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HAMILTON — In a game that turned into a battle of kickers, give Ottawa Redblacks rookie Lewis Ward the knockout punch.

Yep, it was that sort of an afternoon that extended into the early evening at Tim Hortons Field – with the Redblacks beating the Ticats 21-15 and putting a firm grip on first place in the CFL East, two wins ahead of Hamilton.

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Ward, the Redblacks kicker, booted seven field goals. He’s only missed once this season, way back in Game 1.

Lirim Hajrullahu made two field goals, but missed twice: once on a partial block, the other on an attempt that was wide.

“I told Lewis maybe we should upgrade him to first class,” said Redblacks coach Rick Campbell, on the plane ride home Saturday night.

Ward has been outstanding all season.

“If we don’t get touchdowns, that’s my job, it’s what I’m here for,” said Ward, who battled tricky winds. “We know CFL games can be very close, we’ve had a few of them. I can’t really afford a miss. In the end, it helps us win games.”