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Westheim · 08-05-2019, 01:58 PM

2031 PLAYOFFS

Here comes the postseason. If you miss the Raccoons, don’t worry, they did not qualify, more or less narrowly missing out (cough)… by 33 games.

In their stead, the 107-55 Titans entered the postseason as the top seed in the league, having won the CL North by 16 games. They had allowed the fewest runs in the league, had the best rotation by ERA (2.89!) and the second-best bullpen, and were also rated best in the field. Compared to that, their third-place offense seemed almost lackluster, although it was well rounded. In addition to the highest on-base percentage, the Titans had also put up top four numbers in both the power and speed departments. What could even derail this steaming express train? Well, injuries. In SP Adam Potter (15-5, 2.75 ERA) and .290 hitters Keith Spataro and Willie Vega, the Titans were entering the postseason missing three critical pieces. They could still field a rotation with runt of the litter Eric Williams holding a 3.27 ERA and a pedestrian 17 wins, but a few holes had opened at the bottom of a previously densely packed lineup that was anchored by Justin Uliasz, who had hit 22 home runs to lead the team despite appearing in only 95 games, and elder statesman Adrian Reichardt. The 34-year-old much-decorated veteran had hit .281 and was a serious threat to wrap up another Gold Glove. Dustin Acor’s .301 clip and David Lessman’s 16 homers were also highlights.

They opposed the 100-62 Condors, who had also won their division, the CL South, by 16 games. They had come second in many pitching categories compared to the Titans, except that they had the best bullpen where the Titans had come only second. Their offense had produced the fourth-most runs, although power was not their forte. They had come ninth in home runs, but were stealing bases at a brisk pace with the second-highest total in the CL. They also had three top-notch starting pitchers headed by Jeff Little (16-6, 2.90 ERA) and George Griffin (11-4, 2.29 ERA), but were lacking in #4 guy Ethan Jordan. And they also had suffered critical injuries in September, most notably 1B Kevin McGrath (.261, 20 HR, 87 RBI). They were also missing Juan Palbes, but he could return soon from shoulder tendinitis. Without McGrath, only one significant power bat remained, that of 2028 and 2029 CL Player of the Year Shane Sanks, who dingered 20 times as well, but batted only .242 along the way, a far cry from a few years ago. Among qualifying players, only infielder Chris Miller managed to hit more than .270, batting .333 with 2 HR and 78 RBI.

Both these teams mostly had left-handed starters and strongly right-handed lineups. This could make for some high offense games, despite all the top-level pitching!

This was the fourth time these teams met up in the CLCS. The Titans had won the pairing in 1997 and 1998, taking the World Series in the latter year from the Blue Sox, but the Condors had won the pennant and the title in the most recent encounter in 2029.

In the Federal League, the 98-64 Pacifics were the top seed, having won the division by three games from the surging Stars. They also had first-class pitching and had the same numbers as the Titans: tops in runs allowed, starters’ ERA, and defense, and second in bullpen ERA. Their offense however was on the pale side. They had scored under 4.3 runs per game, eighth in the Federal League, lacking high batting averages almost throughout the lineup except for OF Justin Fowler (.293, 29 HR, 106 RBI) and 3B Andy Schmit (.296, 12 HR, 65 RBI). They had hit the third-most homers in the FL, but had come up seventh in average, and stealing bases was also not their domain with the noted exception of Oscar Mendoza (.255, 12 HR, 58 RBI), who stole 63, more than two thirds the team total, and the most in the ABL, narrowly beating Portland’s Alberto Ramos (60). Ace Dave Christiansen (19-9, 2.90 ERA) was ready for his third ring after having led the FL in wins four years in a row. The Pacifics also weren’t injury-free; They had lost SP Jorge Beltran (7-4, 3.11 ERA) early and C J.J. Henley (.232, 20 HR, 75 RBI) late. But they sported a solid rotation and a lineup that was balanced and packed in the upper half.

