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April 27, 1981 | Houston Stadium | Houston, TX
Nashville Blues vs. Houston Mavericks

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Let’s meet our teams:
The Nashville Blues have had a mixed start to their 1981 season, holding a 9-10 record and sitting two games back in the ABC Central Division. Offensively, they show promise with a .312 team batting average and a .371 on-base percentage, driven by standout performers like Andres Salas and Jose Orozco. Salas boasts a scorching .453 average, while Orozco leads the team with three home runs. However, their power numbers are modest with a slugging percentage of .454, and they have struggled with patience at the plate, reflected in their low walk rate of 6.75%. Defensively, the team is inconsistent, with a negative Total Zone Rating of -3.82 and 13 errors, indicating room for improvement.

On the pitching side, the Blues face challenges with a team ERA of 4.75 and a FIP of 4.59. Key pitchers like Antonio Hernandez provide stability, but others, such as Alex Alvarez with a 9.15 ERA, have struggled significantly. The pitching staff's low strikeout rate of 14.4% and relatively high walk rate of 7.84% are areas of concern. Financially, the Blues are in a stable position, with a budget allowing for potential mid-season trades to bolster their roster. Fan interest remains relatively high, and the team's balanced mix of veterans and young talents offers hope for improvement. The Blues need to address their pitching inconsistencies and defensive lapses to turn their early-season potential into a successful campaign.

The Houston Mavericks have had a rocky start to their 1981 season, holding an 8-11 record and struggling to find consistency on the field. Their pitching staff, once the cornerstone of their success, has been particularly problematic, with an ERA nearing 5.0 and an overall performance that leaves much to be desired. Offensively, the Mavericks have managed to put some runs on the board, but their power numbers are modest, and they lack the big bats needed to turn close games in their favor. The team's current standings reflect a challenging start, and with fan expectations sky-high, they need a quick turnaround to stay competitive in the ABC Central Division .

Despite their struggles, the Mavericks have a solid financial base and a loyal fan following, which keeps their stadium bustling and revenue streams robust. This financial stability allows them room to maneuver and potentially make key mid-season acquisitions. The team's history in the Grand Tournament of Champions showcases a blend of triumphs and heartbreaks, including a memorable championship win in 1979. With experienced players like Nate Higgins anchoring the pitching staff and standout hitters like Albert Chavez leading the offense, the Mavericks have the pieces needed for a comeback. However, they must address their pitching inconsistencies and fielding lapses to convert potential into performance and rekindle the fire that once made them a formidable force in the league.

Houston Mavericks lead the series 106 - 92 | season series tied 0-0

Key players

Milestones:

NAS – LF Brett Petrillo #22 needs 42 hits to reach 1500.
1B Ricardo Espinosa #78 needs 10 home runs to reach 200.
HOU – None

All-Star Caliber:

Blue players:
NAS - LF Brett Petrillo #22 | Age: 36 | Bats: L | Throws: L
HOU - None

Green players:
NAS - 3B Jose Orozco #20 | Age: 23 | Bats: S | Throws: R

HOU - CF Warren Ufena #22 | Age: 30 | Bats: L | Throws: L

The Game:
Welcome baseball fans to Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Mavericks. Today’s featured contest pits the home team against the Nashville Blues of Nashville, Tennessee, who are striving to improve their standings in the ABC Central Division. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the season and are eager to establish themselves as serious contenders.

The Mavericks, with standout performances from their pitching staff, aim to capitalize on their home-field advantage. Recently, Houston's ace delivered a complete-game shutout, demonstrating the team's potential to dominate on the mound. Meanwhile, the Blues have been equally impressive, with their offense led by key players who have racked up home runs and RBIs in crucial games.

According to early season predictions, both teams are hungry for wins and determined to climb the division ranks… but alas sports fans, it's just April! The Mavericks are looking to build on their strong start, while the Blues aim to gain momentum and rise in the standings. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams with their eyes set on long-term success this season.

Today’s pitching matchup is RHP Alex Alvarez #13 [1-2 9.15] for Nashville and for the Mavericks RHP Scott Szell #26 [1-1 4.13].

