It was an action-packed Week 4 in the Lower Mainland Fastpitch League (LMFL). While fans were denied the highly anticipated Game of the Week between the Steveston Canadians and the Connaught Jazz due to a postponement, the rest of the league absolutely delivered. From massive offensive outbursts to standard-setting pitching performances, here is everything that went down across the diamond this week.
Game Recaps
Rebels Rule the Diamond
Surrey Rebels 8 | Connaught Rangers 1
Thursday, May 21
The Surrey Rebels put on an absolute clinic on both sides of the ball, cruising to an 8-1 victory over the Connaught Rangers.
- The Bats: Surrey’s offense was firing on all cylinders, racking up 10 hits. James Mauro and Marcus Thiessen led the charge with 2 hits apiece, while Matt Parsons and Reilly Singel both mashed doubles.
- On the Rubber: Reilly Singel went the distance in a dominant 5.0-inning performance, yielding just 2 hits and striking out 8 to pick up the win.
- Rangers’ Resistance: Dave provided a rare bright spot for Connaught, picking up a double and scoring their lone run, driven in by Irvin.
A Seven-Inning Seesaw Battle
Langley Hounds 7 | Richmond Rays 6
Thursday, May 21
In the most dramatic, back-and-forth game of the week, the Langley Hounds outlasted the Richmond Rays in a 7-6 nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
- The Offense: Langley brought the lumber, pounding out 13 hits. Jonathan Aragon and Sean Greenlay came up huge, each crossing the plate twice, while Anthony Armstrong drove in 2 crucial runs.
- The Ace: Josh Anderson put on a marathon performance, throwing a complete 7.0-inning game, striking out 14 batters to seal the victory.
- Rays’ Rally: The Rays didn’t go quietly. Cordell Fauht scored twice and swiped 2 bags, while Evan Willis racked up an impressive 10 strikeouts of his own in a losing effort.
Lomas Light Up the Scoreboard
Vancouver Lomas 10 | Surrey Rebels 1
Wednesday, May 20
The Vancouver Lomas put on a masterclass in situational hitting, dismantling the Surrey Rebels 10-1 by breaking the game wide open with back-to-back 4-run innings in the 5th and 6th.
- The Star: Derek Mayson did it all. On the mound, he pitched 4.0 innings of 1-hit ball with 9 strikeouts to secure the win. At the plate, he went yard with a massive home run and drove in 4 RBIs.
- Supporting Cast: Ian Creamore and Clint Taylor both hit doubles to keep the line moving.
- Rebels’ Outlook: It was a tough night for Surrey’s bats, managing only 3 hits against a fierce Vancouver pitching staff, though Jason Buhr managed to score their lone run.
Athletics Feast on Late Inning Runs
Richmond Athletics 6 | Connaught Meralomas 3
Tuesday, May 19
A late-game surge lifted the Richmond Athletics past the Connaught Meralomas in a steady 6-3 contest.
- The Turning Point: Tied up heading into the late innings, Richmond manufactured 4 runs in the 4th and another insurance run in the 5th to seal it. Darren Strang was spectacular on the rubber, tossing a 7.0-inning complete game while fanning 11.
- Top Hitters: Ryan Shields paced Richmond with 2 hits and 2 runs scored, while Justin Parra smacked a triple.
- Meralomas’ Effort: Carlos Garcia did his best to keep Connaught alive, hitting a double and driving in 2 RBIs, while Shawn Vandekerkhove struck out an incredible 11 batters in just 4.0 innings of work.
Canadians Control the Tempo
Steveston Canadians 6 | Ladner Masters 1
Tuesday, May 19
The reigning champion Steveston Canadians showed exactly why they are a force to be reckoned with, systematically taking down the Ladner Masters 6-1.
- Balanced Attack: Steveston generated 10 hits from up and down the lineup. Brendon Creyke drove in 2 runs, while Yoshi Hikida and Imran Kamrudin kept the pressure on the basepaths.
- On the Mound: Jason Turner was locked in, going the full 7.0 innings, giving up only 4 hits and 1 earned run to earn the “W.”
- Masters’ Notes: Miles Martyniuk fought hard for Ladner, hitting a triple and driving in their only run, but was stuck with the loss after a tough night on the mound.
📊 Week 4 Stat Leaders
| Category | Player / Team | Stat |
| Most Strikeouts (Pitcher) | Josh Anderson (Langley Hounds) | 14 SO |
| Most Team Hits | Langley Hounds | 13 Hits |
| Most Team Runs | Vancouver Lomas | 10 Runs |
| Power Play of the Week | Derek Mayson (Vancouver Lomas) | 1 HR / 4 RBI |