The Barrhead Orioles kept their playoff hopes alive with a 10-6 road win over the Parkland Twins on August 10, 2026, in North Central Alberta Baseball League action at Henry Singer Park in Spruce Grove.
The victory lifted Barrhead’s record to 7-13 and moved the team into a record tie with the Edmonton Angels for the fourth and final playoff spot in the six-team league. The top four teams qualify for the postseason, and the regular season wraps up on August 11.
Chase Visser powered the Orioles’ offense, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs. Barrhead jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after the first inning and never looked back. Liam Rentz earned the win on the mound, tossing three innings while allowing three runs on four hits.
The Orioles play their home games at the Barrhead Sportsgrounds and are fighting for one of the final playoff berths in the North Central Alberta Baseball League. The league, founded in 1968, is in its 69th consecutive season.
The top two teams, the Westlock Red Lions (17-3) and St. Albert Cardinals (12-8), have secured playoff spots, while Parkland (11-9) sits third.
