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NBC – Week 1 WKDY Series Results – April 6 – 9, 1981

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Atlanta Kings @ Chicago Fire
Fire Sweep Series 3-0
Chicago opens the 1981 season by soundly defeating Atlanta 3-0.


GAME 1 - Fire Hope Opening Day Win Bodes Well for Season - NBC Featured Game
Fans of the Chicago Fire who packed the stands for the home opener were rewarded with a Chicago win over the visiting Atlanta Kings, 8-6. Heriberto Jimenez started for the home team against Bill Ybanez. Sal Gamez earned accolades for his performance. Heriberto Jimenez got the win, improving to 1-0. He worked 7.2 innings, giving up 6 runs on 9 hits, while striking out 7 and walking 8.

David Villarreal dealt the Kings a blow in the bottom of the first. Batting with the bases loaded and Chicago leading 2-0, Villarreal, who finished 3rd in the ABC in doubles with 42 in 1976, hit a 1-2 changeup for a 2-run single.

"The boys were swinging the bats today," winning manager Matt Mead said.


GAME 2 - Fire Sink Kings, 6-3
The Chicago Fire topped the Atlanta Kings, 6-3, in National Baseball Conference action at Chicago Grounds. The game was highlighted by the performance of Chicago pitcher Alex Diaz. In 8.2 innings, Diaz surrendered 8 hits, while striking out 7 and walking 2. He allowed 3 runs. Atlanta drops to 0-2.

Miguel Morales, who finished 4th in the NBC in extra-base hits with 55 in 1978, aided the Chicago cause with a run-scoring double in the bottom of the first. For the game, the left fielder was 1-4 with a double.

"We'll kick back tonight, then get set for the next one," Morales said.

GAME 3 - Fire Stop Kings, 7-4
Salvador Stewart had a good game, but he could not keep the Atlanta Kings from falling, 7-4, to the Chicago Fire at Chicago Grounds. The Atlanta designated hitter was 4 for 5 with 4 singles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once in the loss. Edgar Gonzalez, the winning pitcher, improved to 1-0. He pitched 8.2 innings, giving up 8 hits and 4 runs, while striking out 10 and walking 6. Matt Hyman collected his 3rd save.

Chicago took a 6-4 lead on Miguel Morales's 1st home run of the season. The 2-run home run came off Atlanta pitcher Mike Hawkins in the bottom of the seventh.

Morales called winning a team effort. "It's not the same guy every time," he said. "It's the sum of the parts."

Chicago is off to a hot start at 3-0.


Charlotte Colonels @ Dallas Rustlers
Rustlers Sweep Series 3-0
Dallas plays clutch baseball in two extra innings games managing to sweep the heavily favored Colonels 3-0.


GAME 1 - Rustlers Clip Colonels, 6-5
The Dallas Rustlers put one in the win column on Opening Day at Rustlers Grounds. The Rustlers defeated the Charlotte Colonels, 6-5. Dallas catcher Devon Barlow was instrumental in his team's success. He went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 doubles, and a walk, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once.

The Rustlers procured the win, in large part because of first baseman Ray Swerdlove. In the bottom of the tenth, he produced the game-winning run-scoring single.

"We'll relax tonight and enjoy this win," said Barlow.

GAME 2 - Rustlers Foil Colonels, 6-4
Rich Vela drove in 3 runs to help Dallas defeat Charlotte, 6-4. The left fielder had 1 double and 1 home run for the Rustlers. The winner was Gabriel Zayas, who threw 123 pitches over 7 innings. The right-hander was charged with 4 runs on 7 hits. Charlotte drops to 0-2.

Dallas grabbed control in the bottom of the sixth. With one out and runners on 2nd and 3rd, John Thurston delivered a 2-run single, to make it 6-4 in favor of the Rustlers.

"We'll kick back tonight and enjoy this win," said Thurston.

GAME 3 - Rustlers Need Extra Innings to Top Colonels, 5-4
Dallas starter Jonathan Funches pitched well against the Charlotte Colonels at Rustlers Grounds. The left-hander led his team to a win, 5-4. Dallas reliever Joe Guy picked up the win, upping his record to 1-0. Agustin Tapia shouldered the loss. The win gives Dallas a record of 3-0.

