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reds1 · 05-03-2021, 03:56 PM

Fort Richmond Generals (87-68) vs. Stratford Barons (86-68)
Season Matchup: 4-2 in favor of Stratford

Fort Richmond: Runs scored – 675 (6th in West); runs against – 624 (1st)
Stratford: Runs scored – 771 (3rd in East); runs against – 671 (1st)

The Stratford Barons return to the United Cup for the first time 5 years, after losing to the Wolseley Unions 4 games to 3 back in 1948-49. This is their third appearance overall, after winning the United Cup back in 1940-41 and 1945-46. The Barons will also be looking to end the Eastern League’s championship drought. The last Eastern League team to win it all was the Downie Chiefs, who upended the Wolseley Unions 4 games to 1 three years ago, in 1949-50.

Looking to keep the Western League streak going are the Fort Richmond Generals, who are making their second appearance in the United Cup and first since the 1947-48 season. As previously mentioned in the Western League Pennant Series report, the Generals are without some of their key players. But that did not slow them down in their Series win against the Pulberry Trolleys. 31-year old RHP Ch’ang-chieh Li was outstanding in his complete game victory in Game 4 of the Pennant Series, giving up just 4 hits in the Generals’ 10-0 victory. 26-year old LHP Diarmid Rowet however, got roughed up his first outing against the Trolleys in Game 1, lasting just 1 inning. But he fared better in Game 5, going the distance in a 4-3 win. At shortstop, 23-year od SS Benjamin Hollamby (.304/.429/.609, 3-2B, 5 RBI, 5 BB, 1 SB) has performed admirably in the place of 29-year old Nobuyoshi Yoshida.

In their sweep of the Braeland City Monarchs in the Eastern League Pennant Series, the Barons did not miss their regular centerfielder in 24-year old Sherwin Carasig. His replacement, 30-year old Ramón Corona (.294/.368/.647, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 1 SB), proved to be up to the challenge.

While both clubs have won United Cups before, both managers are looking for their first championship. 60-year old Xavier Ahernfeld is in his fourth year as manager, all with the Barons and has led them to back-to-back 86-68 records and playoff appearances. 48-year old John Mathis meanwhile, has led the Generals the past six seasons. They have made the playoffs four times under his watch, but this is the first time he has won that elusive Pennant. But all the participants will be looking for more glory as the two clubs get set for battle on the biggest stage in Braeland – the United Cup. Play ball!

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Game 1 – April 9

Fort Richmond hosts Game 1 of the United Cup for the first time. It was 6 years ago to the day when the Generals last appeared in a Game 1 matchup in the United Cup (April 9, 1948 against the Braeland City Monarchs).

Fort Richmond’s 31-year old ace, RHP Nicky Sherlock (0-0, 1.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 9.0 IP in WL Pennant Series) will face Stratford’s No. 2 starter, 27-year old RHP Bill Wolf (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 9.0 IP in EL Pennant Series).

Bottom of the 4th:
The only run of the game is scored in the 4th, when LF Daniel Paterson singles with one out, then reaches 3B when 1B Jacob Gadsden lines a double into leftfield. C Scott Sheelah immediately grounds out to 2B Matthew Channing. Paterson scores on the play.

In the top of the 9th, Nicky Sherlock gives up a lead off single to C Aaron Skidmore. But RF Andy Faulkner, SS Callum Spalton and 1B Bob Goodyear all fly out to end the game. The Generals squeak out an opening game win.
FINAL: Stratford 0 – Fort Richmond 1

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Game 2 – April 10

A pair of No. 3 starters face each other in Game 2. RHP Ch’ang-chieh Li will make his second start of the post-season (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.44 WHIP, 9.0 IP) and the 8th of his career. Facing him will be Stratford’s RHP Ted Smith (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 6.2 IP), who will be making his 3rd career playoff start.