Hello, ABL fans, Big Earl here... coming to you live ... and in color from Houston TX...! Welcome to Houston Stadium...! It's Weekday Series 4! Today we're witnessing an ABC Central Division matchup between... Jose Orozco and the Nashville Blues... versus... Warren Ufena and the Houston Mavericks... 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 Nashville Blues... Managed by Francisco Hernandez... Batting first... playing right field... #29... Hector Chavez... Batting second... playing first base... #9... Andres Salas... Batting third... playing third base... #20... Jose Orozco... Batting clean-up... The designated hitter... #78... Ricardo Espinosa... Batting fifth... playing left field... #32... Tyreek Morson... Batting sixth... the catcher... #25... Chang-ho Lee... Batting seventh... playing center field... #6... Juan Grant... Batting eighth... the shortstop... #17... Jordan Arteaga... Batting ninth... playing second base... #34... Joe Marriott... The starting pitcher... for the Nashville Blues... Right hander ... #13... Alex Alvarez...

And now here is the starting lineup for the home-standing Houston Mavericks... Managed by Carlos Sanchez... Batting first... the shortstop... #25... Felix Alvarez... Batting second... The designated hitter... #16... Elijah Glenn... Batting third... playing second base... #13... Brent Keyser... Batting clean-up... playing left field... #22... Warren Ufena... Batting fifth... the catcher... #15... Alex Ramirez... Batting sixth... playing center field... #2... Apostolos Georghiou... Batting seventh... playing right field... #31... Alex Monge... Batting eighth... playing first base... #3... Albert Chavez... Batting ninth... playing third base... #18... Blake Ayala... The starting pitcher ... for the Houston Mavericks... Right hander ... #26... Scott Szell...

We are about to get underway here at Houston Stadium Today's attendance looks in excess of 20,000 fans... It's partly cloudy and a pleasant 75 degrees at first pitch ... with the wind blowing out to center at 8 mph ...

Play Ball!!

⚾

ABL
NASHVILLE BLUES @ HOUSTON MAVERICKS
04/27/1981 Game 1 of 4
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BOTTOM OF THE 1ST

Houston Mavericks batting - Pitching for Nashville Blues : RHP Alex Alvarez

Pitching: RHP Alex Alvarez

No Outs, Bases empty
Batting: LHB Felix Alvarez
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Called Strike
2-1: Ball
3-1: Called Strike
3-2: Foul Ball, location: 9LDF
3-2: Base on Balls

No Outs, Runner on 1st
Batting: LHB Elijah Glenn
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: SINGLE (Line Drive, 8LS, EV 103.8 MPH)
Felix Alvarez to second
Runner from 2nd tries for 3rd, SAFE, throw by CF made to third

No Outs, Runners on 1st & 3rd
Batting: RHB Brent Keyser
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Ball
2-1: Foul Ball, location: 9LMF
2-2: Strikes out looking

1 Out, Runners on 1st & 3rd
Batting: LHB Warren Ufena
0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
1-1: Called Strike
1-2: Ball
2-2: TRIPLE (Line Drive, 9LD, EV 98.8 MPH)
Felix Alvarez scores
Elijah Glenn scores

Blues 0, Mavericks 2

1 Out, Runner on 3rd
Batting: SHB Alex Ramirez
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Swinging Strike
0-2: Ball
1-2: Strikes out swinging

2 Outs, Runner on 3rd
Batting: RHB Apostolos Georghiou
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Swinging Strike
0-2: Ball
1-2: Ball
2-2: Ball
3-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
3-2: SINGLE (Groundball, 56D, EV 91.3 MPH) (infield hit)
Warren Ufena scores

Blues 0, Mavericks 3

2 Outs, Runner on 1st
Batting: LHB Alex Monge
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 4, EV 83.8 MPH)

Bottom of the 1st over - 3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on base; Nashville 0 - Houston 3

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TOP OF THE 3RD

Nashville Blues batting - Pitching for Houston Mavericks : RHP Scott Szell

No Outs, Bases empty
Batting: RHB Jordan Arteaga
0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
1-1: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 4M, EV 87.5 MPH)

