Both games were there for the taking, but the Southeast Legacy Twins just couldn't get anything going at the plate on Sunday.
The Twins fell 4-1 and 2-0 to the league-leading Regina Wolfpack in a doubleheader at Lynn Prime Park.
The Twins fell to 3-8 on the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League season, while the Wolfpack improved to 13-2.
"I think the biggest part about it is we've had two and a half, almost three weeks off. We've thrown lots of batting practice, but it was the first time in a couple of weeks that we've seen live pitching and I think the boys struggled a little bit," said Twins head coach Dave Odgers.
"We hit a lot of hard balls, but they were right at them. We needed a break or two to break out and it just didn't happen."
In the first game, the Twins' lone run came in the first inning when Tanner Odgers, Austin Orsted and Carver Krafchuk each singled to lead off the game, and Odgers came in to score on a groundout by Brandon Hutt.
The Wolfpack scored two runs in the first, and one more in the fourth and seventh innings.
Orsted allowed three runs on five hits, two strikeouts and three walks in five innings of work for the Twins. Garrett Fitzpatrick threw the last two innings in relief, allowing a run on three hits, one strikeout and one walk.
"We had great pitching. We're getting good efforts out of our pitchers," said Odgers.
Wolfpack starter Tanner Ring had a strong outing, allowing one run on four hits, two strikeouts and three walks in six innings.
In the second game, Regina scored a run in the third on a wild pitch, and one in the fifth on a single by Carson Bogdan.
Wolfpack starter Carter Folk, who is also an Estevan Bruins prospect, held the Twins to four hits in six and two-thirds of shutout ball, mowing down eight batters and issuing one walk in the process.
John Gaab lasted four and a third for the Twins, allowing two unearned runs on six hits, four strikeouts and a walk. Jimmy Giroux threw two and two-thirds of no-hit ball in a stellar relief appearance.
Jolan Lingelbach led the Twins at the plate, hitting 2-for-3.
"We're really happy to see the boys and the way they're playing defence. They're ready for the games and they're making some nice plays. As soon as we get the bats hot, I think we're going to win some games here," said Odgers.
"I think we are a little bit disappointed with the way our offence is coming, but defensively we've made some big strides. We're getting the outs and we're getting strong pitching. Once the bats come alive I think we're going to do well."
The Twins were slated to host the Regina Athletics last night and hit the road for two doubleheaders this weekend. They will visit the Saskatoon Diamondbacks on Saturday and the Saskatoon Cubs on Sunday.
