NEWS RELEASE
INTERCOUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE
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Barrie snapped a four-game losing streak Thursday night by knocking off the Welland Jackfish 3-1 at Vintage Throne Stadium.
The Baycats (21-18) got all the offence they needed two batters into the game when Ryan Rijo hit his sixth home run of the season. It scored Owen Jansen, who drew a four-pitch walk. Juan Familia added an RBI single in the seventh. Adam Odd went 3-for-4.
Baycats pitcher Frank Garces (2-2) went the distance, allowing a run on four hits with a walk and nine strikeouts.
Justin Gideon singled and added a solo home run for Welland, which slipped to 27-11 and a half game back of London for top spot in the standings.
Jake Harford (10-2) took the loss after giving up two runs on three hits over six innings. He walked three and struck out eight.
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