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Eugene Church · 11-21-2009, 07:12 PM

The Islandian Times

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

2006 Islandian Pro Alliance Pro Cup Series - Elite 8

Ruthlandian Union

Baker's Homers Lead Claxton by Valka 4-3
It was a perfect game for RF Dixie Baker. He went 4-for-4, homered to tie the scored at 3-all in the eighth, then won it 4-3 in the tenth with another four-bagger, his third of the playoffs. It was Claxton second consecutive triumph over Valka in the best-of-five Elite 8 Series. The Diamonds came back from a 3-1 deficit after five innings. Manager Stacy Engel got excellent work out of his bullpen as Pat Grange and Tom Dahl blanked the Blackhawks over the last four innings. Dahl (1-0 0.00) got the victory with a scoreless ninth and tenth. Closer Kaido Oras (0-1 2.25) absorbed the loss when he gave up Baker's game-winning blast. Claxton outhit Valka 11 to 7 led by Baker's (.350) four hits. The Blackhawks best bats were 3B Bobby Stroud (.370) with two RBIs and CF Jimmy Tremayne (.296) with one run batted in.

Claxton will now head home to Avalon Stadium and try to wrap up the series. One more victory will send the Diamonds to the Pro Cup Final 4.

V's Shut Out All-Stars Again, Up 2-0 in Elite 8
Manager Alfonso Feliz got outstanding pitching for the second game in a row as Carl Schmitz shut out Elnora 1-0 in game two of the Elite 8 Series. It was Schmitz's (3-0 1.00) third win in the playoffs. He stumped the All-Stars on just two hits. CF Sammy Marlaire (.333) had a first-inng double and pitcher Leland Shaddock (.167) got another double in the second inning. That was it. Schmitz fanned four and issued three walks in a sparkling performance. Shaddock (1-1 3.38) also pitched quite a game. He only allowed five hits. The only run in the game came in the fourth frame when RF Briscoe Crowder (.292) doubled with one away, advanced to third on a groundout and scored on 3B Warren McDaniel's (.261) RBI single.

The best-of-five series will now switch to Elnora for game three. It will be played at State Fair Park. One more win for Volusia will send the All-Stars home until next year and put the Vigilantes in the Pro Cup semi-finals, the Final 4 Series.

Tycobbian Union

Bayview Bops Arlon 6-3, Elite 8 Even at 1-1
On the road in Arlon at Derby Downs, the Bayview Vikings claimed a costly victory and evened the series at one game each. The Viks defeated the Champions 6-3 in game two of the Elite 8 Series, but in the process lost their ace starter Norm Roy. He went out with a bad back in the sixth inning, leading 6-0. Roy (3-0 2.86) got credit for his third postseason win with five and a third shutout innings. Roy stopped Arlon on just two hits in his stint. His relief was not as effective, but they did save the game for him. Johnny Cole gave up three runs in his two-plus innings, while closer Josh Glover pitched a scoreless ninth.

The defeat was charged to Andre Masson (1-2 4.05), who allowed five runs in three innings. RF Ted Karno's (.211) bases-loaded double accounted for three runs in the four-run fourth. CF Tommy Riddle (.409) had a solo salvo in the second inning for Bayview. The Vikings had the edge in hits 9 to 8.

The site of games three and four will be Downtown Plaza Stadium in Bayview.

Cape Coral Splits with Turon, Belts Typhoons 8-4
Cape Coral 22-game winner Cody Burg stemmed the tide and stopped Turon 8-4 to gain a split in the first two games of the Elite 8 Series at Typhoon Stadium. Burg went the distance, but was touched for 11 hits. He struck out eight and issued on two bases on balls. Luckily the Hurricanes bats came out in force and supported him with lots of runs. LF Paul Phelps (.286) and 3B Kenny Hall paced them with two RBIs apiece. Hall (.450), 2B Hoshi Sato (.240) and SS Raoul Betencourt (.280) led Cape Coral with two hits each. C Todd Somerset (.387) was Turon's top bat with three hits and two RBIs. Somerset slammed his 3rd playoff homer. The losing pitcher was Scotty Boswell (1-1 3.43), who hit the showers early after giving up seven runs in the first four innings.

Games three and four will take place in Cape Coral at Seaside Stadium tomorrow and Thursday.

