Newfoundland’s Galway Hitmen are off to an impressive start in their title defence at the National Senior Men’s Softball Championship that began Wednesday in Surrey, B.C.

The nine-time national champs opened the tournament with an 8-0 decision over B.C 3.

Brad Ezekiel led the way with a 3 for 3 performance at the plate, including a home run and double. Galway doubled Saskatoon Angels 4-2 in the nightcap to finish the day at 2-0.

Hitmen are back with a twin bill today as they play B.C. 4 at 2 pm NL and B.C. 1 at 5:30.