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Izulde · 10-13-2022, 07:07 PM

Day 4
With an opportunity to see the first series sweep on the line, the association selected London/Athens as the featured Game of the Day.

A bases-loaded bobble with two outs on the board in the first inning by Stanley Renz at his natural position of third base allowed the Rippers to draw first blood, which quickly mushroomed to 3-0 on catcher Michael Barto's two-RBI single.

More signs that it wasn't going to be the Minotaurs' day - Octavio Garza was robbed of a hit by RF George Barahona in the bottom of the third - one that would have at the very least cut the lead to one.

Jeffrey Janes stroked a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth, but then in the top of the fifth, Florian Dominguez threw the ball high on a routine out, which resulted in yet another error. Fortunately, the Minotaurs escaped that one.

Bottom of the 5th: Stanley Renz steals second base, but the call is questionable... and this time it's the Rippers' manager who gets tossed. Four games - ejections in both featured games. One sensed even then a rivalry was starting to brew between the two teams who appeared to thoroughly dislike each other.

The Minotaurs tacked on a run in the bottom of the 9th, and Renz had a chance to be the hero with two men on and two outs... until the umpire made a controversial third strike call to end the game and give London the thrilling 3-2 win.

Hard luck for Joseph Nordin to have a 0.00 ERA and still be tagged with the loss.

The Fire Frogs' Paul Digiovanni became the first pitcher with 2 saves, successfully converting in Rio's 4-2 win over Santiago. Oslo's Alan Card recorded a 5 hit, 4-0 complete game shutout over Paris.

Growlers/Rhinos was an epic, back-and-forth duel in their final game of the set, until RF Peter Pare knocked in a 2-RBI double in the bottom of the ninth to provide the final answer and comeback in an 7-6 victory.

Absolutely devastating meltdown by the Carlsbad Cyclones - they led 4-0 heading into the bottom of the 9th, whereupon they coughed up 5 runs - including a 3-RBI double by SS Samuel Winters to inexplicably lose 4-5 and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Those who were fans from the beginning still grouse about that one.

Here's how things looked after the first series:

10-13-2022, 07:07 PM	#6
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Day 4 With an opportunity to see the first series sweep on the line, the association selected London/Athens as the featured Game of the Day. A bases-loaded bobble with two outs on the board in the first inning by Stanley Renz at his natural position of third base allowed the Rippers to draw first blood, which quickly mushroomed to 3-0 on catcher Michael Barto's two-RBI single. More signs that it wasn't going to be the Minotaurs' day - Octavio Garza was robbed of a hit by RF George Barahona in the bottom of the third - one that would have at the very least cut the lead to one. Jeffrey Janes stroked a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth, but then in the top of the fifth, Florian Dominguez threw the ball high on a routine out, which resulted in yet another error. Fortunately, the Minotaurs escaped that one. Bottom of the 5th: Stanley Renz steals second base, but the call is questionable... and this time it's the Rippers' manager who gets tossed. Four games - ejections in both featured games. One sensed even then a rivalry was starting to brew between the two teams who appeared to thoroughly dislike each other. The Minotaurs tacked on a run in the bottom of the 9th, and Renz had a chance to be the hero with two men on and two outs... until the umpire made a controversial third strike call to end the game and give London the thrilling 3-2 win. Hard luck for Joseph Nordin to have a 0.00 ERA and still be tagged with the loss. The Fire Frogs' Paul Digiovanni became the first pitcher with 2 saves, successfully converting in Rio's 4-2 win over Santiago. Oslo's Alan Card recorded a 5 hit, 4-0 complete game shutout over Paris. Growlers/Rhinos was an epic, back-and-forth duel in their final game of the set, until RF Peter Pare knocked in a 2-RBI double in the bottom of the ninth to provide the final answer and comeback in an 7-6 victory. Absolutely devastating meltdown by the Carlsbad Cyclones - they led 4-0 heading into the bottom of the 9th, whereupon they coughed up 5 runs - including a 3-RBI double by SS Samuel Winters to inexplicably lose 4-5 and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Those who were fans from the beginning still grouse about that one. Here's how things looked after the first series: __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)