Baycats push Leafs to the brink

TORONTO – Barrie pushed Toronto to the brink with a 4-3 win Saturday at Christie Pits.

Hayden Jaco had two hits, two RBI and a stolen base for the Baycats, who lead the best-of-five series 2-0 and host Game 3 on Sunday.

Brandon Hernandez singled, doubled and drove in a run, and Malik Williams went 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Cesar Rosado (1-0) started on the mound and struck out 11 over seven innings. He allowed a run on four hits and six walks.

Carlos Sano earned the two-inning save, giving up two runs on one hit with three strikeouts.

Justin Marra singled, homered and drove in two for the Leafs. Jose Vinicio and Jordan Castaldo both singled and stole a base.

Wilgenis Alvarado (0-1) gave up four runs on seven hits in 7.1 innings. He walked two and struck out 12.