**Prince Edward Island Sports Round‑Up**
*Charlottetown, PEI – August 29, 2026*
**Baseball Islanders look to rebound after narrow losses**
Charlottetown baseball catcher Cole MacLaren expressed disappointment on Saturday night after the Islanders finished the New Brunswick Nationals with a 2‑2 record. “Losing two one‑run games when we had several scoring opportunities really hurts,” MacLaren said. The defeats eliminated the team from a bye to the semi‑finals. The Islanders will open the New Brunswick Senior League playoffs on Sunday in Fredericton, with the second game of the best‑of‑seven series scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. at Memorial Field.
**Toronto Blue Jays’ early season struggles**
The Toronto Blue Jays began a six‑game home stretch on Tuesday with a 5‑3 loss to the Kansas City Royals but rebounded on Wednesday with a 3‑0 victory, aided by the bullpen. The club continues to face opponents with sub‑.500 records. As of this writing, first‑baseman Vladimir Guerrero has not recorded a home run this season, a point noted by local observers who highlighted that shortstop Andrés Geménez has already posted nine home runs and 49 RBIs. Outfielder Alejandro Kirk has contributed offensively, extending a 12‑game hitting streak, though he started the Kansas City series on the bench rather than as a catcher or designated hitter.
The Blue Jays’ remaining schedule includes home games against Seattle, Cleveland, Kansas City, Oakland, Baltimore, Detroit and Texas. Analysts suggest that a sustained winning streak could keep the team in contention for the final wild‑card spot.
**2026 Gold Cup and Saucer race delivers a close finish**
The 2026 Gold Cup and Saucer, held during Prince Edward Island’s Old Home Week, was decided by a narrow margin. Driver Jody Jamieson, piloting the horse Fifth and Five, edged out Timeisonmyside (driven by Anthony MacDonald) and Sugar Man (driven by Doug McNair) by a nose and a neck, respectively. The race was completed in 1:49.4 over a mile‑and‑a‑quarter track.
Attendance was estimated at roughly 25,000 spectators, the largest harness‑racing crowd in Canada for the year. Fans from across Canada and New England were reported to have been “on their feet roaring” throughout the event.
Trainer Mark McKinnon of Prince Edward Island, whose brothers Johnny and Tim have long been involved in the sport, celebrated the victory alongside driver Jamieson. The win marked a personal milestone for McKinnon, who has pursued a Gold Cup and Saucer win for years.
Among the notable performances, two‑year‑old colt Woodmere Rock It (owned by The Stable.Ca, trained by Jamie Smith and driven by Anthony MacDonald) matched the Canadian record for the fastest time on a half‑mile track, previously set by Funtime Bayama and Betterhavemymoney, completing the distance without any urging from the driver.
Other standout horses during the week
Article and image source: saltwire.com
