Arisaig Blues

🏆 3 Arisaig Blues bringing home AGR Awards!

We didn’t bring home the championship, but we’re bringing home some hardware!

🏆 Top Hitter: Trent MacDonald
⭐ Rookie of the Year: John Leon
🧢 Coaches of the Year: Jamie Ross & Trent MacDonald

Blues Fall 6–5 in Heatherton

Heatherton 6 — Arisaig 5
August 16th | Heatherton

The Arisaig Blues’ playoff run came to an end Sunday in Heatherton, falling 6–5 to the Heatherton Warriors, as Heatherton swept the best-of-three series 2–0 to advance to the finals.

It was a game that had everything — stretches of a pitchers’ duel mixed with a slugfest, as both teams traded big hits and momentum throughout the night.

The Blues came out swinging early, with Trent MacDonald and Floyd MacDonald both hitting home runs to give Arisaig some early momentum. Trent had an outstanding night at the plate, finishing with a home run, triple and single while driving in two runs. Floyd added a home run and finished with three RBIs.

Heatherton answered with some power of their own, as Joey MacDonald and Joe Chisholm each hit a home run. Josh Wood added a triple and an RBI as the Warriors kept pace with the Blues.

On the mound, Pat Laffin got the start for Arisaig and battled through the strong Heatherton lineup, recording two strikeouts before giving way to Craig McCarron in the 6th inning. McCarron took over for the final two innings and recorded an six strikeouts, keeping the Blues within striking distance.

With the game tied and both teams battling for the lead, Joe Chisholm came through with the game-winning home run, putting Heatherton ahead 6–5.

The Blues continued to fight until the final out, but Heatherton held on to secure the victory and advance to the league finals.

While the ending wasn’t what the Blues were hoping for, there is plenty to be proud of. After returning to league play this season, Arisaig finished 3rd in the regular-season standings with an 9–5 record and made the playoffs.

Perhaps one of the biggest highlights of the season was simply seeing ball back in Arisaig after such a long absence. The community came out to support the Blues, and the atmosphere around the field made it clear just how much the game had been missed.

The Blues gave the fans plenty to cheer about this season and showed that Arisaig belongs back on the fastball map.

Best of luck to the Heatherton Warriors in the final round!

Heatherton Takes Game 1 in Front of Great Arisaig Crowd

The Heatherton Warriors took the opening game of the playoff series Friday night in Arisaig, defeating the Blues 8–4 in front of a great crowd at the ball field.

Heatherton got a strong pitching performance from Adam Anderson, who earned the win while striking out eight batters. Craig McCarron took the loss for Arisaig with three strikeouts, while Pat Laffin came on in relief and added three more strikeouts.

The Warriors were led offensively by Alex Chisholm and Dan Pettipas, who each collected two singles and drove in two runs. Joey MacDonald also had a strong night at the plate, recording a double and a single.

Arisaig’s offence was led by Trent MacDonald, who doubled and drove in two runs, while Travis McCarron also contributed a double and two RBI. Pat McCarron added a double for the Blues.

The Blues were backed by a great home crowd throughout the night, with plenty of support in the stands for Arisaig’s playoff opener. The crowd brought plenty of energy to the ballpark and helped make it a great night for the community, despite the tough result.

Arisaig will now look to bounce back in Game 2 as the series shifts to Heatherton on Sunday. With their backs against the wall, the Blues will need a strong performance to extend the series and force a deciding third game.

Game 1 Final:
🥎 Heatherton Warriors — 8
🥎 Arisaig Blues — 4

AGR Men’s Fastball!

🥎Game day in Arisaig - just reminder that the first playoff game is tonight in Arisaig and first pitch is at 6:15. Come on out and support the Blues!

🎟️ There will be 50/50 being sold and will be draw in the 5th inning!

🥎 AGR PLAYOFF FASTPITCH IS BACK IN ARISAIG!

The Arisaig Blues finished 3rd in the league standings and are heading to the playoffs!

🆚 Heatherton Warriors
📅 Friday, August 14th
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Arisaig Ball Field

🎟️ 50/50 draw in the 5th inning.

The Blues will travel to Heatherton Sunday for Games 2 & 3 of the best-of-3 series.

Come out and support the Blues!