At 92-70, the Miners, who had beaten the Buffaloes by two games, were the bottom seed in the playoffs, despite having led the Federal League in runs scored and despite being the only playoff team without significant injury woes. Their pitching was however on the soft side. They ranked fifth in runs allowed, starters’ ERA and pen ERA, and only eighth in defense. Their offense was also a bit one-dimensional, with the highest power numbers on the league (170 HR!), but no speed and little in terms of walking. A big part was probable Player of the Year and almost-triple crown-winner Danny Santillano (.366, 40 HR, 109 RBI)., but they had two more 20+ HR hitters in Yvon Bonaccorsi and Carlos de la Riva, and a .305 bat to lead off with in Josh Peddle. But the pitching was a huge concern – Jonas Mejia had won 18 games, but had a 3.71 ERA, and Nick Salinas had the best ERA, 3.28, while having gone 11-10. Their pen was even more underwhelming. They struggled to produce a reliever with even a mid-2 ERA. Closer Travis Giordano had saved 52 games with a 3.25 ERA, but had also blown a few while having been worked to death in 84 games and 91 innings.

Both these teams had balanced lineups, but the Pacifics had three left-handed starters, while the Miners had only right-handed starters.

The Miners and Pacifics squared off in the FLCS for the fifth time. The Miners had won the first meeting in 1982 (but lost the World Series to the Canadiens), while the Pacifics had won the other three in 2012, 2016, and 2030, and every time went on to win the World Series, once against the Thunder and twice against the Condors.

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This postseason saw some of the more prolific playoff teams assembled. The Titans were in their record-setting 15th postseason, while the Pacifics were playing October ball for the 14th time. The Condors would make their 13th appearance, and the Miners their ninth.

The Miners were however one of three teams that had yet to win a championship. The Condors had one, the Pacifics had five, and the Titans led the league with eight.

It was hard to make out a favorite in the CLCS, although maybe a slight nod should be given to the Titans with 107 wins. In the FLCS, the Pacifics looked like they could shred through the Miners’ staff without a second stint in L.A.;

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2031 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

PIT @ LAP … 4-5 (12) … (Pacifics lead 1-0) … PIT Danny Santillano 3-5; LAP Zach Tutt 3-6, BB, RBI; LAP Kevin Fagan 2-3, 2 RBI;

PIT @ LAP … 0-5 … (Pacifics lead 2-0) … LAP Gavin Lee 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K, W (1-0); LAP Joe Moore 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K;
TIJ @ BOS … 2-10 … (Titans lead 1-0) … TIJ Chris Miller 3-4, HR, 2B, RBI; BOS David Lessman 3-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI; BOS Justin Perkins 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI;

TIJ @ BOS … 1-0 … (series tied 1-1) … TIJ George Griffin 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K, W (1-0); BOS Dustin Wingo 8.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K;

The Condors amount to only three hits and Shane Sanks’ sac fly, then have to piece the eighth inning together with FIVE relievers that allow two base runners.

LAP @ PIT … 2-3 … (Pacifics lead 2-1) … PIT Danny Santillano 3-4, HR, 2B, RBI;

LAP @ PIT … 3-15 … (series tied 2-2) … LAP Justin Fowler 3-4, HR, 2 RBI; PIT Josh Peddle 3-4, 2 BB, 2B, 2 RBI; PIT Yvon Bonaccorsi 2-5, HR, 2 RBI; PIT Omar Lastrade 2-5, HR, 2 RBI; PIT Carlos de la Riva 4-5, HR, 3 RBI; PIT Jim McKenzie 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI; PIT Jake Travick 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI;
BOS @ TIJ … 4-0 … (Titans lead 2-1) … BOS Ryan Czachor 2-3, BB, HR, RBI; TIJ Chris Murphy 2-3, BB;

In the Monday Night Massacre in Pittsburgh, every starting Miners position player has at least two base hits, scores at least one run, and six also have multiple RBI. L.A.’s Dave Christiansen (0-1, 7.36 ERA) gives up six runs in three innings and the bullpen keeps on giving.

