Panthers open exhibition play with loss in London
LONDON - A first look at the Kitchener Panthers saw the pitching come out to play.
But the London Majors were able to manufacture runs on key hits throughout the Sunday afternoon exhibition contest, en route to a 3-1 decision at Labatt Park.
London led 2-1 after three, and tacked on a third run in the sixth.
Owen MacNeil, Andy Vargas, Brett Reid, Yadian Martinez all pitched a pair of innings, while Yankiel Mauris pitched the ninth.
With it being an exhibition game, while the Majors already had the win, the bottom of the ninth was played to allow for extra at bats.
The Panthers were able to get just two hits, including an RBI triple from Nick KyRose in the third inning, the only run on the board on Sunday.
Arthur Kowara, who came in to score on that play, reached on a double driven to left centre for the only other Kitchener hit.
London also went with pitching by committee in this one, as Jose Arias, Victor Payano, Jonathan Henry, Jaryd Lund and Skylar Janisse all went to the hill.
Kitchener continues its exhibition schedule on the road this Thursday in Chatham.