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Tampa Bay Storm (10-16) @ Charlotte Colonels (19-7)
Colonels Sweep Series 3-0
Charlotte continues to cruise within the division.

Here's the skinny: The Charlotte Colonels dominated their series against the Tampa Bay Storm, sweeping all three games with commanding performances. In Game 1, Miguel Salazar led the Colonels to a 14-1 rout, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, while Manny Flores added a crucial 3-run homer in the first inning. Game 2 was tighter, but Charlotte prevailed 4-3, thanks to Jose Vicario's 3-for-4 performance and Sergio Barraza's bases-loaded walk that broke a tie in the fifth inning. The series concluded with a 5-2 victory in Game 3, where Tony Barnes pitched 6.1 innings of shutout ball, and Nigel Hudson's 3-run homer secured the win. The Colonels improved to an impressive 19-7, while the Storm struggled, dropping to 10-16.

GAME 1 - Salazar, Colonels Torpedo Storm
The Charlotte Colonels topped the Tampa Bay Storm, 14-1, with center fielder Miguel Salazar playing a big role. Salazar went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3 for the Colonels in the win. The loss drops the Tampa Bay record to a disappointing 10-14.

Manny Flores had a big 3-run home run for the Colonels in the bottom of the first inning. With Charlotte trailing 1-0 and runners on 1st and 2nd, he sized up a fastball from Brian Manchester, who finished 5th in the NBC in wins with 17 in 1979, and punished it. The result was his 5th home run of the season, which put the Colonels on top, 3-1.

Tampa Bay manager Mike Khoury called the blowout loss "a real stinker."

GAME 2 - Storm Come Up Short at Charlotte, 4-3
The Charlotte Colonels topped the Tampa Bay Storm by a score of 4-3. Leading the way was second baseman Jose Vicario. Vicario was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 singles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the Colonels. Edwin Martinez collected save number 7. Charlotte goes to 18-7.

Sergio Barraza drew 1 walk in 4 plate appearances for Charlotte. The 25-year old third baseman had a key at-bat in the bottom of the fifth. With two out and the bases loaded, he broke a 3-3 tie with a run-scoring walk off Sergio Martinez. It was his 8th walk of the season.

"Feels good to get the job done," Barraza said after the game

GAME 3 - Colonels Rack Up 5-2 Win Versus Tampa Bay
The rain came, as predicted, but the Charlotte Colonels and Tampa Bay Storm were able to complete their ballgame.

Tony Barnes, who finished 3rd in the NBC in ERA with 3.00 last year, propelled his team to victory over the Tampa Bay Storm. The final score was 5-2, Charlotte. The winner was Barnes. He threw 6.1 innings of shutout ball. The loser was Julio Gonzalez.

The Colonels got a big at-bat from designated hitter Nigel Hudson. For the game, Hudson went 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the third, with runners on 1st and 2nd, he stroked a 3-run home run. His 3rd home run of the season gave Charlotte a 3-0 lead.[<>]

"We need better swings, better at-bats," said losing manager Mike Khoury.

The loss makes Tampa Bay 10-16.

Atlanta Kings (7-19) @ Miami Hurricanes (13-13)
Hurricanes Win Series 2-1
'Canes take series in walk-off style.

Here's the skinny: The Miami Hurricanes and Atlanta Kings faced off in a series that highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams. In Game 1, Atlanta's Bill Ybanez pitched a masterful 1-0 shutout, allowing just one hit over eight innings to secure only the Kings' seventh win in 24 games. Miami bounced back in Game 2, with Bill Borden leading the Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory, thanks in part to Jason Bozeman's clutch 2-run double in the fifth inning. The series concluded with a dramatic 5-4 win for Miami in Game 3, where Pat Watters delivered a walk-off double in the ninth inning, overcoming a stellar 4-for-5 performance by Atlanta's Marcos Valverde. The Kings dropped to 7-19, while Miami's resilience kept them competitive at 13-13.

GAME 1 - Ybanez, Atlanta Prevail in Pitchers' Duel
Bill Ybanez pitched a gem in leading Atlanta to a 1-0 victory over the Miami Hurricanes. The Kings, with only their 7th win in 24 games, could be the worst team in the league.