LAP @ PIT … 4-9 … (Miners lead 3-2) … LAP Zach Tutt 3-5, 2B; PIT Josh Peddle 1-5, HR, 4 RBI (not a grand slam);
BOS @ TIJ … 4-3 … (Titans lead 3-1) … BOS Justin Uliasz 2-4, HR, 2 RBI; BOS Adam Braun 3-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI; TIJ Juan Palbes 2-4, RBI;

BOS @ TIJ … 0-5 … (Titans lead 3-2) … TIJ Chris Murphy 2-5, 2B, RBI; TIJ Danny Zarate 2-2, 2 BB, 2 RBI; TIJ Omar Camacho 2-2, BB, RBI;

Jeff Little (1-1, 3.86 ERA), who only lasts five and two thirds, and three relievers hold the Titans to three hits to send the series back to Boston.

PIT @ LAP … 2-8 … (series tied 3-3) … PIT Josh Peddle 4-5, 2B, RBI; LAP Dylan Allomes 2-3, BB, 2 RBI;

PIT @ LAP … 2-17 … (Pacifics win 4-3) … LAP Justin Fowler 3-3, 3 BB; LAP Terry Kopp 4-6, 2B, 2 RBI; LAP Andy Schmit 2-3, 2 BB, 2 HR, 7 RBI; LAP Dylan Allomes 2-2, BB, RBI;
TIJ @ BOS … 0-1 (12) … (Titans win 4-2) … TIJ Chris Murphy 3-6; TIJ George Griffin 7.1 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K; BOS Rhett West 3-5; BOS Dustin Wingo 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K;

That was a pretty firm “NO” from the Pacifics’ offense. There was however a price they paid, with Oscar Mendoza leaving the game with an injury…

Justin Uliasz (.308, 1 HR, 4 RBI) ends the CLCS with a 12th-inning double off George Barnett (0-1, 16.20 ERA) that scores Adrian Reichardt.

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2031 WORLD SERIES

The heavyweights from opposite ends of the country meet up in the World Series again, but it is only the second such pairing for the World Series, the previous coming in 2027, when the Pacifics prevailed.

The Titans had made it out of the CLCS without any further damage and could field what had gotten them through the Condors. They looked like the odds-on favorites, with a run differential beating the Pacifics’ by almost 100 runs. More offense, better pitching, tighter defense!

On the other side, the Pacifics had been dealt a blow when Oscar Mendoza knocked up his shoulder in Game 7. He was removed from the roster for being unable to play, which robbed the Pacifics of any speed and would probably allow Titans pitchers to concentrate solely on the batter in the box rather than any runners on the basepaths…

The Titans will probably win their ninth ring, maybe in as few as five games!

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LAP @ BOS … 5-1 … (Pacifics lead 1-0) … LAP Terry Kopp 2-3, BB, HR, RBI; BOS Dustin Acor 2-5, 2B, RBI;

LAP @ BOS … 1-5 … (series tied 1-1) … BOS Rhett West 2-4, RBI;

BOS @ LAP … 5-4 (12) … (Titans lead 2-1) … BOS Adrian Reichardt 4-6, HR, RBI; BOS Dustin Wingo 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K; BOS Tim Zimmerman 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, W (1-0);

The winning run scores on a 1-out bases-loaded walk Chun-yeong Chah (1-1, 2.25 ERA) issues to David Lessman (.188, 1 HR, 4 RBI).

BOS @ LAP … 6-5 … (Titans lead 3-1) … BOS Dustin Acor 2-4, BB, 2B, 2 RBI; BOS Justin Uliasz 2-5, RBI; LAP Lorenzo Rivera 2-5, 3B, 2 RBI; LAP Zach Tutt 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; LAP Kevin Fagan 3-3, BB, 2B, RBI;

Greg Gannon (3-1, 3.94 ERA) takes this crucial Game 4 win despite allowing 13 hits in 7.2 innings of work.

BOS @ LAP … 4-5 … (Titans lead 3-2) … BOS Adam Braun 2-4, 2B; BOS Justin Perkins 3-4, HR, RBI; LAP Ben Cook 2-3, BB, 2B, RBI;

LAP @ BOS … 1-4 … (Titans win 4-2) … BOS Adrian Reichardt 2-3, BB, 2B, RBI; BOS Justin Uliasz 2-4, 2B, RBI; BOS Mario Gonzalez 6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W (3-0);

Six and two thirds rock-solid innings from Gonzalez (3-0, 0.96 ERA) and cameos by three relievers, all perfect, end the season in the Titans’ favor.

