Kitchener falls in Chatham

CHATHAM - A five-run sixth inning made the difference, as the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers took down the Kitchener Panthers 9-5 in exhibition play Thursday afternoon.

It was a School Day Game at Fergie Jenkins Field, as over 1,400 fans filled the stands.

Jamie Cabral led the way offensively with a two-hit, one RBI game for Kitchener, while Yosvani Penalver, Cam Bauer and Brady Campbell each drove in a run.

The other run came on a wild pitch while Nick Kyrose was at the plate.

Kade Kozak, Nick Kyrose, Gavin McLean, Caleb Cain-Plante and Evan Elliott split time on the mound for the Panthers, who fall to 0-2 in the exhibition season.

The games get real this Sunday, as Kitchener visits Toronto for a 2 p.m. start to begin the 2025 IBL regular season.

The Panthers also host Chatham for a School Day Game next Thursday, May 15.

Kitchener's home opener goes Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. against the Barnstormers.

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