Houston Mavericks (2-4) @ Boston Patriots (2-4)
Patriots Win Series 2-1
Winless Boston gets off the deck in dramatic fashion to take the series.
GAME 1 - Late Magic Gets Houston 8-6 Win
Behind a fine performance from Albert Chavez, the Houston Mavericks knocked off the Boston Patriots, 8-6. Chavez hit 2 home runs while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice for the Mavericks. Tony Chavarria closed the game out for Houston, earning his 2nd save. Boston falls to 0-4.
Houston took an 8-6 lead on Elijah Glenn's 2nd double of the season. The 2-run double, which Glenn hit in the top of the ninth, left Boston pitcher Adam Smith visibly frustrated.
"We played hard and won," said Chavez. "Sometimes, baseball is that easy.'
GAME 2 - Boston Gets Riveting Walk-Off Win
The home crowd was treated to a thrilling, walk-off win.
The Boston Patriots faced a tough opponent in Houston pitcher Scott Szell but did just enough to pull out the victory at Patriots Fields by a final score of 5-4. Szell went 8.2 innings and allowed 4 runs. Boston now has a record of 1-4.
Boston won the game in the bottom of the tenth inning. With no outs and Tony Chavarria on the mound for Houston, third baseman Danny Salas hit a dramatic solo home run, bringing Patriots fans to their feet.
"We battled our tails off to get this win," said Boston manager Bill Hurff.
GAME 3 - Velasquez Gives Houston Goose Eggs
Houston dropped a 1-0 shutout to Miguel Velasquez and the Boston Patriots at Patriots Fields today. The Mavericks offered little resistance to Velasquez, who stopped them on 7 hits, fanned 5, and walked 0.
"It just felt right today," the right-handed Velasquez told reporters after the win. "Even with the rain, it didn't throw me off my rhythm."
Cincinnati Cougars (3-3) @ New York Aces (5-1)
Aces Sweep Series 3-0
New York extendes their win streak to five.
GAME 1 - Cougars Handed 8-3 Loss by New York
The New York Aces topped the Cincinnati Cougars, 8-3, in American Baseball Conference action at Aces Field. The standout performance belonged to New York pitcher and Tyler, Texas, native Pablo Magana. Magana picked up the win for New York, going 7.2 innings. He gave up 1 run on 7 hits. He now sports a record of 1-0. The win gives New York a record of 3-1.
Jonathan Mestas, who finished 4th in the ABC in wins above replacement with 6.1 in 1974, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring walk in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the center fielder drew 1 walk.
"Feels good to get the job done," Magana said after the game.
GAME 2 - Aces Prevail, 7-5, Over Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Cougars got a superb performance from first baseman Esteban Martinez, but the New York Aces still won the game, 7-5. Martinez was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles while scoring 2 and driving in 2. Tony Oubre earned the win for New York. He lasted 8 innings, allowing 5 runs on 10 hits, while striking out 4. With the win, he raised his record to 1-1. Devon John got credit for the save for New York. It was his 3rd of the year.
Jerry Nunez aided the New York cause with a run-scoring walk in the bottom of the fifth. For the game, the right fielder drew 1 walk, while scoring 2 runs.
"We cashed in when we had the chance," said New York manager Dennis Salvino.
The win has New York at 4-1.
GAME 3 - Mestas Slugs Aces to 6-5 Win
The New York Aces topped the Cincinnati Cougars by the score of 6-5, with the biggest share of the credit going to center fielder Jonathan Mestas. Mestas hit 2 home runs while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice for the Aces on the day. New York pitcher Craig Starr got the win, upping his record to 1-0. Gil Medina got the loss. Getting the save was Devon John, his 4th.
Mestas had a timely hit for New York in the bottom of the eighth. With Cincinnati leading 5-4, he turned a 1-1 curveball into a 2-run home run. It was his 4th home run of the season, making it 6-5, New York.
"I believe in our guys," said New York skipper Dennis Salvino. "I like the energy they're playing with."
The loss has the Cougars at 3-3.
Las Vegas Gamblers (6-0) @ Philadelphia Fury (2-4)
Gamblers Sweep Series 3-0
Las Vegas hitting on all cylinders as the season-opening win streak reaches six.
GAME 1 - Philadelphia Blanked by Cole
Rogelio Cole of the Las Vegas Gamblers was in command from start to finish in his 5-0 shutout win over the Philadelphia Fury. He struck out 6, walked 2, and allowed 2 hits.
"I felt strong the entire game," Cole said. "I felt like I had my good stuff. It was just one of those games when everything was working."
GAME 2 - Las Vegas Grabs 7-4 Road Win
Las Vegas Gamblers starter Bobby Rodriguez was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the Philadelphia Fury, 7-4. The Gamblers, now 5-0, have hit the ground running this season.
Las Vegas needed the clutch hitting of Mario Smithson to notch the win. The left fielder hammered a 3-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to put the Gamblers on top, 5-3. For the game, Smithson had 1 home run and 1 single in 5 at-bats.
"It feels good to get this one," Smithson told the Las Vegas Observer.
GAME 3 - 6 Straight Wins for Gamblers
The Las Vegas Gamblers stopped the Philadelphia Fury, 9-6, at Fury Park. The Gamblers got a big game from David Avila, who went 2 for 3 with a triple and a walk. He scored 3 times. Las Vegas goes to 6-0 with the win.
Jon Martinez, who won the Robin Yount ROY Award in 1979, helped out the Las Vegas cause in the top of the fifth inning with a run-scoring double. For the game, the right fielder went 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.
