, followed by a single from Cedric Fortin to drive in Jacob Thomson. By the end of the second inning, Ottawa led 2-0 and never looked back.

The big blow came in the fifth inning, where the Canadians broke the game wide open. Ethan Arthurs, who had a fantastic day at the plate, went 3-for-4, including two doubles, while driving in three runs. His two-run double in the fifth was the highlight of the inning, helping the Canadians score five runs and push their lead to 10-0. Matthew McGuinness also contributed, going 1-for-4 with an RBI single that capped the scoring.

Pitching Dominance from Ryan Allard

On the mound, Ottawa’s Ryan Allard was lights out, delivering a stellar 4-inning performance. Allard struck out five McGill hitters while allowing just one hit and two walks. He threw 66 pitches, 37 of which were strikes, and faced just 15 batters, keeping the Redbirds’ offense silent throughout his outing. Zach Vachon came in to close out the game with a perfect inning, requiring just 11 pitches to get three quick outs.

McGill, on the other hand, had difficulty getting anything going offensively. Jett Jarvis recorded the only hit for the Redbirds, a single in the first inning, but the team was unable to capitalize on any opportunities. Jonas Press managed to steal a base, but it wasn’t enough to ignite the Redbirds’ offense.

Defensive Struggles for McGill

McGill’s pitchers had their hands full all game. Starter H Boudreau threw 3.2 innings, allowing 9 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 3. He struggled to find the strike zone, issuing three hit-by-pitches. Reliever #35 came in for 1.1 innings of work, but Ottawa’s offense continued to pile on, tagging him for 5 more runs on 5 hits.

Shortstop Bradley Marelich had a tough day defensively, committing an error that allowed Matt Barkley to score on a steal of home in the second inning, and McGill’s defense couldn’t keep pace with Ottawa’s aggressive baserunning and timely hits.

Key Performers

• Ethan Arthurs (Ottawa Nepean Canadians): 3-for-4, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs.

• Matt Barkley (Ottawa Nepean Canadians): 3-for-3, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and a double.

• Ryan Allard (Ottawa Nepean Canadians): 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 5 K, 2 BB.

• Matthew McGuinness (Ottawa Nepean Canadians): 1-for-4, 1 RBI.

• Jett Jarvis (McGill Redbirds): 1-for-2, single.

Final Thoughts

The Ottawa Nepean Canadians put together a near-flawless performance in this 10-0 shutout. With 14 hits and a strong outing from their pitchers, they dominated the McGill Redbirds in every facet of the game. McGill will need to regroup and find their rhythm in the next matchup, while Ottawa continues to build momentum in the season.

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