MELBOURNE, ON — Day 6 at the 2026 ISC World Tournament delivered high-stakes, bracket-altering drama from sunrise to nightfall. Fans were treated to an electric battle of internal club rivals, extra-inning walk-off home runs, high-scoring offensive shootouts, and pure complete-game dominance on the mound as teams fought for tournament survival.
Here is your official news blog recap of all the Day 6 action for the ISC website.
The Headline Battle: Jack Besgrove Outduels Ty Sebastian in Battle of Bear Creek
(Game #60: Bear Creek Gremlins 2, Bear Creek Express 0)
In the most anticipated nightcap of the week, Jack Besgrove turned in a pitching masterclass to lead the Bear Creek Gremlins past their club counterparts, the Bear Creek Express, in a 2–0 thriller.
The Gremlins set the tone on the very first frame when Mathieu Roy crushed a leadoff solo home run over the outfield wall. The 1–0 advantage held all the way until the top of the 6th, when Erick Ochoa drove in Roy with a clutch RBI single for insurance.
On the mound, Besgrove was virtually unhittable. He tossed a 7.0-inning complete-game 4-hit shutout, issuing just one walk while striking out an incredible 16 batters on 103 pitches. Not to be outdone, Express starter Ty Sebastian threw a heroic 7.0-inning complete game of his own in defeat, allowing just 1 earned run while fanning 10 batters on 131 pitches.
- Key Performers:
- Jack Besgrove (Gremlins): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 16 SO (Shutout — Win)
- Mathieu Roy (Gremlins): 2-for-4, HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
- Ty Sebastian (Express): 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 10 SO
- Callum Beashel (Express): 2-for-3, 2B
Extra-Inning Drama: Denny Benson Crushes Walk-Off HR in the 9th
(Game #56: Toronto Batmen 1, JDT First Energy 0 — 9 Innings)
In an epic extra-inning pitcher’s duel, the Toronto Batmen outlasted JDT First Energy in a scoreless 9-inning marathon, capped off by a dramatic walk-off swing.
After trading zeros for eight full frames, Denny Benson ended the standoff in the bottom of the 9th with two outs, stepping into the box and hammering a walk-off solo home run over the fence to lock up the 1–0 victory.
On the rubber, Roman Godoy was unstoppable for Toronto, spinning a 9.0-inning complete-game shutout. Godoy scattered 5 hits and 3 walks across 36 batters, throwing 122 pitches to capture the win. JDT First Energy starter Pemi Modulkwa pitched a masterpiece in defeat, going 8.2 innings and striking out 9 batters on 135 pitches.
- Key Performers:
- Roman Godoy (Toronto): 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO (9-Inning Shutout — Win)
- Denny Benson (Toronto): 1-for-4, Walk-off HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
- Pemi Modulkwa (JDT): 8.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO
Slugging Shootout: Kegel Black Knights Edge JB Fastpitch 180
(Game #57: Kegel Black Knights 9, JB Fastpitch 180 8)
The wildest offensive battle of the day saw the Kegel Black Knights pound out 16 total hits to survive a late comeback and walk off JB Fastpitch 180 9–8.
JB Fastpitch built an early 6–1 advantage by the 3rd inning, highlighted by a home run and triple from Alexis Ayon (2-for-5, 2 R). However, Kegel surged back with 3 runs in the 4th, 1 in the 5th, and 3 in the 6th to take an 8–7 lead. After JB Fastpitch tied it 8–8 in the top of the 7th, Kegel pushed across the game-winning run in the bottom half.
Tyler Duman headlined the Black Knights’ 16-hit attack with a massive 4-for-4 day at the plate. Zach Pierce earned the win in relief (2.1 IP, 1 K), while Lucas Galarza struck out 6 batters over 2.2 relief frames.
- Key Performers:
- Tyler Duman (Kegel): 4-for-4, 1 BB, 1 R
- Tom Crouch (Kegel): 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB
- Alexis Ayon (JB Fastpitch): 2-for-5, 3B, HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
- Lucas Galarza (Kegel): 2.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO
Shutouts, Late Surges & Offensive Clinics
- Sandlot Merchants 1, Georgian Bay Giants 0 (Game #55): Erick Chaparro set the tone early for Day 6, spinning a 7.0-inning complete-game 1-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts on 94 pitches. Kyle Dechert and Ryan Nolt drove in the game’s lone run in the bottom of the 5th.
- Hill United Chiefs 9, Northeast Drillers 3 (Game #59): Hill United erupted for 13 hits, jumping out to a 7–0 lead through three frames. Lenny Villalvazo led the charge (3-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs), while starter Marco Diaz earned the win, scattering 6 hits over 6.0 IP with 11 strikeouts.
- Sandlot Merchants 7, Toronto Batmen 6 (Game #58): Sandlot built a 7–3 cushion through six innings before holding off a frantic 3-run late rally by Toronto in the 6th and 7th. Ryan Shaffer (1-for-3, 3B, 3 RBIs) and Juan Valla (2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBIs) sparked the offense, while Julian Fernandez earned the win in relief (6.2 IP, 4 K).
📊 Day 6 Scoreboard Overview
| Game # | Winning Team | Losing Team | Final Score | Key Distinction |
| #55 | Sandlot Merchants | Georgian Bay Giants | 1–0 | Erick Chaparro throws 7.0 IP complete-game 1-hitter (11 K) |
| #56 | Toronto Batmen | JDT First Energy | 1–0 (9 Inn.) | Denny Benson hits 9th-inning walk-off HR; Godoy pitches 9.0 IP shutout |
| #57 | Kegel Black Knights | JB Fastpitch 180 | 9–8 | Kegel walks it off in 7th; Duman goes 4-for-4 |
| #59 | Hill United Chiefs | Northeast Drillers | 9–3 | Villalvazo hits HR (3 RBIs); Marco Diaz fans 11 over 6.0 IP |
| #58 | Sandlot Merchants | Toronto Batmen | 7–6 | Sandlot holds off late Batmen surge; Shaffer drives in 3 |
| #60 | Bear Creek Gremlins | Bear Creek Express | 2–0 |
