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Late Templeton Heroics Save Crown for Tigers in OL G316
Gary Templeton's two-out, 10th-inning, homer off Joe Nathan captured the crown for Hamtramck, which had squandered its entire lead in OL race and faced the possibility of an ignominious fade in game 162 against Bluffton in front of their home fans. But fate smiled and the Tigers won their first OL crown, cementing the disappointment of the Jefferson Valley faithful, who saw their happiness at the discovery of a clerical error getting them back into a contending slot in the chase, crushed by Templeton's blast. They would settle for runner-up. Terra Incognita also missed a chance at turning an otherwise lack luster campaign into glory. One more victory would have secured the crown for them. Annandale squandered their chance with a couple of losses early in the month.
Then in PT play, they continued their uneven play and the Atom Smashers missed a shot at the post season. Asylum won the NC east by a game over Hamtramck, also needing a final game triumph not to blow their lead. The Tigers had to settle for the wild card. They are the only two OL teams in the play offs, and could meet for the NC championship if they are successful. Such a meeting would put both in line for promotion. Bluffton will be returning to silver, while the other teams remain in gold.
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