Despite some powerful hitting, the Whalers would come up short in the Coed 2 final. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

The old ball game

Local tournament hits a home run with fans

Jun 3, 2019 | 12:03 PM

Parking was at a premium this past weekend at Lakeland Ford Park, for the Prince Albert Slo-Pitch League’s opening tournament.

There were over 50 Coed teams registered and seven men’s teams. Even with a short storm delay late Sunday afternoon, the tournament ended with great fanfare.

Finishing first in the Men’s league were the Buddha’s Battalion, edging the Nitros 23-22, who had upset the heavily favoured Astros earlier in the day.

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In Coed Div. 1, the Rockies came out on top. The Legends finished first in Div. 2.

The Legends lived up to their name Sunday afternoon. (Submitted photol/ Kara Thevenot)

There was a fairy tale ending in Div. 3 for Beauties and the Beasts, defeating the Titans 14-13. The Div. 4 championship was awarded to the Swingers, and the Div. 5 final was won by the Masterbatters

Pea sized hail interrupted several division finals Sunday afternoon. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Brady Wilyman was recognized as the top umpire of the tournament.

The league’s final tournament has been scheduled for the weekend of July 27.

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