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by Nat Wright-Kawolski
23 September 2314
Association Championship Series Round Results
NCA #1 The Slog 4, #3 Fort Hagen 3
Game 1: The Slog 8, Fort Hagen 7, 10 inn.
Deux-Gas Blasts Silver Shroud, Ghouls Take Game 1, 8-7
The The Slog Ghouls took the first game of the Association Championship Series in dramatic fashion, topping the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, 8-7, in an extra-inning walk-off win. Ghouls shortstop Gavin Deux-Gas went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 3 and driving in 3.
The game was decided with no one out in the bottom of the tenth. With The Slog trailing 7-6, Deux-Gas hit a fastball from Max Grove for a 2-run single. In the blink of an eye, the Ghouls had a walk-off win.
"This kind of game is tough on the heart," said winning manager Nate Pugh.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tarberry Field Forever in The Slog.
Game 2: The Slog 2, Fort Hagen 1
The Slog Extends Series Lead in Low-Scoring Affair
The The Slog Ghouls got a strong performance from pitcher Flirt Perez, who stymied the Fort Hagen offense en route to a 2-1 win in Game 2 of the Association Championship Series. The Silver Shroud could never get a bead on the left-handed Perez, who threw 6.0 innings allowing 1 run. The Ghouls now hold a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
Shirt Fowler had a critical at-bat with one out in the bottom of the eighth for The Slog. He came through with a 2-run single to put The Slog in front, 2-1.
"Every team in baseball loses," Silver Shroud manager Darnell Bright said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday at Hubris Comics Park in Fort Hagen.
Game 3: Fort Hagen 7, The Slog 4
Ghouls Hammered by Colt-45, Drop Game 3 to Silver Shroud
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading The Slog Ghouls, winning, 7-4, at Hubris Comics Park. Silver Shroud shortstop Brennan Colt-45 was 3-5 with a home run and a double, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. The win cuts the deficit facing the Silver Shroud to 2-1 in the best-of-7 Association Championship Series.
Third Baseman Jeet November made an impact for Fort Hagen, when he swatted a 2-run double off Scott Fuhr in the bottom of the third. For the contest, November went 1-3 with a double and a walk. He drove in 2 runs.
"It was a solid, all-around game for us," said Fort Hagen manager Darnell Bright.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hubris Comics Park in Fort Hagen.
Game 4: The Slog 4, Fort Hagen 3
Almost There: The Slog On Cusp of ACS Triumph After 4-3 Win
The The Slog Ghouls went into extra innings against the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud but ultimately moved to within one game of the Sole Survivor Series.
The Ghouls downed the Silver Shroud at Hubris Comics Park by a score of 4-3. Even as his squad took the loss, Fort Hagen left-hander Sarthis Idren threw 7.0 innings of 4-hit ball. The win gives the Ghouls a 3-1 advantage in the best-of-7 Association Championship Series.
Puddle Norman had a direct impact on the outcome. Norman contributed a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the top of the tenth inning to put The Slog up, 4-3.
"Winning the game is always the first objective," Norman said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hubris Comics Park in Fort Hagen.
Game 5: Fort Hagen 6, The Slog 5
Silver Shroud Clip Ghouls, 6-5, in ACS Contest
Already down in the Association Championship Series, the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud put on their best show, beating the The Slog Ghouls by a final score of 6-5. Silvam Fourteen was special. He was 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. Fort Hagen now trails The Slog 3-2 in the best-of-7 affair.
Fort Hagen got a knockout punch from Orcin Cardinal. The right fielder hammered a solo home run in the bottom of the tenth inning to win the game. It might've been his only hit, but it decided the outcome.
"The game of baseball will test you," said Darnell Bright, the Fort Hagen skipper. "This one tested us."
The next game is set to be played for Monday, September 21st , 2314 at Tarberry Field Forever in The Slog.
Game 6: Fort Hagen 7, The Slog 5
Fort Hagen Win Evens Series at 3
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud and the The Slog Ghouls will take the Association Championship Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Silver Shroud beat the Ghouls, 7-5, at Tarberry Field Forever to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Fort Hagen left-hander La'Ray Kalel had a big role in the win. He threw 5.0 innings of 2-hit ball.
Fort Hagen used a clutch at-bat from Sleve McDichael to capture the win. The catcher hammered a 3-run home run in the top of the second inning to put the Silver Shroud ahead, 3-0. It was his lone hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a humdinger.
"I just kind of blacked out and executed my pitches," said Kalel.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tarberry Field Forever in The Slog.
Game 7: The Slog 18, Fort Hagen 5
Ghouls Move on to Sole Survivor Series
The Slog Ghouls won a nail-biting series against the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud 4-3, wrapping up the Association Championship Series finale 18-5 at Tarberry Field Forever. Twelve of those 18 runs came in the 5th inning.
Rich Verdu was named Game MVP after going 2 for 2 with a double, a home run, two runs, and five RBI. Silvam Fourteen added a 3 for 5 performance with a double, three runs, and four RBI. Shirt Fowler added two doubles.
Ghouls shortstop Gavin Deux-Gas was named the series MVP. He batted .400, drove in 8 runs and scored 5 to lead The Slog into the next round of play.
