ALVINSTON OPENS PLAYOFFS WITH WIN

Last evening, the Alvinston Indians defeated the Glanworth Gators in game one of the playoffs, 4-1.  The game was a 1-1 affair until the bottom of the fifth inning, when Alvinston counted the go ahead run, and they they tagged on two insurance runs in the bottom half of the sixth inning to secure the win. 

John Ferguson started the game for the Indians, and was effective, but unfortunately received no run support.  The one run he allowed was unearned.  Brad Young came in in relief and earned the victory, allowing 2 hits, in 2 2/3 innings pitched.  Chris Drew was 2/2 for Alvinston with 2 rbi's, while Joe Triest was 2/3 with three runs scored and one rbi.  Scott Smith drove in the other run on a 2/4 evening at the plate.  Andy Triest scored the other run for Alvinston. 

Brent MacPherson scored the lone run for Glanworth. 

The Indians will travel to Glanworth for the 2nd game of the best of 3 on Wed Sept 2, first pitch set for  8:00 pm.