Association Championships - Game 4
Story and Box Score
Silver Shroud Even With Party Boys After Walk-Off
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud got a strong six innings from starter Mike Cartrette, but it was some clutch hitting that ultimately delivered the win.
The Silver Shroud took the 6-5 win over the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys in Game 4 of the Association Championships in a 9th inning walk-off today. The win capped off a fine outing for the left-handed Cartrette in the first six innings when he gave up only one earned run. Unfortunately, a poor 7th inning chased him with four earned runs allowed. Cartrette threw six innings of 5-hit ball in the win, which brought the Silver Shroud into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Bixton Moore was the walk-off hero for Fort Hagen. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Silver Shroud catcher hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home. Andrew Nuka also had a big hit with a three-run home run in the bottom of the 7th to give the Shroud a 5-4 lead at the time.
"Our guys are never satisfied," said Fort Hagen manager Mark Andersen.
Despite pitching an even better game, Nordhagen Beach starter Tommy Beach had a no decision in 6.0 innings pitched with five hits and two earned runs allowed with a walk and three strikeouts. David Drfitwood hit a two-run homer off him in the 2nd. Tom Mannequin suffered the loss after giving up the 9th-inning run.
The Party Boys took their first lead of the game in the top of the 7th. Trailing 2-1, Ryan Combs and Mike Swift both walked to start the inning before pinch hitter Clux Oldstreet knocked them both in on a two-RBI double. With one out and Radscorpion Johnson pitching for Cartrette, Brian Masterson hit an RBI single for the 4-2 lead.
Game 5 is scheduled for tomorrow at Hubris Comics Park. Slated to start are Derek Gist for Nordhagen Beach and Brent Hooker for Fort Hagen.
Game MVP - BNN Pick
Game MVP - Publick Occurrences Pick
This was a tough one, but the Game MVP has to be determined by the entire game, not just the good times. Cartrette allowed four earned runs, which is not indicative of an MVP performance. We picked another.