1 Out, Bases empty
Batting: RHB Joe Marriott
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Called Strike
2-1: Ball
3-1: Called Strike
3-2: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6D, EV 98.1 MPH)

2 Outs, Bases empty
Batting: LHB Hector Chavez
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Foul Ball, location: 5DF
2-1: Ball
3-1: Foul Ball, location: 7LDF
3-2: Base on Balls

2 Outs, Runner on 1st
Batting: RHB Andres Salas
0-0: DOUBLE (Line Drive, 8RXD, EV 108.1 MPH)
Hector Chavez to third
Runner from 3rd tries for Home, SAFE, throw by CF to trailing runner, OUT at third! 8-3-5

Blues 1, Mavericks 3

Top of the 3rd over - 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on base; Nashville 1 - Houston 3

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TOP OF THE 4TH

Nashville Blues batting - Pitching for Houston Mavericks : RHP Scott Szell

No Outs, Bases empty
Batting: SHB Jose Orozco
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Ball
2-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
2-2: Ball
3-2: SINGLE (Line Drive, 34, EV 96.9 MPH)

No Outs, Runner on 1st
Batting: RHB Ricardo Espinosa
0-0: Ball
1-0: Foul Ball, location: 2RF
1-1: Swinging Strike
1-2: Ball
2-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
2-2: Ball
3-2: Strikes out swinging

1 Out, Runner on 1st
Batting: LHB Tyreek Morson
0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Ball
1-1: 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD, EV 96.9 MPH), Distance : 377 ft

Blues 3, Mavericks 3

1 Out, Bases empty
Batting: RHB Chang-ho Lee
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Foul Ball, location: 5FF
2-1: Ball
3-1: Fly out, F3 (Popup, 3, EV 67.5 MPH)

2 Outs, Bases empty
Batting: LHB Juan Grant
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6, EV 100.0 MPH)

Top of the 4th over - 2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on base; Nashville 3 - Houston 3

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BOTTOM OF THE 5TH

Houston Mavericks batting - Pitching for Nashville Blues : RHP Alex Alvarez

No Outs, Bases empty
Batting: RHB Blake Ayala
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Called Strike
2-1: Ball
3-1: Base on Balls

No Outs, Runner on 1st
Batting: LHB Felix Alvarez
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Ball
3-0: Called Strike
3-1: Called Strike
3-2: Fielders Choice at 2nd, 5-4 (Groundball, 56S, EV 80.0 MPH)

1 Out, Runner on 1st
Batting: LHB Elijah Glenn
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
Wild Pitch!
Felix Alvarez to second

1 Out, Runner on 2nd
2-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
2-1: DOUBLE (Line Drive, 8LXD, EV 105.6 MPH)
Felix Alvarez scores

Blues 3, Mavericks 4

1 Out, Runner on 2nd
Batting: RHB Brent Keyser
0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6, EV 92.5 MPH)

2 Outs, Runner on 2nd
Batting: LHB Warren Ufena
0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Swinging Strike
2-1: SINGLE (Line Drive, 89S, EV 101.3 MPH)
Elijah Glenn to third
Runner from 3rd tries for Home, throw by RF and OUT! 9-2

Bottom of the 5th over - 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on base; Nashville 3 - Houston 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 Houston Mavericks, 4 runs, on 9 hits, No errors, they left 5 men on base. They improve their record to 9-11. for the Nashville Blues, 3 runs, on 6 hits, No errors, they left 8 men on base. They fall to 9-11.

In the early innings of the game between the Nashville Blues and the Houston Mavericks, Nashville struggled to gain offensive momentum. In the top of the 1st, Hector Chavez managed a walk, but subsequent batters failed to bring him home, leaving one runner stranded. Houston capitalized on their opportunity in the bottom of the 1st, with Felix Alvarez walking, Elijah Glenn singling, and Warren Ufena hitting a two-run triple, followed by an RBI single from Apostolos Georghiou, putting Houston ahead 3-0. In the top of the 2nd, Nashville went down in order, unable to make any headway against Houston's pitcher, Scott Szell. The Mavericks couldn't add to their lead in the bottom of the 2nd despite a solid start.

