QEY - 4 TYC - 1
W - Mulder (3-1) L - Johnson (1-3) S - Spooneybarger (2)
QEY: Mulder: 8 1/3 IP, ER, 4 H, QS (4)
TYC: Johnson: 7 IP, 4 ER
QEY: Burks: 2-4, HR (4), 3B (2), 3 RBI (16)
QEY: Catalanotto: 1-4, 2B, RBI
QEY: Spooneybarger: 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, S (2)
Queynos wasted no time in this one, kicking off the game by rallying for two runs in the first inning, thanks to an RBI triple by Ellis Burks and the subsequent single from Frank Catalanotto that brought Burks home. Tycoons starter Randy Johnson settled down after that, however it seemed that the Warriors were able to get runners in scoring position for most of the remaining innings. On the other side of things, Warriors Ace Mark Mulder pitched one of the best games of his career. He surrendered a double in the first but then was perfect for the next 19 batters until he walked Tycoons catcher Joe Mauer in the eighth. Going back to Johnson, he had managed to keep the Warriors from scoring again until Ellis Burks struck again with a two run shot in the seventh, brining the score to 4-0. At that point it just remained to be seen if Mulder could complete the game and earn a notable achievement. Unfortunately that was not to be, as he surrendered three hits in the bottom of the ninth, the last resulting in a Jeremy Giambi RBI single. With the tying run now at the plate, Queynos coach Kalaby Jaby made a call to the bullpen and brought reliever Tim Spooneybarger into the game. Spooneybarger, as usual, was dominant, securing two quick outs to end the game and earn the save. This win bolsters the Warriors playoff hopes; they are now three and a half games out of third place and have five game left in the season. As for the Tycoons, this is just more Pee Wee League antics, as this loss leaves the Red Clay Aces as the only Division 2 team at or above .500.
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BOB - 2 MEL - 0
W - Seaver (2-1) L - Moyer (1-2)
BOB: Seaver: CG (2), 0 ER, 4 H, QS (3)
MEL: Moyer: 7 IP, 2 ER, QS (3)
BOB: Aparicio: 1-4, R, 2 SB (19)
BOB: Martinez: 1-4, HR (2), RBI (9)
BOB: Hafner: 2-3, 2B, BB, RBI (8)
The Spartans got some run support early, thanks to smart base running from Ichiro Suzuki and a clutch double from the reliable Travis Hafner. After that, both Aces settled down and started an old fashioned pitchers duel. Long time Marauder Maime Joyer pitched quite well through seven innings, the only other wound coming from an Edgar Martinez solo homerun. Moyer also pitched into quite a jam in the third inning, but made the wise decision to intentionally walk Hafner to pitch to Mike Lowell, whom he got to ground out to end the inning. Although Moyer gave an entirely satisfactory performance, he was outdone by Bobian starter Tom Seaver, who was nearly unhittable throughout the entire game, racking up 16 strikeouts, which is enough to lead the team. Throughout the game, the Marauders only had four total hits and runners reached scoring position only twice. With this notable performance, Seaver pushed the case to be mentioned in All Star Team discussions. After this classic Bobian win, the Spartans next travel to Red Clay for yet another Pee Wee League matchup. As for Dr. Vindaloo, he recently announced a great project to power wash the giant Shiva Natarajah Statue in Melmegetia Municipal Stadium since it hasn't been fired up in such a long time. The franchise is reportedly low on funds due to massive orders of Indian take out, but has implemented a cost savings program to fund the power washing. The team bus has reportedly been sold, so many of the Marauders will be car pooling or walking to their next matchup, which will be a tough one against Meow Meow Dui.
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LIN - 3 TEN - 8 F
W - Shuey (1-1) L - Karsay (2-3)
TEN: Beckett: 6 IP, 2 ER, QS (4)
LIN: Beckett: 6 IP, 2 ER, QS (3)
TEN: Martinez Jr.: 2-4, HR(1), 3 RBI (4)
TEN: Shuey, 2 IP, 0 ER
LIN: Ramirez: 2-4, RBI (13)
An interesting matchup of Josh Beckett versus Josh Beckett. At first it seemed like the Tenbil Town Beckett was off to a better start; the Lindsyan pitcher struggled early, working into trouble in each of the first three innings. The Green Sox offense was able to capitalize in the second inning, putting together a two run rally with big hits from newest additions Jeffrey Hammonds and Edgar Martinez Jr. But then the roles reversed; Lindsyan Beckett settled down and pitched well until the sixth and the Tenbil Town Beckett had issues in the fourth and fifth, surrendering a run in each. So at the end of six innings, both Becketts had the same exact STATS: 6 IP, 2 ER. Both coaches felt contented with that and opted to turn the game into a battle of bullpens. This brought Lindsyan reliever Steve Karsay into the game for his league leading 8th appearance of the season. However, the normally very solid Karsay had his worst game of the season. He immediately surrendered a two run homer to Edgar Martinez Jr. in the seventh, putting his team at a 4-2 deficit. To add insult to injury, he had a complete meltdown in the eighth, allowing a four run rally in which he surrendered five consecutive singles at one point. After Tenbil Town reliever Paul Shuey had pitched two quality innings, he turned the game over to C.J. Nitkowski in the top of the ninth. The Lindsyans did manage to put together a rally, but it only amounted to a measly one run. With this win, Tenbil town completes the sweep and must be quite happy with the teams rejuvenated offensive performance; they've scored five or more runs for five straight games now. With one of the better remaining schedules of Pee Wee League teams, this sweep of the Lindsyans puts the team in excellent position to push for the playoffs here as the season winds down. As for the JELLY QUEEN, this is nothing other than a major setback. They are 1 and 1/2 games back from third place Meow Meow Dui and are rapidly approaching do or die territory. They, like many others, will be very much rooting for the Bombers to complete the sweep of MMD.
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