Ybanez delivered a quality start for Atlanta. The 6-foot-1 right-hander allowed no earned runs on 1 hit over 8 innings of work.

"It's about putting our team in the best position to win ballgames," said Ybanez.

GAME 2 - Hurricanes Prevail, 4-2, Over Atlanta
The home crowd had a good time watching the Atlanta Kings and Miami Hurricanes get after it.

The Miami Hurricanes beat the Atlanta Kings, 4-2. Miami pitcher and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, native Bill Borden led the way. The loss has the Kings at 7-18.

The Hurricanes got a big at-bat from left fielder Jason Bozeman. For the game, Bozeman was 1-4 with a double, while adding 2 RBI. In the bottom of the fifth, with the bases loaded, he stroked a 2-run double. His 8th double of the season gave Miami a 3-2 lead.

Bozeman attributed the win to his team's "hyper resolve."

GAME 3 - Hurricanes Earn Late 5-4 Win
The Miami Hurricanes withstood an impressive performance by Atlanta third baseman Marcos Valverde to defeat the Kings, 5-4, at Hurricanes Park. Valverde was 4 for 5 with 4 singles, while scoring 2 times. Atlanta falls to 7-19.

The defining moment came in the bottom of the ninth for Miami. That's when Pat Watters hit a run-scoring double off 29-year old right-handed pitcher Sergio Duran to win the game. The home crowd went wild.[<>]

Miami manager Seth Coe praised his team's "energy."

Chicago Fire (15-11) @ Detroit Dukes (16-10)
Dukes Win Series 2-1
Detroit walks off in tough division series.

Here's the skinny: The Detroit Dukes and Chicago Fire engaged in a thrilling three-game series that saw momentum shift between the two teams. In Game 1, Chicago secured a 6-5 victory thanks to Alex O'Donnell's decisive run-scoring double in the seventh inning, leaving Detroit's pitcher Bill Hackman frustrated. Detroit responded with an emphatic 11-2 win in Game 2, driven by Ahmed Hayes, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs, taking the Dukes to a 15-10 record. The series finale was a nail-biter, with Detroit edging out a 4-3 win on a walk-off single by Alex Escobedo in the ninth, despite Chicago's Miguel Morales hitting two home runs. Detroit finished the series with a strong 16-10 record, showcasing their ability to win in both blowouts and close contests.

GAME 1 - Fire Prevail, 6-5, Over Detroit
Baseball fans saw a good contest between the Chicago Fire and Detroit Dukes.

The Chicago Fire picked up a win at Dukes Field, knocking off the Detroit Dukes, 6-5. Starting pitcher Heriberto Jimenez was a big reason why. The loss makes Detroit 14-10.

Chicago took a 6-5 lead on Alex O' Donell's 7th double of the season. The run-scoring double, which O' Donell hit in the top of the seventh, left Detroit pitcher Bill Hackman visibly frustrated.

"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Jimenez told the Chicago Today.

GAME 2 - Dukes Whack Fire, 11-2
Ahmed Hayes was a major contributor to the 11-2 Detroit win over Chicago. The Dukes second baseman went 2-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while scoring 2 and driving in 4. The win puts Detroit at 15-10.

The game turned with one out in the bottom of the fourth. That's when Hayes hit a 2-run home run off Tony Espinal. It propelled the Dukes into the lead, 4-2.

"I really like what we did out there today," Hayes said after the game.

GAME 3 - Dukes Win Squeaker, 4-3, Over Fire
The Detroit Dukes and Chicago Fire completed their game despite the inclement weather.

Despite a fine performance by left fielder Miguel Morales, the Chicago Fire lost to the Detroit Dukes, 4-3. Morales slugged 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. The win has Detroit at 16-10.

Alex Escobedo was the walk-off hero for Detroit. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Dukes shortstop hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.[<>]

Escobedo told a Detroit Times reporter that he was "satisfied" with the win.

Minneapolis Blizzard (9-17) @ Dallas Rustlers (16-10)
Rustlers Win Series 2-1
Despite the Thompson eruption, Dallas cruises to series win.

