The Victoriaville Cactus was in action three times over the past week. He suffered two losses and signed a victory.
The Victoriaville team played two games in less than 24 hours against the Shawinigan Cascades. She lost the flag by the mark 2-1 and 9-8 respectively. “We were in both games until the end. We were unlucky as we were always leading late in the game. The victory just slipped through our hands,” said René-Dave Pelchat, general manager and pitcher of the Cactus.
Determined to end an eight-game losing streak, the team returned home on Sunday to face the Acton Vale Castors. The hosts prevailed 6-3 to end their ugly losing streak. “It’s a game that is good for morale. We hadn’t played bad baseball in Shawinigan, so it just took a little something extra to get over our troubles. It was also the first time that we played three games in the same week, so it allowed us to pick up the pace. It’s very positive. »
For Pelchat, the successes of his team will have to go through the defensive. “We were in most games in our losing streak. The Cactus has always been recognized for having an excellent defense. It all starts from there, as it helps our pitchers and takes the pressure off our hitters. »
The Victoriavillois will play another three-game streak in four days. They will receive a visit from the Thetford Mines Blue Sox on Thursday at 8 p.m. The next day, the Cactus will cross swords with the Cascades in Shawinigan. The team will conclude everything at home, Sunday at 1 p.m., with a confrontation against the Montreal Jets.
