Melbourne, ON — Day 5 of the 2026 ISC World Tournament delivered high-stakes intensity across every frame, headlined by a record-tying 19-strikeout pitching performance, dominant shutout victories, and a wild walk-off finish to cap off the night.
Here is your official news recap of all the action from Day 5 for the ISC website.
The Headline Performance: Jack Besgrove Fans 19 in Complete-Game Masterclass
(Game #47: Bear Creek Gremlins 2, Sandlot Merchants 0)
In one of the most remarkable pitching displays of the tournament, Jack Besgrove turned in a legendary complete-game performance to guide the Bear Creek Gremlins past the Sandlot Merchants in a 2–0 defensive showdown.
Besgrove tossed a 7.0-inning complete-game 1-hit shutout, surrendering zero walks while fanning an astonishing 19 out of 22 batters faced on 93 pitches (67 strikes).
After four tight, scoreless innings, the Gremlins broke through in the 5th and added a run in the 7th. Nick Mullins provided the key blow with a solo home run, while Lucio Retamar added an RBI single. Sandlot starter Erick Chaparro pitched brilliantly in defeat, striking out 9 over 4.1 innings.
- Key Performers:
- Jack Besgrove (Bear Creek Gremlins): 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 19 SO (Shutout — Win)
- Nick Mullins (Bear Creek Gremlins): 1-for-2, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
- Ben Enoka (Bear Creek Gremlins): 2-for-2, 2B, 2 BB
- Erick Chaparro (Sandlot Merchants): 4.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO
Walk-Off Drama: Bear Creek Express Stuns Toronto in 7th-Inning Rally
(Game #48: Bear Creek Express 7, Toronto Batmen 6)
The final game of Day 5 produced instant tournament classic status, as Bear Creek Express rallied for 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to complete a thrilling 7–6 walk-off win over the Toronto Batmen.
Toronto jumped out early with a 3-run 1st inning, backed by a Francisco Lombardo solo home run. Bear Creek stormed back to lead 5–4 before Toronto retook a 6–5 lead in the top of the 7th. In the final half-inning, Bear Creek refuse to go quietly, stringing together clutch hits to walk it off.
Reliever Liam Potts earned the victory with a heroic effort out of the bullpen, throwing 6.2 innings allowing just 1 earned run on 3 hits with 7 strikeouts.
- Key Performers:
- Liam Potts (Bear Creek Express): 6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO (Win)
- Luiger Pinto (Bear Creek Express): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 R, SF
- Yusuke Morita (Bear Creek Express): 1-for-2, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 2 R
- Francisco Lombardo (Toronto Batmen): 1-for-4, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
Morning Statement: JB Fastpitch 180 Blanks STK Fastball
(Game #53: JB Fastpitch 180 8, STK Fastball 0 — 6 Innings)
To open Day 5 action, JB Fastpitch 180 put on an offensive and defensive clinic, enforcing the mercy rule in a 6-inning 8–0 triumph over STK Fastball.
Bradley Kilpatrick commanded the circle for JB Fastpitch, spinning a 6.0-inning complete-game shutout, scattering 3 hits and 0 walks with 7 strikeouts on 64 pitches.
At the plate, JB Fastpitch launched two long balls—one from Juan Villalvazo (2-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs) and another from Pita Rona (2-for-3, 2B, HR, 1 RBI)—before putting the game away with a 3-run outburst in the bottom of the 6th.
- Key Performers:
- Bradley Kilpatrick (JB Fastpitch): 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 SO (Shutout — Win)
- Juan Villalvazo (JB Fastpitch): 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs, 1 R
- Pita Rona (JB Fastpitch): 2-for-3, 2B, HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
Rout on Diamond 1: Kegel Black Knights Power Past Axemen
(Game #54: Kegel Black Knights 7, Kingston Axemen 0 — 5 Innings)
The Kegel Black Knights unleashed a 10-hit attack while holding the Kingston Axemen 2026 to just 2 hits in a 7–0 5-inning mercy victory.
Starter Zach Pierce earned the win, tossing 4.0 hitless-restricting innings with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk. Lucas Galarza completed the combined 2-hit shutout in the 5th.
Frank Kimlinger led the offense with a flawless 3-for-3 performance including a home run and 3 runs scored, while Tyler Duman (2-for-3, two 2Bs, 2 RBIs) and Mike Lewis (solo HR) provided extra muscle.
- Key Performers:
- Zach Pierce (Kegel Black Knights): 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO (Win)
- Frank Kimlinger (Kegel Black Knights): 3-for-3, HR, 1 RBI, 3 R
- Tyler Damon (Kegel Black Knights): 2-for-3, 2 2B, 2 RBIs
