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Nugget699 · 04-01-2012, 06:40 AM

Sunday April 1st 2012
Grenada shock Rothes in the Semis
The Grenada Kings are through to the first KBA Cup final after upsetting the Rothes Blue Jays in 10 innings this afternoon. Having trailed for the almost the whole game, The Kings scored in the 8th and 9th to tie the game, before Johan Kristoffersson (2-4, Run) tagged-up from third on a Helmer Hjelm (0-4, RBI, K, 2 LOB) fly out to give the Kings the victory. Designated Hitter Liam Zetterlund had doubled the Blue Jays lead in the 7th with a solo blast to left field.

Grenada will go into tomorrow night's decider as big underdogs after the Megopolis Titans sunk the Cardinals at home, 3-2. Hendrick Rasmussen homered to deep right field in the 6th to break the deadlock in which the Cardinals came from behind twice to level the scores.

The KBA Cup final is scheduled to start at 7:00pm West time at Hilltop Field at Exhibition Square.

Sandford City snap-up Erich Schbert
In what will surely be a major coup for the club, the Sandford City Bulldogs have completed the signing of 23-year old rookie Erich Schbert to a minor league contract. The right-handed Shortstop was released by the Tranent Fury earlier today after a dismal Spring Training where he only managed 8 hits on 45 plate appearances with 2 Runs and 2 RBI for an average of just .178.

Whilst Tranent isn't packed with talent at Short, Fury manager Larry Horton said Schbert just isn't ready for the Super League: "He is only a Division 2 player at best at the moment.

"His Spring Training was unusually poor, and he was just taking up a valuable roster spot, something that we need to take advantage of".

They did just that, completing the signing of 18-year old Reliever Andreas Coate who spent Spring Training at Port Redhill, having traded for the youngster form Xyport in late 2011. The right-hander pitched 4.1 innings over 3 games in Spring, giving up 4 runs on 4 hits whilst walking 5 and striking out 2.

2 minutes with Tom Gazard

Name: Tom Gazard
DOB: 06/25/1987
Club: Ridgewich Falls Pride
Position: Left Field

-Tell us about your debut. Who was it against? How did you play?
It was for Hydewaters against Port Redhill, we lost 6-3. I came on in the 4th to replace Ronald Kingwell and went nothing for three if I remember correctly. I struck out swinging the first two times!
-What car do you drive?
Saab 9-3 Estate
-What was your first car?
VW Golf
-Favourite Film?
Cool Runnings
-Favourite TV program?
Seinfeld
-Most expensive item you have every bought?
Wife's engagement ring
-Do you DIY?
Not a chance. I'm useless at everything DIY [laughs].
-Perfect woman - apart from wife/partner?
Paris Hilton
-The lads are over for dinner, what do you cook?
Probably order pizza or something. If I was in charge of the last supper it would've been Chinese or Indian.
-If you were the manager of the team, who would you sign?
Nicky Loxton
-Best Homer you have hit?
Definitely my first blast in the big time. It was against the Cardinals in June 2007. We were down 8-3 going into the top of the 5th and I led-off the inning with a first pitch thunderbolt that went 400+ feet. If only we could've won that game.
-Best stadium you've played at?
Gothica Stadium.
-Most embarrassing moment in baseball?
My first game for sure!
-If you weren't a baseball player, what would you be doing?
I have always wanted to go into law.
-What is your golf handicap?
8
-Life after baseball?
I would love to become an agent. Get my big fat slice of the pie!
-Tell us something not generally known about you?
My pre-game routine consists of eating three cookies and glass of milk. It's always been that way since my Mother used to give them to me before I played when I was a kid.
-Who is the worst dressed player at the club?
Lars Toiviainen. I think his mum must still buy his clothes [laughs].

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04-01-2012, 06:40 AM	#14
Nugget699 Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 444	Sunday April 1st 2012 Grenada shock Rothes in the Semis The Grenada Kings are through to the first KBA Cup final after upsetting the Rothes Blue Jays in 10 innings this afternoon. Having trailed for the almost the whole game, The Kings scored in the 8th and 9th to tie the game, before Johan Kristoffersson (2-4, Run) tagged-up from third on a Helmer Hjelm (0-4, RBI, K, 2 LOB) fly out to give the Kings the victory. Designated Hitter Liam Zetterlund had doubled the Blue Jays lead in the 7th with a solo blast to left field. Grenada will go into tomorrow night's decider as big underdogs after the Megopolis Titans sunk the Cardinals at home, 3-2. Hendrick Rasmussen homered to deep right field in the 6th to break the deadlock in which the Cardinals came from behind twice to level the scores. The KBA Cup final is scheduled to start at 7:00pm West time at Hilltop Field at Exhibition Square. Sandford City snap-up Erich Schbert In what will surely be a major coup for the club, the Sandford City Bulldogs have completed the signing of 23-year old rookie Erich Schbert to a minor league contract. The right-handed Shortstop was released by the Tranent Fury earlier today after a dismal Spring Training where he only managed 8 hits on 45 plate appearances with 2 Runs and 2 RBI for an average of just .178. Whilst Tranent isn't packed with talent at Short, Fury manager Larry Horton said Schbert just isn't ready for the Super League: "He is only a Division 2 player at best at the moment. "His Spring Training was unusually poor, and he was just taking up a valuable roster spot, something that we need to take advantage of". They did just that, completing the signing of 18-year old Reliever Andreas Coate who spent Spring Training at Port Redhill, having traded for the youngster form Xyport in late 2011. The right-hander pitched 4.1 innings over 3 games in Spring, giving up 4 runs on 4 hits whilst walking 5 and striking out 2. 2 minutes with Tom Gazard Name: Tom Gazard DOB: 06/25/1987 Club: Ridgewich Falls Pride Position: Left Field -Tell us about your debut. Who was it against? How did you play? It was for Hydewaters against Port Redhill, we lost 6-3. I came on in the 4th to replace Ronald Kingwell and went nothing for three if I remember correctly. I struck out swinging the first two times! -What car do you drive? Saab 9-3 Estate -What was your first car? VW Golf -Favourite Film? Cool Runnings -Favourite TV program? Seinfeld -Most expensive item you have every bought? Wife's engagement ring -Do you DIY? Not a chance. I'm useless at everything DIY [laughs]. -Perfect woman - apart from wife/partner? Paris Hilton -The lads are over for dinner, what do you cook? Probably order pizza or something. If I was in charge of the last supper it would've been Chinese or Indian. -If you were the manager of the team, who would you sign? Nicky Loxton -Best Homer you have hit? Definitely my first blast in the big time. It was against the Cardinals in June 2007. We were down 8-3 going into the top of the 5th and I led-off the inning with a first pitch thunderbolt that went 400+ feet. If only we could've won that game. -Best stadium you've played at? Gothica Stadium. -Most embarrassing moment in baseball? My first game for sure! -If you weren't a baseball player, what would you be doing? I have always wanted to go into law. -What is your golf handicap? 8 -Life after baseball? I would love to become an agent. Get my big fat slice of the pie! -Tell us something not generally known about you? My pre-game routine consists of eating three cookies and glass of milk. It's always been that way since my Mother used to give them to me before I played when I was a kid. -Who is the worst dressed player at the club? Lars Toiviainen. I think his mum must still buy his clothes [laughs]. Results Last edited by Nugget699; 04-02-2012 at 05:07 AM.