Marlins top Farmers in game one of MSBL playoffs

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Published on Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Neepawa Farmers pitcher Josh Loewen

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

The Brandon Marlins have jumped out to an early lead over the Neepawa Farmers in the best of seven Manitoba Senior Baseball league semi-final series.

On Monday, July 20, the Marlins received a solid start from pitcher Luke Whelpton, who struck out five Neepawa batters over the course of seven innings on the way to a 3-1 win. For the Farmers, pitcher Josh Loewen was able to pitch a complete game, striking out eight batters and allowing just three runs. Despite that solid effort, Loewen was still tagged with the loss.

At the plate, Dustin Asham was able to lead the way for the Marlins, going 3-for-4 and adding a pair of stolen bases. Nolan Jago went 2-for-4 on the evening for Brandon. Meanwhile, Garrett Rempel and Matt Sneesby had two hits a piece for the Farmers.  Game two is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, in Brandon. Game time at Andrews Field is set for 7:00 pm.

In the other semi final series on Monday night, it was the Brandon Cloverleafs who would start strong, picking up a 4-3 victory over the Oak River Dodgers in game one of their series. Game two of this series is set for Wednesday, July 23, when the Dodgers travel to Andrews Field in Brandon.