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			<title>Mansfield Cubs look to secure their first win of the season following loss to Lisle Astros</title>
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<p><br />Written By Brian Lockhart</p>
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<p>After two games in the 2026 regular season schedule of the North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL), the Mansfield Senior Cubs are looking for their first win.</p>
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<p>The team is going through a bit of a rebuilding year with new players on the team, and they are hoping to have a good showing this season.</p>
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<p>“I've made four or five cuts and picked up six or seven new players,” said coach Lance Bryan. “They haven't played in a few years, but they used to play rep and travel ball, and they're looking pretty good.”</p>
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<p>With late spring and wet, cool conditions this year, most teams in the league had little opportunity to practice before the start of the season.</p>
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<p>The Mansfield Cubs held only four practices before the start of the regular season.</p>
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<p>In their first game of the season, the Cubs took a narrow 4-3 loss to the New Lowell Knights on their home diamond in Mansfield.</p>
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<p>They were back at it the following week with another home game.</p>
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<p>This time out, they took a 12-1 loss to the Lisle Astros.</p>
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<p>In the early going of the season, the Owen Sound Baysox have moved into first place.</p>
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<p>The Baysox are 4-0, averaging an impressive eight runs per game.</p>
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<p>In second place, the Barrie Angels are undefeated after three games.</p>
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<p>They are followed by the New Lowell Knights, Lisle Astros, Ivy Rangers, and the Midland Mariners.</p>
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<p>In the Junior division of the NDBL, the Creemore Padres have moved into an early lead, winning their first three games of the season.</p>
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<p>They are followed by the Barrie Baycats, Aurora King Jays, Orillia Royals, and the Innisfil Cardinals.</p>
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<p>The Cubs will be back on their home diamond in Mansfield on Wednesday, May 27, to host the Ivy Rangers.</p>
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<p>Game time is at 6:30 p.m.</p>
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