Top of the 6th:
Game 2 turns into a low scoring affair as well, with both pitchers allowing just 5 hits through the first five innings. Ironically, its pitcher Ted Smith who finally ends the Barons 14-inning scoreless drought when he launches a lead-off solo home run 423 ft. into the right-centerfield bleachers to open the scoring.
Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 0

Bottom of the 7th:
Fort Richmond ends their 10-inning scoring drought when Jacob Gadsden leads off with a triple into the gap in right-centerfield. Scott Sheelah immediately lines a double into the gap in left-centerfield, scoring Gadsden and tying up the game.
The game remains tied through 9 innings, forcing extras.
Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 1

Bottom of the 13th:
LHP Tony Wheeler takes over and gets two quick outs before giving up a full count walk to Jacob Gadsden. Wheeler then throws two straight balls before committing a wild pitch, allowing Gadsden to reach 2B. Wheeler then throws a fourth-straight ball to walk Scott Sheelah. Sensing something amiss, manager Xavier Ahernfeld and trainer Bin-yin He come out to examine Wheeler. Wheeler is removed from the game as LHP Shane Gledhill takes over. Glendhill gets Brandon Robinson to pop out to 1B Bob Goodyear to escape the inning unscathed.
Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 1

Bottom of the 15th:
Stratford’s RHP Harold Barr takes the mound and induces a first pitch ground out from CF Greg Cusack. Ron Gavin, who took over leftfield in the 11th, finally ends the game when he connects on a 2-1 pitch for a walk-off solo home run that sails 426 ft. into the delirious right-centerfield stands. Fort Richmond ends the marathon game to take a 2-games-to-none lead in the Series.
FINAL: Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 2

Injury Update: Tony Wheeler suffered a strained shoulder and will be out of commission for 5 weeks.

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Game 3 – April 12

The United Cup moves to Bosworth Field in Stratford for Game 3 with the Barons looking to get on track. They will try to do so with their ace on the mound. 27-year old RHP Magtanggol Jaojoco (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.40 WHIP, 5.0 IP) makes his fourth career playoff start, while Fort Richmond counters with their No. 2 starter, 28-year old RHP Kazunori Fujimoto (1-1, 7.11 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, 12.2 IP). This will be Fujimoto’s third career playoff start.

Bottom of the 1st:
Matthew Channing doubles to left-centerfield with two out. Aaron Skidmore follows and lines a first pitch single into rightfield. Channing chugs around 3B and beats out the throw home from RF Brandon Robinson.
Fort Richmond 0 – Stratford 1

Top of the 7th:
Magtanggol Jaojoco enters the 7th inning pitching a 1-hit shut-out, but that ends quickly when Daniel Paterson leads off and smashes a home run 441 ft. into the right-centerfield bleachers. With two out, Brandon Robinson fouls off three straight pitches before scratching out an infield hit. Mason Geake doubles off Jaojoco’s first offering into leftfield. Robinson races around 3B and scores ahead of LF Roberto Ríos’ throw home for the go-ahead run.
Fort Richmond 2 – Stratford 1

Bottom of the 7th:
Andy Faulkner quickly ties things up with a one-out solo home run that lands 443 ft. into the right-centerfield stands.
Fort Richmond 2 – Stratford 2

Top of the 8th:
But the Generals come right back. Benjamin Hollamby leads off and slaps the first pitch to 2B Matthew Channing, but Hollamby uses his speed to beat out the throw for an infield single. After Hollamby reaches 2B on a Benjamin Donahue sac bunt, Greg Cusack lines a single into leftfield. Hollamby tears around 3B and beats out the throw from LF Roberto Ríos as Fort Richmond re-takes the lead.
After Daniel Paterson hits into a fielder’s choice at 2B, the Generals load the bases when Jacob Gadsden punches one through into left-centerfield and Scott Sheelah draws a walk. Brandon Robinson then sends a 0-1 pitch to the wall in rightfield. Paterson scores easily on the play. Gadsden is given the windmill at 3B and scores when RF Andy Faulkner’s throw home is not in time.

