The Parkland Expos wrapped up their 2021 regular season with a pair of wins over the weekend.
The Expos were in Moose Jaw, taking on the Canuks.
In Game 1, the Expos used an excellent pitching performance from Evan McCubbing. McCubbing pitched a complete game shutout striking out five while allowing just three hits and walking two batters. Offensively, the Expos had 12 hits in the 7-0 victory.
It was a similar story in Game 2 as the Expos used another solid pitching performance and seven runs to win 7-1. Landon Burkwell pitched a complete game, allowing just one earned run over the seven innings while striking out six while allowing three hits and two walks. Offensively, Kayden Smith hit two home runs and drove in three runs for the Expos.
The weekend sweep brings the Expos regular-season record to 19-13, tying them for fourth in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League (SPBL).
Individually Ryan Rathgeber was the standout as he finished the season hitting .447 with two home runs and 31 RBIs.
Rathgeber’s .447 batting average was good enough for third in the SPBL. He also finished fifth in the league in OPS with a 1.216.
Kayden Smith was Parkland’s most productive hitter as he hit .366 with six home runs and 42 RBIs, with him finishing second in RBIs.
