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dward1 · 04-03-2023, 05:07 PM

Nailbiters turns Perth way as Surrey drop first series
2-1 in 10 innings, 3-2 walkoff and 4-3 were the final scores in the series in Surrey but Friday and Sunday tipped the way of the visiting Scorchers. A couple red flags continued to show for the Brown Caps, first the offense which is well off the pace for a top team with a .695 OPS which while league average in this pitching dominated league, is not up to snuff for a title contender.

Second is Sunday starter where last years free agent bust Baqi Sethi got another chance after Nathan Martin's disaster last week, only to get absolutely torched for 3 doubles and a home run in the first 5 batters here. He got hooked after 52 pitches and 5 outs...the free agent market possibly beckons but all attempts there have been rebuffed.

Notable Performances
Ethan Tugh, the rookie 22 yo Brit SS has played sparkling defense and emerged with a 6-12, 2 2B week at the plate
Lionel Gates, the 19 yo Bahamanian rookie straight from a winter signing, hit his first HR

Jake Day returned to form with 8 IP, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 H, 5 K
Rory Hughes (5.2 IP, 0 ER) and Blake Mazibuko (3.2 IP, 0 R) continued their great starts from bullpen.

Baqi Sethi (1.2 IP, 4 R) bombed in his start.

Elsewhere
If the free agent market doesn't return anything, veteran soft tosser Bobby Napier is pitching well in the Reserves for Hampshire County (22 IP, 3 ER). Duncan Samwel is another option (13.1 IP, 10 K/1 BB, 1 ER).

Surrey are 1 of 5 teams with 5 or 6 wins in the Wisden division early.

Around the World
It's year 2 for the Universities League

and the first season for the upper crust Club League. Many of the top Country Clubs in America have decided to add a baseball club, playing just once a week at lush, small stadiums for the benefit of their members.

Roma's move from Euroleague (.463 w%, 0 titles) to the freshly founded LIB (Legha Italiane di Baseball) have led to dominance against the lesser competition. 47-13 last year to win league by 12 games and 21-3 start this year.

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04-03-2023, 05:07 PM	#8
dward1 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 934	Nailbiters turns Perth way as Surrey drop first series 2-1 in 10 innings, 3-2 walkoff and 4-3 were the final scores in the series in Surrey but Friday and Sunday tipped the way of the visiting Scorchers. A couple red flags continued to show for the Brown Caps, first the offense which is well off the pace for a top team with a .695 OPS which while league average in this pitching dominated league, is not up to snuff for a title contender. Second is Sunday starter where last years free agent bust Baqi Sethi got another chance after Nathan Martin's disaster last week, only to get absolutely torched for 3 doubles and a home run in the first 5 batters here. He got hooked after 52 pitches and 5 outs...the free agent market possibly beckons but all attempts there have been rebuffed. Notable Performances Ethan Tugh, the rookie 22 yo Brit SS has played sparkling defense and emerged with a 6-12, 2 2B week at the plate Lionel Gates, the 19 yo Bahamanian rookie straight from a winter signing, hit his first HR Jake Day returned to form with 8 IP, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 H, 5 K Rory Hughes (5.2 IP, 0 ER) and Blake Mazibuko (3.2 IP, 0 R) continued their great starts from bullpen. Baqi Sethi (1.2 IP, 4 R) bombed in his start. Elsewhere If the free agent market doesn't return anything, veteran soft tosser Bobby Napier is pitching well in the Reserves for Hampshire County (22 IP, 3 ER). Duncan Samwel is another option (13.1 IP, 10 K/1 BB, 1 ER). Surrey are 1 of 5 teams with 5 or 6 wins in the Wisden division early. Around the World It's year 2 for the Universities League and the first season for the upper crust Club League. Many of the top Country Clubs in America have decided to add a baseball club, playing just once a week at lush, small stadiums for the benefit of their members. Roma's move from Euroleague (.463 w%, 0 titles) to the freshly founded LIB (Legha Italiane di Baseball) have led to dominance against the lesser competition. 47-13 last year to win league by 12 games and 21-3 start this year. Up Next The perennial cellar-dwelling Jamaica Tallawahs come to England __________________ My Dynasty: Moving Upstate And Down a League in the United States Baseball League, a pro/rel global universe Last edited by dward1; 04-03-2023 at 05:09 PM.