In the bottom of the 9th, Matthew Channing leads off with single into rightfield. After Aaron Skidmore flies out to rightfield, manager John Mathis signals to the bullpen for RHP José Rodríquez.
But Andy Faulkner follows with a single that gets by SS Benjamin Hollamby as Channing moves up to 2B. PH Jake Walker hits into a fielder’s choice at 2B, moving Channing over to 3B. But Bob Goodyear, representing the tying run, strikes out swinging to end the game. The Generals take a commanding lead in the Series.
FINAL: Fort Richmond 5 – Stratford 2

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Game 4 – April 13

The Barons find themselves in an enormous hole down 3 games to none in the Series. To try and reverse the trend, they turn to their No. 4 starter, 33-year old RHP Edward Skerrett (0-0, 37.80 ERA, 6.00 WHIP, 1.2IP), who got roughed up in his previous outing against the Braeland City Monarchs, in Game 4 of the Eastern League Pennant Series that the Barons still won. Facing him will be Fort Richmond’s No. 4 starter, 26-year old LHP Diarmid Rowet (1-0, 9.00 ERA, 2.30 WHIP, 10.0 IP), who pitched much better in his second playoff start against the Pulberry Trolleys in Game 5 of Western League Pennant Series.

Bottom of the 4th:
The Barons strike first when Aaron Skidmore leads off with a soft single into left-centerfield followed by a walk issued to Andy Faulkner. With one out, Walter Beauvais gets a free pass as well to load the bases. Ramón Corona then lines a sharp single into right-centerfield. Skidmore scores easily on the play to open the scoring.
Fort Richmond 0 – Stratford 1

Bottom of the 6th:
Stratford adds to their lead when Callum Spalton leads off with a line drive single into the gap in left-center. Walter Beauvais then launches a 2-run home run that just stays fair 369 ft. down the leftfield line into the jubilant stands.

In the top of the 9th, Edward Skerrett gets two quick outs before hitting Scott Sheelah with a pitch. Skerrett then issues a free pass to Brandon Robinson while Mason Geake singles into shallow leftfield to load the bases. But PH Louis Wearne hits the ball back to Skerrett who throws him out at first to end the threat and the game. The Barons finally get into the win column.
FINAL: Fort Richmond 0 – Stratford 3

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Game 5 – April 14

The starters of Game 1 face each other again in this pivotal match. RHP Bill Wolf (1-1, 0.53 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 17.0 IP), who pitched an outstanding game in the Series opener but was still hung with the loss will need to be just as effective if the Barons hope to keep their newfound momentum going. Countering him will be RHP Nicky Sherlock (1-0, 0.50 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 18.0 IP) who blanked the Barons in that Opening game.

Top of the 1st:
The Generals get to work right of the hop as they load the bases with nobody out. Benjamin Hollamby and Benjamin Donahue lead off with back-to-back singles. Greg Cusack battles Wolf for 9 pitches before drawing a walk. Daniel Paterson then lines a double into the gap in left centerfield that rolls all the way to the wall. Hollamby and Donahue score easily. Cusack rounds third and scores as CF Ramón Corona does not attempt the throw.
Fort Richmond 3 – Stratford 0

Top of the 4th:
Jacob Gadsden quickly adds to the Generals’ lead with a lead off home run that lands 409 ft. into the leftfield stands.
Fort Richmond 4 – Stratford 0

Bottom of the 6th:
Ramón Corona leads off with a first pitch single then moves up to 2B when Matthew Channing draws a walk. With one out, Andy Faulkner loads the bases when 1B Jacob Gadsden’s throw to 2B Benjamin Donahue to try and start a double play is off-target.
Callum Spalton then flies out to deep rightfield. Corona tags up at 3B and slides into home plate, beating out the throw from RF Brandon Robinson.
Fort Richmond 4 – Stratford 1

Top of the 7th:
The Generals add to their lead when Brandon Robinson and Mason Geake bang out back-to-back singles with one out. After Nicky Sherlock successfully lays down a sac bunt, Benjamin Hollamby battles Wolf to a full count before lining a single into rightfield. Robinson and Geake come home safely. Manager Xavier Ahernfeld then calls for RHP Harold Barr to take over, ending Bill Wolf’s day.
Fort Richmond 6 – Stratford 1

