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BNN Playoffs Report
This Week in the BMU and GBRL
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
BMU Results
Grognaks Top Nerd Ragers 6-3 to Begin AC
The Malden Grognaks faced a tough opponent in College Square Nerd Ragers center fielder Cram Garge, but did just enough to pull out a win in Game 1 of the Association Championship, which they now lead 1-0. The Grognaks won 6-3 at Med-Tek Research Ballpark, despite the efforts of Garge, who went 3-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once.
Hawk Callaway hit a 2-run triple off Smelly Schmelzer in the bottom of the third, which put the Grognaks in front, 2-1. Callaway had 1 walk, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 1 for 4.
"I just tried to make good contact," said Callaway.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Med-Tek Research Ballpark in Malden.
Malden Sweeps into the Boston Minor Series
Cram Garge was a standout performer in the Association Championship, but unfortunately the same couldn't be said for the rest of the College Square Nerd Ragers.
The Malden Grognaks beat Garge's Nerd Ragers 2-0 at Med-Tek Research Ballpark tonight, to capture the series 2-0.
Despite the series loss, Garge was named MVP.
"It's cold comfort," he said solemnly when asked about the award. "I'd certainly rather be in Malden's position than mine."
The Malden Grognaks don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Cabot House Rayguns - Natick Banks Big Leaguers series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The Boston Minor Series schedule will be announced after the Association Championship finishes.
Home Field Advantage: Fusion, Natick Banks Open Association Championship with Win
The Natick Banks Big Leaguers powered past the visiting Cabot House Rayguns, 7-2, in the opener of the Association Championship at Poseidon Park today. Natick Banks starting pitcher Tim Fusion threw 7.0 innings allowing 2 runs, to lead the charge. The Big Leaguers now lead the series 1-0.
Michaelangelo Sandifer chipped in for Natick Banks with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth. For the game, the right fielder had 2 hits in 3 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 1 run batted in.
"Tim is tough when he's hitting his spots," said Natick Banks manager Scott Vetson.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Saturday, September 7th , 2301.
Cabot House Win to Pull Even With Natick Banks
With second baseman Chris Shleedoodle leading the charge, the Cabot House Rayguns got a road win over the Natick Banks Big Leaguers, 9-3, in Game 2 of the Association Championship today. Shleedoodle went 4-4 with 4 singles and a walk, while scoring 2 at Poseidon Park to help Cabot House force a 1-1 tie in the best-of-3 series.
Steve Hon, the 33-year old first baseman , had a direct impact on the outcome. Hon contributed a 2-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to put Cabot House up, 6-2.
Hon said afterward that his team has grown over the course of the season, adding: "It feels good when a plan comes together."
Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at Cabot House Square.
Natick Banks Takes Association Championship in Deciding Game
The Natick Banks Big Leaguers and Cabot House Rayguns held nothing back in an entertaining Association Championship that went the distance.
In the end, it will be Natick Banks advancing to the Boston Minor Series, after a 3-0 triumph in the final game at Cabot House Square, to wrap up the series 2-1.
The Big Leaguers players celebrated jubilantly in their clubhouse after the game, while the scene was one of dismay on the opposing side for the Rayguns.
Michaelangelo Sandifer was named series MVP for Natick Banks. For the series, Sandifer hit .500 with a .538 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 3 RBI and scored 2 runs.
The Natick Banks Big Leaguers will play against the Malden Grognaks in the next round. Malden won their series against the College Square Nerd Ragers 2 games to 0. The Boston Minor Series schedule will be announced after the Association Championship finishes.
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GBRL Results
Storm Handcuffs Bloatflies, Zetans Seize 1-0 Advantage in LC
One game in and the League Championship is already looking exhausting.
The Sanctuary Hills Zetans and the Lynn Woods Bloatflies needed 18 innings to settle Game 1, with the Zetans finally taking the 2-1 victory at Methuen Grounds. Excelling in the win was Sanctuary Hills starting pitcher New Storm, who threw 7.0 innings allowing 1 runs. The Zetans and Bloatflies are playing a best-of-3 series.
Sanctuary Hills used the clutch hitting of Engle Abyss to capture the win. The catcher drilled a solo home run in the top of the 18th inning to put the Zetans ahead, 2-1. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a big one.
"New made his pitches," said Sanctuary Hills manager Wino Wilhelm.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Sunday, September 8th , 2301.
Zetans Cruise to Rookie Series with Sweep
With a 2-1 win to wrap up the series at Methuen Grounds, the Sanctuary Hills Zetans have eliminated the Lynn Woods Bloatflies in the League Championship and move on to the Rookie Series.
Sanctuary Hills controlled the series from the outset and won it in a 2-0 sweep.
Hurr Lee Reyes led the charge offensively for the victors, winning series MVP honors. He posted a .222 batting average, along with a .417 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 2 RBI and scored 2 runs.
"We're not done yet," the MVP said. "There is still a lot to accomplish."
The Sanctuary Hills Zetans will play against the Poseidon Energy Mongrels in the next round. Poseidon Energy won their series against the Big John Salvagers 2 games to 0. The Rookie Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship finishes.
League Championship Game 1 Victory for Renti and Poseidon Energy
The Poseidon Energy Mongrels powered past the visiting Big John Salvagers, 8-1, in the opener of the League Championship at Bulldozers Ballpark today. Poseidon Energy pitcher Was Renti threw 7.2 innings of 3-hit ball, to lead the charge. The Mongrels now lead the series 1-0.
Orcin Cardinal, who is considered the best prospect in baseball by BNN, contributed to the Poseidon Energy win with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the eighth. For the game, the right fielder had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 3 runs batted in.
"We put it together today and came out with the win," Cardinal said in postgame remarks. "That's the main thing."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Saturday, September 7th , 2301.
Poseidon Energy Sweeps into the Rookie Series
The Poseidon Energy Mongrels are on to the Rookie Series after a convincing series win over the Big John Salvagers.
Poseidon Energy wrapped up the series sweep with a 5-3 win in the last game, to take the series 2-0.
"We expected to win and we executed the way we needed to," said Orcin Cardinal, who was named series MVP.
For the series, Cardinal hit .444 with a .444 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.
The Poseidon Energy Mongrels don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Sanctuary Hills Zetans - Lynn Woods Bloatflies series. That series has not started yet. The Rookie Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship finishes.
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