The middle innings saw Nashville clawing back. In the top of the 3rd, Hector Chavez walked again and eventually scored on a double by Andres Salas, making it 3-1. Nashville tied the game in the 4th inning with a two-run homer by Tyreek Morson, bringing the score to 3-3. However, Houston quickly regained the lead in the bottom of the 5th when Felix Alvarez scored on a double by Elijah Glenn. Both teams continued to battle, with Nashville managing a few hits but failing to score again. The game remained tense until the end, but Houston held on to their 4-3 lead, securing the win despite a late surge by Nashville in the top of the 9th, where they left the bases loaded.

The winning pitcher is... Scott Szell... his record improves to... 2-1... Tony Chavarria gets the save... His third. Alex Alvarez gets the loss... His record falls to 1-3

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The player of the game is Mavericks starter Scott Szell.

The paid attendance was 20,980 fanatics.

To recap...
Houston beat Nashville on the strength of starting pitcher Scott Szell's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a win, 4-3. Szell yielded 3 runs over 8 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 2, and struck out 8. His record improves to 2-1. The save went to Tony Chavarria, his 3rd this season. Elijah Glenn hit a run-scoring double off Alex Alvarez in the bottom of the fifth, which put the Mavericks in front, 4-3. In addition to the double, Glenn had 1 single, while going 2 for 4. Glenn called the win the result of "everyone working in tandem." Houston goes to 9-11. Nashville falls to 9-11.

This is Big Earl signing off from Houston Stadium. Where today's final score is...

Houston Mavericks 4 – Nashville Blues 3..

Until next time... This is the Game!