Bottom of the 7th:
But the Barons give Sherlock a bumpy ride as well. Walter Beauvais leads off with a first pitch single, then moves up to 3B when PH Don North follows with a double into right-centerfield. Roberto Ríos grounds out to 2B Benjamin Donahue. That allows Beauvais to score and North to move up to 3B. Ramón Corona then slaps one out towards 2B Benjamin Donahue. But Donahue bobbles the ball and is forced to swallow it. North comes home to score.
The Barons load the bases when Matthew Channing singles and Aaron Skidmore walks on four straight pitches. Andy Faulkner then hits it to 2B Benjamin Donahue, but Donahue throws out Corona at home plate for the second out. Callum Spalton connects on the first pitch and slaps a roller that gets through into shallow leftfield. Channing scores on the play before Sherlock is finally able to get out of the inning.
Fort Richmond 6 – Stratford 4

Top of the 8th:
LHP Robin Wadsworth takes over but surrenders back-to-back singles to Daniel Paterson and Jacob Gadsden with one out. After striking out Scott Sheelah, Wadsworth gives up another single to Brandon Robinson. Paterson races around 3B and beats out the throw from CF Ramón Corona.
Fort Richmond 7 – Stratford 4

Top of the 9th:
Fort Richmond adds to their lead when PH Louis Wearne leads off with walk on four straight pitches from Robin Wadsworth. After Benjamin Hollamby lays down a sac bunt to move up Wearne and Benjamin Donahue strikes out, Greg Cusack singles into shallow left-centerfield. Wearne motors past 3B and scores as CF Ramón Corona’s throw home is not in time.

In the bottom of the 9th, RHP Glen Limon takes over from Nicky Sherlock with the Barons down to their final three outs. Matthew Channing leads off with a single that falls in front of RF Brandon Robinson. But Aaron Skidmore hits it back to Limon on the mound, who turns it into a 1-4-3 double play. Down to their final out, Andy Faulkner battles Limon to a full count. Faulkner hits it out to 2B Benjamin Donahue and this time, Donahue makes no mistake, cleanly throwing it to 1B Jacob Gadsden to end the game. The Fort Richmond Generals are United Cup Champions once again!
FINAL: Fort Richmond 8 – Stratford 4

