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Haystacks · 01-21-2025, 05:15 PM

Game 1

After much anticipation the Championship Series began at Belle Vue Stadium on October 2. The Croydon Capitals triumphed over the Manchester Elephants with a score of 5-2.

The Elephants took an early lead in the 2nd and 3rd innings, thanks to solid hitting by Cameron and O'Toole. However, Croydon bounced back in the 4th, tying the game with key hits from Porter and Maggs. The Capitals pulled ahead in the 6th and sealed their victory in the 8th, driven by Iles and McCool's clutch performances.

Finian Keane pitched six strong innings for Croydon, with D. Neilson securing the save. Despite a commendable effort from Manchester's triple crown winner, O'Toole, Croydon emerged victorious and claimed a crucial win in the first game of the series.

Game 2

The Manchester Elephants rebounded to even the series with a 3-1 victory over the Croydon Capitals.

The game was closely contested, with both teams struggling to get a runner home. Croydon managed to take a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning, thanks to a key double by Porter. However, the Elephants answered back in the 5th inning with a decisive two-run double from Ireland, putting them ahead 2-1. Manchester added an insurance run in the 7th inning, securing their lead.

Richard Miller, the standout for Manchester, pitched a complete game, allowing only 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 5. His stellar performance earned him the Player of the Game honour. Croydon's Kerr likewise put in a solid effort but ultimately took the loss.

The series is tied.

Game 3.

The Croydon Capitals narrowly defeated the Manchester Elephants with a final score of 6-5.

Croydon took an early and commanding lead, scoring 4 runs in the 1st inning and 2 more in the 2nd. Manchester fought back valiantly with key hits from Cook, Williamson, and Warren, reducing the deficit in the 4th and 6th innings. Despite their late-game rallies, the Elephants couldn’t overcome the initial 6-run surge by the Capitals.

Croydon's pitcher, H. Thompson, secured the win with six strong innings, while D. Neilson ensured the save. Manchester's Legg struggled early, allowing 6 runs, which ultimately cost them the game.

Croydon now leads the series 2-1, with the momentum shifting back and forth in an intensely contested championship.

Game 4

The Manchester Elephants defeat the Croydon Capitals 3-1, tying the series at 2-2.

Manchester struck early, scoring a run in the 1st inning and adding two more in the 3rd with key hits from Williamson and Ireland. Croydon managed to pull one back in the 7th inning but couldn't overcome O'Toole's stellar pitching. O'Toole's complete-game performance, allowing just four hits and striking out nine, propelled the Elephants to victory.

Game 5

The Croydon Capitals secured a commanding victory over the Manchester Elephants with a score of 7-1. The Capitals came out swinging with 3 runs in the first inning and continued to dominate, led by Davies and O'Hanrahan.

Manchester managed to score a run in the fourth inning but couldn't overcome the strong pitching of Gideon Kerr, who allowed only 1 unearned run across his complete nine innings, fanning two.
Croydon leads the series 3-2, putting them one win away from capturing the championship as the teams head back to Belle Vue Stadium.

Game 6

Manchester Elephants, hold on and overcome in extra innings to win against the Croydon Capitals with a final score of 5-4.

The Capitals took an early lead, scoring 2 runs in the 2nd inning, Manchester immediately answered back with 2 of their own, before Croydon added another in the 3rd. Manchester tied the game back up in the 7th inning. The sides remained deadlocked until the 11th inning, the Capitals centrefielder, Taylor hit a triple, himself becoming the go-ahead run. With 2 outs, and 2 on base, David Glass came in to pinch hit, he’d only had 13 at-bats in the whole of the regular season. With the series on the line, Glass delivered a single that drove in two runs, a walk off win for the Elephants, the series is tied!

Game 7

The Manchester Elephants clinched their first title in their history by defeating the Croydon Capitals 10-4.

Despite an early lead by Croydon, Manchester quickly responded with 2 in the second and a 5-run burst in the third inning. Harrison Warren carried his team over the line, he hit two home runs and drove in 8 RBIs, setting a playoff game record for RBIs in a game.

The Elephants maintained their lead, adding three more runs in the 7th, while pitcher James O'Toole worked hard to keep the Croydon bats subdued, allowing three runs from seven hits, and fanning seven across nine innings.

The atmosphere was jubilant as the Elephants celebrated their victory. Player of the Series went to CF Harrison Warren, he had a poor season with a .207 AVG across 75 games, but come October he turned up. Warren batted .500 for the series, 8 of his 9 RBIs coming in game 7.

Other Leagues.

The Progress League Championship Series was won by the Swansea Swans, 4 games to 2 against the Burnley Storks.

The Scottish Baseball League was won by the Dundee Lillies, 4 games to 1 against the Glasgow Celts.

