Nelson Jays knock off league leading Trail Reds at QE Park
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Nelson Jays held off a late charge to edge the Trail Reds 11-9 in West Kootenay Junior Babe Ruth Baseball action Wednesday night at Queen Elizabeth Park.
It was the first time this season the Jays have been able to knock off the league leading Reds.
Blair Sookro picked the the save in relief of Connor Comishin to secure the win.
Charles Curiston and Ronan Grey also pitched for Nelson.
Sookro also led the offence for the Jays with a three-run, inside-the-park home run.
Johnny Melinchuk chipped with two-RBI’s.
The Jays, 4-3-1 on the season, currently sit 3-1/2 games behind the Reds in West Kootenay Junior Babe Ruth standings.
Castlegar is third, five games behind Trail.
Trail Reds have played 13 games while the Jays have only eight completed this season.
The two teams hook up for a doubleheader Saturday in the Silver City.
The playoffs start June 13.
Nelson is the defending West Kootenay Junior Babe Ruth Champ.
