Jackfish one win from second round

WELLAND – Welland is one win from advancing to the second round after a 16-1 win over Kitchener on Saturday afternoon.

Robert Mullen led the way offensively, going 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI as the Jackfish leads the best-of-five series 2-1. Steven Moretto and Ethan Hunt each had two hits and two RBI, Tyler Dupuis and Dawson Tweet both drove in a run on two hits, Jonah Weisner went 2-for-4 with an RBI and three runs, Matteo Porcellato went 3-for-6 with an RBI, and Gianfranco Morello and Jake Sanford both drove in a run.

Enrique Saldana (1-0) gave up an unearned run over eight two-hit innings for the win. He walked two and struck out three.

Panthers’ starter Pedro De Los Santos (0-1) was charged with eight runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks in two innings.

Nick Parsons had three of Kitchener’s four hits. The Panthers will try to extend their season Tuesday at home.