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In the photo at the top, a Senior Barons runner hurries back to first base to avoid being doubled off on a fly ball catch in left field. Although he safely made it back, he was called out on an appeal. The Senior squad won the game 13-2, then the two teams met Friday, May 15 for the back end of the home-andhome openers.
In the photo at the top, a Senior Barons runner hurries back to first base to avoid being doubled off on a fly ball catch in left field. Although he safely made it back, he was called out on an appeal. The Senior squad won the game 13-2, then the two teams met Friday, May 15 for the back end of the home-andhome openers.

Leamington has triple representation in Senior League

Baseball fans will get their triple taste of Senior baseball action in Leamington this summer as three teams have entered the Essex County Senior Baseball League for the 2026 season.

The Leamington Senior Barons will be managed by Chris Lamotte, while the Leamington Junior Barons will be under the guidance of Derick Mastromatteo. The third team – the Leamington Senior Red Sox – will have Troy Thiessen at the helm.

In all, 50 players will suit up under the Leamington banner this summer, making for a strong representation in the 12-team Essex County league.

With no Junior league, available, the Junior Barons will be facing off against their senior opponents across the league, hoping their youthful exuberance can overcome the wily veterans.

All three teams have already begun their regular seasons, so expect diamond 7 in Leamington to be busy most nights of the week.

The 2026 season has begun in the Essex County Senior League as the Leamington Junior Barons hosted the Leamington Senior Barons at the Kingsville Ball diamonds on Thursday, May 14th. In the above photo are the managers of the three Leamington-based teams in the Essex County Senior League. From left are Chris Lamotte, Troy Thiessen and Derick Mastromatteo.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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