While the Canucks fell to 1-3 on the season, their loss to the Sox marked the first game they haven’t held the lead — and even then, they still managed a late-game comeback to force extras.
Regina took a 5-2 lead into the sixth inning at Currie Field in Regina, but the Canucks would take advantage of three base hits and a pair of walks to put up a three-spot and tie things 5-5.
There things would remain until the eighth, where the international tiebreaker was put in play and runners placed on first and second. Regina was escaped without allowing a run in the top of the inning but would get the job done in their half, bunting the baserunners over to second and third and scoring the winning run on a passed ball.
It was a tough ending for Canucks reliever Cam O’Reilly, who rebounded from a tough start in their home opener to allow only three hits and two runs in four innings of relief. Nathan Varjassy got the start and allowed four runs on six hits through three innings.
Evan Callaghan led the way offensively with a 4-for-4 showing at the plate, while Caleb Newkirk was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and Kayden Hudson 2-for-4 with a pair of runs batted in.
The Canucks are back in action Sunday when they travel to Martensville to face the Sask5 Giants.
