Leamington OPP, Firefighters Play Friendly Ball Game

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by C. Scott Holland

It was a pleasant summer night this past Sunday as the Leamington OPP and Leamington Firefighters met at the Kinsmen ball diamonds to play a friendly game of baseball.

A small crowd was on hand to enjoy the match and despite the lopsided final score, both squads played hard and showed those in attendance that these men who serve our community do have athletic abilities.

Former Leamington Fire Chief Bob Bradt, who recently retired, threw the ceremonial first pitch to Town of Leamington representative Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright.

For the Leamington OPP team, it was a 26-4 nine inning romp which began with six runs being scored in the first two innings and another half dozen in the sixth. The Firefighters just couldn't collect any key hits until the late innings.

Scott Wilkinson of the OPP team went six for six and had a two-run homer. Every member of the OPP squad had at least one hit and one run scored.

Derrick Clark and Jordan Stubbert led the Firefighters with three for four performances and Adam Sellon went three for three.

Organizer Kevin O'Neil was pleased with the contest although it was hoped each side might have had a few more players out. But after this first meeting one can be sure that a re-match will be held next year with the Firefighters looking for revenge.