Here's the skinny: The Dallas Rustlers and Minneapolis Blizzard squared off in a three-game series where Dallas emerged victorious in two out of three games. In Game 1, Dallas secured a 7-3 win, powered by Bill Rambow's 3-for-5 performance, including a crucial run-scoring double in the third inning. Minneapolis responded in Game 2 with a 6-3 victory, highlighted by Ricky Thompson's incredible 5-for-6 day at the plate, raising his season average to .439. However, Dallas bounced back in Game 3, winning 7-3, thanks to Gabriel Zayas' solid pitching and Alejandro Rosado's clutch 2-run single in the eighth inning. The series left Dallas strong at 16-10, while Minneapolis continued to struggle at 9-17.

GAME 1 - Blizzard Suffer 7-3 Road Loss
Dallas right fielder Bill Rambow helped his team beat the Minneapolis Blizzard, 7-3. Rambow, who finished 5th in the ABC in on-base percentage with .395 in 1972, went 3 for 5 for the Rustlers. Dallas pitcher Anton Garay got the win, upping his record to 4-0. David Bain got the loss. The defeat makes Minneapolis 8-16.

With Dallas leading 1-0 in the bottom of the third, Rambow hit a fastball from David Bain for a run-scoring double. It was his 5th double of the season and put the Rustlers ahead, 2-0.

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

GAME 2 - Thompson Batters Dallas for 5 Hits
Ricky Thompson did a number on the Rustlers in the 6-3 Minneapolis victory -- and the number was 5. The Blizzard first baseman banged out 5 hits in 6 at-bats at Rustlers Grounds to lead his club past the Dallas Rustlers.

"I felt good in the batter's box," he said. "I had confidence in my swing and knew that it was there and that I could get the job done."

Ricky Thompson singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, flied out in the 8th and singled in the 9th.

Thompson is hitting .439 this year with no home runs, 7 RBIs and 18 runs scored. He has 43 hits in 98 at-bats, 7 walks and a .476 on-base percentage. Thompson has played in 25 games.
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GAME 3 - Blizzard Popped by Rustlers, 7-3
Dallas picked up a win at Rustlers Grounds, bumping off the Minneapolis Blizzard, 7-3. Pitcher Gabriel Zayas was a major reason the Rustlers emerged victorious. In 8 innings, Zayas surrendered 7 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 0. He allowed 3 runs. The Blizzard, now 9-17, continue their slow start.

Had Alejandro Rosado not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the eighth, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and the bases loaded, Rosado hit a 2-run single. That made the score 4-3, in favor of the Rustlers.

"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Rosado.

San Francisco Warriors (15-11) @ Phoenix Firebirds (12-14)
Firebirds Win Series 2-1
Phoenix pitching the difference as division rivals trade blow-out wins.

Here's the skinny: The San Francisco Warriors and Phoenix Firebirds faced off in a three-game series marked by dominant performances from both sides. In Game 1, San Francisco cruised to a 10-0 victory, with Daniel Anderson leading the charge by going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, supported by Miguel Collado's 2-run homer in the first inning. However, Phoenix rebounded in Game 2 with a commanding 14-0 win, as Stephen Grimes nearly pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just one hit over 8.2 innings. The Firebirds continued their momentum in Game 3, securing a 5-1 victory behind Jose Contreras' strong pitching and Josh Harrison's 2-run double. The series left Phoenix at 12-14, showing their resilience after a tough start, while San Francisco remains competitive at 15-11 despite the Game 2 blowout loss.

GAME 1 - Anderson Helps San Francisco Cruise to 10-0 Win
Daniel Anderson was a vital contributor to the 10-0 San Francisco victory over Phoenix. The Warriors second baseman went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 3. The loss drops the Firebirds to 10-14.

In the top of the first, Miguel Collado ambushed a first pitch changeup from Kerry Darling and hit a 2-run home run. It gave San Francisco a quick 2-0 lead.

"We understand we didn't play our best baseball," said losing manager Bill Benisch. "We'll shower it off and be ready to compete."

