A four-run second inning propelled the Veitch’s Ultramar Hawks to a 5-3 triumph over the Wing’n It Marlins at Jubilee Field on Sunday.
Darren Colbourne drove in three runs, despite only going 1-for-4 on the day, in the Corner Brook Molson Senior Baseball League win. Mike Simms and Fred Prosper were both 2-for-4. Simms had two RBIs, while Prosper scored a pair of runs.
Daniel McCarthy led the offence for the Marlins with two RBIs in a 1-for-4 outing. Kyle Brown was 3-for-4 with a run scored.
The pitching win went to Aaron Purcell Pilgrim, who went the seven-inning distance on the mound. He allowed three runs (two earned) on nine hits, with six strikeouts and two walks.
Matt Colbourne took the loss in a seven-inning performance of his own. He surrendered five runs (three earned) on seven hits. He walked six, and struck out three.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Hawks 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 7 2
Marlins 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 9 5