Arisaig Blues

🥎 AGR PLAYOFF FASTPITCH IS BACK IN ARISAIG!

The Arisaig Blues finished 3rd in the league standings and are heading to the playoffs!

🆚 Heatherton Warriors
📅 Friday, August 14th
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Arisaig Ball Field

🎟️ 50/50 draw in the 5th inning.

The Blues will travel to Heatherton Sunday for Games 2 & 3 of the best-of-3 series.

Come out and support the Blues!

Arisaig Blues Rally from Five-Run Deficit to Defeat Heatherton 8-5

ARISAIG, N.S. (July 12) — The Arisaig Blues erased an early 5-0 deficit to earn an impressive 8-5 comeback victory over the Heatherton Warriors on Sunday.

After Heatherton jumped out to a five-run lead, the Blues chipped away with timely hitting and capitalized on their scoring opportunities to seize the momentum. Combined with a dominant pitching performance from veteran Pat Laffin, Arisaig completed the comeback to secure the victory.

Laffin earned the win with a commanding outing in the circle, striking out 10 batters while holding Heatherton scoreless the rest of the way. Trent DeYoung took the loss for the Warriors despite recording seven strikeouts.

Travis McCarron led the Blues at the plate with three singles and two RBIs. Trent MacDonald added a double, a single, and two RBIs, while Craig McCarron finished with a double and two RBIs.

For Heatherton, Joe Chisholm collected a double, a single, and two RBIs. Ricky Bowie added a double and a single, while Alex Chisholm drove in a run with a single.

The resilient comeback showcased the Blues’ determination, as they battled back from an early five-run hole behind timely hitting and Laffin’s dominant performance in the circle to earn an 8-5 victory on home field.

Blues Split Doubleheader Behind MacDonald and McCarron.

ARISAIG, N.S. — The Arisaig Blues earned a split in Sunday’s doubleheader, dropping the opener 6-4 before bouncing back with an impressive 13-3 victory behind strong performances from Trent MacDonald and Craig McCarron.

After a tightly contested first game slipped away, the Blues responded with a complete effort in the nightcap, combining timely hitting with dominant pitching to salvage the split.

Game 1: Guysborough 6, Arisaig 4

The Blues battled throughout the opener but came up just short despite several strong individual performances.

Trent MacDonald led the Arisaig offense with a triple and two RBIs, while Dave MacPherson collected a double, a single, and an RBI. Laughlin MacInnis added a pair of singles at the plate.

Pat MacDougall turned in a solid start on the mound, striking out seven batters and keeping Arisaig within striking distance. Travis McCarron added a strikeout in relief.

Game 2: Arisaig 13, Guysborough 3

Arisaig answered emphatically in the second game, erupting offensively while Craig McCarron delivered a dominant outing on the mound.

McCarron struck out eight batters to earn the victory, controlling the game from the outset and giving the Blues exactly the response they needed.

Trent MacDonald powered the offense with a grand slam, two singles, and five RBIs in one of his strongest performances of the season. Patrick McCarron added a home run, a single, and two RBIs, while Pat MacDougall chipped in with three singles.

The Blues offense stayed aggressive throughout the game, putting pressure on the opposition early and never looking back.

The split allows Arisaig to continue building momentum as the club works its way up the standings. After a disappointing finish in the opener, the Blues showed resilience by responding with a dominant performance behind MacDonald’s bat and McCarron’s work on the mound.

ARISAIG, N.S. — In a long awaited Friday evening classic in Arisaig, a dominant pitching performance from Pat Laffin and a timely home run by Travis McCarron helped Arisaig edge Heatherton 4-3 on Thursday night.

Laffin was outstanding on the mound, throwing a gem while striking out seven batters and keeping Heatherton’s lineup in check for much of the game. Craig McCarron earned the win in relief, recording a strikeout to preserve the narrow victory.

Despite taking the loss, Heatherton’s Paul Purcell turned in a strong performance of his own, striking out nine batters and keeping his club within striking distance throughout the contest.

Arisaig’s offense was led by Travis McCarron, who enjoyed a big night at the plate with a home run, a double, and three RBIs. McCarron’s timely home run gave the Blues a 4-3 lead, a lead they would not surrender. Trent MacDonald added two triples and an RBI, while Grant MacDonald contributed a double as Arisaig generated just enough offense to come away with the win.

Heatherton battled until the final out behind contributions from several hitters. Josh Wood drove in two runs with a single, while Dan Pettipas collected three hits, including a double and two singles. Burton Chisholm Sr. added an RBI in the losing effort.

Behind Laffin’s stellar outing on the mound, McCarron’s clutch blast, and timely hitting throughout the lineup, Arisaig held off a late Heatherton rally to secure the 4-3 victory. The win provides valuable momentum as the Blues continue their push up the league standings.

Game day for the senior blues!

Needing to add some gear to show off your Blues pride? Nows your chance to add to your collection!

The Blues online store is open for a short time only, be sure to check out the link below and get your orders in before Wednesday, June 24th 🩵⚾️

Arisaig Blues Baseball Summer Merch Online ordering for Arisaig Blues Baseball Summer Merch ends on Wed, Jun 24, 2026 (11:59 PM AST)

The Arisaig Blues Men’s Fastball club picked up another strong win on Saturday, June 14th, defeating the Pomquet Acadians 12-5 in a high-scoring matchup.

Arisaig’s offence came alive throughout the game, powered by a big performance from Craig McCarron. McCarron led the way at the plate with a home run, a single, and 4 RBI while also earning the win on the mound with 2 strikeouts. Veteran Pat Laffin made his return from retirement and impressed in relief, striking out 3 batters while helping shut the door on the Acadians.

Floyd MacDonald also went deep for the Blues, adding a home run and RBI, while Dave MacPherson continued his hot hitting with two singles, 3 RBI, and a stolen base.

Defensively, veteran second baseman Trent MacDonald came up with one of the highlights of the game, making an incredible play at second base that fired up the Blues bench and crowd.

Pomquet battled hard offensively, led by Blade Mann-Dixon with a double and two stolen bases. Logan Chisholm added two singles and two stolen bases of his own, while Harry Paul drove in a pair of runs for the Acadians.

Richie Connors took the loss for Pomquet, recording one strikeout.

With the win, the Blues continue to build momentum early in the season with strong contributions throughout the lineup, solid defence, and steady pitching performances.

Thanks to all who bundled up and came out to cheer on our Senior Mens Arisaig Blues in their season opener games this afternoon! The stands were full and it was great to see them back in action after a 10 year hiatus ⚾️

A special thank you as well to all who supported the Relay for Life bbq fundraiser and the Arisaig Blues 50/50. The winner of the 50/50 was Cathy Chisholm picking #57!