GAME 2 - Grimes Now 2-2 Following 14-0 Win
The Phoenix Firebirds rode a solid performance from 29-year-old starting pitcher Stephen Grimes to a win, beating the San Francisco Warriors, 14-0, at Phoenix Grounds. The victory makes Phoenix 11-14.

Grimes gave Phoenix a solid start. The right-hander allowed no runs on 1 hit over 8.2 innings.

San Francisco manager Tyler Trowbridge called the blowout loss "just something that happens."

GAME 3 - Firebirds Stymie San Francisco, Take 5-1 Win
Phoenix beat San Francisco on the strength of starting pitcher Jose Contreras's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a win, 5-1. Phoenix goes to 12-14.

Josh Harrison had a big 2-run double for the Firebirds in the bottom of the second inning. With Phoenix leading 1-0 and runners on 1st and 2nd, he got a sinker from Kyle Chambers, who finished 5th in the ABC in innings pitched with 255.1 in 1979, and swatted a double to right-center. It was his 5th double of the season, and more importantly, it put the Firebirds ahead, 3-0.[<>]

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

Los Angeles Cobras (14-12) @ San Diego Seraphs (10-16)
San Diego Wins Series 2-1
San Diego manages to best Cobras in tough division fight.

Here's the skinny: The San Diego Seraphs and Los Angeles Cobras clashed in a three-game series that saw both teams fighting hard for wins. In Game 1, San Diego took a 6-4 victory with Dante Ramos leading the way, hitting a 3-run homer in the first inning to set the tone. Despite a strong 3-for-3 performance from Los Angeles' Emmanuel Robertson, it wasn't enough to overcome the Seraphs. Game 2 saw the Cobras bounce back with a 7-6 win, thanks to Orlando Greeley's 3-for-5 effort and Ramon Reyes' game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. San Diego responded in the final game with a 5-2 win, as Kennie Murdock delivered a solid pitching performance and Masakuni Shiratori's 2-run single in the first inning provided an early lead. The Seraphs improved to 10-16, while the Cobras at 14-12 continue to battle despite the tough losses.

GAME 1 - Seraphs Win at Home, 6-4
Los Angeles got a terrific game from second baseman Emmanuel Robertson. It wasn't enough, though, to prevent the team from falling to San Diego, 6-4. Robertson went 3 for 3 with a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. The winning pitcher was Arthur Rizzo. His record now stands at 1-1. The left-hander went 7.1 innings, allowing 4 runs on 9 hits for the Seraphs. Victor Hernandez collected his 4th save.

The Seraphs got a big at-bat from first baseman Dante Ramos. For the game, Ramos was 1 for 4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the first, with runners on 1st and 2nd, he stroked a 3-run home run. His 1st home run of the season gave San Diego a 3-0 lead.

"It never gets old," said Ramos. "Winning, that is."

San Diego is still hoping to get on a roll. The win is just their 9th in 24 games.

GAME 2 - Cobras Get Hard-Earned Win
The Los Angeles Cobras beat the San Diego Seraphs by a score of 7-6. Los Angeles third baseman Orlando Greeley deserved the lion's share of the credit. Greeley was 3-5 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 for the Cobras. The loss puts San Diego at 9-16.

Ramon Reyes drove in one run for Los Angeles. The 26-year old second baseman had a key at-bat in the top of the ninth. With one out and runners on 2nd and 3rd, he broke a 6-6 tie with a run-scoring sacrifice fly off Victor Hernandez. It was his 10th RBI of the season.

"It doesn't matter if you're 10 games over .500 or 10 games under, it feels good to win," Reyes told the Los Angeles Daily News.

GAME 3 - San Diego Claims 5-2 Victory
San Diego Seraphs starter Kennie Murdock pitched his team past the Los Angeles Cobras, 5-2. San Diego, now 10-16, is off to a slow start.

San Diego third baseman Masakuni Shiratori contributed a timely at-bat in the bottom of the first. With two down, he hit a fastball to center field for a 2-run single. It was his 16th hit of the season and put the Seraphs ahead, 3-0.[<>]

"It takes a lot of things to win a ballgame," said San Diego manager Jesse Wade. "It's usually not just one thing."

