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Red Deer Riggers lose playoff opener in Sherwood Park

The Red Deer Riggers had a tough opening night in the Sunburst Baseball League playoffs.
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The Red Deer Riggers had a tough opening night in the Sunburst Baseball League playoffs.

In Sherwood Park for game 1 of the best-of-three series, the Athletics shutout Red Deer 6-0.

Sheldon Jones tossed a complete-game shutout for the A’s, while Matt Quartel knocked in three RBI and Greg Wallace cashed two more runs.

Game 2 goes Thursday at Great Chief Park with first pitch at 7:30 p.m. If necessary, Red Deer will also host the Athletics on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Great Chief Park.



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About the Author: Byron Hackett

Byron has been the sports reporter at the advocate since December of 2016. He likes to spend his time in cold hockey arenas accompanied by luke warm, watered down coffee.
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