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Eugene Church · 04-23-2008, 02:02 AM

Islandian Pro Alliance

Friday, May 31, 2001

Tycobbian Union - West Division

Frogs Win in 9th 4-3
In the bottom of the ninth pinchhitter Louie Ward (.364) of the first place Fairfax Frogs doubled in the decisive run to edge the second place Bayview Vikings 4-3. Takehide Takahashi (4-1 1.82) registered the win with a scoreless ninth inning. Takahashi set down the Viks in order. Homers played a big part in the game. First baseman Dwayne Coleman (.286) hit one in the stands in the opening frame to send Bayview ahead 2-0. The IPA home run leader, Gregg Vincent, made it 3-2 in favor of the Frogs in the sixth with his 22nd of the year. Right fielder Dean Howell (.355) tied it a 3-all with an RBI single in the seventh. Both ballclubs picked up 9 hits in the game. Closer Buzzy Lewis (0-2 3.90) suffered the loss as he surrendered four hits, two bases on balls and a run.

The two teams have split the four-game series so far. Fairfax (28-14) is the top team in the TU East Division, while Bayview (24-21) is in the second spot in the race and trails the Frogs by 5.5 games.

8th Inning Rally Wins It for Blue Sox
Things were looking dismal for Blue Lake. They were down 2-1 in the last of the eighth and tough Frank Lamoureaux was on the mound for the La Claire Lynx. Lamoreaux had only allowed two hits. But he couldn't hold them. The Blue Sox teed off on Lamoreaux for three in the eighth and a 4-2 triumph. Catcher Mickey Dwyer (.600) and left fielder Greg Boone (.298) tagged him for run-scoring singles to even the score at 3-3. At that point Lamoreaux was relieved by Andy Murray, who promptly gave up a game-winning single to center fielder Donnie Frazier (.310). Lamoreaux (4-2 2.95) permitted four runs and five hits in seven-plus innings and caught the loss. The victory went to closer Russ Courtney (3-2 4.11), who got the last four outs without giving up a run. Blue Lake starter big Bennie West worked into the eighth, allowing only five hits and two runs -- none earned. He fanned eight and walked three. Each club got only six hits.

La Claire (21-23) is third in the TU West, while Blue Lake (20-23) is fourth and tied with Arlon (20-23).

Champs Edge Bucs 4-3
Arlon continues to get good pitching and chalked up its fourth straight victory over Bay St. Clair. This time it was starter Ray Hurt and closer Jeff Nieman, who teamed up to beat the Bucs 4-3. They were tagged for 11 hits in all, but were tough with men on base. Hunt hurled seven innings, allowed nine hits and all three runs. Nieman gave up no runs and two hits to gain the win. Nieman struck out four and walked nobody. Reliever Johnny Nikolsky (2-3 4.13) was the loser, yielding two runs and two hits in his one-plus inning. Bay St. Clair has now lost its last four. The Champions rallied from a 3-1 deficit. A run in the sixth made it 3-2 and a pair of scores in the eighth gave them the game. First baseman Brad Ray's (.304) clutch two-run double was the game-winner. The Buccaneers were led by second baseman Tony Mann (.341) and first sacker Maury Smith (.358) with three hits apiece and third baseman Bobby Tracy (.301) with a pair of hits and three runs batted in.

Arlon (20-23) is tied with Blue Lake (20-23) for the fourth spot in the division, 8.5 games behind Fairfax (28-14). Bay St. Clair (17-27) is wallowing in last place, despite leading the IPA in hitting with a robust .291 batting average.

04-23-2008, 02:02 AM	#240
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,777 Blog Entries: 1	Islandian Pro Alliance Friday, May 31, 2001 Tycobbian Union - West Division Frogs Win in 9th 4-3 In the bottom of the ninth pinchhitter Louie Ward (.364) of the first place Fairfax Frogs doubled in the decisive run to edge the second place Bayview Vikings 4-3. Takehide Takahashi (4-1 1.82) registered the win with a scoreless ninth inning. Takahashi set down the Viks in order. Homers played a big part in the game. First baseman Dwayne Coleman (.286) hit one in the stands in the opening frame to send Bayview ahead 2-0. The IPA home run leader, Gregg Vincent, made it 3-2 in favor of the Frogs in the sixth with his 22nd of the year. Right fielder Dean Howell (.355) tied it a 3-all with an RBI single in the seventh. Both ballclubs picked up 9 hits in the game. Closer Buzzy Lewis (0-2 3.90) suffered the loss as he surrendered four hits, two bases on balls and a run. The two teams have split the four-game series so far. Fairfax (28-14) is the top team in the TU East Division, while Bayview (24-21) is in the second spot in the race and trails the Frogs by 5.5 games. 8th Inning Rally Wins It for Blue Sox Things were looking dismal for Blue Lake. They were down 2-1 in the last of the eighth and tough Frank Lamoureaux was on the mound for the La Claire Lynx. Lamoreaux had only allowed two hits. But he couldn't hold them. The Blue Sox teed off on Lamoreaux for three in the eighth and a 4-2 triumph. Catcher Mickey Dwyer (.600) and left fielder Greg Boone (.298) tagged him for run-scoring singles to even the score at 3-3. At that point Lamoreaux was relieved by Andy Murray, who promptly gave up a game-winning single to center fielder Donnie Frazier (.310). Lamoreaux (4-2 2.95) permitted four runs and five hits in seven-plus innings and caught the loss. The victory went to closer Russ Courtney (3-2 4.11), who got the last four outs without giving up a run. Blue Lake starter big Bennie West worked into the eighth, allowing only five hits and two runs -- none earned. He fanned eight and walked three. Each club got only six hits. La Claire (21-23) is third in the TU West, while Blue Lake (20-23) is fourth and tied with Arlon (20-23). Champs Edge Bucs 4-3 Arlon continues to get good pitching and chalked up its fourth straight victory over Bay St. Clair. This time it was starter Ray Hurt and closer Jeff Nieman, who teamed up to beat the Bucs 4-3. They were tagged for 11 hits in all, but were tough with men on base. Hunt hurled seven innings, allowed nine hits and all three runs. Nieman gave up no runs and two hits to gain the win. Nieman struck out four and walked nobody. Reliever Johnny Nikolsky (2-3 4.13) was the loser, yielding two runs and two hits in his one-plus inning. Bay St. Clair has now lost its last four. The Champions rallied from a 3-1 deficit. A run in the sixth made it 3-2 and a pair of scores in the eighth gave them the game. First baseman Brad Ray's (.304) clutch two-run double was the game-winner. The Buccaneers were led by second baseman Tony Mann (.341) and first sacker Maury Smith (.358) with three hits apiece and third baseman Bobby Tracy (.301) with a pair of hits and three runs batted in. Arlon (20-23) is tied with Blue Lake (20-23) for the fourth spot in the division, 8.5 games behind Fairfax (28-14). Bay St. Clair (17-27) is wallowing in last place, despite leading the IPA in hitting with a robust .291 batting average.