The Rustlers procured the win, in large part because of catcher Devon Barlow. In the bottom of the 15th, he produced the game-winning run-scoring single.

"Winning the game is always the first objective," Barlow said.


Tampa Bay Storm @ Phoenix Firebirds
Storm Win Series 2-1
Phoenix avoids the sweep as Tampa Bay plays well in the opening series winning 2-1.


GAME 1 - Storm Hope Opening Day Win Bodes Well for Season
The 1981 season began for the Phoenix Firebirds with a loss to the Tampa Bay Storm at Phoenix Grounds. The final score was 3-1. Tampa Bay pitcher Sergio Martinez had a fine performance. Luis Carrera recorded the save, his 1st.

Tyler Lett, the 34-year-old catcher, had a direct impact on the outcome. Lett contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the sixth inning to put Tampa Bay up, 2-1.

"We'll take some time to unwind," said Lett, "and then get after it again."

GAME 2 - Tampa Bay Beats Phoenix, 8-4
The Tampa Bay Storm picked up a win at Phoenix Grounds, taking down the Phoenix Firebirds, 8-4. Starting pitcher Julio Gonzalez was a big reason why. Tampa Bay goes to 2-0.

Tampa Bay used a well-timed hit by Jorge Bailon to capture the win. The first baseman socked a bases-clearing double in the top of the sixth inning to put the Storm ahead, 8-4. Though it was his only hit in 5 at-bats, it was important.

"We're feeling good in this clubhouse right now after that one," Gonzalez told the Tampa Bay Gazette.

GAME 3 - Firebirds Knock Off Storm, 5-1
Phoenix pitcher Nate Lucas did his part in helping his team beat the Tampa Bay Storm, 5-1. The right-hander kept opposing batters in check throughout the game. The victory makes Phoenix 1-2.

Kevin Bell, who led the NBC in doubles with 40 in 1979, aided the Phoenix cause with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the third. For the game, the first baseman was 1 for 4.

"The key at this level is throwing strike one," said Lucas. "Successful pitchers do it."



Miami Hurricanes @ Los Angeles Cobras
Cobras Win Series 2-1
Los Angeles handles Miami 2-1 sealing the series win with a blowout victory in game 3.


GAME 1 - Hurricanes Win at Los Angeles, 4-1
Opening day festivities have begun throughout the league. Fans of the Los Angeles Cobras were eager to watch Jerry Romero square off against Gil Aguilar of the visiting Miami Hurricanes. In the end, the Hurricanes won the game, 4-1, with Gil Aguilar leading the way. Aguilar went 9 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 3, and struck out 4. His record improves to 1-0.

Jorge Suarez, the former first-round draft pick, directly impacted the outcome. Suarez contributed a 2-run triple in the top of the third inning to put Miami up, 3-0.

"It makes it a little nicer in the clubhouse when we win," said Suarez. "It eases the tension."


GAME 2 - Hurricanes Go Down to Defeat, 7-3
Behind a fine performance from Bill Haywood, the Los Angeles Cobras knocked off the Miami Hurricanes, 7-3. Haywood went 3-5 with a home run and a double while scoring 2 runs and driving in 3 for the Cobras. The loss drops the Hurricanes to 1-1.

Los Angeles grabbed control in the bottom of the sixth. With one out and runners on 1st and 2nd, D.J. Rivera delivered a run-scoring single, to make it 4-3 in favor of the Cobras.

"Winning is the only thing that really matters," Rivera told the Los Angeles Daily News. "If you can win without even breaking a sweat, more power to you."

GAME 3 - Cobras Lick Hurricanes, 12-1
The Los Angeles Cobras trumped the Miami Hurricanes, 12-1, at Cobras Ballpark. Los Angeles second baseman Emmanuel Robertson was terrific. He went 3-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk while scoring 2 and driving in 5. The loss drops the Hurricanes to 1-2.

Robertson contributed a big hit, a grand slam home run, for Los Angeles in the bottom of the first. With his team trailing 1-0, Robertson took a changeup from Joe Good and stroked the home run to left. His 1st home run of the season allowed the Cobras to leap in front, 4-1.