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05-03-2021, 03:56 PM	#653
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,936	Fort Richmond Generals (87-68) vs. Stratford Barons (86-68) Season Matchup: 4-2 in favor of Stratford Fort Richmond: Runs scored – 675 (6th in West); runs against – 624 (1st) Stratford: Runs scored – 771 (3rd in East); runs against – 671 (1st) The Stratford Barons return to the United Cup for the first time 5 years, after losing to the Wolseley Unions 4 games to 3 back in 1948-49. This is their third appearance overall, after winning the United Cup back in 1940-41 and 1945-46. The Barons will also be looking to end the Eastern League’s championship drought. The last Eastern League team to win it all was the Downie Chiefs, who upended the Wolseley Unions 4 games to 1 three years ago, in 1949-50. Looking to keep the Western League streak going are the Fort Richmond Generals, who are making their second appearance in the United Cup and first since the 1947-48 season. As previously mentioned in the Western League Pennant Series report, the Generals are without some of their key players. But that did not slow them down in their Series win against the Pulberry Trolleys. 31-year old RHP Ch’ang-chieh Li was outstanding in his complete game victory in Game 4 of the Pennant Series, giving up just 4 hits in the Generals’ 10-0 victory. 26-year old LHP Diarmid Rowet however, got roughed up his first outing against the Trolleys in Game 1, lasting just 1 inning. But he fared better in Game 5, going the distance in a 4-3 win. At shortstop, 23-year od SS Benjamin Hollamby (.304/.429/.609, 3-2B, 5 RBI, 5 BB, 1 SB) has performed admirably in the place of 29-year old Nobuyoshi Yoshida. In their sweep of the Braeland City Monarchs in the Eastern League Pennant Series, the Barons did not miss their regular centerfielder in 24-year old Sherwin Carasig. His replacement, 30-year old Ramón Corona (.294/.368/.647, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 1 SB), proved to be up to the challenge. While both clubs have won United Cups before, both managers are looking for their first championship. 60-year old Xavier Ahernfeld is in his fourth year as manager, all with the Barons and has led them to back-to-back 86-68 records and playoff appearances. 48-year old John Mathis meanwhile, has led the Generals the past six seasons. They have made the playoffs four times under his watch, but this is the first time he has won that elusive Pennant. But all the participants will be looking for more glory as the two clubs get set for battle on the biggest stage in Braeland – the United Cup. Play ball! -------- Game 1 – April 9 Fort Richmond hosts Game 1 of the United Cup for the first time. It was 6 years ago to the day when the Generals last appeared in a Game 1 matchup in the United Cup (April 9, 1948 against the Braeland City Monarchs). Fort Richmond’s 31-year old ace, RHP Nicky Sherlock (0-0, 1.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 9.0 IP in WL Pennant Series) will face Stratford’s No. 2 starter, 27-year old RHP Bill Wolf (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 9.0 IP in EL Pennant Series). Bottom of the 4th: The only run of the game is scored in the 4th, when LF Daniel Paterson singles with one out, then reaches 3B when 1B Jacob Gadsden lines a double into leftfield. C Scott Sheelah immediately grounds out to 2B Matthew Channing. Paterson scores on the play. In the top of the 9th, Nicky Sherlock gives up a lead off single to C Aaron Skidmore. But RF Andy Faulkner, SS Callum Spalton and 1B Bob Goodyear all fly out to end the game. The Generals squeak out an opening game win. FINAL: Stratford 0 – Fort Richmond 1 -------- Game 2 – April 10 A pair of No. 3 starters face each other in Game 2. RHP Ch’ang-chieh Li will make his second start of the post-season (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.44 WHIP, 9.0 IP) and the 8th of his career. Facing him will be Stratford’s RHP Ted Smith (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 6.2 IP), who will be making his 3rd career playoff start. Top of the 6th: Game 2 turns into a low scoring affair as well, with both pitchers allowing just 5 hits through the first five innings. Ironically, its pitcher Ted Smith who finally ends the Barons 14-inning scoreless drought when he launches a lead-off solo home run 423 ft. into the right-centerfield bleachers to open the scoring. Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 0 Bottom of the 7th: Fort Richmond ends their 10-inning scoring drought when Jacob Gadsden leads off with a triple into the gap in right-centerfield. Scott Sheelah immediately lines a double into the gap in left-centerfield, scoring Gadsden and tying up the game. The game remains tied through 9 innings, forcing extras. Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 1 Bottom of the 13th: LHP Tony Wheeler takes over and gets two quick outs before giving up a full count walk to Jacob Gadsden. Wheeler then throws two straight balls before committing a wild pitch, allowing Gadsden to reach 2B. Wheeler then throws a fourth-straight ball to walk Scott Sheelah. Sensing something amiss, manager Xavier Ahernfeld and trainer Bin-yin He come out to examine Wheeler. Wheeler is removed from the game as LHP Shane Gledhill takes over. Glendhill gets Brandon Robinson to pop out to 1B Bob Goodyear to escape the inning unscathed. Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 1 Bottom of the 15th: Stratford’s RHP Harold Barr takes the mound and induces a first pitch ground out from CF Greg Cusack. Ron Gavin, who took over leftfield in the 11th, finally ends the game when he connects on a 2-1 pitch for a walk-off solo home run that sails 426 ft. into the delirious right-centerfield stands. Fort Richmond ends the marathon game to take a 2-games-to-none lead in the Series. FINAL: Stratford 1 – Fort Richmond 2 Injury Update: Tony Wheeler suffered a strained shoulder and will be out of commission for 5 weeks. -------- Game 3 – April 12 The United Cup moves to Bosworth Field in Stratford for Game 3 with the Barons looking to get on track. They will try to do so with their ace on the mound. 27-year old RHP Magtanggol Jaojoco (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.40 WHIP, 5.0 IP) makes his fourth career playoff start, while Fort Richmond counters with their No. 2 starter, 28-year old RHP Kazunori Fujimoto (1-1, 7.11 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, 12.2 IP). This will be Fujimoto’s third career playoff start. Bottom of the 1st: Matthew Channing doubles to left-centerfield with two out. Aaron Skidmore follows and lines a first pitch single into rightfield. Channing chugs around 3B and beats out the throw home from RF Brandon Robinson. Fort Richmond 0 – Stratford 1 Top of the 7th: Magtanggol Jaojoco enters the 7th inning pitching a 1-hit shut-out, but that ends quickly when Daniel Paterson leads off and smashes a home run 441 ft. into the right-centerfield bleachers. With two out, Brandon Robinson fouls off three straight pitches before scratching out an infield hit. Mason Geake doubles off Jaojoco’s first offering into leftfield. Robinson races around 3B and scores ahead of LF Roberto Ríos’ throw home for the go-ahead run. Fort Richmond 2 – Stratford 1 Bottom of the 7th: Andy Faulkner quickly ties things up with a one-out solo home run that lands 443 ft. into the right-centerfield stands. Fort Richmond 2 – Stratford 2 Top of the 8th: But the Generals come right back. Benjamin Hollamby leads off and slaps the first pitch to 2B Matthew Channing, but Hollamby uses his speed to beat out the throw for an infield single. After Hollamby reaches 2B on a Benjamin Donahue sac bunt, Greg Cusack lines a single into leftfield. Hollamby tears around 3B and beats out the throw from LF Roberto Ríos as Fort Richmond re-takes the lead. After Daniel Paterson hits into a fielder’s choice at 2B, the Generals load the bases when Jacob Gadsden punches one through into left-centerfield and Scott Sheelah draws a walk. Brandon Robinson then sends a 0-1 pitch to the wall in rightfield. Paterson scores easily on the play. Gadsden is given the windmill at 3B and scores when RF Andy Faulkner’s throw home is not in time. In the bottom of the 9th, Matthew Channing leads off with single into rightfield. After Aaron Skidmore flies out to rightfield, manager John Mathis signals to the bullpen for RHP José Rodríquez. But Andy Faulkner follows with a single that gets by SS Benjamin Hollamby as Channing moves up to 2B. PH Jake Walker hits into a fielder’s choice at 2B, moving Channing over to 3B. But Bob Goodyear, representing the tying run, strikes out swinging to end the game. The Generals take a commanding lead in the Series. FINAL: Fort Richmond 5 – Stratford 2 -------- Game 4 – April 13 The Barons find themselves in an enormous hole down 3 games to none in the Series. To try and reverse the trend, they turn to their No. 4 starter, 33-year old RHP Edward Skerrett (0-0, 37.80 ERA, 6.00 WHIP, 1.2IP), who got roughed up in his previous outing against the Braeland City Monarchs, in Game 4 of the Eastern League Pennant Series that the Barons still won. Facing him will be Fort Richmond’s No. 4 starter, 26-year old LHP Diarmid Rowet (1-0, 9.00 ERA, 2.30 WHIP, 10.0 IP), who pitched much better in his second playoff start against the Pulberry Trolleys in Game 5 of Western League Pennant Series. Bottom of the 4th: The Barons strike first when Aaron Skidmore leads off with a soft single into left-centerfield followed by a walk issued to Andy Faulkner. With one out, Walter Beauvais gets a free pass as well to load the bases. Ramón Corona then lines a sharp single into right-centerfield. Skidmore scores easily on the play to open the scoring. Fort Richmond 0 – Stratford 1 Bottom of the 6th: Stratford adds to their lead when Callum