"Gavin was real solid for us, real solid," said Ghouls manager Nate Pugh. "I normally say I'd like to have nine of him out there, but thankfully we got by with just one this time."
The Slog Ghouls will play against the Quincy Gunners in the next round. Quincy won their series against the Vault 81 Dwellers 4 games to 2. The Sole Survivor Series schedule will be announced after the Association Championship Series finishes.
SCA: #2 Quincy 4, #1 Vault 81 2
Game 1: Quincy 4, Vault 81 3
Dwellers Hammered by Fischler, Drop Game 1 to Gunners
The Quincy Gunners started the Association Championship Series in style, winning on the road against the Vault 81 Dwellers at CURIE Inc. Field by a score of 4-3 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Gunners right fielder Baywatch Fischler excelled. He was 3 for 4 with a home run and a double. He drove in 4 runs and scored once.
There was more than one reason the Gunners beat the Dwellers, but Fischler's big at-bat in the top of the third was an important factor. He staked his team to a 3-0 lead when he hit a 3-run home run.
Fischler attributed the win to his team's "grittiness."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at CURIE Inc. Field in Boston.
Game 2: Vault 81 14, Quincy 4
Kanz Blasts Gunners, Dwellers Take Game 2, 14-4
The Vault 81 Dwellers defeated the Quincy Gunners, 14-4, in Game 2 of the Association Championship Series. Making an impact was pinch hitter Jonesie Kanz, who went 1-1 with a home run, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once. The win moves Vault 81 into a 1-1 tie with Quincy in the series.
A key moment came with two out in the bottom of the third. That's when Kanz hit a cutter from Fosdyke Rochambeau for a grand slam home run, putting Vault 81 up, 7-3.
"Pedal to the metal" is how Vault 81 manager Drac Jaskula described his team's approach.
The next game is set to be played for Friday, September 18th , 2314 at The Stone House in Quincy.
Game 3: Quincy 3, Vault 81 2
Gunners Clip Dwellers, 3-2, in ACS Contest
The bats were silent for much of the day at The Stone House. But Quincy right fielder Baywatch Fischler conjured up just enough offense to carry the Gunners past the Vault 81 Dwellers, 3-2. In a game dominated by the pitching staffs, Fischler went 1 for 1 with a double and 3 walks. He drove in 2 runs. The Gunners now lead 2-1 in the best-of-7 series.
In the bottom of the second, with the bases loaded, Fischler came to the plate. He drew a walk, driving in 1 run off Scruffy Taguchi to put the Gunners in the lead, 1-0.
Fischler attributed the win to his team's "focus and intensity."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at The Stone House in Quincy.
Game 4: Vault 81 5, Quincy 4
Sefilian Blasts Gunners, Dwellers Take Game 4, 5-4
The Vault 81 Dwellers knotted up the Association Championship Series at The Stone House, thanks in large part to third baseman Arty Sefilian. Sefilian was 2-4 with a home run, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once as he overpowered the Quincy Gunners, enabling Vault 81 to grab the 5-4 win and move into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Sefilian hit a 3-run home run in the top of the second to help the Vault 81 cause. The home run, which was hit off Make Money, allowed Vault 81 to take a 3-0 lead.
"The clubhouse vibe is great," said Vault 81 manager Drac Jaskula.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at The Stone House in Quincy.
Game 5: Quincy 6, Vault 81 2
Critical Game 5 Goes to Host Gunners, 6-2
Game 5 was big. So was Fosdyke Rochambeau.
In leading Quincy to a crucial 6-2 victory over the Vault 81 Dwellers at The Stone House, the Quincy starter rose to the occasion, tossing 6.2 good innings. Rochambeau threw 6.2 innings allowing 2 runs as the Gunners defended their home field to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 Association Championship Series.
Will Hell, who finished 5th in the SCA in OPS with .996 last year, helped out the Quincy cause in the bottom of the third inning with a run-scoring single. For the game, the second baseman went 2 for 5 with 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once.
"It's the best feeling when you come through for your teammates," said Hell.
Game 6 is scheduled for Tuesday at CURIE Inc. Field in Boston.
Game 6: Quincy 5, Vault 81 3
Gunners Advance to Sole Survivor Series
The Quincy Gunners took time to celebrate with the Quincy fans who stuck around after the game, following the team's Association Championship Series triumph over the Vault 81 Dwellers.
Members of the Gunners hung around chatting, high-fiving and taking pictures with the Quincy fans in attendance at CURIE Inc. Field, long after the last pitch had been thrown in their 5-3 win to seal the series 4-2.
Will Hell's 4th-inning, two-run home run to give the Gunners their first lead made the difference in the game. Hell finished 2 for 4 with a double, a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
"We've got great fan support," said right fielder Baywatch Fischler. "Whether we're at home or on the road, the fans support us. So we wanted to show them how important that is to us. Some Vault 81 fans that were there even congratulated us on the win."
For the series, Fischler hit .500 with a .630 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, 9 RBI and scored 4 runs.
Things weren't so cordial on the Dwellers side of things. Their clubhouse was closed to media after the game and all players and coaches quickly dressed and left the stadium after the end to their season.
The Quincy Gunners don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the The Slog Ghouls - Fort Hagen Silver Shroud series. That series is tied at 3 games apiece. The Sole Survivor Series schedule will be announced after the Association Championship Series finishes.
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