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ZapMast Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 454	NBC – WKND Series 4 Results – May 1 – 3, 1981 See it on ABL Vision Click on the ABL Vision Box - [<>] - to see highlights Tampa Bay Storm (10-16) @ Charlotte Colonels (19-7) Colonels Sweep Series 3-0 Charlotte continues to cruise within the division. Here's the skinny: The Charlotte Colonels dominated their series against the Tampa Bay Storm, sweeping all three games with commanding performances. In Game 1, Miguel Salazar led the Colonels to a 14-1 rout, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, while Manny Flores added a crucial 3-run homer in the first inning. Game 2 was tighter, but Charlotte prevailed 4-3, thanks to Jose Vicario's 3-for-4 performance and Sergio Barraza's bases-loaded walk that broke a tie in the fifth inning. The series concluded with a 5-2 victory in Game 3, where Tony Barnes pitched 6.1 innings of shutout ball, and Nigel Hudson's 3-run homer secured the win. The Colonels improved to an impressive 19-7, while the Storm struggled, dropping to 10-16. GAME 1 - Salazar, Colonels Torpedo Storm The Charlotte Colonels topped the Tampa Bay Storm, 14-1, with center fielder Miguel Salazar playing a big role. Salazar went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3 for the Colonels in the win. The loss drops the Tampa Bay record to a disappointing 10-14. Manny Flores had a big 3-run home run for the Colonels in the bottom of the first inning. With Charlotte trailing 1-0 and runners on 1st and 2nd, he sized up a fastball from Brian Manchester, who finished 5th in the NBC in wins with 17 in 1979, and punished it. The result was his 5th home run of the season, which put the Colonels on top, 3-1. Tampa Bay manager Mike Khoury called the blowout loss "a real stinker." GAME 2 - Storm Come Up Short at Charlotte, 4-3 The Charlotte Colonels topped the Tampa Bay Storm by a score of 4-3. Leading the way was second baseman Jose Vicario. Vicario was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 singles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the Colonels. Edwin Martinez collected save number 7. Charlotte goes to 18-7. Sergio Barraza drew 1 walk in 4 plate appearances for Charlotte. The 25-year old third baseman had a key at-bat in the bottom of the fifth. With two out and the bases loaded, he broke a 3-3 tie with a run-scoring walk off Sergio Martinez. It was his 8th walk of the season. "Feels good to get the job done," Barraza said after the game GAME 3 - Colonels Rack Up 5-2 Win Versus Tampa Bay The rain came, as predicted, but the Charlotte Colonels and Tampa Bay Storm were able to complete their ballgame. Tony Barnes, who finished 3rd in the NBC in ERA with 3.00 last year, propelled his team to victory over the Tampa Bay Storm. The final score was 5-2, Charlotte. The winner was Barnes. He threw 6.1 innings of shutout ball. The loser was Julio Gonzalez. The Colonels got a big at-bat from designated hitter Nigel Hudson. For the game, Hudson went 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the third, with runners on 1st and 2nd, he stroked a 3-run home run. His 3rd home run of the season gave Charlotte a 3-0 lead.[<>] "We need better swings, better at-bats," said losing manager Mike Khoury. The loss makes Tampa Bay 10-16. Atlanta Kings (7-19) @ Miami Hurricanes (13-13) Hurricanes Win Series 2-1 'Canes take series in walk-off style. Here's the skinny: The Miami Hurricanes and Atlanta Kings faced off in a series that highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams. In Game 1, Atlanta's Bill Ybanez pitched a masterful 1-0 shutout, allowing just one hit over eight innings to secure only the Kings' seventh win in 24 games. Miami bounced back in Game 2, with Bill Borden leading the Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory, thanks in part to Jason Bozeman's clutch 2-run double in the fifth inning. The series concluded with a dramatic 5-4 win for Miami in Game 3, where Pat Watters delivered a walk-off double in the ninth inning, overcoming a stellar 4-for-5 performance by Atlanta's Marcos Valverde. The Kings dropped to 7-19, while Miami's resilience kept them competitive at 13-13. GAME 1 - Ybanez, Atlanta