by Evan Guy
Cherry on Top: Ghoulrillas take 12th Season Pass Association Series
The Cherry Ghoulrillas are champions of the Season Pass Association.
They polished off the National Park Gulpers in the decisive game 4-0 to capture the series 4-2. Swamp Dantin's three-run bomb in the 3rd inning made the difference. Five different Ghoulrillas pitchers combined for the shutout.
At the postgame press conference, the winning manager, Kevin Hollow, commented, "This is the reason you play this game. To get this trophy says you are not only the best team in your league, you are the best from several leagues. It is a very special feeling to win this Season Pass Association trophy."
The Ghoulrillas won the 4th pennant to qualify for the overall crown. Cherry compiled a record of 53-37 in the South Bradberton Division during the regular season. This marks their second SPA Series title with the first coming in 2307.
Game 1
Barron, Ghoulrillas Take Dramatic Game 1 for 1-0 Series Lead
The Cherry Ghoulrillas took the first game of the Season Pass Series in dramatic fashion, topping the National Park Gulpers, 7-6, in an extra-inning walk-off win. Ghoulrillas left fielder Everlast Barron was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2.
Barron delivered a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the bottom of the tenth to win it for Cherry. In the contest, Barron was 3-4 with 2 doubles and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 2.
"We found a way to get it done," Barron said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park in Bradberton.
Game 2
Blitzed by Enright, Ghoulrillas, Gulpers Sink Further in SPS
Riding the 3-hit performance of third baseman Lo Enright, the Cherry Ghoulrillas stopped the visiting National Park Gulpers, 10-4, in Game 2 of the Season Pass Series. Enright was 3 for 4 with a home run and a double, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once for the Ghoulrillas, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 0.
Everlast Barron, who finished 4th in the NWL in batting average with .374 in 2312, chipped in a 3-run home run for Cherry in the bottom of the first. For the game, the left fielder had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
"We didn't pitch good, and when you don't pitch good, you lose," said National Park manager Earl the Pearl Everson.
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Uncle Ken Park in Bar Harbor.
Game 3
Hayes Blasts Ghoulrillas, Gulpers Take Game 3, 10-5
The National Park Gulpers have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Cherry Ghoulrillas, winning, 10-5, at Uncle Ken Park. Gulpers left fielder Joe Hayes went 3-5 with a home run and 2 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 3. The win cuts the deficit facing the Gulpers to 2-1 in the best-of-7 Season Pass Series.
In the bottom of the second, National Park center fielder Ham Slamous had a productive at-bat. With runners on 2nd and 3rd and two out, Slamous stroked a 2-run single to center. It made the score 5-0, National Park. For the game, he was 2-5 with 2 singles. He drove in 2 runs.
"You know, at the end of the day, it's about who scores the most runs," said National Park manager Earl the Pearl Everson.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Uncle Ken Park in Bar Harbor.
Game 4
Almost There: Cherry On Cusp of Season Pass Series Triumph After 4-2 Win
With starter Fick Aragvsky leading the charge, the Cherry Ghoulrillas defeated the National Park Gulpers, 4-2, in Game 4 of the Season Pass Series. The right-hander threw 7.0 innings allowing 2 runs at Uncle Ken Park to help Cherry take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Motley Crew had a direct impact on the outcome. Crew contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the ninth inning to put Cherry up, 3-2.
"Fick's as tough as he is talented," said Cherry manager Kevin Hollow.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Uncle Ken Park in Bar Harbor.
Game 5
National Park Wins at Home to Narrow Series Deficit to 3-2
The National Park Gulpers have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Cherry Ghoulrillas, winning, 5-3, at Uncle Ken Park. Gulpers third baseman Shoeboy Capellan went 4-4 with 4 singles. The win cuts the deficit facing the Gulpers to 3-2 in the best-of-7 Season Pass Series.
DaMan Sayes hit a 2-run triple off Tony Softhands in the bottom of the seventh, which put the Gulpers in front, 4-3. Sayes had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 4.
Capellan attributed the win to "everyone pulling their weight."
The next game is set to be played for Wednesday, September 11th , 2312 at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park in Bradberton.
Season Pass Association Series Tree
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Nuka News Update
Reporting on the NWL, APL, NWLR, and BBL Leagues
by Evan Guy
28 August 2312
Nuka Series Ends in Sweep, Cherry Champs
Today the Ghoulrillas fans broke out the brooms at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park and it worked -- Cherry swept the Quantum Nukalurks 4-0 and are the 2312 Nuka World League Nuka Series champions for the 4th time in their history.
The Ghoulrillas derailed Quantum 7-1 to wrap up the title.
Cherry finished the season with a record of 53-37 and ranked first in the South Bradberton Division.
Vim! View
Veracious, Vivacious, Vainglorious Vision of the Vim! Leagues
by Vikky Vail
29 August 2312
Gulp! National Park Returns to the Top
With a 10-2 win over the Far Harbor Ghoul Whales at Uncle Ken Park today, the National Park Gulpers wrapped up their 2nd title in team history.
The Gulpers left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said National Park manager Earl the Pearl Everson. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as National Park celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.
"I hope they have a big celebration," Far Harbor manager Jason Bassfish said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it."
