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dinosauryoshi · 08-01-2024, 10:17 AM

The Black Cats sit with a 16-15 record as they head to (hopefully) sunny Sheffield for an early May series at Kingfisher Park.

PBC and SMH logos by @20_range

Game 1

SP - Rafael Guzman

Rafael Guzman put in a superlative performance, giving up only one run and hit in eight innings as the Hares opened the series with a comfortable 7-2 victory over the Black Cats in a cloudy day at Kingfisher Field. Bin Jameel, Koehler, Flores and Portman all got two hits each, and things were over when the Black Cats’ bullpen gave up four runs in the game’s last two innings.

Player of the game: Rafael Guzman

Game 2

SP - Herzog

Herzog gave up five runs in 4.1 innings before being pulled, when Pop, Baca and Shepard capably took over to give up only two further runs in the remaining innings. Thankfully the Mountain Hares offence was firing on all cylinders, in particular Willie Perez, who is quickly becoming a fan favourite with his dry after-match interviews, and wry smiles. Perez hit 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, driving in three runs. Rutz continued his excellent form with his own home run as he went two for four, with two runs batted in. On the Black Cats side, it was looked like a bad day from the off, when opener Szewcyk was getting smashed all over the park, giving up seven runs in just 1.2 runs. Considering that, the final score of 11-7 to Sheffield is one they probably would have taken. Most importantly, this brought the Hares back to .500 at 16-16.

Player of the game: Willie Perez

Game 3

SP - Yushua bin Saqr

Anton Sedlacek put together a complete game, giving up just five hits and two walks as he gave easily his best performance of the season. The Black Cats offense was led by a towering performance from S. Cote who punctuated a good offensive performance from his team with a towering home run in the ninth as the Hares failed to grab a rare opportunity to go above .500.

Player of the game: Anton Sedlaceck (Paris Black Cats)

Next we invite the Berlin Bears to Kingfisher Park in another European Division clash as the Hares continue in their quest to finish their first season above .500.

08-01-2024, 10:17 AM	#17
dinosauryoshi Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 328	Paris Black Cats at Sheffield Mountain Hares The Black Cats sit with a 16-15 record as they head to (hopefully) sunny Sheffield for an early May series at Kingfisher Park. PBC and SMH logos by @20_range Game 1 SP - Rafael Guzman Rafael Guzman put in a superlative performance, giving up only one run and hit in eight innings as the Hares opened the series with a comfortable 7-2 victory over the Black Cats in a cloudy day at Kingfisher Field. Bin Jameel, Koehler, Flores and Portman all got two hits each, and things were over when the Black Cats’ bullpen gave up four runs in the game’s last two innings. Player of the game: Rafael Guzman Game 2 SP - Herzog Herzog gave up five runs in 4.1 innings before being pulled, when Pop, Baca and Shepard capably took over to give up only two further runs in the remaining innings. Thankfully the Mountain Hares offence was firing on all cylinders, in particular Willie Perez, who is quickly becoming a fan favourite with his dry after-match interviews, and wry smiles. Perez hit 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, driving in three runs. Rutz continued his excellent form with his own home run as he went two for four, with two runs batted in. On the Black Cats side, it was looked like a bad day from the off, when opener Szewcyk was getting smashed all over the park, giving up seven runs in just 1.2 runs. Considering that, the final score of 11-7 to Sheffield is one they probably would have taken. Most importantly, this brought the Hares back to .500 at 16-16. Player of the game: Willie Perez Game 3 SP - Yushua bin Saqr Anton Sedlacek put together a complete game, giving up just five hits and two walks as he gave easily his best performance of the season. The Black Cats offense was led by a towering performance from S. Cote who punctuated a good offensive performance from his team with a towering home run in the ninth as the Hares failed to grab a rare opportunity to go above .500. Player of the game: Anton Sedlaceck (Paris Black Cats) Next we invite the Berlin Bears to Kingfisher Park in another European Division clash as the Hares continue in their quest to finish their first season above .500. __________________ Read about the Sheffield Mountain Hares in my World Baseball League blog here Last edited by dinosauryoshi; 08-01-2024 at 10:19 AM.