YORKTON - It was essentially over early as the Regina 18U AAA Wolfpack took on the Parkland 18U AAA Expos Thursday evening at Pirie Field in Melville.
The Wolfpack scored six runs in the top of the first inning, added four in the second, and then cruised to a 13-5 win.
Regina had 13 hits on the night.
The Expos did manage a four-run fifth inning but it was not enough.
Bryker Smith took the loss on the mound for the Expos, allowing nine hits and 10 runs over one and two-thirds innings.
Joe Stawarz was the winning pitcher based on four innings of work allowing one run on four hits and striking out three.
Ashtyn Shields went 2-for-3 at the plate for the Expos.
The Expos will host the Sask5 Giants at Jubilee Park in Yorkton for a pair of games Saturday, set for 12 noon and 3 p.m.