2031 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
Boston Titans
(9th title)

08-05-2019, 01:58 PM	#2932
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 14,018	2031 PLAYOFFS Here comes the postseason. If you miss the Raccoons, don’t worry, they did not qualify, more or less narrowly missing out (cough)… by 33 games. In their stead, the 107-55 Titans entered the postseason as the top seed in the league, having won the CL North by 16 games. They had allowed the fewest runs in the league, had the best rotation by ERA (2.89!) and the second-best bullpen, and were also rated best in the field. Compared to that, their third-place offense seemed almost lackluster, although it was well rounded. In addition to the highest on-base percentage, the Titans had also put up top four numbers in both the power and speed departments. What could even derail this steaming express train? Well, injuries. In SP Adam Potter (15-5, 2.75 ERA) and .290 hitters Keith Spataro and Willie Vega, the Titans were entering the postseason missing three critical pieces. They could still field a rotation with runt of the litter Eric Williams holding a 3.27 ERA and a pedestrian 17 wins, but a few holes had opened at the bottom of a previously densely packed lineup that was anchored by Justin Uliasz, who had hit 22 home runs to lead the team despite appearing in only 95 games, and elder statesman Adrian Reichardt. The 34-year-old much-decorated veteran had hit .281 and was a serious threat to wrap up another Gold Glove. Dustin Acor’s .301 clip and David Lessman’s 16 homers were also highlights. They opposed the 100-62 Condors, who had also won their division, the CL South, by 16 games. They had come second in many pitching categories compared to the Titans, except that they had the best bullpen where the Titans had come only second. Their offense had produced the fourth-most runs, although power was not their forte. They had come ninth in home runs, but were stealing bases at a brisk pace with the second-highest total in the CL. They also had three top-notch starting pitchers headed by Jeff Little (16-6, 2.90 ERA) and George Griffin (11-4, 2.29 ERA), but were lacking in #4 guy Ethan Jordan. And they also had suffered critical injuries in September, most notably 1B Kevin McGrath (.261, 20 HR, 87 RBI). They were also missing Juan Palbes, but he could return soon from shoulder tendinitis. Without McGrath, only one significant power bat remained, that of 2028 and 2029 CL Player of the Year Shane Sanks, who dingered 20 times as well, but batted only .242 along the way, a far cry from a few years ago. Among qualifying players, only infielder Chris Miller managed to hit more than .270, batting .333 with 2 HR and 78 RBI. Both these teams mostly had left-handed starters and strongly right-handed lineups. This could make for some high offense games, despite all the top-level pitching! This was the fourth time these teams met up in the CLCS. The Titans had won the pairing in 1997 and 1998, taking the World Series in the latter year from the Blue Sox, but the Condors had won the pennant and the title in the most recent encounter in 2029. In the Federal League, the 98-64 Pacifics were the top seed, having won the division by three games from the surging Stars. They also had first-class pitching and had the same numbers as the Titans: tops in runs allowed, starters’ ERA, and defense, and second in bullpen ERA. Their offense however was on the pale side. They had scored under 4.3 runs per game, eighth in the Federal League, lacking high batting averages almost throughout the lineup except for OF Justin Fowler (.293, 29 HR, 106 RBI) and 3B Andy Schmit (.296, 12 HR, 65 RBI). They had hit the third-most homers in the FL, but had come up seventh in average, and stealing bases was also not their domain with the noted exception of Oscar Mendoza (.255, 12 HR, 58 RBI), who stole 63, more than two thirds the team total, and the most in the ABL, narrowly beating Portland’s Alberto Ramos (60). Ace Dave Christiansen (19-9, 2.90 ERA) was ready for his third ring after having led the