Week 7 was a light week as we had 2 teams away at the Port Lambton tournament that impacted scheduling this week. While the NDBA did not come away with the title, both Welland and Beamsville represented the NDBA proudly with good showings. The Anchors continued their hot streak winning their 4^th in a row and 6^th in 7 games while the Yellow Jackets topped the Expos in a battle of the Top 2 teams. As we enter Week 8, there are 3 teams separated by 1 point at the top of the standings.

Here are this weeks highlights:

 

Merritton Alliance 7 – Thorold Anchors 14

The Anchors used a 6 run 3^rd inning to burst the game open on their way to their 3^rd straight win and clinching the season series against the Alliance. Rookie Aidan Schoneville had a solid performance in relief for the Anchors.

Ryan Bench (MA) 3-4 HR 2RBI

Dylan Rush (MA) 2-3 RBI

Tony Brown (TA) 2-3 HR 5RBI

Mark Suntz (TA) 3-4 22B 2RBI

 

Welland Pioneers 7 – Fort Erie Cannons 10

The Cannons win their second consecutive game by scoring 4 runs in the 6^th inning to come from behind against the Pioneers. Nick Weglarz launched his first home run of the season while league leader Tobey Drennan collected another hit while stealing 3 bases.

Lucas Grant (WP) 2-2 HR

Dennis Martin (WP) 2-3 RBI

Bryson Allen (FE) 3-3 2RBI

Nick Weglarz (FE) 2-3 HR 4RBI

 

Thorold Anchors 8 – St. Catharines Cobras 4

Anchors win their 4^th straight by defeating the Cobras at George Taylor Field. A 4 run 5^th inning ended up being the difference on the night.

Adam Bartlett (TA) 3-4 2RBI

Dylan Dempsey (TA) 2-3 RBI

Luis Rodriguez (SC) 2-3

Brad Vaters 2-4 RBI

 

Niagara Falls Expos 4 – Beamsville Yellow Jackets 12

In the first battle of the season between the top 2 teams in the standings, the Yellow Jackets emerged victorius after a 5 run 6^th inning to bust it open.

Josh Thorpe (NF) 2-2 2RBI

Aethan Ballen (NF) 1-3 HR RBI

Tyler Wood (BYJ) 2-3 4RBI

Zac Decker (BYJ) 2-4 2RBI