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Saturday, May 25, 2007

Hunter's Ale House FAWCETTS OPEN SEASON

The Fawcetts opened their 2007 with a pair of DH’s against the Brookfield Elks. The Fawcetts won the opener on Saturday 11-6. Mike Bishop was solid in the circle picking up the win. Jamie MacDonald led the offensive attack with 4 hits. Jason Gallant and Mark Arsenault had 3 hits each.

The second game had Brookfield Elks pitcher Pat Slaunwhite shut down the Fawcetts attack in route to a 4-2 Elks victory. Losing Chris Craig had no help from the Fawcetts offense as they could only manage 5 hits. 2 from Jamie MacDonald and Mark Arsenault. Cory McKeigan had the other Fawcett hit.

Sunday the Fawcetts offense came to live again. Led by Team Canada member Jeff Ellsworth and Chris Craig. They each had four hits including two hr’s by Craig. Craig was also solid in the circle picking up the win. Final score was 10-6.

The final game of the series was a 10-6 loss for the Fawcetts although that score was overshadowed by the hitting of Ellsworth. He went deep on three consecutive at bats. In all Coach Doug Hines was happy with the performance with the team over the weekend.

The Fawcetts will be competing in this year’s nationals in St. John’s Nfld. Aug 26 to Sept 2. They are currently selling tickets on their annual elimination draw. Tickets are $100 with a $10000 top prize. Tickets can be purchased from any Fawcett member or at Razzy’s Roadhouse

Thursday, Aug 25, 2005

FAWCETTS HEAD TO NATIONALS

CHARLOTTETOWN - The Fawcetts are heading to St. Thomas, ON to compete in the 2005 Canadian Senior Men's Fastpitch Championship. The Fawcetts had a busy summer playing in the Source for Sports Fastpitch league and competing in the following: Pictou Extreme Tourney, Fawcetts Canada Day Tourney, Fredriction/Oromocto Tourney, and the Annual Hitmen Showdown Tournament.

Monday, July 18, 2005

FAWCETTS LEAD TOP BATTERS

ALBERTON - Six of the top nine spots in this week's top hitters in the Source for Sports Men's Fast Pitch League are from the Charlottetown Razzy's Roadhouse Fawcetts, who will be heading to the Senior Canadian Men's Nationals in St. Thomas, Ont along with the Kinkora Hitmen in late August. That list is led by leader Mark Arsenault (.542), third place Steve Bishop (.390), Jason Blanchard (.368) and Jamie MacDonald (.367) round out the top five for Charlottetown. Also among the top nine in sixth is pitcher Mike Bishop (.353) while Chris Craig (.306) rounds out the top hitters with at least 26 recorded at bats. The only non-Fawcett players in the top hitters is second place Peter McCardle of the Kinkora O'Shea Pub and Eatery Hitmen (.484), and a St. Louis Storm duo of Jonathan Broderick (.317) in seventh and Sandy Shea (.310) in eighth.

For pitching, the Hitmen's Frank MacAree leads the way with a 1.04 ERA while Chris Craig is the top Fawecetts pitcher sitting second at 1.87 ERA.

Friday, June 17, 2005

INTERNATIONAL SOFTBALL TEAMS TO PLAY GAMES IN CHARLOTTETOWN

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – Mayor Clifford Lee in conjunction with the Charlottetown Razzy’s Fawcetts Fastball Club announced today that world-class exhibition softball games will be held in Charlottetown with two of the top softball countries in the world.

Present by the City of Charlottetown - Team Canada will play a doubleheader against the Charlottetown Razzy’s Fawcetts Fastball Club on June 21st, with games at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The following night June 22nd, the Fawcetts will host Team New Zealand for a doubleheader, with games at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Both Team Canada and Team New Zealand are favorites in the upcoming ISF Junior Men’s World Softball Championship.

Team Canada is currently carrying out their selection camp in Waterloo Ontario. Jeremy MacKinnon from Brackley Beach and Fawcett player is one of the 25 vying for a position on this year’s team.

Team New Zealand is coached by two softball legends in Mark Sorenson and Dion Nukunuku. The Black Sox is currently playing an exhibition schedule across the United States before arriving in Charlottetown.

Mayor Lee noted, “Charlottetown is recognized as a premiere sporting event destination and is well-positioned to offer the finest experience and hospitality to the world. We look forward to rolling out the red carpet and welcoming Team Canada and Team New Zealand to the Birthplace of Confederation, especially during our 150th Anniversary of Incorporation”.

All games will be played at Central Field in Charlottetown, with admission free of charge.