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Eugene Church · 10-23-2008, 02:35 PM

Islandian Pro Alliance

Thursday, July 26, 2001

Ruthlandian Union - South Division

Marston Wins 3rd Straight, Nips Waleska 4-3
First place Marston rebounded from a 3-2 deficit with runs in the seventh and ninth to nip Waleska on the road 4-3 in 10 innings. Center fielder Tommy Reinhold (.305) was hit by a pitch, advanced to second on a bunt, then scored the winning run on second baseman Ken Green's (.332) base hit. That gave the Nine their third win in a row and plunged the Westerners into a two-way tie for the basement. Closer Walt Sellers (3-5 3.00) notched the win with three scoreless innings in relief of Paul Azard (9-5 3.84), who allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings. Loser Gary Hill (9-7 4.28) worked all ten innings, gave up four runs and nine hits with 9 Ks and a walk. Third baseman Roland Thomas (.366) doubled in two runs in the first inning for the Nine, while Ronnie Horn (.290) tied the score at 3-all in the eighth with an RBI single. The Westerners were led by left fielder Big Hoss Burkhalter (.312) with a two-run first-inning blast, his 28th of the year. Second baseman Wiz Taylor (.302) added the third run with a double in the second, making it 3-2 in favor of Waleska. Marston had more hits in the game, topping the Westerners 10-7.

The Marston Nine (57-41) have the best record in the IPA and lead the Waleska Westerners (46-53) by 11.5 games in the Ruthlandian Union South standings. The defeat sent Waleska into a tie for last place with Belair Beach (46-53).

BB Bounces Back and Beats 'Jacks in 10 Innings
The Belair Beach Sunbirds bounced back and beat the Forest City Lumberjacks 4-3, by scoring two runs in the last of the 10th. A bases-loaded single by first baseman Phil Gravelli (.341) brought home the winning run and sent the Lumberjacks to a third successive defeat. The Sunbirds had to come back twice. They trailed 2-0 as late as fifth, then scored single runs in the sixth and seventh to tie it at 2-2. Forest City went ahead in the top of the 10th on third baseman Jesse Pearson's (.260) solo shot, number 7 for this season. It came off closer Lou Zanelli (8-7 3.62), who got credit for the victory with two innings of relief. Pearson's roundtripper was the only hit he surrendered. Timmy Brooks (4-4 1.75) blew the save and caught the loss. He gave up four hits and two runs in just two-thirds of an inning. The Lumberjacks got only five hits, while Belair Beach only got seven. Both starters pitched strong games. Sunbird starter Tiny Lindgren (2-1 3.43) allowed four hits and two runs in eight innings and All-Star Herm Bahr (11-6 3.26) held Belair Beach to just four hits and two runs in nine innings. Second baseman Rick Sullivan (.267) went deep for the Sunbirds and left fielder Chuck Hill notched his 24th for Forest City.

Belair Beach (46-53) is now not alone in the RU South cellar. Waleska (46-53) lost and dropped down into a tie for last place. Both ballclubs are now 11.5 games off the pace. With the loss, Forest City fell 5 games in back of first place Marston (57-41).

Szwak Stops Rattler 6-2, SV Tied for Last Place
It was a good win for manager Stacy Engel and his Claxton Diamonds. They whacked the Sugar Valley Rattlers 6-2 and avoided the division cellar. A loss would have given Claxton undisputed possession of last place in the RU South. Pitcher Johnny Szwak (10-5 3.71) brought his "A" Game to the ballpark today and broke his three-game losing steak. Szwak scattered eight hits, fanned four and walked four for his 10th win of the year. The Diamonds pelted three Rattler pitchers for 11 hits and were sparked by second baseman Donny McCoy (.343), who cracked four hits and first baseman Marty McCluskey (.306) with two hits and two RBIs. Sugar Valley's catcher Slingshot McFall (.296) belted his 7th homer to top the Rattlers. Harvey Hines (9-8 3.84) was hung with the loss, being shelled for four runs in the second inning.

The triumph gave Claxton (47-53) a half-game edge in the battle for fourth place. The Diamonds are 11 games out of first. Belair Beach (46-53) and Waleska (46-53) have the dubious honor of being tied for last place and 11.5 games behind.