11-21-2009, 07:12 PM	#1340
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,907	The Islandian Times Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2006 Islandian Pro Alliance Pro Cup Series - Elite 8 Ruthlandian Union Baker's Homers Lead Claxton by Valka 4-3 It was a perfect game for RF Dixie Baker. He went 4-for-4, homered to tie the scored at 3-all in the eighth, then won it 4-3 in the tenth with another four-bagger, his third of the playoffs. It was Claxton second consecutive triumph over Valka in the best-of-five Elite 8 Series. The Diamonds came back from a 3-1 deficit after five innings. Manager Stacy Engel got excellent work out of his bullpen as Pat Grange and Tom Dahl blanked the Blackhawks over the last four innings. Dahl (1-0 0.00) got the victory with a scoreless ninth and tenth. Closer Kaido Oras (0-1 2.25) absorbed the loss when he gave up Baker's game-winning blast. Claxton outhit Valka 11 to 7 led by Baker's (.350) four hits. The Blackhawks best bats were 3B Bobby Stroud (.370) with two RBIs and CF Jimmy Tremayne (.296) with one run batted in. Claxton will now head home to Avalon Stadium and try to wrap up the series. One more victory will send the Diamonds to the Pro Cup Final 4. V's Shut Out All-Stars Again, Up 2-0 in Elite 8 Manager Alfonso Feliz got outstanding pitching for the second game in a row as Carl Schmitz shut out Elnora 1-0 in game two of the Elite 8 Series. It was Schmitz's (3-0 1.00) third win in the playoffs. He stumped the All-Stars on just two hits. CF Sammy Marlaire (.333) had a first-inng double and pitcher Leland Shaddock (.167) got another double in the second inning. That was it. Schmitz fanned four and issued three walks in a sparkling performance. Shaddock (1-1 3.38) also pitched quite a game. He only allowed five hits. The only run in the game came in the fourth frame when RF Briscoe Crowder (.292) doubled with one away, advanced to third on a groundout and scored on 3B Warren McDaniel's (.261) RBI single. The best-of-five series will now switch to Elnora for game three. It will be played at State Fair Park. One more win for Volusia will send the All-Stars home until next year and put the Vigilantes in the Pro Cup semi-finals, the Final 4 Series. Tycobbian Union Bayview Bops Arlon 6-3, Elite 8 Even at 1-1 On the road in Arlon at Derby Downs, the Bayview Vikings claimed a costly victory and evened the series at one game each. The Viks defeated the Champions 6-3 in game two of the Elite 8 Series, but in the process lost their ace starter Norm Roy. He went out with a bad back in the sixth inning, leading 6-0. Roy (3-0 2.86) got credit for his third postseason win with five and a third shutout innings. Roy stopped Arlon on just two hits in his stint. His relief was not as effective, but they did save the game for him. Johnny Cole gave up three runs in his two-plus innings, while closer Josh Glover pitched a scoreless ninth. The defeat was charged to Andre Masson (1-2 4.05), who allowed five runs in three innings. RF Ted Karno's (.211) bases-loaded double accounted for three runs in the four-run fourth. CF Tommy Riddle (.409) had a solo salvo in the second inning for Bayview. The Vikings had the edge in hits 9 to 8. The site of games three and four will be Downtown Plaza Stadium in Bayview. Cape Coral Splits with Turon, Belts Typhoons 8-4 Cape Coral 22-game winner Cody Burg stemmed the tide and stopped Turon 8-4 to gain a split in the first two games of the Elite 8 Series at Typhoon Stadium. Burg went the distance, but was touched for 11 hits. He struck out eight and issued on two bases on balls. Luckily the Hurricanes bats came out in force and supported him with lots of runs. LF Paul Phelps (.286) and 3B Kenny Hall paced them with two RBIs apiece. Hall (.450), 2B Hoshi Sato (.240) and SS Raoul Betencourt (.280) led Cape Coral with two hits each. C Todd Somerset (.387) was Turon's top bat with three hits and two RBIs. Somerset slammed his 3rd playoff homer. The losing pitcher was Scotty Boswell (1-1 3.43), who hit the showers early after giving up seven runs in the first four innings. Games three and four will take place in Cape Coral at Seaside Stadium tomorrow and Thursday.