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06-20-2024, 09:20 PM	#88
ZapMast Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 462	ABL Showcase Game – ABC game – WKDY Series 4 – Nas @ Hou \| April 27, 1981 \| Houston Stadium \| Houston, TX Nashville Blues vs. Houston Mavericks Watch it on ABL Vision Let’s meet our teams: The Nashville Blues have had a mixed start to their 1981 season, holding a 9-10 record and sitting two games back in the ABC Central Division. Offensively, they show promise with a .312 team batting average and a .371 on-base percentage, driven by standout performers like Andres Salas and Jose Orozco. Salas boasts a scorching .453 average, while Orozco leads the team with three home runs. However, their power numbers are modest with a slugging percentage of .454, and they have struggled with patience at the plate, reflected in their low walk rate of 6.75%. Defensively, the team is inconsistent, with a negative Total Zone Rating of -3.82 and 13 errors, indicating room for improvement. On the pitching side, the Blues face challenges with a team ERA of 4.75 and a FIP of 4.59. Key pitchers like Antonio Hernandez provide stability, but others, such as Alex Alvarez with a 9.15 ERA, have struggled significantly. The pitching staff's low strikeout rate of 14.4% and relatively high walk rate of 7.84% are areas of concern. Financially, the Blues are in a stable position, with a budget allowing for potential mid-season trades to bolster their roster. Fan interest remains relatively high, and the team's balanced mix of veterans and young talents offers hope for improvement. The Blues need to address their pitching inconsistencies and defensive lapses to turn their early-season potential into a successful campaign. The Houston Mavericks have had a rocky start to their 1981 season, holding an 8-11 record and struggling to find consistency on the field. Their pitching staff, once the cornerstone of their success, has been particularly problematic, with an ERA nearing 5.0 and an overall performance that leaves much to be desired. Offensively, the Mavericks have managed to put some runs on the board, but their power numbers are modest, and they lack the big bats needed to turn close games in their favor. The team's current standings reflect a challenging start, and with fan expectations sky-high, they need a quick turnaround to stay competitive in the ABC Central Division . Despite their struggles, the Mavericks have a solid financial base and a loyal fan following, which keeps their stadium bustling and revenue streams robust. This financial stability allows them room to maneuver and potentially make key mid-season acquisitions. The team's history in the Grand Tournament of Champions showcases a blend of triumphs and heartbreaks, including a memorable championship win in 1979. With experienced players like Nate Higgins anchoring the pitching staff and standout hitters like Albert Chavez leading the offense, the Mavericks have the pieces needed for a comeback. However, they must address their pitching inconsistencies and fielding lapses to convert potential into performance and rekindle the fire that once made them a formidable force in the league. Houston Mavericks lead the series 106 - 92 \| season series tied 0-0 Key players Milestones: NAS – LF Brett Petrillo #22 needs 42 hits to reach 1500. 1B Ricardo Espinosa #78 needs 10 home runs to reach 200. HOU – None All-Star Caliber: Blue players: NAS - LF Brett Petrillo #22 \| Age: 36 \| Bats: L \| Throws: L HOU - None Green players: NAS - 3B Jose Orozco #20 \| Age: 23 \| Bats: S \| Throws: R HOU - CF Warren Ufena #22 \| Age: 30 \| Bats: L \| Throws: L The Game: Welcome baseball fans to Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Mavericks. Today’s featured contest pits the home team against the Nashville Blues of Nashville, Tennessee, who are striving to improve their standings in the ABC Central Division. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the season and are eager to establish themselves as serious contenders. The Mavericks, with standout performances from their pitching staff, aim to capitalize on their home-field advantage. Recently, Houston's ace delivered a complete-game shutout, demonstrating the team's potential to dominate on the mound. Meanwhile, the Blues have been equally impressive, with their offense led by key players who have racked up home runs and RBIs in crucial games. According to early season predictions, both teams are hungry for wins and determined to climb the division ranks… but alas sports fans, it's just April! The Mavericks are looking to build on their strong start, while the Blues aim to gain momentum and rise in the standings. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams with their eyes set on long-term success this season. Today’s pitching matchup is RHP Alex Alvarez #13 [1-2 9.15] for Nashville and for the Mavericks RHP Scott Szell #26 [1-1 4.13]. Hello, ABL fans, Big Earl here... coming to you live ... and in color from Houston TX...! Welcome to Houston Stadium...! It's Weekday Series 4! Today we're witnessing an ABC Central Division matchup between... Jose Orozco and the Nashville Blues... versus... Warren Ufena and the Houston Mavericks... 