Ancaster in Canadian Little League Championships, News (Ancaster Little League)

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Jul 29, 2024 | Jake Parkhill | 1632 views
Ancaster in Canadian Little League Championships
Our Ontario Champion 12 year old All Stars take on the best in Canada this week in Kingston, ON. Champions from across the country will converge in Kingston, ON to determine the Canadian representative in South Williamsport, PA and the 2024 Little League World Series.

Updates, schedules and video links will be posted in the article.

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Streaming Link has been added to the article.

Final Update from Kingston
We would like to thank and congratulate the Kingston host committee for an amazing tournament these last 11 days. As well as the countless volunteers, umpires, executives and local businesses who supported the 2024 Canadian Little League Championships. It is a massive undertaking, and we thank them for their tireless efforts in the lead up to and during the Championship.

Gold Medal Update
Congratulations to Whalley Little League from British Columbia, Winners of the Canadian Region and will represent Canada at the Little League World Series! Whalley will play the Asia Pacific Champion Wednesday August 14 at 5 pm.

Bronze Medal Update
Ancaster defeated Kingston 7-2 to finish 3rd in the National Championships. When you see our Diamondbacks around the park, make sure to congratulate them on an incredible run through the tournament, and finishing oh so close to the top.

National Semi Final Update
Ancaster fell to Whalley 5-0 in the National Semi Final, ending their championship run at the Canadians. One final game for this team tomorrow at 9 am in the Bronze Medal game against Kingston.



August 6 Update
Ancaster finished the round robin with a 7-0 loss to Medicine Hat Little League. Ancaster has finished 3rd at 4-2 and will face Whalley, BC in the National Semi Final tomorrow at 1 pm.

August 5 Update
Ancaster's game was postponed due to inclement weather. Game rescheduled for August 6, time has yet to be announced. 

August 4 Update
Ancaster lost to British Columbia Champion Whalley 10-0. The Diamondbacks finish the round robin by facing Alberta Champion Medicine Hat Monday at 10:30 am.

August 3 Update
Ancaster batted around in an 8 run 1st inning to propel them to a 14-0 victory over the Host Kingston Colts. With the win, Ancaster is 4-0 with British Columbia Champion Whalley awaiting them at 10:30 am.

The Final 4 teams are set- it is the order we need to figure out. Alberta Champion Medicine Hat and Ontario Champion Ancaster are 4-0; British Columbia Champion Whalley and Host Kingston are 3-1. 

August 2 Update

Ancaster came back from a 4-1 deficit early against Quebec Champion Diamond Baseball scoring 1 run in the 4th, 5 in the 5th and 5 in the 6th to power Ancaster to a 11-7 win, a 3-0 record, and a berth in the National Semi Finals. Ancaster next plays August 3 at 2 pm against the Host Kingston Colts.

August 1 Update
Ancaster defeated Prairie Champion North Regina 9-1, scoring early and often in the victory. North Regina's run comes as only the second run given up by the Diamondbacks in the International Tournament. Ancaster next plays August 2 at 2 pm against Quebec Champion Diamond Baseball.

July 30 Update
Ancaster defeated Atlantic Region champion Sydney Mines and District Little League 13-0 to open the tournament. Ancaster has July 31 off, and resumes the round robin on Thursday August 1 at 5:30 pm against North Regina.

2024 Canadian Little League Championships

Hosted by Kingston, ON
Historic Cricket Field
Downtown Kingston

This is a round robin Championship; with the top 4 teams making the National Semi Finals

Streaming Link can be found HERE


Tuesday July 30, 2024
Game 1: 10:30 am Ancaster (Ontario) defeats Sydney Mines and District (Atlantic) 13-0 F/5 innings
Game 2: 2:00 pm Medicine Hat (Alberta) defeats Whalley (BC) 2-0
Game 3: 5:30 pm Kingston (Host) defeats Diamond Baseball (Quebec) 3-2

Wednesday July 31, 2024
Game 4: 10:30 am Whalley (BC) defeats North Regina (Prairie) 17-6
Game 5: 2:00 pm Medicine Hat (Alberta) defeats Diamond Baseball (Quebec) 9-3
Game 6: 5:30 pm Kingston (Host) defeats Sydney Mines and District (Atlantic) 8-7

Thursday August 1, 2024
Game 7: 10:30 am Whalley (BC) defeats Diamond Baseball (Quebec) 15-0
Game 8: 2:00 pm Medicine Hat (Alberta) defeats Sydney Mines and District (Atlantic) 10-0
Game 9: 5:30 pm Ancaster (Ontario) defeats North Regina (Prairie) 9-1

Friday August 2, 2024
Game 10: 10:30 am Whalley (BC) defeats Sydney Mines and District (Atlantic) 3-2
Game 11: 2:00 pm Ancaster (Ontario) defeats Diamond Baseball (Quebec) 11-7
Game 12: 5:30 pm Kingston (Host) defeats North Regina (Prairie) 6-5

Saturday August 3, 2024
Game 13: 10:30 am Diamond Baseball (Quebec) defeats Sydney Mines and District (Atlantic) 4-2
Game 14: 2:00 pm Ancaster (Ontario) defeats Kingston (Host) 14-0
Game 15: 5:30 pm Medicine Hat (Alberta) defeats North Regina (Prairie) 11-0

Sunday August 4, 2024
Game 16: 10:30 am Whalley (BC) defeats Ancaster (Ontario) 10-0
Game 17: 2:00 pm Medicine Hat (Alberta) defeats Kingston (Host) 10-0
Game 18: 5:30 pm North Regina (Prairie) defeats Diamond Baseball (Quebec) 7-6

Monday August 5, 2024
Game 19: 10:30 am Ancaster (Ontario) vs. Medicine Hat (Alberta) Postponed
Game 20: 2:00 pm North Regina (Prairie) defeats Sydney Mines and District (Atlantic) 8-3
Game 21: 5:30 pm Whalley (BC) vs. Kingston (Host) Postponed

Tuesday August 6, 2024
Game 19: TBD Medicine Hat (Alberta) defeats Ancaster (Ontario) 7-0
Game 21: TBD Whalley (BC) defeats Kingston (Host) 4-0

Standings
1. Medicine Hat (Alberta) 6-0
2. Whalley (BC) 5-1
3. Ancaster (Ontario) 4-2

4. Kingston (Host) 3-3
-------------Cut for Playoffs--------------------
5. North Regina (Prairie) 2-4
6. Diamond Baseball (Quebec) 1-5
7. Sydney Mines and District (Atlantic) 0-6


Wednesday August 7, 2024
National Semi Finals

Game 22: 10:00 am (1) Medicine Hat (Alberta) defeats (4) Kingston (Host) 6-0
Game 23: 1:00 pm (2) Whalley (BC) defeats (3) Ancaster (Ontario) 5-0

Thursday August 8, 2024
Bronze Medal Game
Game 24: 9:00 am (3) Ancaster (Ontario) defeats (4) Kingston (Host) 7-2

National Championship Game

Game 25: 12:00 pm (2) Whalley (BC) defeats (1) Medicine Hat (Alberta) 10-1

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