Prevail in Pitchers' Duel Bill Ybanez pitched a gem in leading Atlanta to a 1-0 victory over the Miami Hurricanes. The Kings, with only their 7th win in 24 games, could be the worst team in the league. Ybanez delivered a quality start for Atlanta. The 6-foot-1 right-hander allowed no earned runs on 1 hit over 8 innings of work. "It's about putting our team in the best position to win ballgames," said Ybanez. GAME 2 - Hurricanes Prevail, 4-2, Over Atlanta The home crowd had a good time watching the Atlanta Kings and Miami Hurricanes get after it. The Miami Hurricanes beat the Atlanta Kings, 4-2. Miami pitcher and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, native Bill Borden led the way. The loss has the Kings at 7-18. The Hurricanes got a big at-bat from left fielder Jason Bozeman. For the game, Bozeman was 1-4 with a double, while adding 2 RBI. In the bottom of the fifth, with the bases loaded, he stroked a 2-run double. His 8th double of the season gave Miami a 3-2 lead. Bozeman attributed the win to his team's "hyper resolve." GAME 3 - Hurricanes Earn Late 5-4 Win The Miami Hurricanes withstood an impressive performance by Atlanta third baseman Marcos Valverde to defeat the Kings, 5-4, at Hurricanes Park. Valverde was 4 for 5 with 4 singles, while scoring 2 times. Atlanta falls to 7-19. The defining moment came in the bottom of the ninth for Miami. That's when Pat Watters hit a run-scoring double off 29-year old right-handed pitcher Sergio Duran to win the game. The home crowd went wild.[<>] Miami manager Seth Coe praised his team's "energy." Chicago Fire (15-11) @ Detroit Dukes (16-10) Dukes Win Series 2-1 Detroit walks off in tough division series. Here's the skinny: The Detroit Dukes and Chicago Fire engaged in a thrilling three-game series that saw momentum shift between the two teams. In Game 1, Chicago secured a 6-5 victory thanks to Alex O'Donnell's decisive run-scoring double in the seventh inning, leaving Detroit's pitcher Bill Hackman frustrated. Detroit responded with an emphatic 11-2 win in Game 2, driven by Ahmed Hayes, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs, taking the Dukes to a 15-10 record. The series finale was a nail-biter, with Detroit edging out a 4-3 win on a walk-off single by Alex Escobedo in the ninth, despite Chicago's Miguel Morales hitting two home runs. Detroit finished the series with a strong 16-10 record, showcasing their ability to win in both blowouts and close contests. GAME 1 - Fire Prevail, 6-5, Over Detroit Baseball fans saw a good contest between the Chicago Fire and Detroit Dukes. The Chicago Fire picked up a win at Dukes Field, knocking off the Detroit Dukes, 6-5. Starting pitcher Heriberto Jimenez was a big reason why. The loss makes Detroit 14-10. Chicago took a 6-5 lead on Alex O' Donell's 7th double of the season. The run-scoring double, which O' Donell hit in the top of the seventh, left Detroit pitcher Bill Hackman visibly frustrated. "If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Jimenez told the Chicago Today. GAME 2 - Dukes Whack Fire, 11-2 Ahmed Hayes was a major contributor to the 11-2 Detroit win over Chicago. The Dukes second baseman went 2-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while scoring 2 and driving in 4. The win puts Detroit at 15-10. The game turned with one out in the bottom of the fourth. That's when Hayes hit a 2-run home run off Tony Espinal. It propelled the Dukes into the lead, 4-2. "I really like what we did out there today," Hayes said after the game. GAME 3 - Dukes Win Squeaker, 4-3, Over Fire The Detroit Dukes and Chicago Fire completed their game despite the inclement weather. Despite a fine performance by left fielder Miguel Morales, the Chicago Fire lost to the Detroit Dukes, 4-3. Morales slugged 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. The win has Detroit at 16-10. Alex Escobedo was the walk-off hero for Detroit. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Dukes shortstop hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.