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Jamie Roberts beats the throw to second base during the second game of the Mid-Island Brewers’ SIBL semifinal doubleheader against the Layritz Monarchs at Evans Park last Saturday afternoon. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Extra-innings walkoff helps propel Mid-Island Brewers back to SIBL final

Brew Crew sweeps Monarchs, on verge of championship repeat

Kelly McCormack plays Jess McCready in Prime Video TV series “A League of Their Own,” which uses the hit film as the basis for a new story. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Anne Marie Fox-Prime Video TV

‘No crying in baseball’: Vancouver’s Kelly McCormack takes on famous line in reboot

New TV series reimagines original Tom Hanks movie

Mid-Island Brewers sweep past Pirates in SIBL quarter-finals

Brewers host semifinal doubleheader at Evans Park Saturday

U11 ballplayers are joined by Gord Closson, Jesse Davis, Bill Flynn and Kiyo Oye prior to the start of the sandlot game in memory of Avery Oye last Thursday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Duncan Junior Baseball sandlot game honours Avery Oye

11-year-old ballplayer died in July 2021

U11 ballplayers are joined by Gord Closson, Jesse Davis, Bill Flynn and Kiyo Oye prior to the start of the sandlot game in memory of Avery Oye last Thursday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Kansas City Royals’ Andrew Benintendi leaves the batter’s box on an RBI single during the third inning of the team’s baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline

Toronto Blue Jays have by far the toughest constraints

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Kansas City Royals’ Andrew Benintendi leaves the batter’s box on an RBI single during the third inning of the team’s baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Sweep gives Mid-Island Brewers top spot in SIBL

Brewers clinch first with wins over Rockies

Brewers shortstop Morley Scott throws to get an out during game two of his team’s doubleheader against the Royals last Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Mid-Island Brewers stay in first after split with Royals

Brewers bounce back in a big way in game two

Brewers shortstop Morley Scott throws to get an out during game two of his team’s doubleheader against the Royals last Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Hank Olson sprints from second to third during the Duncan Cubs’ game against Salt Spring Island at the Tadpole Regionals at Evans Park last weekend. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Duncan hosts Tadpole Regionals at Evans Park

Home association enters two teams in competition

Hank Olson sprints from second to third during the Duncan Cubs’ game against Salt Spring Island at the Tadpole Regionals at Evans Park last weekend. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Zach Komst had two game-winning home runs for the Mid-Island Brewers last Saturday. (Submitted by Keygan Hankins)

Komst powers Mid-Island Brewers into first place

Two game-winning homers in doubleheader against White Sox

Zach Komst had two game-winning home runs for the Mid-Island Brewers last Saturday. (Submitted by Keygan Hankins)

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo walks with a trainer after Bradley Zimmer was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 7, 2022, in Seattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ted S. Warren

Blue Jays fire Montoyo, name bench coach John Schneider interim manager

Toronto sits a half-game up on the Mariners for the third wild-card spot

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo walks with a trainer after Bradley Zimmer was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 7, 2022, in Seattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ted S. Warren

The U11 Duncan Cardinals celebrate with the trophy from the Wooden Bat Game. (Tammy Isachsen photo)

U11 Duncan Cardinals claim trio of trophies

Team takes regular-season and playoff titles, and wins Wooden Bat Game

The U11 Duncan Cardinals celebrate with the trophy from the Wooden Bat Game. (Tammy Isachsen photo)

Mid-Island Brewers sweep doubleheader against Monarchs

Pitcher Ortega gets out of tough situation in second game

Mid-Island Brewers take 2 by forfeit

Club sits second in SIBL standings

Mid-Island Brewers bounce back in split with Astros

Bats come alive late in second game of doubleheader

Emmett Scyrup pitching for the Rockies. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Smooth path to Hopwo baseball title for Rockies

Duncan squad compiles five straight victories in Chemainus tournament

Emmett Scyrup pitching for the Rockies. (Photo by Don Bodger)

<MoAce pitcher Jamie Roberts helped the Mid-Island Brewers keep things close with the Layritz Reds in the second half of a doubleheader last Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Mid-Island Brewers struggle in rematch of 2021 SIBL finals

Losses will be a learning experience, manager says

<MoAce pitcher Jamie Roberts helped the Mid-Island Brewers keep things close with the Layritz Reds in the second half of a doubleheader last Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Zach Diewert, right, with his World Series championship teammates Isaac Nunez, left, and Adrian Mella. (Photo submitted)

Diewert’s World Series defining moment goes over two days

Chemainus product plays pivotal role for Southeastern University’s baseball champions

Zach Diewert, right, with his World Series championship teammates Isaac Nunez, left, and Adrian Mella. (Photo submitted)

Mid-Island Brewers sweep doubleheader against Pirates

7-strikeout inning among the highlights

Jackson Lange slides safely into second base during the U15 Cowichan Valley Mustangs’ win over the Ridge Meadows Royals at Evans Park on Saturday, May 14. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

U15 Cowichan Valley Mustangs taking big steps this season

Team taking aim at provincial title in 2023

Jackson Lange slides safely into second base during the U15 Cowichan Valley Mustangs’ win over the Ridge Meadows Royals at Evans Park on Saturday, May 14. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Zach Diewert, right, with outfielder Adrian Mella, left, and catcher Shamir Morales, centre, following the NAIA Opening Round baseball championship. (Photo submitted)

Diewert bound for NAIA college baseball World Series

Chemainus product keeps bouncing back from injuries

Zach Diewert, right, with outfielder Adrian Mella, left, and catcher Shamir Morales, centre, following the NAIA Opening Round baseball championship. (Photo submitted)

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