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Eugene Church · 03-16-2008, 09:43 PM

Islandian Pro Alliance

Monday, May 21, 2001

Ruthlandian Union - South Division

Marston Slides by Rattlers 4-2
In a head-to-head battle between contenders, first place Marston's Paul Azard and Ken Bagby combined to derail second place Sugar Valley 4-2. Azard (3-0 1.08), recently promoted to a starting role by manager Johnny Walters, stopped the Rattlers on two runs and eight hits over the first six innings for the win with Bagby (0-0 2.37) finishing it up with three scoreless innings for his second save. The Nine's home run power was decisive with first baseman Johnny Berthold (.248) powering two out and driving in three runs and left fielder Ronnie Horn (.287) hitting another. Paul Haines (0-1 3.38), a recent addition by Sugar Valley, took the loss, but only allowed three hits and three runs in eight innings. Haines struck out eight and walked only one in his first game for the Rattlers. First sacker Ken Arnold (.280) batted in both Rattler runs. Sugar Valley outhit Marston 9 to 4.

This evened the series at one game apiece. Marston (18-14) took over the top spot in the RBU South, while Sugar Valley (17-14) slipped to second.

Carter Smokes Sunbirds
Waleska's Smokey Joe Carter lived up to his name today at Bayside Park in Belair Beach as he blanked them 2-0 on a seven-hitter and stopped the Sunbirds wins at four in a row. Smokey Joe (5-4 2.63) fired third strikes past seven Sunbird batters and issued only one base on balls. Westerner backup first baseman Timmy Ballard (.286) delivered the game-winner with a two-run blast in the seventh to breakup a scoreless duel. Ken Frey (1-1 2.76) lost it, but gave up only four hits and fanned six in eight innings in a fine performance.

Belair Beach (17-15) missed a chance to move up to first place in the South Division with the loss. The Sunbirds are third, but just a game behind leading Marston (18-14). Waleska (17-16) is a very close fourth, 1.5 games out.

Diamonds Tops FC in 14 Innings
Claxton's right fielder Dixie Baker (.328) rapped an RBI single to rally the Diamonds to a come-from-behind 6-5 triumph in 14 innings over Forest City. The Lumberjacks had just gone ahead 5-4 in the the top of the inning on left fielder Chuck Hill's (.368) solo smash, but losing pitcher Brian Charles (2-2 4.75) couldn't put Claxton away. Picking up the victory was Earl Weber (1-1 2.28). He worked the last three innings and gave up one run. The Diamonds drilled 11 hits in the marathon, while Forest City collected 13. Center fielder Ryan Morse (.382) had four hits for the 'Jacks. The clubs set a new IPA mark for doubles with 10 in the game, 6 by Forest City and 4 by Claxton. The old record was 9 by Volusia (6) and Elnora (3) set on May 8th.

Last place Claxton (12-21) cut short a three-game losing stretch. Forest City (16-17) dipped below the .500 mark with the setback and fell back to fifth place in the RU South standings.

03-16-2008, 09:43 PM	#169
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,210	Islandian Pro Alliance Monday, May 21, 2001 Ruthlandian Union - South Division Marston Slides by Rattlers 4-2 In a head-to-head battle between contenders, first place Marston's Paul Azard and Ken Bagby combined to derail second place Sugar Valley 4-2. Azard (3-0 1.08), recently promoted to a starting role by manager Johnny Walters, stopped the Rattlers on two runs and eight hits over the first six innings for the win with Bagby (0-0 2.37) finishing it up with three scoreless innings for his second save. The Nine's home run power was decisive with first baseman Johnny Berthold (.248) powering two out and driving in three runs and left fielder Ronnie Horn (.287) hitting another. Paul Haines (0-1 3.38), a recent addition by Sugar Valley, took the loss, but only allowed three hits and three runs in eight innings. Haines struck out eight and walked only one in his first game for the Rattlers. First sacker Ken Arnold (.280) batted in both Rattler runs. Sugar Valley outhit Marston 9 to 4. This evened the series at one game apiece. Marston (18-14) took over the top spot in the RBU South, while Sugar Valley (17-14) slipped to second. Carter Smokes Sunbirds Waleska's Smokey Joe Carter lived up to his name today at Bayside Park in Belair Beach as he blanked them 2-0 on a seven-hitter and stopped the Sunbirds wins at four in a row. Smokey Joe (5-4 2.63) fired third strikes past seven Sunbird batters and issued only one base on balls. Westerner backup first baseman Timmy Ballard (.286) delivered the game-winner with a two-run blast in the seventh to breakup a scoreless duel. Ken Frey (1-1 2.76) lost it, but gave up only four hits and fanned six in eight innings in a fine performance. Belair Beach (17-15) missed a chance to move up to first place in the South Division with the loss. The Sunbirds are third, but just a game behind leading Marston (18-14). Waleska (17-16) is a very close fourth, 1.5 games out. Diamonds Tops FC in 14 Innings Claxton's right fielder Dixie Baker (.328) rapped an RBI single to rally the Diamonds to a come-from-behind 6-5 triumph in 14 innings over Forest City. The Lumberjacks had just gone ahead 5-4 in the the top of the inning on left fielder Chuck Hill's (.368) solo smash, but losing pitcher Brian Charles (2-2 4.75) couldn't put Claxton away. Picking up the victory was Earl Weber (1-1 2.28). He worked the last three innings and gave up one run. The Diamonds drilled 11 hits in the marathon, while Forest City collected 13. Center fielder Ryan Morse (.382) had four hits for the 'Jacks. The clubs set a new IPA mark for doubles with 10 in the game, 6 by Forest City and 4 by Claxton. The old record was 9 by Volusia (6) and Elnora (3) set on May 8th. Last place Claxton (12-21) cut short a three-game losing stretch. Forest City (16-17) dipped below the .500 mark with the setback and fell back to fifth place in the RU South standings. Last edited by Eugene Church; 03-16-2008 at 10:10 PM.