[<>] Escobedo told a Detroit Times reporter that he was "satisfied" with the win. Minneapolis Blizzard (9-17) @ Dallas Rustlers (16-10) Rustlers Win Series 2-1 Despite the Thompson eruption, Dallas cruises to series win. Here's the skinny: The Dallas Rustlers and Minneapolis Blizzard squared off in a three-game series where Dallas emerged victorious in two out of three games. In Game 1, Dallas secured a 7-3 win, powered by Bill Rambow's 3-for-5 performance, including a crucial run-scoring double in the third inning. Minneapolis responded in Game 2 with a 6-3 victory, highlighted by Ricky Thompson's incredible 5-for-6 day at the plate, raising his season average to .439. However, Dallas bounced back in Game 3, winning 7-3, thanks to Gabriel Zayas' solid pitching and Alejandro Rosado's clutch 2-run single in the eighth inning. The series left Dallas strong at 16-10, while Minneapolis continued to struggle at 9-17. GAME 1 - Blizzard Suffer 7-3 Road Loss Dallas right fielder Bill Rambow helped his team beat the Minneapolis Blizzard, 7-3. Rambow, who finished 5th in the ABC in on-base percentage with .395 in 1972, went 3 for 5 for the Rustlers. Dallas pitcher Anton Garay got the win, upping his record to 4-0. David Bain got the loss. The defeat makes Minneapolis 8-16. With Dallas leading 1-0 in the bottom of the third, Rambow hit a fastball from David Bain for a run-scoring double. It was his 5th double of the season and put the Rustlers ahead, 2-0. "Winning the game is always the first objective," Rambow said. GAME 2 - Thompson Batters Dallas for 5 Hits Ricky Thompson did a number on the Rustlers in the 6-3 Minneapolis victory -- and the number was 5. The Blizzard first baseman banged out 5 hits in 6 at-bats at Rustlers Grounds to lead his club past the Dallas Rustlers. "I felt good in the batter's box," he said. "I had confidence in my swing and knew that it was there and that I could get the job done." Ricky Thompson singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, flied out in the 8th and singled in the 9th. Thompson is hitting .439 this year with no home runs, 7 RBIs and 18 runs scored. He has 43 hits in 98 at-bats, 7 walks and a .476 on-base percentage. Thompson has played in 25 games. GAME 3 - Blizzard Popped by Rustlers, 7-3 Dallas picked up a win at Rustlers Grounds, bumping off the Minneapolis Blizzard, 7-3. Pitcher Gabriel Zayas was a major reason the Rustlers emerged victorious. In 8 innings, Zayas surrendered 7 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 0. He allowed 3 runs. The Blizzard, now 9-17, continue their slow start. Had Alejandro Rosado not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the eighth, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and the bases loaded, Rosado hit a 2-run single. That made the score 4-3, in favor of the Rustlers. "I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Rosado. San Francisco Warriors (15-11) @ Phoenix Firebirds (12-14) Firebirds Win Series 2-1 Phoenix pitching the difference as division rivals trade blow-out wins. Here's the skinny: The San Francisco Warriors and Phoenix Firebirds faced off in a three-game series marked by dominant performances from both sides. In Game 1, San Francisco cruised to a 10-0 victory, with Daniel Anderson leading the charge by going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, supported by Miguel Collado's 2-run homer in the first inning. However, Phoenix rebounded in Game 2 with a commanding 14-0 win, as Stephen Grimes nearly pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just one hit over 8.2 innings. The Firebirds continued their momentum in Game 3, securing a 5-1 victory behind Jose Contreras' strong pitching and Josh Harrison's 2-run double. The series left Phoenix at 12-14, showing their resilience after a tough start, while San Francisco remains competitive at 15-11 despite the Game 2 blowout loss. GAME 1 - Anderson Helps San Francisco Cruise to 10-0 Win Daniel Anderson was a vital contributor to the 10-0 San Francisco victory over Phoenix. The Warriors second baseman went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 3. The loss drops the Firebirds to 10-14. In the top of the first, Miguel Collado ambushed a first pitch changeup from Kerry Darling and hit a 2-run home run. It gave San Francisco a quick 2-0 lead. "We understand we didn't play our best baseball," said losing manager Bill Benisch. "We'll shower it off and be ready to