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Eugene Church · 06-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Islandian Pro Alliance

Thursday, June 14, 2001

Ruthlandian Union - North Division

FM Snaps 3-Game Losing Streak, Tops A's 9-7
First place Far Mountain got on the right track and snapped its three-game losing streak by outslugging Glasco 9-7 at Athletics Field. Redhawks third baseman Johnny Strickland (.278) and catcher Dave Davis (.373) supplied the lumber to halt the A's win streak at four. Strickland homered and doubled and plated four runs, while Davis went 5-for-5, scored four and drove in two runs. It was Strickland's 10th home run and Davis' 6th on the year. Athletics first baseman Francisco Robles (.288) had two hits and four RBIs and right fielder Jose Valenzuela (.322) two hits and an RBI. They both hit roundtrippers. The expected pitching duel between Charles Darby and Stan Lamoreaux never materialized. Lamoreaux (4-1 3.71) won it but gave seven runs and was KO'ed in the ninth. Doc Rutledge (6-1 2.34) got the last three outs and his 7th save. Darby (8-4 2.10) lost it for Glasco, being shelled for seven runs in eight innings, but only two were earned. The A's almost came back. They were down 9-3 going into the ninth. But Rutledge shut the door.

The Redhawks (34-23) lead the Ruthlandian Union North Division and are 4.5 games up on third place Glasco (28-26). The Athletics are one percentage point in front of Valmara (29-27).

Blasters Back In 2nd Place, Bop Vipers 7-1
Lefthander Harry Manning hurled Colfax back into second place in the RU North with a 7-1 triumph over the Valmara Vipers at Mountain View Stadium. Manning (8-4 3.27) picked up his 8th victory with a six-hitter. Todd Turner (5-4 4.08) got chased in the fifth after allowing five runs and suffered the loss. The Blasters lived up to their name today with 14 hits and were triggered by second baseman Tucker Hill (.356) with 4-for-5 and three runs, first baseman Dennis Cole (.323) with 2-for-4 and two RBIs and third baseman Russ Farrell (.282) with two RBIs.

The Vipers got the bad news today that shortstop Mike Ellefsen will be out the rest of the season and part of the next with a torn hamstring. He injured it sliding in yesterday's game. Ellefsen is hitting .312 with 8 homers, 23 RBIs and 23 runs scored this season. Manager J. Jackson Samuel said three players would vie for the position: Matt Muzurek (.236), Scotty Peterson (.256) and new signee, 35-year-old Cazzie Karunas.

Colfax (30-26) is now 3.5 games behind the division leader, Far Mountain (34-23). Valmara (29-27) is now fourth and 4.5 games out of first.

V's Vault Past All-Stars 10-3 with 3 HRs
Three home runs and Raul Sandoval made it easy for the Volusia Vigilantes to vault past Elnora 10-3. Center fielder Jesus Arroyo (.253) ripped two roundtrippers and powered in four runs, while right fielder Dan Rogers (.269) had a two-run salvo in the V's 10-hit assault. Sandoval (6-6 2.70) was strong and steady as usual and pitched his 8th complete game, permitting eight hits with five Ks and three BBs. Sandoval (.178) even singled in two runs. Loser John Tinker (3-8 4.87), just restored to the starting rotation by manager Zoggy White, was treated roughly by Volusia, being pelted for six runs in less than two innings.

Center fielder Rusty Gilbert of the Elnora All-Stars was injured while trying to make a catch in the first inning and will miss about a week. Gilbert was hitting .281 with 4 homers, 16 RBIs and 18 runs in 39 games. 25-year-old outfielder Sammy Marlaire has been signed to replace him on the roster.

The Vigilantes (27-30) are fifth in the standings, seven games out, while Elnora (21-37) has the worst record in the IPA and are laboring deep in the cellar, 13.5 games behind.

06-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#296
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,989	Islandian Pro Alliance Thursday, June 14, 2001 Ruthlandian Union - North Division FM Snaps 3-Game Losing Streak, Tops A's 9-7 First place Far Mountain got on the right track and snapped its three-game losing streak by outslugging Glasco 9-7 at Athletics Field. Redhawks third baseman Johnny Strickland (.278) and catcher Dave Davis (.373) supplied the lumber to halt the A's win streak at four. Strickland homered and doubled and plated four runs, while Davis went 5-for-5, scored four and drove in two runs. It was Strickland's 10th home run and Davis' 6th on the year. Athletics first baseman Francisco Robles (.288) had two hits and four RBIs and right fielder Jose Valenzuela (.322) two hits and an RBI. They both hit roundtrippers. The expected pitching duel between Charles Darby and Stan Lamoreaux never materialized. Lamoreaux (4-1 3.71) won it but gave seven runs and was KO'ed in the ninth. Doc Rutledge (6-1 2.34) got the last three outs and his 7th save. Darby (8-4 2.10) lost it for Glasco, being shelled for seven runs in eight innings, but only two were earned. The A's almost came back. They were down 9-3 going into the ninth. But Rutledge shut the door. The Redhawks (34-23) lead the Ruthlandian Union North Division and are 4.5 games up on third place Glasco (28-26). The Athletics are one percentage point in front of Valmara (29-27). Blasters Back In 2nd Place, Bop Vipers 7-1 Lefthander Harry Manning hurled Colfax back into second place in the RU North with a 7-1 triumph over the Valmara Vipers at Mountain View Stadium. Manning (8-4 3.27) picked up his 8th victory with a six-hitter. Todd Turner (5-4 4.08) got chased in the fifth after allowing five runs and suffered the loss. The Blasters lived up to their name today with 14 hits and were triggered by second baseman Tucker Hill (.356) with 4-for-5 and three runs, first baseman Dennis Cole (.323) with 2-for-4 and two RBIs and third baseman Russ Farrell (.282) with two RBIs. The Vipers got the bad news today that shortstop Mike Ellefsen will be out the rest of the season and part of the next with a torn hamstring. He injured it sliding in yesterday's game. Ellefsen is hitting .312 with 8 homers, 23 RBIs and 23 runs scored this season. Manager J. Jackson Samuel said three players would vie for the position: Matt Muzurek (.236), Scotty Peterson (.256) and new signee, 35-year-old Cazzie Karunas. Colfax (30-26) is now 3.5 games behind the division leader, Far Mountain (34-23). Valmara (29-27) is now fourth and 4.5 games out of first. V's Vault Past All-Stars 10-3 with 3 HRs Three home runs and Raul Sandoval made it easy for the Volusia Vigilantes to vault past Elnora 10-3. Center fielder Jesus Arroyo (.253) ripped two roundtrippers and powered in four runs, while right fielder Dan Rogers (.269) had a two-run salvo in the V's 10-hit assault. Sandoval (6-6 2.70) was strong and steady as usual and pitched his 8th complete game, permitting eight hits with five Ks and three BBs. Sandoval (.178) even singled in two runs. Loser John Tinker (3-8 4.87), just restored to the starting rotation by manager Zoggy White, was treated roughly by Volusia, being pelted for six runs in less than two innings. Center fielder Rusty Gilbert of the Elnora All-Stars was injured while trying to make a catch in the first inning and will miss about a week. Gilbert was hitting .281 with 4 homers, 16 RBIs and 18 runs in 39 games. 25-year-old outfielder Sammy Marlaire has been signed to replace him on the roster. The Vigilantes (27-30) are fifth in the standings, seven games out, while Elnora (21-37) has the worst record in the IPA and are laboring deep in the cellar, 13.5 games behind.