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Riggers win season opener in Sherwood Park

May 24, 2018 | 6:21 AM

After spring training was extended by circumstances well beyond their control, the Red Deer Riggers are finally underway with their 2018 Sunburst Baseball League season.

The Riggers travelled to Sherwood Park on Wednesday and picked up a 9-6 win over the Athletics in their season opener.

Pitcher Drew Boyer earned the win with Josh Edwards picking up the save. Jaret Chatwood had three hits for Red Deer.

Schedule changes and weather-related delays pushed back the start of the season for the Riggers, who were originally slated to play their home opener on May 15.