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Eugene Church · 06-11-2009, 03:57 PM

The Islandian Times

March 2, 2004

Belair Beach Will Challenge For Top Spot In RU South
The Belair Beach Sunbirds have made steady progress in the Ruthlandian Union South Division in the first three seasons in the IPA, going from 69-81 (5th-15 GB) to 82-72 (4th-3 GB) to 85-69 (2nd-4 GB).

According to manager Marty Pedroza, "The Sunbirds are poised to challenge St. John for the top spot in the South this season. Our pitching is excellent and we have improved it over the winter with a couple of talented rookies, Jed Mitchell and Joe Schmidt. Our defense has also been upgraded with Art Parker at second base. Parker is no slouch when it comes to hitting, either. He's a rookie, but don't label him as a "good field, no hit" type of guy. Parker doesn't have power, but he doesn't strike out and will hit around .300, which is fine with me. His glove will save us a lot runs. Little Jake Bungarooba will take over at catcher and add another great glove to the line-up. We are as strong up the middle as any team with C Bungarooba, SS Danny Church, 2B Parker and CF Bobby Joe Morris. I think we can win with good pitching, defense and my two homer boys, Swift and Gravelli."

Best Pitchers: Tiny Lindgren (22-13 2.69), Slim Mosley (21-11 2.84), Terry Christian (14-9 2.77), Ray Watson (18-11 3.29) and closer LHP Johnny Spears (4-8 3.19 with 23 saves in 76 appearances.

Best Batters: LF Nicky Swift (.254 BA/36 HR/115 RBI), All-Star 1B Phil Gravelli (.332 BA/35 HR/113 RBI), Bobby Joe Morris (.288 BA/11 HR/90 R)

06-11-2009, 03:57 PM	#1000
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,695 Blog Entries: 1	The Islandian Times March 2, 2004 Belair Beach Will Challenge For Top Spot In RU South The Belair Beach Sunbirds have made steady progress in the Ruthlandian Union South Division in the first three seasons in the IPA, going from 69-81 (5th-15 GB) to 82-72 (4th-3 GB) to 85-69 (2nd-4 GB). According to manager Marty Pedroza, "The Sunbirds are poised to challenge St. John for the top spot in the South this season. Our pitching is excellent and we have improved it over the winter with a couple of talented rookies, Jed Mitchell and Joe Schmidt. Our defense has also been upgraded with Art Parker at second base. Parker is no slouch when it comes to hitting, either. He's a rookie, but don't label him as a "good field, no hit" type of guy. Parker doesn't have power, but he doesn't strike out and will hit around .300, which is fine with me. His glove will save us a lot runs. Little Jake Bungarooba will take over at catcher and add another great glove to the line-up. We are as strong up the middle as any team with C Bungarooba, SS Danny Church, 2B Parker and CF Bobby Joe Morris. I think we can win with good pitching, defense and my two homer boys, Swift and Gravelli." Best Pitchers: Tiny Lindgren (22-13 2.69), Slim Mosley (21-11 2.84), Terry Christian (14-9 2.77), Ray Watson (18-11 3.29) and closer LHP Johnny Spears (4-8 3.19 with 23 saves in 76 appearances. Best Batters: LF Nicky Swift (.254 BA/36 HR/115 RBI), All-Star 1B Phil Gravelli (.332 BA/35 HR/113 RBI), Bobby Joe Morris (.288 BA/11 HR/90 R) Last edited by Eugene Church; 06-11-2009 at 04:03 PM.