FL in wins four years in a row. The Pacifics also weren’t injury-free; They had lost SP Jorge Beltran (7-4, 3.11 ERA) early and C J.J. Henley (.232, 20 HR, 75 RBI) late. But they sported a solid rotation and a lineup that was balanced and packed in the upper half. At 92-70, the Miners, who had beaten the Buffaloes by two games, were the bottom seed in the playoffs, despite having led the Federal League in runs scored and despite being the only playoff team without significant injury woes. Their pitching was however on the soft side. They ranked fifth in runs allowed, starters’ ERA and pen ERA, and only eighth in defense. Their offense was also a bit one-dimensional, with the highest power numbers on the league (170 HR!), but no speed and little in terms of walking. A big part was probable Player of the Year and almost-triple crown-winner Danny Santillano (.366, 40 HR, 109 RBI)., but they had two more 20+ HR hitters in Yvon Bonaccorsi and Carlos de la Riva, and a .305 bat to lead off with in Josh Peddle. But the pitching was a huge concern – Jonas Mejia had won 18 games, but had a 3.71 ERA, and Nick Salinas had the best ERA, 3.28, while having gone 11-10. Their pen was even more underwhelming. They struggled to produce a reliever with even a mid-2 ERA. Closer Travis Giordano had saved 52 games with a 3.25 ERA, but had also blown a few while having been worked to death in 84 games and 91 innings. Both these teams had balanced lineups, but the Pacifics had three left-handed starters, while the Miners had only right-handed starters. The Miners and Pacifics squared off in the FLCS for the fifth time. The Miners had won the first meeting in 1982 (but lost the World Series to the Canadiens), while the Pacifics had won the other three in 2012, 2016, and 2030, and every time went on to win the World Series, once against the Thunder and twice against the Condors. +++ This postseason saw some of the more prolific playoff teams assembled. The Titans were in their record-setting 15th postseason, while the Pacifics were playing October ball for the 14th time. The Condors would make their 13th appearance, and the Miners their ninth. The Miners were however one of three teams that had yet to win a championship. The Condors had one, the Pacifics had five, and the Titans led the league with eight. It was hard to make out a favorite in the CLCS, although maybe a slight nod should be given to the Titans with 107 wins. In the FLCS, the Pacifics looked like they could shred through the Miners’ staff without a second stint in L.A.; +++ 2031 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PIT @ LAP … 4-5 (12) … (Pacifics lead 1-0) … PIT Danny Santillano 3-5; LAP Zach Tutt 3-6, BB, RBI; LAP Kevin Fagan 2-3, 2 RBI; PIT @ LAP … 0-5 … (Pacifics lead 2-0) … LAP Gavin Lee 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K, W (1-0); LAP Joe Moore 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K; TIJ @ BOS … 2-10 … (Titans lead 1-0) … TIJ Chris Miller 3-4, HR, 2B, RBI; BOS David Lessman 3-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI; BOS Justin Perkins 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI; TIJ @ BOS … 1-0 … (series tied 1-1) … TIJ George Griffin 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K, W (1-0); BOS Dustin Wingo 8.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K; The Condors amount to only three hits and Shane Sanks’ sac fly, then have to piece the eighth inning together with FIVE relievers that allow two base runners. LAP @ PIT … 2-3 … (Pacifics lead 2-1) … PIT Danny Santillano 3-4, HR, 2B, RBI; LAP @ PIT … 3-15 … (series tied 2-2) … LAP Justin Fowler 3-4, HR, 2 RBI; PIT Josh Peddle 3-4, 2 BB, 2B, 2 RBI; PIT Yvon Bonaccorsi 2-5, HR, 2 RBI; PIT Omar Lastrade 2-5, HR, 2 RBI; PIT Carlos de la Riva 4-5, HR, 3 RBI; PIT Jim McKenzie 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI; PIT Jake Travick 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI; BOS @ TIJ … 4-0 … (Titans lead 2-1) … BOS Ryan Czachor 2-3, BB, HR, RBI; TIJ Chris Murphy 2-3, BB; In the Monday Night Massacre in Pittsburgh, every