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 Nashville Blues... Managed by Francisco Hernandez... Batting first... playing right field... #29... Hector Chavez... Batting second... playing first base... #9... Andres Salas... Batting third... playing third base... #20... Jose Orozco... Batting clean-up... The designated hitter... #78... Ricardo Espinosa... Batting fifth... playing left field... #32... Tyreek Morson... Batting sixth... the catcher... #25... Chang-ho Lee... Batting seventh... playing center field... #6... Juan Grant... Batting eighth... the shortstop... #17... Jordan Arteaga... Batting ninth... playing second base... #34... Joe Marriott... The starting pitcher... for the Nashville Blues... Right hander ... #13... Alex Alvarez... And now here is the starting lineup for the home-standing Houston Mavericks... Managed by Carlos Sanchez... Batting first... the shortstop... #25... Felix Alvarez... Batting second... The designated hitter... #16... Elijah Glenn... Batting third... playing second base... #13... Brent Keyser... Batting clean-up... playing left field... #22... Warren Ufena... Batting fifth... the catcher... #15... Alex Ramirez... Batting sixth... playing center field... #2... Apostolos Georghiou... Batting seventh... playing right field... #31... Alex Monge... Batting eighth... playing first base... #3... Albert Chavez... Batting ninth... playing third base... #18... Blake Ayala... The starting pitcher ... for the Houston Mavericks... Right hander ... #26... Scott Szell... We are about to get underway here at Houston Stadium Today's attendance looks in excess of 20,000 fans... It's partly cloudy and a pleasant 75 degrees at first pitch ... with the wind blowing out to center at 8 mph ... Play Ball!! ⚾ ABL NASHVILLE BLUES @ HOUSTON MAVERICKS 04/27/1981 Game 1 of 4 ================================================= BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Houston Mavericks batting - Pitching for Nashville Blues : RHP Alex Alvarez Pitching: RHP Alex Alvarez No Outs, Bases empty Batting: LHB Felix Alvarez 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball 2-0: Called Strike 2-1: Ball 3-1: Called Strike 3-2: Foul Ball, location: 9LDF 3-2: Base on Balls No Outs, Runner on 1st Batting: LHB Elijah Glenn 0-0: Called Strike 0-1: Ball 1-1: SINGLE (Line Drive, 8LS, EV 103.8 MPH) Felix Alvarez to second Runner from 2nd tries for 3rd, SAFE, throw by CF made to third No Outs, Runners on 1st & 3rd Batting: RHB Brent Keyser 0-0: Called Strike 0-1: Ball 1-1: Ball 2-1: Foul Ball, location: 9LMF 2-2: Strikes out looking 1 Out, Runners on 1st & 3rd Batting: LHB Warren Ufena 0-0: Ball 1-0: Called Strike 1-1: Called Strike 1-2: Ball 2-2: TRIPLE (Line Drive, 9LD, EV 98.8 MPH) Felix Alvarez scores Elijah Glenn scores Blues 0, Mavericks 2 1 Out, Runner on 3rd Batting: SHB Alex Ramirez 0-0: Called Strike 0-1: Swinging Strike 0-2: Ball 1-2: Strikes out swinging 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd Batting: RHB Apostolos Georghiou 0-0: Called Strike 0-1: Swinging Strike 0-2: Ball 1-2: Ball 2-2: Ball 3-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F 3-2: SINGLE (Groundball, 56D, EV 91.3 MPH) (infield hit) Warren Ufena scores Blues 0, Mavericks 3 2 Outs, Runner on 1st Batting: LHB Alex Monge 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 4, EV 83.8 MPH) Bottom of the 1st over - 3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on base; Nashville 0 - Houston 3 ================================================= TOP OF THE 3RD Nashville Blues batting - Pitching for Houston Mavericks : RHP Scott Szell No Outs, Bases empty Batting: RHB Jordan Arteaga 0-0: Ball 1-0: Called Strike 1-1: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 4M, EV 87.5 MPH) 1 Out, Bases empty Batting: RHB Joe Marriott 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball 2-0: Called Strike 2-1: Ball 3-1: Called Strike 3-2: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6D, EV 98.1 MPH) 2 Outs, Bases empty Batting: LHB Hector Chavez 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball 2-0: Foul Ball, location: 5DF 2-1: Ball 3-1: Foul Ball, location: 7LDF 3-2: Base on Balls 2 Outs, Runner on 1st Batting: RHB Andres Salas 0-0: DOUBLE (Line Drive, 8RXD, EV 108.1 MPH) Hector Chavez to third Runner from 3rd tries for Home, SAFE, throw by CF to trailing runner, OUT at third! 