"We'll pop the top on a cold beverage and get back to work tomorrow," Martinez said.
Denver Rocketeers (2-4) @ Pittsburgh Express (2-4)
Express Win Series 2-1
Pittsburgh manages to come up with two close victories to take the series.
GAME 1 - Express Clip Rocketeers, 6-5
The performance of Tony Villalta proved critical in helping Pittsburgh beat Denver, 6-5. The Express right fielder went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles. He scored 3 times. Pittsburgh is now 1-3.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the ninth inning, when Pittsburgh designated hitter Jonathan Greene, facing Al McHaney, had a run-scoring sacrifice fly. It gave the Express the 6-5 win.
"It's a thrill to get that kind of win," Villalta said.
GAME 2 - Rocketeers Upend Express, 7-2
The umbrellas came out during the Denver-Pittsburgh contest at Express Stadium.
With first baseman Jonathan Stevens leading the charge, the Denver Rocketeers defeated the Pittsburgh Express, 7-2, at Express Stadium. Stevens, who finished 4th in the ABC in batting average with .311 in 1979, went 3 for 4 with a triple, 2 singles, and was hit by a pitch. He scored 2 times and drove in 2. Damian Serano, the winner, goes to 1-1. He allowed 2 runs on 8 hits, with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
Stevens had a key at-bat for Denver early in the game. With a runner on 2nd, he hit a run-scoring triple. It was his 1st triple of the season and gave Denver an early 1-0 lead.
Stevens said his team "played with determination."
The loss drops the Express to 1-4.
GAME 3 - Express Edge Past Rocketeers, 6-5
The Pittsburgh Express defeated the Denver Rocketeers, 6-5. Doing his part was first baseman Jonathan Stevens, who went 2-5 with a home run and a double. He drove in 4 runs and scored once. Denver drops to 2-4.
Daniel Vega was the walk-off hero for Pittsburgh. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Express third baseman hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.
"Nice win for us," said Vega. "Now we'll go after the next one."
Seattle Comets (2-4) @ Nashville Blues (4-2)
Blues Win Series 2-1
Nashville bats are still blistering hot taking the series.
GAME 1 -Blues Deck Comets, 13-4
Nashville designated hitter Ricardo Espinosa helped his team beat the Seattle Comets, 13-4. Espinosa, who finished 2nd in the ABC in slugging percentage with .565 in 1975, went 4 for 5 for the Blues. The Blues, now 3-1, have played some good baseball in the early going.
With Nashville leading 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth, Espinosa hit a fastball from Ricardo Sanchez for a 2-run double. It was his 3rd double of the season and put the Blues ahead, 6-3.
"We're all about heart and hustle on this team. That's what wins ballgames," Espinosa told the Nashville Gazette.
GAME 2 - Comets Win at Nashville, 8-6
The Seattle Comets had to overcome a big game from Nashville first baseman Kevin Walker to leave Blues Stadium with a victory. And they did, winning 8-6. Walker went 3-5 with a double and 2 singles while scoring 2 runs. Seattle reliever Eduardo Gonzales picked up the win, upping his record to 1-0. Jacob Sutherland took the loss. Nashville falls to 3-2.
Seattle used the clutch hitting of Alex Bautista to capture the win. The first baseman drilled a 2-run double in the top of the sixth inning to give the Comets the lead, 8-6. For the game, Bautista had 1 single and 1 double in 5 at-bats.
"We were able to get some things going offensively," said Bautista.
GAME 3 - Blues Get Past Seattle for a 5-4 Win
The Blues grabbed a win, 5-4, at Blues Stadium, overcoming a fine effort from Seatlle pitcher Tony Miller. Miller went 8 innings and allowed 4 runs. Nashville reliever Aiden Watkins picked up the win, upping his record to 1-0. Jesus Sanchez absorbed the loss. Nashville, with the win, is 4-2.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the ninth inning, when Nashville shortstop Jordan Arteaga, facing Jesus Sanchez, had a run-scoring sacrifice fly. It gave the Blues the 5-4 win.
"We found a way to get it done," Arteaga said.
Portland Lumberjacks (3-3) @ St. Louis Stallions (4-2)
Stallions Win Series 2-1
St. Louis's pitching allows no runs and five hits in games 2 and 3 cruising to the series win.
GAME 1 - Lumberjacks Win at St. Louis, 8-3
A 4-RBI performance from David de Leon helped the Portland Lumberjacks beat the St. Louis Stallions, 8-3. St. Louis falls to 2-2.
In the top of the first of a scoreless game, de Leon hit a 2-run home run to put his team ahead.
"We'll enjoy this win," said de Leon. "But there's more we hope to accomplish."
GAME 2 - Stallions Lopez Blanks Lumberjacks
St. Louis hurler Bert Lopez put on quite a show today as he blitzed the Portland Lumberjacks with a 4-0 shutout. He baffled them with fastballs and changeups, allowing 2 hits with 6 strikeouts and 5 walks to pick up the win.
"I think every time we were looking for a fastball, he threw a changeup, and every time we were looking for a changeup, he threw a fastball," Portland manager Tim Staheli told reporters after the game.
GAME 3 - Stallions Top Lumberjacks, 4-0, Behind Coronado
Behind an impressive start by Jose Coronado, St. Louis beat Portland, 4-0. St. Louis is off to a hot start at 4-2.
Coronado, who leaned on his fastball, allowed no runs on just 2 hits over 7.1 innings for the Stallions. For the most part, Portland hitters were simply overmatched.
"I felt we were ready to go," said St. Louis manager Ryan Messmer. "Our pregame was pretty good."
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