A-1/Taylor Farms will play their first playoff game at the ISC II Tournament of Champions Friday at 1pm EST, 10am on the west coast. A-1 finished pool play with a 3-1 record, defeating the other 3-1 team, defending champion Tavistock Ontario, so they earned a first round bye. Their game will be on Budd Field # 1, and will be broadcast live on Ballparkradio.com
A-1 will face the winner of the Port Elgin ON vs. Harriston ON game at 1:oo pm EST (10am on the west coast). A-1 earned a first round bye by winning their pool. (saving California fans from getting up at 7am to listen to the game !) Port Elgin was the 2005 runner-up and features a talent laden lineup of young players in their 20’s, including former All Tournament selection Ryan Dudgeon. Dudgeon is a talented athlete, who has played pro hockey, and has several home runs in the tournament including two in one game. The Harriston Mercurys were the ISC II champions in 2003 and 2004, and are a veteran team with pitcher Scott Smith and catcher Jeff Gunson among their top players.
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A-1 fans wanting a headstart can tune in to the Port Elgin vs. Harriston game at 9am EST, 6am PST to follow that game.