8-3-5 Blues 1, Mavericks 3 Top of the 3rd over - 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on base; Nashville 1 - Houston 3 ================================================= TOP OF THE 4TH Nashville Blues batting - Pitching for Houston Mavericks : RHP Scott Szell No Outs, Bases empty Batting: SHB Jose Orozco 0-0: Called Strike 0-1: Ball 1-1: Ball 2-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F 2-2: Ball 3-2: SINGLE (Line Drive, 34, EV 96.9 MPH) No Outs, Runner on 1st Batting: RHB Ricardo Espinosa 0-0: Ball 1-0: Foul Ball, location: 2RF 1-1: Swinging Strike 1-2: Ball 2-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F 2-2: Ball 3-2: Strikes out swinging 1 Out, Runner on 1st Batting: LHB Tyreek Morson 0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F 0-1: Ball 1-1: 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD, EV 96.9 MPH), Distance : 377 ft Blues 3, Mavericks 3 1 Out, Bases empty Batting: RHB Chang-ho Lee 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball 2-0: Foul Ball, location: 5FF 2-1: Ball 3-1: Fly out, F3 (Popup, 3, EV 67.5 MPH) 2 Outs, Bases empty Batting: LHB Juan Grant 0-0: Called Strike 0-1: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6, EV 100.0 MPH) Top of the 4th over - 2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on base; Nashville 3 - Houston 3 ================================================= BOTTOM OF THE 5TH Houston Mavericks batting - Pitching for Nashville Blues : RHP Alex Alvarez No Outs, Bases empty Batting: RHB Blake Ayala 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball 2-0: Called Strike 2-1: Ball 3-1: Base on Balls No Outs, Runner on 1st Batting: LHB Felix Alvarez 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball 2-0: Ball 3-0: Called Strike 3-1: Called Strike 3-2: Fielders Choice at 2nd, 5-4 (Groundball, 56S, EV 80.0 MPH) 1 Out, Runner on 1st Batting: LHB Elijah Glenn 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball Wild Pitch! Felix Alvarez to second 1 Out, Runner on 2nd 2-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F 2-1: DOUBLE (Line Drive, 8LXD, EV 105.6 MPH) Felix Alvarez scores Blues 3, Mavericks 4 1 Out, Runner on 2nd Batting: RHB Brent Keyser 0-0: Called Strike 0-1: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6, EV 92.5 MPH) 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd Batting: LHB Warren Ufena 0-0: Ball 1-0: Ball 2-0: Swinging Strike 2-1: SINGLE (Line Drive, 89S, EV 101.3 MPH) Elijah Glenn to third Runner from 3rd tries for Home, throw by RF and OUT! 9-2 Bottom of the 5th over - 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on base; Nashville 3 - Houston 4 ================================================= Well, there you have it... Let's take a look at the totals for the game. First for the victorious Houston Mavericks, 4 runs, on 9 hits, No errors, they left 5 men on base. They improve their record to 9-11. for the Nashville Blues, 3 runs, on 6 hits, No errors, they left 8 men on base. They fall to 9-11. In the early innings of the game between the Nashville Blues and the Houston Mavericks, Nashville struggled to gain offensive momentum. In the top of the 1st, Hector Chavez managed a walk, but subsequent batters failed to bring him home, leaving one runner stranded. Houston capitalized on their opportunity in the bottom of the 1st, with Felix Alvarez walking, Elijah Glenn singling, and Warren Ufena hitting a two-run triple, followed by an RBI single from Apostolos Georghiou, putting Houston ahead 3-0. In the top of the 2nd, Nashville went down in order, unable to make any headway against Houston's pitcher, Scott Szell. The Mavericks couldn't add to their lead in the bottom of the 2nd despite a solid start. The middle innings saw Nashville clawing back. In the top of the 3rd, Hector Chavez walked again and eventually scored on a double by Andres Salas, making it 3-1. Nashville tied the game in the 4th inning with a two-run homer by Tyreek Morson, bringing the score to 3-3. However, Houston quickly regained the lead in the bottom of the 5th when Felix Alvarez scored on a double by Elijah Glenn. Both teams continued to battle, with Nashville managing a few hits but failing to score again. The game remained tense until the end, but Houston held on to their 4-3 lead, securing the win despite a late surge by Nashville in the top of the 9th, where they left the bases loaded. The winning pitcher is... Scott Szell... his record improves to... 2-1... Tony Chavarria gets the save... His third. Alex Alvarez gets the loss... His record falls to 1-3 The player of the game is Mavericks starter Scott Szell. The paid attendance was 20,980 fanatics. To recap... Houston beat Nashville on the strength of starting pitcher Scott Szell's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a win, 4-3. Szell yielded 3 runs over 8 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 2, and struck out 8. His record improves to 2-1. The save went to Tony Chavarria, his 3rd this season. Elijah Glenn hit a run-scoring double off Alex Alvarez in the bottom of the fifth, which put the Mavericks in front, 4-3. In addition to the double, Glenn had 1 single, while going 2 for 4. Glenn called the win the result of "everyone working in tandem." Houston goes to 9-11. Nashville falls to 9-11. This is Big Earl signing off from Houston Stadium. Where today's final score is... Houston Mavericks 4 – Nashville Blues 3.. Until next time... This is the Game! WIN!! Real. Fictional. ⚾. ================================================== ================================================== =============================================== ABL on StatsPlus \| ABL on OOTP \| ABL History \| ABL (prime) the old thread \| ABL Stat of the day \| ABL Vision \| ABL Real Time Sim \| Major Sim Baseball \| Defending The Shield Last edited by ZapMast; 09-02-2025 at 04:19 AM.