By Dori Modney (@Dori_Modney on Twitter) with files from Outlaw Communications

Lethbridge Bulls drop 7-5 decision to Regina and WMBL record is broken

Jul 8, 2018 | 9:26 AM

REGINA –  In spite of postting a 5-0 lead to begin the game and out-hitting the home squad 14-6, the Lethbridge Bulls posted a 7-5 loss to Regina.

Bulls outfielder Dustin Braun had three hits and a RBI in the loss.  However, Regina’s offence was led by catcher Colton Onstott, who had had two hits, a run and a RBI.
 
Lethbridge starter Kyle Paopst lasted three innings, leaving reliever Liam Sabiston to take the loss. Red Sox starter Dylan Bells weathered the early storm of Lethbridge hitters and pitched into the sixth inning for the win. Sam Cottingham-Beard closed the game out with 3.2 scoreless innings.

The Bulls continue their eastern road trip with two games in Yorkton on Sunday Afternoon and Monday night.

There was a bit of WMBL history made Saturday night at Pirie Field in Melville. Riley MacDonald of the Brooks Bombers set a new WMBL record for home runs as he went around the yard twice, giving him 19 on the year.

The old record was held by Jesse Sawyer of the Lethbridge Bulls, who hit 18 dingers in 2011.

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In addition to his record setting 19 home runs, MacDonald is currently batting .402 with 12 doubles and 48 RBI

“It is exciting to see great individual performances in our league,” said Kevin Kvame, President of the WMBL.  “The remarkable pace that Riley has been on now puts him on top of WMBL history.  On behalf of the entire league, I wish to extend my congratulations to Riley on this achievement.”

MacDonald also had an award winning season with the Waldorf University Warriors.

For the second straight year, MacDonald was honoured as a Daktronics-NAIA Baseball Scholar-Athlete.  MacDonald was also named to the NSAA All-Conference Honorable Mention Team.

MacDonald hit .309 with six home runs and 21 RBIs for the Warriors this season. He also led the Warriors with 13 doubles, and stole four bases.