Bucharest Sounds
The sounds are desperately trying to make the playoffs this year and are in contention for a wildcard. They’ve only made it twice in their history, with their only Division win coming way back in 2041. They’re currently sat with a very good 83-67 record.
Game 1
SP: Mototomo Motoyanagi
In a high-scoring contest between Bucharest and Sheffield, first baseman Johnny Pedelty was a difference-maker. Pedelty, who signed a 3-year contract worth $63,000,000 in January, distinguished himself in the 11-9 Bucharest win. He belted 3 home runs, while adding 5 RBI and scoring three times. The Sounds now have an enviable record of 84-67. Motoyanagi and Choe will want to forget their outings, giving up 11 runs between them in just 6 innings. Even a glut of home runs from Morales, Clem, bin Jameel and Ramirez weren’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Player of the game: Johnny Pedelty
Game 2
SP: Giobbe Marinello
Sheffield Mountain Hares pitcher Giobbe Marinello was all business, helping his team muzzle the Bucharest Sounds, 8-1. Marinello yielded 1 run over 6 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 4, and struck out 4. His record improves to 9-11. Tony Ramirez took Bucharest hurler Jonathan Phillips deep in the bottom of the first. His 3-run home run put the Mountain Hares on top, 3-0, and Sheffield never looked back. Bin Jameel equalled the Hares single-game walks record with 4, and there were home runs from Qiu, Koehler and McBurrows for the Hares in the dominant win, who now sit 13th with a record of 73-78.
Player of the game: Giobbe Marinello
Game 3
SP: Alois Herzog
Pitching was the name of the game in a tight contest between the Sheffield Mountain Hares and the Bucharest Sounds. Sheffield won it, 3-1. Sheffield starter Alois Herzog was in command, with another superb start as he continues to make his case to be the Hares’ ace. Herzog went 7.1 innings, allowing no runs on 2 hits. He collected 6 strikeouts. Bin Jameel’s 10th home run helped on the offensive side.
Player of the game: Alois Herzog
