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Eugene Church · 07-15-2008, 07:07 PM

Islandian Pro Alliance

Friday, June 22, 2001

Tycobbian Union - East Division

Ginza's Matsumoto 10-Game Winner
The bases were loaded... there were two outs... it was the bottom of the ninth... Glenn Holliday of South Fork was the hitter... and Ginza's closer Ken Watkins came in to save the Ninjas fifth consecutive victory... he did. Watkins (3-3 2.83) got his 7th save when he caught Holliday (.236) looking on a third strike to nail down the Ninjas 2-1 victory for Kojiro Matsumoto (10-2 2.90), who registered his 10th win of the year and tied Casey Ledbetter (10-2 3.46) of Marston and Jackie Leslie (10-2 3.13) of Fairfax for the most victories in the IPA. Motsumoto limited the Stallions to just four hits, fanned five and issued three bases on balls. Little-used left fielder Nobuyuki Komatsu (.219) singled in the game-winner in the top of the sixth inning, sending newcomer Vince Bernini (0-1 2.57) down to defeat in his first start. Bernini worked seven good frames, allowing eight base hits, but only two runs. Ginza outhit South Fork 10 to 4, giving the Stallions their fourth loss in a row.

The Ninjas (37-28) are the top team in the Tycobbian East and seven games up on fifth place South Fork (30-35).

'Canes Fountain Shuts Out Zorros 8-0
Cape Coral's Gary Fountain blanked Luxora on five hits en route to an 8-0 triumph. Fountain (5-2 4.35) was in command the whole game and finished up with five strikeouts and a walk. He had plenty of offense behind, too. The Hurricanes racked up 15 hits, paced by first baseman Rodger Wooten (.286) with two hits and 4 RBIs, including his 13th homer. Second baseman Andy Anderson (.304) had three hits and five other Hurricanes had two apiece. Taking the loss was Francisco Fernandes (5-6 3.55), who gave up four runs and ten hits in eight innings.

"That was one of my best outings," Fountain told reporters after the game. "I was worried a lot in the bullpen. My ball wasn't quite right. Luckily, it can be two different worlds -- the bullpen and the game. Once I stepped on the field, it all fell into place."

This season Fountain has compiled a 5-2 record with a 4.35 ERA in 12 starts.

Cape Coral (34-30) is in second place in the standings, 2.5 games behind leading Ginza (37-28). Luxora (29-33) is 6.5 games out and in the fourth spot in the division.

Naturals Knock Off Hellcats 7-5, Young Wins It
At Pioneer Park in Hartsdale, the third place Ozarka Naturals kept the homestanding Hellcats in the cellar with a 7-5 victory. Homers were the deciding factors as first baseman Poochie Kramer (.294) and center fielder Teddy Braun (.309) each unloaded three-run homers. Braun hit his in the sixth and overcame a 5-4 Hartsdale lead. Big Donnie Young (5-4 4.06) went all the way, surrendering seven hits, while fanning seven and walking only two. The newly-acquired Stan Vandenberg (0-1 4.00) pitched well in his first start, except for the roundtrippers. He went the distance, gave up only five hits, four earned runs, struck out eight and walked just one. The Hellcats also parked two in the bleachers. Third baseman Whiz Weaver (.298) and center fielder Greg Reynolds each had two-run shots.

Ozarka (33-31) remains 3.5 games in back of first place Ginza (37-28), while last place Hartsdale (29-35) is 7.5 games off the pace.

07-15-2008, 07:07 PM	#348
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,002	Islandian Pro Alliance Friday, June 22, 2001 Tycobbian Union - East Division Ginza's Matsumoto 10-Game Winner The bases were loaded... there were two outs... it was the bottom of the ninth... Glenn Holliday of South Fork was the hitter... and Ginza's closer Ken Watkins came in to save the Ninjas fifth consecutive victory... he did. Watkins (3-3 2.83) got his 7th save when he caught Holliday (.236) looking on a third strike to nail down the Ninjas 2-1 victory for Kojiro Matsumoto (10-2 2.90), who registered his 10th win of the year and tied Casey Ledbetter (10-2 3.46) of Marston and Jackie Leslie (10-2 3.13) of Fairfax for the most victories in the IPA. Motsumoto limited the Stallions to just four hits, fanned five and issued three bases on balls. Little-used left fielder Nobuyuki Komatsu (.219) singled in the game-winner in the top of the sixth inning, sending newcomer Vince Bernini (0-1 2.57) down to defeat in his first start. Bernini worked seven good frames, allowing eight base hits, but only two runs. Ginza outhit South Fork 10 to 4, giving the Stallions their fourth loss in a row. The Ninjas (37-28) are the top team in the Tycobbian East and seven games up on fifth place South Fork (30-35). 'Canes Fountain Shuts Out Zorros 8-0 Cape Coral's Gary Fountain blanked Luxora on five hits en route to an 8-0 triumph. Fountain (5-2 4.35) was in command the whole game and finished up with five strikeouts and a walk. He had plenty of offense behind, too. The Hurricanes racked up 15 hits, paced by first baseman Rodger Wooten (.286) with two hits and 4 RBIs, including his 13th homer. Second baseman Andy Anderson (.304) had three hits and five other Hurricanes had two apiece. Taking the loss was Francisco Fernandes (5-6 3.55), who gave up four runs and ten hits in eight innings. "That was one of my best outings," Fountain told reporters after the game. "I was worried a lot in the bullpen. My ball wasn't quite right. Luckily, it can be two different worlds -- the bullpen and the game. Once I stepped on the field, it all fell into place." This season Fountain has compiled a 5-2 record with a 4.35 ERA in 12 starts. Cape Coral (34-30) is in second place in the standings, 2.5 games behind leading Ginza (37-28). Luxora (29-33) is 6.5 games out and in the fourth spot in the division. Naturals Knock Off Hellcats 7-5, Young Wins It At Pioneer Park in Hartsdale, the third place Ozarka Naturals kept the homestanding Hellcats in the cellar with a 7-5 victory. Homers were the deciding factors as first baseman Poochie Kramer (.294) and center fielder Teddy Braun (.309) each unloaded three-run homers. Braun hit his in the sixth and overcame a 5-4 Hartsdale lead. Big Donnie Young (5-4 4.06) went all the way, surrendering seven hits, while fanning seven and walking only two. The newly-acquired Stan Vandenberg (0-1 4.00) pitched well in his first start, except for the roundtrippers. He went the distance, gave up only five hits, four earned runs, struck out eight and walked just one. The Hellcats also parked two in the bleachers. Third baseman Whiz Weaver (.298) and center fielder Greg Reynolds each had two-run shots. Ozarka (33-31) remains 3.5 games in back of first place Ginza (37-28), while last place Hartsdale (29-35) is 7.5 games off the pace.