01-21-2025, 05:15 PM	#52
Haystacks Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 170	The 1952 Championship Series Game 1 After much anticipation the Championship Series began at Belle Vue Stadium on October 2. The Croydon Capitals triumphed over the Manchester Elephants with a score of 5-2. The Elephants took an early lead in the 2nd and 3rd innings, thanks to solid hitting by Cameron and O'Toole. However, Croydon bounced back in the 4th, tying the game with key hits from Porter and Maggs. The Capitals pulled ahead in the 6th and sealed their victory in the 8th, driven by Iles and McCool's clutch performances. Finian Keane pitched six strong innings for Croydon, with D. Neilson securing the save. Despite a commendable effort from Manchester's triple crown winner, O'Toole, Croydon emerged victorious and claimed a crucial win in the first game of the series. Game 2 The Manchester Elephants rebounded to even the series with a 3-1 victory over the Croydon Capitals. The game was closely contested, with both teams struggling to get a runner home. Croydon managed to take a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning, thanks to a key double by Porter. However, the Elephants answered back in the 5th inning with a decisive two-run double from Ireland, putting them ahead 2-1. Manchester added an insurance run in the 7th inning, securing their lead. Richard Miller, the standout for Manchester, pitched a complete game, allowing only 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 5. His stellar performance earned him the Player of the Game honour. Croydon's Kerr likewise put in a solid effort but ultimately took the loss. The series is tied. Game 3. The Croydon Capitals narrowly defeated the Manchester Elephants with a final score of 6-5. Croydon took an early and commanding lead, scoring 4 runs in the 1st inning and 2 more in the 2nd. Manchester fought back valiantly with key hits from Cook, Williamson, and Warren, reducing the deficit in the 4th and 6th innings. Despite their late-game rallies, the Elephants couldn’t overcome the initial 6-run surge by the Capitals. Croydon's pitcher, H. Thompson, secured the win with six strong innings, while D. Neilson ensured the save. Manchester's Legg struggled early, allowing 6 runs, which ultimately cost them the game. Croydon now leads the series 2-1, with the momentum shifting back and forth in an intensely contested championship. Game 4 The Manchester Elephants defeat the Croydon Capitals 3-1, tying the series at 2-2. Manchester struck early, scoring a run in the 1st inning and adding two more in the 3rd with key hits from Williamson and Ireland. Croydon managed to pull one back in the 7th inning but couldn't overcome O'Toole's stellar pitching. O'Toole's complete-game performance, allowing just four hits and striking out nine, propelled the Elephants to victory. Game 5 The Croydon Capitals secured a commanding victory over the Manchester Elephants with a score of 7-1. The Capitals came out swinging with 3 runs in the first inning and continued to dominate, led by Davies and O'Hanrahan. Manchester managed to score a run in the fourth inning but couldn't overcome the strong pitching of Gideon Kerr, who allowed only 1 unearned run across his complete nine innings, fanning two. Croydon leads the series 3-2, putting them one win away from capturing the championship as the teams head back to Belle Vue Stadium. Game 6 Manchester Elephants, hold on and overcome in extra innings to win against the Croydon Capitals with a final score of 5-4. The Capitals took an early lead, scoring 2 runs in the 2nd inning, Manchester immediately answered back with 2 of their own, before Croydon added another in the 3rd. Manchester tied the game back up in the 7th inning. The sides remained deadlocked until the 11th inning, the Capitals centrefielder, Taylor hit a triple, himself becoming the go-ahead run. With 2 outs, and 2 on base, David Glass came in to pinch hit, he’d only had 13 at-bats in the whole of the regular season. With the series on the line, Glass delivered a single that drove in two runs, a walk off win for the Elephants, the series is tied! Game 7 The Manchester Elephants clinched their first title in their history by defeating the Croydon Capitals 10-4. Despite an early lead by Croydon, Manchester quickly responded with 2 in the second and a 5-run burst in the third inning. Harrison Warren carried his team over the line, he hit two home runs and drove in 8 RBIs, setting a playoff game record for RBIs in a game. The Elephants maintained their lead, adding three more runs in the 7th, while pitcher James O'Toole worked hard to keep the Croydon bats subdued, allowing three runs from seven hits, and fanning seven across nine innings. The atmosphere was jubilant as the Elephants celebrated their victory. Player of the Series went to CF Harrison Warren, he had a poor season with a .207 AVG across 75 games, but come October he turned up. Warren batted .500 for the series, 8 of his 9 RBIs coming in game 7. Other Leagues. The Progress League Championship Series was won by the Swansea Swans, 4 games to 2 against the Burnley Storks. The Scottish Baseball League was won by the Dundee Lillies, 4 games to 1 against the Glasgow Celts.