The two-time defending champion Tecumseh Thunder are off to a tough start in Victoria, B.C.
They dropped their opening game at the National Senior Baseball Championships.
Red Beer, the Alberta 2 team, beat the Thunder 3-1.
Joel Pierce took the loss for Tecumseh, going six innings while giving up six hits and three runs.
Tecumseh will take on the Victoria Mavericks this afternoon and then the New Brunswick team this evening.