From Al Doran, of Al’s Fastball, on the scene for the New Zealand Black Sox Canadian tour:

The previous posts were done from my Blackberry at the park.

We hope to be on site in Orillia, Sebringville and Kitchener, Thur, Fri, and Sat and will do similar updates to this site, with more detailed updates later when we get home.

Tavistock, ON

The Black Sox vs Kitchener Hallman Twins in Tavistock Ontario.

The evening started off with an emotional presentation to local softball hero, Brian (Chubb) Stere. Stere, who was a walk on try out with the Waterloo Twins 16 years ago was an immediate
hit and after 16 years, the team is retiring their first number in their forty year history.

Larry Lynch, long time coach and friend to Stere made an powerful presentation to Brian in front of an estimated 800 strong crowd here in Tavistock. Stere received a jersey with his number 16
on it and received a standing ovation from his home town fans. Another local softball hero, Dan Yantzi threw out the first pitch to his long time catcher, Brian Stere.

Game 1

New Zealand Black Sox at Kitchener Hallman Twins

New Zealand: 11
Kitchener Twins: 3

New Zealand: 5.0.1.5.0.x.x.x.11.
Kitchener: 2.0.1.0.0.x.x.x.3.

WP: Michael Gaiger 4 IP
Heini Shannon: 1 IP
C: Pat Shannon

LP: Don Scott: 3 IP
Grant Patterson: 2 IP
C: Chris Shewfelt

Pat Shannon and Rhys Casley had the big hits for the Black Sox while Dale Levy did well for Kitchener. A crowd estimated at around 800 turned out on this beautiful evening to take in the ball game. The Tavistock park was an excellent setting for this evening of fastball. Sculpted out to provide comfortable seating for a good sized crowd, the fans had an enjoyable evening.

Game 2

New Zealand Black Sox at Kitchener Hallman Twins

New Zealand: 3
Kitchener Twins: 0

New Zealand: 0.2.0.1.0.0.0.x.x.x.3.
Kitchener: 0.0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.0.

WP: Jeremy Manley
Heini Shannon
C: Pat Shannon

LP: Todd Martin
Paul Koert
C: Chris Shewfelt

Pat Shannon hit a home run for the Black Sox. Dave Bailey had a hit for Kitchener.

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