Arisaig Blues Rally from Five-Run Deficit to Defeat Heatherton 8-5

ARISAIG, N.S. (July 12) — The Arisaig Blues erased an early 5-0 deficit to earn an impressive 8-5 comeback victory over the Heatherton Warriors on Sunday.

After Heatherton jumped out to a five-run lead, the Blues chipped away with timely hitting and capitalized on their scoring opportunities to seize the momentum. Combined with a dominant pitching performance from veteran Pat Laffin, Arisaig completed the comeback to secure the victory.

Laffin earned the win with a commanding outing in the circle, striking out 10 batters while holding Heatherton scoreless the rest of the way. Trent DeYoung took the loss for the Warriors despite recording seven strikeouts.

Travis McCarron led the Blues at the plate with three singles and two RBIs. Trent MacDonald added a double, a single, and two RBIs, while Craig McCarron finished with a double and two RBIs.

For Heatherton, Joe Chisholm collected a double, a single, and two RBIs. Ricky Bowie added a double and a single, while Alex Chisholm drove in a run with a single.

The resilient comeback showcased the Blues’ determination, as they battled back from an early five-run hole behind timely hitting and Laffin’s dominant performance in the circle to earn an 8-5 victory on home field.

Blues Split Doubleheader Behind MacDonald and McCarron.

ARISAIG, N.S. — The Arisaig Blues earned a split in Sunday’s doubleheader, dropping the opener 6-4 before bouncing back with an impressive 13-3 victory behind strong performances from Trent MacDonald and Craig McCarron.

After a tightly contested first game slipped away, the Blues responded with a complete effort in the nightcap, combining timely hitting with dominant pitching to salvage the split.

Game 1: Guysborough 6, Arisaig 4

The Blues battled throughout the opener but came up just short despite several strong individual performances.

Trent MacDonald led the Arisaig offense with a triple and two RBIs, while Dave MacPherson collected a double, a single, and an RBI. Laughlin MacInnis added a pair of singles at the plate.

Pat MacDougall turned in a solid start on the mound, striking out seven batters and keeping Arisaig within striking distance. Travis McCarron added a strikeout in relief.

Game 2: Arisaig 13, Guysborough 3

Arisaig answered emphatically in the second game, erupting offensively while Craig McCarron delivered a dominant outing on the mound.

McCarron struck out eight batters to earn the victory, controlling the game from the outset and giving the Blues exactly the response they needed.

Trent MacDonald powered the offense with a grand slam, two singles, and five RBIs in one of his strongest performances of the season. Patrick McCarron added a home run, a single, and two RBIs, while Pat MacDougall chipped in with three singles.

The Blues offense stayed aggressive throughout the game, putting pressure on the opposition early and never looking back.

The split allows Arisaig to continue building momentum as the club works its way up the standings. After a disappointing finish in the opener, the Blues showed resilience by responding with a dominant performance behind MacDonald’s bat and McCarron’s work on the mound.

ARISAIG, N.S. — In a long awaited Friday evening classic in Arisaig, a dominant pitching performance from Pat Laffin and a timely home run by Travis McCarron helped Arisaig edge Heatherton 4-3 on Thursday night.

Laffin was outstanding on the mound, throwing a gem while striking out seven batters and keeping Heatherton’s lineup in check for much of the game. Craig McCarron earned the win in relief, recording a strikeout to preserve the narrow victory.

Despite taking the loss, Heatherton’s Paul Purcell turned in a strong performance of his own, striking out nine batters and keeping his club within striking distance throughout the contest.

Arisaig’s offense was led by Travis McCarron, who enjoyed a big night at the plate with a home run, a double, and three RBIs. McCarron’s timely home run gave the Blues a 4-3 lead, a lead they would not surrender. Trent MacDonald added two triples and an RBI, while Grant MacDonald contributed a double as Arisaig generated just enough offense to come away with the win.

Heatherton battled until the final out behind contributions from several hitters. Josh Wood drove in two runs with a single, while Dan Pettipas collected three hits, including a double and two singles. Burton Chisholm Sr. added an RBI in the losing effort.

Behind Laffin’s stellar outing on the mound, McCarron’s clutch blast, and timely hitting throughout the lineup, Arisaig held off a late Heatherton rally to secure the 4-3 victory. The win provides valuable momentum as the Blues continue their push up the league standings.