"We'll keep our chins up and get ready for the next game," said losing manager Seth Coe.



Detroit Dukes @ San Diego Seraphs
Dukes Win Series 2-1
Detroit responds to a game 2 drubbing with a fine pitching performance to take the series 2-1.


GAME 1 - Dukes Top San Diego, 7-6
Seraphs Field was the site of the home opener for the San Diego Seraphs. The contest featured a prime matchup between Jon Solis of the visiting Detroit Dukes and Kennie Murdock of the Seraphs. The final score was 7-6, with the Dukes getting the win. Tony King turned in the best performance. Detroit reliever Jon Moreno was the winner. His record is now 1-0. The losing pitcher was Jerry Wilson.

King had an important at-bat with runners on 1st and 2nd in the top of the eighth, when he hit a 2-run triple. The Dukes went on to win.

"Chalk one up for the good guys," said King. "I'm sure our fans enjoyed that win."


GAME 2 - Seraphs Roll to 11-2 Win Over Dukes
San Diego beat Detroit on the strength of starter Robbie Kendall's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a win, 11-2. The loss has the Dukes at 1-1.

Artur Vaulin dealt the Dukes a blow in the bottom of the second. Batting with the bases loaded and San Diego leading 3-2, Vaulin, who is a two-time All-Star, hit a 1-0 fastball for a 2-run single.

"I'll be honest," said Kendall. "I didn't have much left in the tank."


GAME 3 - Miranda Goes Distance in 4-1 Win
Detroit and San Diego duked it out and the Dukes came out victorious.

The Detroit Dukes defeated the San Diego Seraphs, 4-1, in National Baseball Conference action at Seraphs Field. Detroit pitcher Mike Miranda had a standout performance. The loss puts San Diego at 1-2.

Miranda, who led the NBC in wins with 19 in 1978, pitched a complete game for Detroit. Miranda surrendered 6 hits over 9 innings and struck out 6. With the win, he moves to 1-0 on the season.

"Mike is tough when he's hitting his spots," said Detroit manager Jose Perez.


Minneapolis Blizzard @ San Francisco Warriors
Warriors Sweep Series 3-0
San Francisco sweeps easily as Minneapolis doesn't put up much of a fight scoring only 4 runs in the series.


GAME 1 - Warriors Hope Opening Day Win Bodes Well for Season
The San Francisco Warriors ushered in the 1981 season with a win versus the Minneapolis Blizzard at San Francisco Grounds. The final score was 6-3. Starting Pitcher Arturo Gonzalez had a standout performance.

The Warriors got an important contribution from left fielder Bernardo Valenzuela, who in the bottom of the third punched a 0-2 fastball into right-center for a solo home run. It was his 2nd home run of the season and put the Warriors ahead, 2-0.

"Nice win for us," said Valenzuela. "Now we'll go after the next one."


GAME 2 - Warriors Sink Blizzard, 4-1
The San Francisco Warriors picked up a win at San Francisco Grounds, knocking off the Minneapolis Blizzard, 4-1. Starting pitcher Kyle Chambers played a key role in the triumph. The Warriors, now 2-0, have hit the ground running this season.

The Warriors got a big at-bat from first baseman Victor Quintero. For the game, Quintero was 1-4 with a home run. In the bottom of the sixth, with the bases empty, he stroked a solo home run. His 2nd home run of the season gave San Francisco a 2-1 lead.

"Kyle -- his tempo and rhythm were good," said Warriors manager Tyler Trowbridge. "He was the key to us winning."

GAME 3 - San Francisco Blanks Blizzard, Pineda Wins
The Minneapolis Blizzard were almost helpless today in their 2-0 loss to the San Francisco Warriors and hurler Antonio Pineda. Pineda kept the Blizzard confused all game, spinning an 8-hit shutout.

"Tip your hat to Pineda," Minneapolis manager Shawn Thompson said in a postgame interview. "He kept us off balance all night."

The 24-year-old right-hander had no walks and 8 strikeouts in a strong performance.

"It just happened to be one of those games where even when I made mistakes, they either fouled them off or someone would make a fine defensive play," Pineda said. "It was just one of those games that things went my way."
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