compete." GAME 2 - Grimes Now 2-2 Following 14-0 Win The Phoenix Firebirds rode a solid performance from 29-year-old starting pitcher Stephen Grimes to a win, beating the San Francisco Warriors, 14-0, at Phoenix Grounds. The victory makes Phoenix 11-14. Grimes gave Phoenix a solid start. The right-hander allowed no runs on 1 hit over 8.2 innings. San Francisco manager Tyler Trowbridge called the blowout loss "just something that happens." GAME 3 - Firebirds Stymie San Francisco, Take 5-1 Win Phoenix beat San Francisco on the strength of starting pitcher Jose Contreras's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a win, 5-1. Phoenix goes to 12-14. Josh Harrison had a big 2-run double for the Firebirds in the bottom of the second inning. With Phoenix leading 1-0 and runners on 1st and 2nd, he got a sinker from Kyle Chambers, who finished 5th in the ABC in innings pitched with 255.1 in 1979, and swatted a double to right-center. It was his 5th double of the season, and more importantly, it put the Firebirds ahead, 3-0.[<>] "Nice win for us," said Harrison. "Now we'll go after the next one." Los Angeles Cobras (14-12) @ San Diego Seraphs (10-16) San Diego Wins Series 2-1 San Diego manages to best Cobras in tough division fight. Here's the skinny: The San Diego Seraphs and Los Angeles Cobras clashed in a three-game series that saw both teams fighting hard for wins. In Game 1, San Diego took a 6-4 victory with Dante Ramos leading the way, hitting a 3-run homer in the first inning to set the tone. Despite a strong 3-for-3 performance from Los Angeles' Emmanuel Robertson, it wasn't enough to overcome the Seraphs. Game 2 saw the Cobras bounce back with a 7-6 win, thanks to Orlando Greeley's 3-for-5 effort and Ramon Reyes' game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. San Diego responded in the final game with a 5-2 win, as Kennie Murdock delivered a solid pitching performance and Masakuni Shiratori's 2-run single in the first inning provided an early lead. The Seraphs improved to 10-16, while the Cobras at 14-12 continue to battle despite the tough losses. GAME 1 - Seraphs Win at Home, 6-4 Los Angeles got a terrific game from second baseman Emmanuel Robertson. It wasn't enough, though, to prevent the team from falling to San Diego, 6-4. Robertson went 3 for 3 with a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. The winning pitcher was Arthur Rizzo. His record now stands at 1-1. The left-hander went 7.1 innings, allowing 4 runs on 9 hits for the Seraphs. Victor Hernandez collected his 4th save. The Seraphs got a big at-bat from first baseman Dante Ramos. For the game, Ramos was 1 for 4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the first, with runners on 1st and 2nd, he stroked a 3-run home run. His 1st home run of the season gave San Diego a 3-0 lead. "It never gets old," said Ramos. "Winning, that is." San Diego is still hoping to get on a roll. The win is just their 9th in 24 games. GAME 2 - Cobras Get Hard-Earned Win The Los Angeles Cobras beat the San Diego Seraphs by a score of 7-6. Los Angeles third baseman Orlando Greeley deserved the lion's share of the credit. Greeley was 3-5 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 for the Cobras. The loss puts San Diego at 9-16. Ramon Reyes drove in one run for Los Angeles. The 26-year old second baseman had a key at-bat in the top of the ninth. With one out and runners on 2nd and 3rd, he broke a 6-6 tie with a run-scoring sacrifice fly off Victor Hernandez. It was his 10th RBI of the season. "It doesn't matter if you're 10 games over .500 or 10 games under, it feels good to win," Reyes told the Los Angeles Daily News. GAME 3 - San Diego Claims 5-2 Victory San Diego Seraphs starter Kennie Murdock pitched his team past the Los Angeles Cobras, 5-2. San Diego, now 10-16, is off to a slow start. San Diego third baseman Masakuni Shiratori contributed a timely at-bat in the bottom of the first. With two down, he hit a fastball to center field for a 2-run single. It was his 16th hit of the season and put the Seraphs ahead, 3-0.[<>] "It takes a lot of things to win a ballgame," said San Diego manager Jesse Wade. "It's usually not just one thing." Real. 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