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Eugene Church · 10-06-2008, 01:00 AM

Islandian Pro Alliance

Friday, July 20, 2001

Tycobbian Union - East Division

Hellcats Hang On, Snap 5-Game Loss Streak
At Jock Ewing Stadium in South Fork, Hartsdale snapped two streaks - its own 5-game losing streak and South Fork's 4-game win string. The Hellcats jumped out to a 6-1 lead after five innings and then fought off the Stallions belated comeback with a 4-run eighth inning. With the defeat, the Stallions lead in the TU East dipped to a scant half-game over Ginza. 17-year-old Ted Vaitkus, probably the youngest player in the IPA, started and looked unbeatable for seven innings, then ran into a heap of trouble and needed Gene Young's help to finish off South Fork. Vaitkus (3-0 2.73) was the winner in his first start, going into the eighth, giving up five runs on nine hits with 5 Ks and no walks. Young (5-4 2.71) recorded his 9th save by getting the last five outs and gave up no runs. Third baseman Whiz Weaver (.277) led the Hellcat hitters with his 14th ad 15th homers of the season, driving in three runs. Shortstop Mike Burke (.264) had a double and a single and two RBIs. Right fielder Mel Poe (.255) and pinchhitter Jay Luna (.271) plated the other two runs. South Fork third baseman Glenn Holiday (.282) walloped a three-run homer to lead the Stallions, number 19 for him on the year. Ken Conner (9-3 2.61) ran into a hornet's nest today as Hartsdale teed off on him for five runs and eight hits in four innings. He had won six straight games.

South Fork (54-42) is a half-game ahead of second place Ginza (53-42) and 13.5 games up on last place Hartsdale (40-55).

Ninjas, Nakayama Nip Hurricanes 2-1
Ginza manager Horoko Uchiyama got a sterling performance from Kazuhiro Nakayama. The little 5'6" righthander crafted a fine 5-hitter to nip Cape Coral 2-1 at Ninja Stadium. Nakayama (8-10 2.81) went the distance, striking out seven and issuing two walks. He outpitched Jeff Salow (3-3 3.00), who struck out 10 in seven innings and allowed only two runs and six hits. The Ninjas took the lead 1-0 in the third inning with back-to-back doubles by second baseman Scoop McDonald (.254) and third baseman Kaz Ojima (.324). First baseman Kenshin Yamamoto (.298) upped it to 2-0 in the fourth with his 16th roundtripper. The Hurricanes countered with their only run in the top of the eighth when Ginza gave up a run from third to get a ground-ball double play.

Ginza's (53-42) win enabled them to get back within a half-game of the top spot in the Tycobbian Union East, while Cape Coral (49-46) trails by 4.5 games in third place.

Z's Zonk Ozarka 6-3 in 15 Innings
Luxora second baseman Paco Benitez (.256) only got one hit in the game, but it was a base-clearing three-run triple in the four-run 15th inning and sparked the Zorros to a 6-3 triumph over the homestanding Ozarka Naturals. Luxora got excellent relief work from Roberto Martinez and Francisco Fernandes. Martinez (8-3 2.03) fired six shutout innings, striking out seven and holding the Nats to four hits. Fernandes (6-8 4.41) came on in the 13th with the bases loaded and no outs and promptly struck out the side. He closed it out for the win in the 15th, though he was touched for an unearned run. Starting pitcher Johnny Montel (7-11 3.42) also pitched well with seven strikeouts in seven innings, six hits, two runs and a walk. Zorro pitching struck out 17 batters in the game and tied the IPA mark for an extra-inning game. Ozarka got solid work out of its mound corps, too. Starter Luther Hatch (9-10 3.68) went seven-plus, allowed two runs on six hits with four Ks, Alex DiMaggio (8-4 1.20) tossed five-plus, permitted no runs and five hits with three strikeouts. Donnie Young (5-8 4.43) was nailed with the loss as he was shelled for four runs in the 15th. The Naturals totaled 14 hits to 13 for the Z's. Second baseman Duane Starr (.288) collected four of them. Third baseman Roberto Vina (.284) topped Luxora with three base hits.

Luxora tied the strikeout record held by South Fork, set on May 31 in a 12-inning game against La Claire.

Luxora (43-51) is fifth in the standings, 10 games off the pace. Ozarka (46-49) is in fourth place and 7.5 games behind.

