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Elendil · 08-07-2007, 01:44 PM

2012 All-Star Game

The game was held at Coral Seymour Memorial Park for the second straight year, but this time the 18-14 slugfest of last year wasn't repeated.

Instead, this year's summer exhibition turned out to be a defensive showcase, as both teams combined for just 11 hits in the game. There was also only one error, and that was made on a bad pickoff throw by Goldpanner Sawao Kawano.

The Denali Division struck first in the third inning, touching up Chugiak's Eugene Pond for two runs, the first coming on a double by Sitka shortstop Jack Hussey. The twenty-year-old Hussey gave evidence of the rationale behind his nickname - "Hustle" - when he took third base on the throw to the plate, a play that allowed him to score the second run on a Gary Johnson sac fly that made the second out.

Meanwhile, the Seward Division didn't have a single baserunner until the fifth inning! Kodiak's Tom Robbins broke up the perfect game and the no-hitter with a double off lefty Chance Major of North Pole. But he went nowhere, and the score remained 2-0.

The Sewards finally broke through in the sixth inning when Chip Becker relieved Major. Becker yielded two leadoff walks, then Buc first baseman John Brown advanced them both into scoring position with a slow grounder to second. Becker yielded another walk to Buc shortstop Swerdlow, loading the bases. A sac fly by Jet left fielder Botfield plated one run. With two outs, last year's Hitter of the Year Adam Joly blasted a three-run homer down the left field line. 4-2.

So the score remained until the 8th, when Kawano's bad pickoff throw, followed by a wild pitch, suddenly set up Kodiak shortstop Scott Wilkinson on third, to score on a single by Buc right fielder Kelyn Birley. 5-2.

The Denalis loaded up the bases in the bottom of the 9th on Kodiak closer Ron Yuke, but Glacier Pilot closer Edward Long came in for the final out and struck out Miner left fielder Rob Corley swinging. The Seward Division successfully completed yet another come-from-behind victory in the summer showcase, their fifth of the six played so far - and their fourth consecutive victory.

08-07-2007, 01:44 PM	#98
Elendil Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the dynasty forum Posts: 2,318	2012 All-Star Game 2012 All-Star Game The game was held at Coral Seymour Memorial Park for the second straight year, but this time the 18-14 slugfest of last year wasn't repeated. Instead, this year's summer exhibition turned out to be a defensive showcase, as both teams combined for just 11 hits in the game. There was also only one error, and that was made on a bad pickoff throw by Goldpanner Sawao Kawano. The Denali Division struck first in the third inning, touching up Chugiak's Eugene Pond for two runs, the first coming on a double by Sitka shortstop Jack Hussey. The twenty-year-old Hussey gave evidence of the rationale behind his nickname - "Hustle" - when he took third base on the throw to the plate, a play that allowed him to score the second run on a Gary Johnson sac fly that made the second out. Meanwhile, the Seward Division didn't have a single baserunner until the fifth inning! Kodiak's Tom Robbins broke up the perfect game and the no-hitter with a double off lefty Chance Major of North Pole. But he went nowhere, and the score remained 2-0. The Sewards finally broke through in the sixth inning when Chip Becker relieved Major. Becker yielded two leadoff walks, then Buc first baseman John Brown advanced them both into scoring position with a slow grounder to second. Becker yielded another walk to Buc shortstop Swerdlow, loading the bases. A sac fly by Jet left fielder Botfield plated one run. With two outs, last year's Hitter of the Year Adam Joly blasted a three-run homer down the left field line. 4-2. So the score remained until the 8th, when Kawano's bad pickoff throw, followed by a wild pitch, suddenly set up Kodiak shortstop Scott Wilkinson on third, to score on a single by Buc right fielder Kelyn Birley. 5-2. The Denalis loaded up the bases in the bottom of the 9th on Kodiak closer Ron Yuke, but Glacier Pilot closer Edward Long came in for the final out and struck out Miner left fielder Rob Corley swinging. The Seward Division successfully completed yet another come-from-behind victory in the summer showcase, their fifth of the six played so far - and their fourth consecutive victory. __________________ Heaven is kicking back with a double Talisker and a churchwarden stuffed with latakia. Last edited by Elendil; 08-07-2007 at 01:46 PM.