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Eugene Church · 07-18-2008, 10:49 PM

Islandian Pro Alliance

Saturday, June 23, 2001

Tycobbian Union - West Division

Viks End Losing Streak, Nip Frogs 2-1
Strong pitching curtailed Bayview's losing streak at five games. Jesus Carvajal and Buzzy Lewis combined to edge first place Fairfax 2-1. It was the Frogs first loss in three games. Carvajal (8-3 3.48) held them to six hits and a run over the first seven innings, registering six strikeouts and walking only one. The score was tied 1-1 when Carvajal left for a pinchhitter in the eighth. With two outs in the top of the eighth, right fielder Dean Howell (.303) doubled in third baseman Bob Klostermann from third base with the winning score. Howell drove in both Viking runs. He had an RBI single in the first inning. Fairfax's only run came in the fourth inning when catcher Larry Novikov (.571) doubled in Gregg Vincent. The Frogs had the edge in hits 8 to 6.

Closer Buzzy Lewis (3-3 2.70) nailed down the verdict, but had some anxious moments in the bottom of the eighth. After a lead-off double, he walked two batters. With one out and the bases full, he struck out two dangerous hitters, Gregg Vincent (.327) and Gator Davis (.293) to end the threat. Together they have driven in 118 runs this year. Lewis put the Frogs away in the ninth for his IPA-leading 11th save. With one out he gave up a single, then finished them by getting a double-play ball. Fairfax got a good outing from new trade acquisition, Kaz Hayagawa (7-8 3.87), who suffered the loss. He allowed two runs and five hits in seven-plus innings with eight strikeouts and a walk.

The Frogs (44-21) are high on top of the Tycobbian Union West, way ahead of everybody. Bayview (35-32) is number two, but a very distant 10 games behind.

Lynx Upend Bucs 5-3, Orlando Winner
It was Kimo Orlando's first start for La Claire and the little 5'8" righthander did just fine. He notched a 5-3 victory over Bay St. Clair. In eight innings Orlando (1-0 2.25) restricted the good-hitting Buccaneers to six hits and two runs, but his control was a little rusty as he walked six and fanned five for his first IPA win. Southpaw Gary Robinson (4-8 4.40) had a 2-0 lead, but weakened in the sixth and surrendered three runs. The Lynx put up two more in the top of the ninth to make it 5-2. Robinson went the route, allowed 11 hits and struck out four, walking none. Shortstop Dirk Lindahl (.281) hit his 7th homer, drove in one run and scored two to spark La Claire. Left fielder Don Lundquist (.135) had a two-run single for the go-ahead runs in the sixth and first baseman Francisco Robles (.282) had three hits, scored a run and drove one in. Bucs second baseman Tony Mann (.337) was 3-for-3 with two RBIs and his 4th homer. Pinchhitter Jose Valuezuela (.332) pounded one into the stands off closer Monoto Kishata in the last of the ninth. Kishata then retired the last two batters for his 9th save.

The La Claire Lynx (32-34) are third in the TU West Division, 10.5 games out. Bay St. Clair (25-42) is last, 20 games behind.

Champs Smith Blanks Blue Sox 4-0
In an impressive outing, Craig Smith of the Arlon Champions whitewashed the Blue Lake Blue Sox 4-0 at Derby Downs. Smith (8-5 3.14) held Blue Lake scoreless, allowed 6 singles, chalked up 8 strikeouts and yielded 2 walks. First baseman Brad Ray (.328) supplied all the offense with four RBIs. He singled in two runs in the first and two more in the sixth. Derek Manetti (3-5 4.69) was charged with the loss as he went the distance, permitting four runs and eight hits with four Ks and no walks.

"I'm getting a lot more downward movement instead of side to side. That side-to-side stuff can get hit a long way," said Smith, who is throwing with more of an overhand motion. "It's not rocket science. It was just a little adjustment, but that's all it took."

This season Smith has registered 8 wins and 5 losses in 16 starts with a 3.14 ERA.

Fourth place Arlon (32-34) trails Fairfax by 12.5 games, while Blue Lake (28-37) is 16 games back and is in the fifth spot in the TU West.

