The Burlington Brants had a bit of a down week as they prepared for the Hap Walters Invitational Tournament. That, however, didn’t stop them from winning their lone regular season game of the week. The Brants made the trek down to St. Catharines to take on the Niagara Metros at George Taylor Field.

 

Brants got things rolling early as they put up single runs in the 1^st, 3^rd and 4^th innings to take an early 3-0 lead. They continued to tack on as they added a pair of run in the 5^th inning followed by a single run in the 6^th inning for a 6-0 lead.

 

The Metros would start to claw back though as they added a pair of runs of their own in the 8^th inning to cut the lead to 6-2. They would add another run in the 9^th inning but would come up short as Burlington took this game by a score of 6-3.

 

Veteran outfielders Tim Sogan (2-for-5, 3B 2 RBI) and Corrie Morrison (2-for-4, 2B, HBP, R, RBI) lead the 11-hit attack for the Brants. Evan Krychowski (2 R, RBI) and Mike Grilli each had a pair of singles as well. Phil Hache, Cam Ryerson and Cole Lewis each had a hit with Ryerson and Lewis also scoring a run a piece. Matt Casburn was 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI to lead the way for Niagara.

 

On the hill, 2018 COBA Major Pitcher of the Year Cam Ryerson was brilliant again as he went eight strong innings to secure his 4^th win of the season. He allowed two runs (both earned) while scattering seven hits. He walked two Metros batters while striking out seven. Ryan Colling threw the 9^th inning allowing a run on three hits to close out the game. Justin Ayles went six innings in taking the loss for Niagara.

 

Here are the rest of the score from a light Week XII in COBA Major League action:

 

Monday, July 15^th

Burlington Brants – 6

Niagara Metros – 3

WP – Cam Ryerson; LP – Justin Ayles

 

Brampton Royals – 8

Erindale Cardinals – 9

WP – Daniel Nauth; SV – Zach Bayfield; LP – Jack Caswell

 

Tuesday, July 16^th

Erindale Cardinals – 3

Mississauga SW – 4

WP – Jordan Petruska; LP – Zach Bayfield

**Game was halted after six innings because of rain**

 

Wednesday, July 17^th

Etobicoke Rangers vs Burlington Brants – PPD (Rain)

 

Brampton Royals vs Mississauga SW Twins – PPD (Rain)