Leafs win slugfest

TORONTO – They went back and forth, but the Toronto Maple Leafs were the last team standing in a 14-11 win over Guelph on Friday night at Dominico Field.  

Spencer Macinns hit two of Toronto’s six home runs, both with the bases empty. Marcus Knecht went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in the first inning, Randy Moreno also drilled a grand slam as part of a three-hit night, Dan Marra connected on a solo blast, and Jhon Javier hit a two-run shot.  

Luis Florentino (1-0) picked up the win after giving up three runs on two hits in four innings of relief. He walked three and struck out six. Leafs’ starting pitcher Wilgenis Alvarado lasted one inning and was charged with six runs (five earned) on four hits with two walks.  

Toronto improved to 5-3. 

J.D. Williams hit a grand slam for the Royals (4-4). Matthew Ward hit a three-run shot and finished with four RBI, Ashton Patterson drove in two, David Alvarez had an RBI, and Garrett Takamatsu had two hits and scored twice.  

Connor King (0-2) gave up four runs on three hits in an inning to take the loss. He walked two and struck out one. Royals’ starting pitcher Beandon Deans was pulled after recording just two outs. He gave up four runs on one hit with three walks and two strikeouts.