Spalton leads off with a line drive single into the gap in left-center. Walter Beauvais then launches a 2-run home run that just stays fair 369 ft. down the leftfield line into the jubilant stands. In the top of the 9th, Edward Skerrett gets two quick outs before hitting Scott Sheelah with a pitch. Skerrett then issues a free pass to Brandon Robinson while Mason Geake singles into shallow leftfield to load the bases. But PH Louis Wearne hits the ball back to Skerrett who throws him out at first to end the threat and the game. The Barons finally get into the win column. FINAL: Fort Richmond 0 – Stratford 3 -------- Game 5 – April 14 The starters of Game 1 face each other again in this pivotal match. RHP Bill Wolf (1-1, 0.53 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 17.0 IP), who pitched an outstanding game in the Series opener but was still hung with the loss will need to be just as effective if the Barons hope to keep their newfound momentum going. Countering him will be RHP Nicky Sherlock (1-0, 0.50 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 18.0 IP) who blanked the Barons in that Opening game. Top of the 1st: The Generals get to work right of the hop as they load the bases with nobody out. Benjamin Hollamby and Benjamin Donahue lead off with back-to-back singles. Greg Cusack battles Wolf for 9 pitches before drawing a walk. Daniel Paterson then lines a double into the gap in left centerfield that rolls all the way to the wall. Hollamby and Donahue score easily. Cusack rounds third and scores as CF Ramón Corona does not attempt the throw. Fort Richmond 3 – Stratford 0 Top of the 4th: Jacob Gadsden quickly adds to the Generals’ lead with a lead off home run that lands 409 ft. into the leftfield stands. Fort Richmond 4 – Stratford 0 Bottom of the 6th: Ramón Corona leads off with a first pitch single then moves up to 2B when Matthew Channing draws a walk. With one out, Andy Faulkner loads the bases when 1B Jacob Gadsden’s throw to 2B Benjamin Donahue to try and start a double play is off-target. Callum Spalton then flies out to deep rightfield. Corona tags up at 3B and slides into home plate, beating out the throw from RF Brandon Robinson. Fort Richmond 4 – Stratford 1 Top of the 7th: The Generals add to their lead when Brandon Robinson and Mason Geake bang out back-to-back singles with one out. After Nicky Sherlock successfully lays down a sac bunt, Benjamin Hollamby battles Wolf to a full count before lining a single into rightfield. Robinson and Geake come home safely. Manager Xavier Ahernfeld then calls for RHP Harold Barr to take over, ending Bill Wolf’s day. Fort Richmond 6 – Stratford 1 Bottom of the 7th: But the Barons give Sherlock a bumpy ride as well. Walter Beauvais leads off with a first pitch single, then moves up to 3B when PH Don North follows with a double into right-centerfield. Roberto Ríos grounds out to 2B Benjamin Donahue. That allows Beauvais to score and North to move up to 3B. Ramón Corona then slaps one out towards 2B Benjamin Donahue. But Donahue bobbles the ball and is forced to swallow it. North comes home to score. The Barons load the bases when Matthew Channing singles and Aaron Skidmore walks on four straight pitches. Andy Faulkner then hits it to 2B Benjamin Donahue, but Donahue throws out Corona at home plate for the second out. Callum Spalton connects on the first pitch and slaps a roller that gets through into shallow leftfield. Channing scores on the play before Sherlock is finally able to get out of the inning. Fort Richmond 6 – Stratford 4 Top of the 8th: LHP Robin Wadsworth takes over but surrenders back-to-back singles to Daniel Paterson and Jacob Gadsden with one out. After striking out Scott Sheelah, Wadsworth gives up another single to Brandon Robinson. Paterson races around 3B and beats out the throw from CF Ramón Corona. Fort Richmond 7 – Stratford 4 Top of the 9th: Fort Richmond adds to their lead when PH Louis Wearne leads off with walk on four straight pitches from Robin Wadsworth. After Benjamin Hollamby lays down a sac bunt to move up Wearne and Benjamin Donahue strikes out, Greg Cusack singles into shallow left-centerfield. Wearne motors past 3B and scores as CF Ramón Corona’s throw home is not in time. In the bottom of the 9th, RHP Glen Limon takes over from Nicky Sherlock with the Barons down to their final three outs. Matthew Channing leads off with a single that falls in front of RF Brandon Robinson. But Aaron Skidmore hits it back to Limon on the mound, who turns it into a 1-4-3 double play. Down to their final out, Andy Faulkner battles Limon to a full count. Faulkner hits it out to 2B Benjamin Donahue and this time, Donahue makes no mistake, cleanly throwing it to 1B Jacob Gadsden to end the game. The Fort Richmond Generals are United Cup Champions once again! FINAL: Fort Richmond 8 – Stratford 4 -------- __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 05-03-2021 at 04:44 PM.