starting Miners position player has at least two base hits, scores at least one run, and six also have multiple RBI. L.A.’s Dave Christiansen (0-1, 7.36 ERA) gives up six runs in three innings and the bullpen keeps on giving. LAP @ PIT … 4-9 … (Miners lead 3-2) … LAP Zach Tutt 3-5, 2B; PIT Josh Peddle 1-5, HR, 4 RBI (not a grand slam); BOS @ TIJ … 4-3 … (Titans lead 3-1) … BOS Justin Uliasz 2-4, HR, 2 RBI; BOS Adam Braun 3-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI; TIJ Juan Palbes 2-4, RBI; BOS @ TIJ … 0-5 … (Titans lead 3-2) … TIJ Chris Murphy 2-5, 2B, RBI; TIJ Danny Zarate 2-2, 2 BB, 2 RBI; TIJ Omar Camacho 2-2, BB, RBI; Jeff Little (1-1, 3.86 ERA), who only lasts five and two thirds, and three relievers hold the Titans to three hits to send the series back to Boston. PIT @ LAP … 2-8 … (series tied 3-3) … PIT Josh Peddle 4-5, 2B, RBI; LAP Dylan Allomes 2-3, BB, 2 RBI; PIT @ LAP … 2-17 … (Pacifics win 4-3) … LAP Justin Fowler 3-3, 3 BB; LAP Terry Kopp 4-6, 2B, 2 RBI; LAP Andy Schmit 2-3, 2 BB, 2 HR, 7 RBI; LAP Dylan Allomes 2-2, BB, RBI; TIJ @ BOS … 0-1 (12) … (Titans win 4-2) … TIJ Chris Murphy 3-6; TIJ George Griffin 7.1 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K; BOS Rhett West 3-5; BOS Dustin Wingo 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K; That was a pretty firm “NO” from the Pacifics’ offense. There was however a price they paid, with Oscar Mendoza leaving the game with an injury… Justin Uliasz (.308, 1 HR, 4 RBI) ends the CLCS with a 12th-inning double off George Barnett (0-1, 16.20 ERA) that scores Adrian Reichardt. +++ 2031 WORLD SERIES The heavyweights from opposite ends of the country meet up in the World Series again, but it is only the second such pairing for the World Series, the previous coming in 2027, when the Pacifics prevailed. The Titans had made it out of the CLCS without any further damage and could field what had gotten them through the Condors. They looked like the odds-on favorites, with a run differential beating the Pacifics’ by almost 100 runs. More offense, better pitching, tighter defense! On the other side, the Pacifics had been dealt a blow when Oscar Mendoza knocked up his shoulder in Game 7. He was removed from the roster for being unable to play, which robbed the Pacifics of any speed and would probably allow Titans pitchers to concentrate solely on the batter in the box rather than any runners on the basepaths… The Titans will probably win their ninth ring, maybe in as few as five games! +++ LAP @ BOS … 5-1 … (Pacifics lead 1-0) … LAP Terry Kopp 2-3, BB, HR, RBI; BOS Dustin Acor 2-5, 2B, RBI; LAP @ BOS … 1-5 … (series tied 1-1) … BOS Rhett West 2-4, RBI; BOS @ LAP … 5-4 (12) … (Titans lead 2-1) … BOS Adrian Reichardt 4-6, HR, RBI; BOS Dustin Wingo 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K; BOS Tim Zimmerman 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, W (1-0); The winning run scores on a 1-out bases-loaded walk Chun-yeong Chah (1-1, 2.25 ERA) issues to David Lessman (.188, 1 HR, 4 RBI). BOS @ LAP … 6-5 … (Titans lead 3-1) … BOS Dustin Acor 2-4, BB, 2B, 2 RBI; BOS Justin Uliasz 2-5, RBI; LAP Lorenzo Rivera 2-5, 3B, 2 RBI; LAP Zach Tutt 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; LAP Kevin Fagan 3-3, BB, 2B, RBI; Greg Gannon (3-1, 3.94 ERA) takes this crucial Game 4 win despite allowing 13 hits in 7.2 innings of work. BOS @ LAP … 4-5 … (Titans lead 3-2) … BOS Adam Braun 2-4, 2B; BOS Justin Perkins 3-4, HR, RBI; LAP Ben Cook 2-3, BB, 2B, RBI; LAP @ BOS … 1-4 … (Titans win 4-2) … BOS Adrian Reichardt 2-3, BB, 2B, RBI; BOS Justin Uliasz 2-4, 2B, RBI; BOS Mario Gonzalez 6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W (3-0); Six and two thirds rock-solid innings from Gonzalez (3-0, 0.96 ERA) and cameos by three relievers, all perfect, end the season in the Titans’ favor. 2031 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS Boston Titans (9th title) Attached Images __________________ Portland Raccoons, 95 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 * 2071 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.