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April 27, 1981 | Cougars Park | Cincinnati, OH
St. Louis Stallions vs. Cincinnati Cougars
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Let’s meet our teams:
The
St. Louis Stallions have begun their 1981 season with a promising 11-8 record and a run differential of +31, indicating strong performance both offensively and defensively. Their pitching staff has significantly improved from the previous year's debacle, boasting a solid ERA of 3.46. Key players such as Victor Campos and Javier Gomez have been pivotal in driving the team's offensive resurgence, with impressive batting averages and on-base percentages. The Stallions' ability to adapt and improve, despite a tumultuous 1980 season, is evident in their more strategic player acquisitions and balanced roster, which has helped them navigate early injuries without major setbacks.
Financially, the Stallions have adopted a more prudent approach, reducing their payroll while still maintaining a competitive edge on the field. Their fan interest has seen a rebound, with a stable revenue stream that supports mid-season adjustments if necessary. The team's current balance of experienced veterans and emerging young talents positions them well for a potential playoff run. However, the Stallions must remain vigilant against complacency, as maintaining their form through the season will be crucial to converting their early promise into postseason success. With a history of near-misses in the Grand Tournament of Champions, the Stallions are determined to break through and achieve championship glory this year.
The
Cincinnati Cougars have had a mixed start to their 1981 season, holding a 9-10 record, which places them just below .500. This performance is a stark contrast to their impressive 97-65 record from the previous year. Offensively, the team shows promise with a balanced lineup, boasting a .287 batting average and a strong on-base percentage of .374. Key players such as Esteban Martinez, Tony Jones, and Pablo Loureiro are pivotal to their offensive strategy, each contributing significantly to the team’s run production. However, the pitching staff has been less consistent, with an ERA of 4.54 and a FIP of 4.63, suggesting room for improvement. The Cougars' pitching is serviceable but lacks the dominance needed to secure wins in tightly contested games.
Defensively, the Cougars present a mixed picture. While the infield defense, particularly at second, third, and shortstop, is solid, the outfield and certain positions like first base show weaknesses. The team's fielding metrics reveal a need for improvement to avoid costly errors. Financially, the Cougars are stable, with high fan interest and strong revenue streams, but their early-season performance has not yet translated this financial health into consistent on-field success. With a near-packed stadium and enthusiastic fan support, the Cougars are under pressure to deliver results that match their potential and resources. The team’s journey through the 1981 season will hinge on their ability to enhance pitching performance and capitalize on their offensive strengths to convert close games into victories.
Cincinnati Cougars lead the series 108 - 90 | season series tied 0-0
Key players
Milestones:
STL – 1B
Alex Lander #1 needs 168 hits to reach 1500.
RP
Andrew Williamson #12 needs 38 games to reach 500.
CIN – CF
Scott Reis #19 needs 27 hits to reach 1500
and 13 home runs to reach 250
and 19 runs for 1000.
LF
Victor Torres #22 needs 58 hits to reach 1500
and 14 home runs to reach 200
and 79 runs to reach 1000
and 53 base on balls to reach 1000.
All-Star Caliber:
Blue players:
STL - 1B Victor Campos #30 | Age: 33 | Bats: R | Throws: R
CIN - CF Scott Reis #19 | Age: 35 | Bats: R | Throws: R
Green players:
STL - SP/LF Jose Coronado #9 | Age: 29 | Bats: R | Throws: R
1B Alex Lander #1 | Age: 31 | Bats: S | Throws: L
CIN - 1B Esteban Martinez #26 | Age: 25 | Bats: S | Throws: R
LF Victor Torres #22 | Age: 33 | Bats: L | Throws: R
The Game:
Welcome baseball fans to Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati Cougars. Today’s featured contest pits the home team against the St. Louis Stallions of St. Louis, Missouri, who are striving to improve their standings in the ABC Central Division. According to early season predictions, both teams are hungry for wins and are determined to climb the division ranks… but alas sports fans, it's just April! The Cougars are looking to build on their recent strong performances, while the Stallions aim to gain momentum and rise in the standings.
Today’s pitching matchup is RHP
Daniel Buckley #3 [0-1 8.10] for St. Louis and for the Cougars RHP
Chris Collette #2 [0-1 2.70].
Hello, ABL fans, Big Earl here... coming to you live ... and in color from Cincinnati OH...! Welcome to Cougars Park...! It's Weekday Series 4! Today we're witnessing an ABC Central Division matchup between... Alex Lander and the St. Louis Stallions... versus... Five time MVP, Scott Reis and the Cincinnati Cougars... This is Game One of a Four-Game Series
Attention! ... Attention please! ... ... Have your pencil ... and scorecards ready ... and I'll give you... the correct lineups ... for today's ball game.
First, for the visiting St. Louis Stallions... Managed by Ryan Messmer... Batting first... playing left field... #13... Javier Gomez... Batting second... the shortstop... #53... Brandon Simms... Batting third... playing first base... #1... Alex Lander... Batting clean-up... The designated hitter... #9... Jose Coronado... Batting fifth... playing right field... #39... Spencer Barrier... Batting sixth... playing third base... #19... Chris Sullivan... Batting seventh... playing center field... #15... Chris Gillum... Batting eighth... the catcher... #18... Pedro Avila... Batting ninth... playing second base... #3... Mike Castro... The starting pitcher ... for the St. Louis Stallions... Right hander ... #23... Daniel Buckley...
