Last weekend, ball players from all over the region and beyond gathered at the Otter Lake R.A.’s baseball field for the organization’s fifth annual . . .

3-pitch tournament.

With a number of high-caliber fielders and sluggers participating in the tournament, the atmosphere was quite competitive but also positive and relaxed at the same time.

Considering a prize pool of almost $1,800 to win from, it was clear that every team on the diamond was determined to end up as champions.

And thanks to a tiny field with a miniature fence in the outfield, there were bombs aplenty as balls flew out of the yard at an alarming rate. In fact, more than a few vehicles were victimized by the incoming flyballs.

Typically, the tournament takes place over a single day with eight teams competing in a single division.

But, this year with so many people wanting to come out and play, the tournament was held over three days with 15 teams competing in two divisions (A, B).

Whether it’s the town-folk, the diamond or the view of the lakes, the tournament is always a popular event that draws teams all the way from Aylmer and Fort Coulonge to compete, according to one of the event’s organizers Shane Presley.

“Everybody seems to want to play in Otter Lake,” Presley said. “We don’t want to lose the teams and we have a great facility.”

In the A division, the Sons of Pitches, captained by Shane Kluke, ended up as champions taking home a grand prize of $650. Second place OverRated, lead by Tyson Richard, earned a $500 payout.

In the B division, the Ballers, with Frank Pilon at the helm, won $350 as they took down the Outlaws, captained by Terry Charette, who earned $250, according one of the event’s organizers Tara Richard.

All the proceeds from the event go back to the R.A. and the money will be used to build a higher fence in the outfield, Presley said.

Pictured, Le Packers third basemen Justin Lefebvre gets in a running stance on second base.

Jaja Patate outfielder Mario Lafond tags up on a sac fly during a game on Saturday afternoon.

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