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1902 Promotion/Relegation Series 1
Reading Railers vs. Virginia Mariners
Last year the Reading Railers lost their opportunity to gain entry into the Premier League with a loss to the Providence Whalers in five games, but after finishing third they'll get another shot at promotion. Zach McAndrews (16-17, 2.46), Ryan Price (18-16, 2.35), and Jack Dunleavy (18-17, 2.98) form the rotation which allowed the 7th fewest runs in League A, with Nate McCabe (.277, 15 HR, 100 RBI) leading the 7th ranked offense.
They'll be facing an aging Virginia team who were outscored 933-704 with their starters posting a 4.33 ERA. Both Billy Ging (19-21) and Hal Mauck (17-23) lost more than 20 games for the Mariners.
Game 1
The Mariners got out to an early 1-0 lead with an RBI single by Pat Beck with Billy Ging holding the Railers scoreless for 7 innings, but an RBI single by Judge McCredie in the 8th and an RBI double by Nate McCabe in the ninth gave the Railers a 2-1 come from behind win. Jack Dunleavy picked up the win with a complete game 7 hitter, striking out 6.
Game 2
George Boice pitched a complete game three hit shutout for the Railers, who rolled over the Mariners 11-0 to take a 2-0 series lead. It was Nate McCabe who had the big game for Reading with a pair of hits and five RBI, including a home run. McCabe has driven in six during the series.
Game 3
The second time was the charm for the Reading Railers who will move up to the Premier League in 1903 after their 11-7 win to complete the sweep over the Virginia Mariners. Zach McAndrews survived a poor outing (8 IP, 15 H, 7 R, 2 BB, 0 K) to pick up the win with every starter getting at least one hit for Reading.
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