And now here is the starting lineup for the home-standing Cincinnati Cougars... Managed by Chris Allison... Batting first... playing left field... #22... Victor Torres... Batting second... The designated hitter... #50... Patrício Cogumbreiro... Batting third... playing first base... #26... Esteban Martinez... Batting clean-up... playing center field... #19... Scott Reis... Batting fifth... the shortstop... #36... Joe Rogers... Batting sixth... playing right field... #10... Barry Wilson... Batting seventh... playing third base... #35... Luis Mata... Batting eighth... the catcher... #11... Felipe Martin... Batting ninth... playing second base... #13... Lance Lynd... The starting pitcher ... for the Cincinnati Cougars... Right hander ... #2... Chris Collette...
We are about to get underway here at Cougars Park Today's attendance looks in excess of 20,000 fans... It's clear skies and 57 degrees at first pitch ... with the wind blowing from left to right at 8 mph ...
Play Ball!!
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ABL
ST. LOUIS STALLIONS @ CINCINNATI COUGARS
04/27/1981 Game 1 of 4
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BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Cincinnati Cougars batting - Pitching for St. Louis Stallions : RHP Daniel Buckley
No Outs, Bases empty
Batting: RHB Felipe Martin
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ground out 5-3 (Groundball, 56S, EV 90.6 MPH)
1 Out, Bases empty
Batting: LHB Lance Lynd
0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Fly out, F9 (Flyball, 89XD, EV 93.8 MPH)
2 Outs, Bases empty
Batting: LHB Victor Torres
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Ball
3-0: Base on Balls
2 Outs, Runner on 1st
Batting: LHB Patrício Cogumbreiro
0-0: Ball
Balk!
Victor Torres to second
2 Outs, Runner on 2nd
1-0: Ball
2-0: SINGLE (Groundball, 4MD, EV 98.1 MPH)
Victor Torres to third
Runner from 3rd tries for Home, SAFE, throw by CF to home
Patrício Cogumbreiro to second
Stallions 0, Cougars 1
2 Outs, Runner on 2nd
Batting: SHB Esteban Martinez
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 3F
0-2: Ball
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 5F
1-2: Hit by Pitch
2 Outs, Runners on 1st & 2nd
Batting: RHB Scott Reis
0-0: Hit by Pitch
Patrício Cogumbreiro to third
Esteban Martinez to second
2 Outs, Bases loaded
Batting: RHB Joe Rogers
0-0: Ball
1-0: SINGLE (Groundball, 34D, EV 101.3 MPH)
Patrício Cogumbreiro scores
Esteban Martinez to third
Scott Reis to second
Runner from 3rd tries for Home, SAFE, throw by RF to home
Scott Reis to third
Joe Rogers to second
Stallions 0, Cougars 3
2 Outs, Runners on 2nd & 3rd
Batting: SHB Barry Wilson
0-0: Ball
1-0: Swinging Strike
1-1: SINGLE (Line Drive, 78S, EV 100.6 MPH)
Scott Reis scores
Joe Rogers to third
Stallions 0, Cougars 4
2 Outs, Runners on 1st & 3rd
Batting: RHB Luis Mata
0-0: Foul Ball, location: 3SF
0-1: Fielders Choice at 2nd, 6-4 (Groundball, 56D, EV 104.4 MPH)
Bottom of the 3rd over - 4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on base; St. Louis 0 - Cincinnati 4
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Well, there you have it... Let's take a look at the totals for the game. First for the victorious Cincinnati Cougars, 4, runs, on 8 hits, No errors, they left 6 men on base. They improve their record to 10-10. For the St. Louis Stallions, No runs, on 7 hits, No errors, they left 11 men on base. They fall to 11-9.
In a tightly contested game between the St. Louis Stallions and the Cincinnati Cougars, solid pitching from both teams kept the score tied through the first two innings. The Stallions' Daniel Buckley and the Cougars' Chris Collette both showcased their skills on the mound, effectively shutting down opposing batters. The Stallions struggled to generate offense, with fly outs and groundouts characterizing their early at-bats. Similarly, the Cougars missed an early scoring opportunity in the first inning when they grounded into a double play with runners on base.
The game's turning point came in the bottom of the third inning. Victor Torres walked and advanced to second on a balk. Patrício Cogumbreiro then singled, moving scoring Torres successfully from second base on a close play at home following a throw from Stallion's center fielder Chris Gillum, giving the Cougars a 1-0 lead. The Cougars continued to capitalize on this momentum, with additional hits and a hit-by-pitch sequence leading to a total of four runs in the inning. This four-run surge proved decisive, as Collette and reliever Orlando Acosta combined to shut out the Stallions, leading to a 4-0 victory for the Cougars.
The winning pitcher is... Chris Collette... his record improves to... 1-1... Daniel Buckley gets the loss... His record falls to 0-2
The player of the game is Cougars starter Chris Collette.
The paid attendance was 20,885 fans.
To recap...
The Cincinnati Cougars got a stellar effort from pitcher Chris Collette, helping Cincinnati score a win over the visiting St. Louis Stallions, 4-0. The win has Cincinnati at 10-10. Cincinnati shortstop Joe Rogers contributed a timely at-bat in the bottom of the third. With two down, he hit a sinker to right field for a 2-run single. It was his 22nd hit of the season and put the Cougars ahead, 3-0. "Chris mixed and matched," said Cincinnati manager Chris Allison. The St. Louis Stallions fall to 11-9.
This is Big Earl signing off from Cougars Park in Cincinnati. Where today's final score is...
Cincinnati Cougars 4 – St. Louis Stallions 0..
Until next time... This is the Game!
WIN!!
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