Game 1:
The Cavaliers were informed that their closer, Dalton Whitaker, will not be available for game. He is out with the flu. He will be getting an IV and rest and hopefully be available for game 2.
Highlights:
Top 1:
The Barons didn't waste anytime getting a start on their Championship run, with a single by Davis, a stolen of second, a single by Martinez, which put runners on first and third and a 3-run blast into the 20 MPH wind by Francisco Durango, put the Barons on the board and in the drivers seat, after only 8 pitches.
Bottom 1:
A leadoff walk, was wasted as Janchez grounded into a DP.
Barons 3, Cavaliers 0
Top 2:
1-2-3 inning for Contreras
Bottom 2:
1-2-3 inning for Parker
Barons 3, Cavaliers 0
Top 3:
A lead off single by Martinez got the inning started, but a 5-4-3 DP ended it.
Bottom 3:
1-2-3 inning for Parker, Cavaliers are still hitless
Barons 3, Cavaliers 0
Top 4:
Contreras sets the Barons down in order.
Bottom 4:
Janchez reaches second with 1 out, on a 2-base error by 3B King, but is stranded there.
Barons 3, Cavaliers 0
Top 5:
Another 1-2-3 inning for Contreras. He has found his grove after a rough first three hitters.
Bottom 5:
Parker contines to roll, shutting the Cav's down 1-2-3. Cav's are still hitless.
Barons 3, Cavaliers 0
Top 6:
Martinez leadoff the inning with a singled, but is left strained on 2B.
Bottom 6:
Gallegos leads off with a single up the middle. Rodriguez follows a suit with a single to left. The crowd is starting to get back into the game. After a fly-out the runners move up on a balk. But are strained on 2nd and 3rd after a line-out and a K.
Barons 3, Cavaliers 0
Pitch Count:
Contreras: 74
Paker: 60
Top 7:
The Barons go down 1-2-3, striking out 2 times
Bottom 7:
Brock walks, Dooley reaches on an error. With 2 outs and runners on 1st and 2nd Gallegos grounds out ending the inning.
Barons 3, Cavaliers 0
Top 8:
Leadoff man Duke reaches second on an error by Javier Janchez. Janchez committed just one error in 215 total chances in CF during the regular season, posting a .995 FPct. Martinez singles to right with one out, scoring Duke. After a double by Durango scored Martinez Julio Saldana comes into pitch replacing Miguel Contreras. Saldana gives up a single to Kawamura, scoring Durango before getting out of the inning.
Bottom 8:
Rodriguez singles, Lewis walks, Janchez singles, loading the bases with no outs. PH Granados strikes out. Brock grounds into the DP.
Barons 6, Cavaliers 0
The book is closed on Miguel Contreras: 7.1 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Top 9:
Saldana and Rodriguez shut down the Barons 1-2-3
Bottom 9:
Parker shuts down the Cavaliers 1-2-3
Barons 6, Cavaliers 0
Barons lead the series 1-0
Player of the game goes to Vince Parker.
Parker: 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K
Game Notes:
The Cavaliers had 4 hits on the day, 2 by Augusto Rodriguez.
Manuel Martinez went 4-4 with 2 R's and an RBI
Francisco Durango added 2 hits, a double and HR, scored twice and drove in 4
The Cavaliers left 7 men on, the Barons 2
GM Thoughts
That was an awful game, the team just showed no life for the first 5 innings. Parker is a good pitcher, but not that good. Game 2 is a must win, since we haven't played well on the road this year. Now we have to hope that Matt Hollis, who hasn't pitched as well in the 2nd half of this season has the pressure on him.
I will look at the lineup and I might have to make a change or two. Mauro Candelaria might be in the game at 2nd and maybe John Stewart or Ramon Granados might get in the game. I need something to spark this team. I don't want to lose to this Barons team again and so far its not looking good.
If I am down in game 4 I think Miguel Contreras is going to have to get the ball. I know that Vaughan Griffith pitched well this season, but he hasn't had any luck getting wins.
We have the pitching to win this series, but we must score runs....
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Delaware Conference - Game 1
Jamie Trujilio stepped it up for the Clippers going 7 innings, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits to take the win in game 1. The Clippers used small ball to score 8 runs over two innings to beat the Braves. Julio Romero, Chuck Chapman and Raul Gutierrez each had 2 RBI's for the Clippers. The Clippers take game one in surprising fashion.