Aces catcher Carnell Olsen is congratulated at the plate after hitting a grand slam during the Aces' 14-1 win over the Saskatoon Lasers. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff

By Jeff D'Andrea

Aces start provincials hot

Aces kick off provincials with a huge win

Jul 19, 2019 | 12:28 PM

The Prince Albert Aces got off to a storming start at the Under-16 A Girls Softball Provincials they’re hosting this weekend, beating the Saskatoon Lasers 14-1 on a soggy Friday morning at Max Power Ball Parks.

The Aces exploded in the second inning with nine runs, highlighted by an inside-the-park grand slam from Carnell Olsen. Olsen was 3-3 at the plate with four runs scored and three runs batted in.

Aces shortstop Kenzie Demers was 4-4 at the plate with an inside-the-park home run, a triple and a pair of singles.

In just four innings of work, Aces pitcher Erin Kirkland struck out seven batters and surrendered two hits. One of those hits came in the fourth inning, a solo inside-the-park home run from Laser third baseman Camden Swirsky. The game was ended after four complete innings due to the mercy rule.

The Aces play again at 7:30 p.m. against the Lumsden Cubs. That will follow the opening ceremonies at 6:15 p.m.

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