07-18-2008, 10:49 PM	#353
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,816	Islandian Pro Alliance Saturday, June 23, 2001 Tycobbian Union - West Division Viks End Losing Streak, Nip Frogs 2-1 Strong pitching curtailed Bayview's losing streak at five games. Jesus Carvajal and Buzzy Lewis combined to edge first place Fairfax 2-1. It was the Frogs first loss in three games. Carvajal (8-3 3.48) held them to six hits and a run over the first seven innings, registering six strikeouts and walking only one. The score was tied 1-1 when Carvajal left for a pinchhitter in the eighth. With two outs in the top of the eighth, right fielder Dean Howell (.303) doubled in third baseman Bob Klostermann from third base with the winning score. Howell drove in both Viking runs. He had an RBI single in the first inning. Fairfax's only run came in the fourth inning when catcher Larry Novikov (.571) doubled in Gregg Vincent. The Frogs had the edge in hits 8 to 6. Closer Buzzy Lewis (3-3 2.70) nailed down the verdict, but had some anxious moments in the bottom of the eighth. After a lead-off double, he walked two batters. With one out and the bases full, he struck out two dangerous hitters, Gregg Vincent (.327) and Gator Davis (.293) to end the threat. Together they have driven in 118 runs this year. Lewis put the Frogs away in the ninth for his IPA-leading 11th save. With one out he gave up a single, then finished them by getting a double-play ball. Fairfax got a good outing from new trade acquisition, Kaz Hayagawa (7-8 3.87), who suffered the loss. He allowed two runs and five hits in seven-plus innings with eight strikeouts and a walk. The Frogs (44-21) are high on top of the Tycobbian Union West, way ahead of everybody. Bayview (35-32) is number two, but a very distant 10 games behind. Lynx Upend Bucs 5-3, Orlando Winner It was Kimo Orlando's first start for La Claire and the little 5'8" righthander did just fine. He notched a 5-3 victory over Bay St. Clair. In eight innings Orlando (1-0 2.25) restricted the good-hitting Buccaneers to six hits and two runs, but his control was a little rusty as he walked six and fanned five for his first IPA win. Southpaw Gary Robinson (4-8 4.40) had a 2-0 lead, but weakened in the sixth and surrendered three runs. The Lynx put up two more in the top of the ninth to make it 5-2. Robinson went the route, allowed 11 hits and struck out four, walking none. Shortstop Dirk Lindahl (.281) hit his 7th homer, drove in one run and scored two to spark La Claire. Left fielder Don Lundquist (.135) had a two-run single for the go-ahead runs in the sixth and first baseman Francisco Robles (.282) had three hits, scored a run and drove one in. Bucs second baseman Tony Mann (.337) was 3-for-3 with two RBIs and his 4th homer. Pinchhitter Jose Valuezuela (.332) pounded one into the stands off closer Monoto Kishata in the last of the ninth. Kishata then retired the last two batters for his 9th save. The La Claire Lynx (32-34) are third in the TU West Division, 10.5 games out. Bay St. Clair (25-42) is last, 20 games behind. Champs Smith Blanks Blue Sox 4-0 In an impressive outing, Craig Smith of the Arlon Champions whitewashed the Blue Lake Blue Sox 4-0 at Derby Downs. Smith (8-5 3.14) held Blue Lake scoreless, allowed 6 singles, chalked up 8 strikeouts and yielded 2 walks. First baseman Brad Ray (.328) supplied all the offense with four RBIs. He singled in two runs in the first and two more in the sixth. Derek Manetti (3-5 4.69) was charged with the loss as he went the distance, permitting four runs and eight hits with four Ks and no walks. "I'm getting a lot more downward movement instead of side to side. That side-to-side stuff can get hit a long way," said Smith, who is throwing with more of an overhand motion. "It's not rocket science. It was just a little adjustment, but that's all it took." This season Smith has registered 8 wins and 5 losses in 16 starts with a 3.14 ERA. Fourth place Arlon (32-34) trails Fairfax by 12.5 games, while Blue Lake (28-37) is 16 games back and is in the fifth spot in the TU West. Last edited by Eugene Church; 07-18-2008 at 10:53 PM.