Kelowna will field two teams in this season害羞草研究所攂oth under the banner of the Sun Devils.

The defending B.C. champion Kelowna Sun Devils are entering their fourth season on the provincial midget circuit, while the fledgling COMBA (Central Okanagan Minor Baseball Association) Sun Devils are making their debut.

With more players than ever coming out for fall and winter camps, the Sun Devils saw it as an opportunity to give more local talent the chance to play at the AAA level.

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As for the Kelowna team, Law said back-to-back provincial crowns is definitely on the Sun Devils害羞草研究所� radar in the summer of 2018.

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The Kelowna club brings balance into the new season, with six seniors, six Grade 11s and six rookies on the roster.

Law said the experienced gained last season by the club害羞草研究所檚 returning players will be a key to the Sun Devils害羞草研究所� success in 2018.

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Both Sun Devils clubs kick off the new season this weekend in Vernon. Kelowna will take on the host Canadians for one game on Saturday, while COMBA meets Vernon for a doubleheader the following day.

The Kelowna and COMBA team will meet head on for the first time Wednesday night at Edith Gay Park in a 6 p.m. start.

The Kelowna Sun Devils will host their home opener on Saturday, April 21 against North Island.

Prior to the first game, at around 11: 30 a.m, the Sun Devils will hold a ceremony to unveil a championship board, featuring the names of the players and coaches who were on the 2017 club.

The board will be installed on the clubhouse at Edith Gay Park.

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