10-06-2008, 01:00 AM	#475
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,820	Islandian Pro Alliance Friday, July 20, 2001 Tycobbian Union - East Division Hellcats Hang On, Snap 5-Game Loss Streak At Jock Ewing Stadium in South Fork, Hartsdale snapped two streaks - its own 5-game losing streak and South Fork's 4-game win string. The Hellcats jumped out to a 6-1 lead after five innings and then fought off the Stallions belated comeback with a 4-run eighth inning. With the defeat, the Stallions lead in the TU East dipped to a scant half-game over Ginza. 17-year-old Ted Vaitkus, probably the youngest player in the IPA, started and looked unbeatable for seven innings, then ran into a heap of trouble and needed Gene Young's help to finish off South Fork. Vaitkus (3-0 2.73) was the winner in his first start, going into the eighth, giving up five runs on nine hits with 5 Ks and no walks. Young (5-4 2.71) recorded his 9th save by getting the last five outs and gave up no runs. Third baseman Whiz Weaver (.277) led the Hellcat hitters with his 14th ad 15th homers of the season, driving in three runs. Shortstop Mike Burke (.264) had a double and a single and two RBIs. Right fielder Mel Poe (.255) and pinchhitter Jay Luna (.271) plated the other two runs. South Fork third baseman Glenn Holiday (.282) walloped a three-run homer to lead the Stallions, number 19 for him on the year. Ken Conner (9-3 2.61) ran into a hornet's nest today as Hartsdale teed off on him for five runs and eight hits in four innings. He had won six straight games. South Fork (54-42) is a half-game ahead of second place Ginza (53-42) and 13.5 games up on last place Hartsdale (40-55). Ninjas, Nakayama Nip Hurricanes 2-1 Ginza manager Horoko Uchiyama got a sterling performance from Kazuhiro Nakayama. The little 5'6" righthander crafted a fine 5-hitter to nip Cape Coral 2-1 at Ninja Stadium. Nakayama (8-10 2.81) went the distance, striking out seven and issuing two walks. He outpitched Jeff Salow (3-3 3.00), who struck out 10 in seven innings and allowed only two runs and six hits. The Ninjas took the lead 1-0 in the third inning with back-to-back doubles by second baseman Scoop McDonald (.254) and third baseman Kaz Ojima (.324). First baseman Kenshin Yamamoto (.298) upped it to 2-0 in the fourth with his 16th roundtripper. The Hurricanes countered with their only run in the top of the eighth when Ginza gave up a run from third to get a ground-ball double play. Ginza's (53-42) win enabled them to get back within a half-game of the top spot in the Tycobbian Union East, while Cape Coral (49-46) trails by 4.5 games in third place. Z's Zonk Ozarka 6-3 in 15 Innings Luxora second baseman Paco Benitez (.256) only got one hit in the game, but it was a base-clearing three-run triple in the four-run 15th inning and sparked the Zorros to a 6-3 triumph over the homestanding Ozarka Naturals. Luxora got excellent relief work from Roberto Martinez and Francisco Fernandes. Martinez (8-3 2.03) fired six shutout innings, striking out seven and holding the Nats to four hits. Fernandes (6-8 4.41) came on in the 13th with the bases loaded and no outs and promptly struck out the side. He closed it out for the win in the 15th, though he was touched for an unearned run. Starting pitcher Johnny Montel (7-11 3.42) also pitched well with seven strikeouts in seven innings, six hits, two runs and a walk. Zorro pitching struck out 17 batters in the game and tied the IPA mark for an extra-inning game. Ozarka got solid work out of its mound corps, too. Starter Luther Hatch (9-10 3.68) went seven-plus, allowed two runs on six hits with four Ks, Alex DiMaggio (8-4 1.20) tossed five-plus, permitted no runs and five hits with three strikeouts. Donnie Young (5-8 4.43) was nailed with the loss as he was shelled for four runs in the 15th. The Naturals totaled 14 hits to 13 for the Z's. Second baseman Duane Starr (.288) collected four of them. Third baseman Roberto Vina (.284) topped Luxora with three base hits. Luxora tied the strikeout record held by South Fork, set on May 31 in a 12-inning game against La Claire. Luxora (43-51) is fifth in the standings, 10 games off the pace. Ozarka (46-49) is in fourth place and 7.5 games behind.