10-23-2008, 02:35 PM	#515
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,956	Islandian Pro Alliance Thursday, July 26, 2001 Ruthlandian Union - South Division Marston Wins 3rd Straight, Nips Waleska 4-3 First place Marston rebounded from a 3-2 deficit with runs in the seventh and ninth to nip Waleska on the road 4-3 in 10 innings. Center fielder Tommy Reinhold (.305) was hit by a pitch, advanced to second on a bunt, then scored the winning run on second baseman Ken Green's (.332) base hit. That gave the Nine their third win in a row and plunged the Westerners into a two-way tie for the basement. Closer Walt Sellers (3-5 3.00) notched the win with three scoreless innings in relief of Paul Azard (9-5 3.84), who allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings. Loser Gary Hill (9-7 4.28) worked all ten innings, gave up four runs and nine hits with 9 Ks and a walk. Third baseman Roland Thomas (.366) doubled in two runs in the first inning for the Nine, while Ronnie Horn (.290) tied the score at 3-all in the eighth with an RBI single. The Westerners were led by left fielder Big Hoss Burkhalter (.312) with a two-run first-inning blast, his 28th of the year. Second baseman Wiz Taylor (.302) added the third run with a double in the second, making it 3-2 in favor of Waleska. Marston had more hits in the game, topping the Westerners 10-7. The Marston Nine (57-41) have the best record in the IPA and lead the Waleska Westerners (46-53) by 11.5 games in the Ruthlandian Union South standings. The defeat sent Waleska into a tie for last place with Belair Beach (46-53). BB Bounces Back and Beats 'Jacks in 10 Innings The Belair Beach Sunbirds bounced back and beat the Forest City Lumberjacks 4-3, by scoring two runs in the last of the 10th. A bases-loaded single by first baseman Phil Gravelli (.341) brought home the winning run and sent the Lumberjacks to a third successive defeat. The Sunbirds had to come back twice. They trailed 2-0 as late as fifth, then scored single runs in the sixth and seventh to tie it at 2-2. Forest City went ahead in the top of the 10th on third baseman Jesse Pearson's (.260) solo shot, number 7 for this season. It came off closer Lou Zanelli (8-7 3.62), who got credit for the victory with two innings of relief. Pearson's roundtripper was the only hit he surrendered. Timmy Brooks (4-4 1.75) blew the save and caught the loss. He gave up four hits and two runs in just two-thirds of an inning. The Lumberjacks got only five hits, while Belair Beach only got seven. Both starters pitched strong games. Sunbird starter Tiny Lindgren (2-1 3.43) allowed four hits and two runs in eight innings and All-Star Herm Bahr (11-6 3.26) held Belair Beach to just four hits and two runs in nine innings. Second baseman Rick Sullivan (.267) went deep for the Sunbirds and left fielder Chuck Hill notched his 24th for Forest City. Belair Beach (46-53) is now not alone in the RU South cellar. Waleska (46-53) lost and dropped down into a tie for last place. Both ballclubs are now 11.5 games off the pace. With the loss, Forest City fell 5 games in back of first place Marston (57-41). Szwak Stops Rattler 6-2, SV Tied for Last Place It was a good win for manager Stacy Engel and his Claxton Diamonds. They whacked the Sugar Valley Rattlers 6-2 and avoided the division cellar. A loss would have given Claxton undisputed possession of last place in the RU South. Pitcher Johnny Szwak (10-5 3.71) brought his "A" Game to the ballpark today and broke his three-game losing steak. Szwak scattered eight hits, fanned four and walked four for his 10th win of the year. The Diamonds pelted three Rattler pitchers for 11 hits and were sparked by second baseman Donny McCoy (.343), who cracked four hits and first baseman Marty McCluskey (.306) with two hits and two RBIs. Sugar Valley's catcher Slingshot McFall (.296) belted his 7th homer to top the Rattlers. Harvey Hines (9-8 3.84) was hung with the loss, being shelled for four runs in the second inning. The triumph gave Claxton (47-53) a half-game edge in the battle for fourth place. The Diamonds are 11 games out of first. Belair Beach (46-53) and Waleska (46-53) have the dubious honor of being tied for last place and 11.5 games behind.