#1 University Point Deathclaws (67-41) vs #4 Vault 81 Dwellers (63-46)
Game 1: University Point 6, Vault 81 1
Wallace Handcuffs Dwellers, Deathclaws Seize 1-0 Advantage in ASF
The University Point Deathclaws started the Association Semifinal in style today, downing the visiting Vault 81 Dwellers at Gwinnett Brewery Park by a score of 6-1 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Deathclaws left-hander Phlip Wallace threw 8.0 innings of shutout ball.
The Dwellers had few good swings against Wallace, the left-hander, who threw 122 pitches over 8 innings. He allowed just no runs on 5 hits.
Wallace told a University Point Daily News reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.
Game 2: University Point 7, Vault 81 1
Jones, Deathclaws Sink Dwellers Again in Game 2
The University Point Deathclaws moved to within one game of the Association Championship today, downing the visiting Vault 81 Dwellers at Gwinnett Brewery Park by a score of 7-1. Deathclaws right fielder Tomas Jones did some major damage. He went 4 for 4 with a home run and 3 singles. He drove in 5 runs and scored once. The win gives the Deathclaws a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal.
The Deathclaws took a 5-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Facing Vault 81 hurler Quentin Malone with two outs, Jones hit a 3-run home run.
"Today was a lot of fun," said Jones.
Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday at CURIE Inc. Field in Boston.
