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dinosauryoshi · 02-17-2025, 09:11 AM

Sheffield Mountain Hares at Warsaw Kings (17th - 19th June)

Team Profile: Warsaw Kings
Banners: Europe Division Champions (2052)
Playoff appearances: 3
Last season: 71-91 (16th)
This season: 24-42

The Kings haven’t made the playoffs since 2053 and have had losing seasons for 3 years in a row now. That doesn’t look to be changing in 2059, as they’ve started poorly.

Game 1

SP: Giobbe Marinello

The Hares finally fell, rather unexpectedly to the Warsaw Kings, in a tight 1-0 loss as pitchers dominated proceedings. Giobbe Marinello continued his great season with a good 7 inning performance, giving up just one run, but the offence couldn’t hit a beach-ball with the bat, never mind Drew McGowan’s blistering fastballs. Eskinder Ali going 2-4 was about the only offensive ‘highlight’, as Sujeev’s homer in the bottom of the third won the game for the home side.

Player of the game: Drew McGowan (Warsaw Kings)

Game 2

SP: Eskinder Ali

The stadium was rocking in Warsaw as Eskinder Ali went 2-4 at the plate with an RBI, while he struggled on the mound, getting hit for 5 runs before being taken off after the third inning. The Hares finally ended a run drought in the top of the 9th, as Ali drove in Portman with a single, but it was far from enough, as they sunk 5-1 in their second loss of the series in as many games. 2057 all-star designated hitter Rene Donato was the brightest in the Kings’ lineup, going 3-3 with a walk and an RBI in a dominant performance.

Player of the game: Rene Donato

Game 3

SP: Yushua bin Saqr

Sheffield right fielder Jesus Morales had a 3-RBI performance, including a home run, which helped his team down the Warsaw Kings, 9-4. Yushua bin Saqr went 5.2 innings, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits, striking out 5 and walking 1. Adam Koehler also bagged his 13th home run of the season, as he closes in on Rutz’ 15. Nestor Barrios’ 2 shutout innings to close the game deserve a mention too, as his stuff was unhittable. The 2-1 series loss leaves the Hares still in 3rd, with a record of 43-26.

Player of the game: Jesus Morales

02-17-2025, 09:11 AM	#120
dinosauryoshi Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 419	Sheffield Mountain Hares at Warsaw Kings (17th - 19th June) Team Profile: Warsaw Kings Banners: Europe Division Champions (2052) Playoff appearances: 3 Last season: 71-91 (16th) This season: 24-42 The Kings haven’t made the playoffs since 2053 and have had losing seasons for 3 years in a row now. That doesn’t look to be changing in 2059, as they’ve started poorly. Game 1 SP: Giobbe Marinello The Hares finally fell, rather unexpectedly to the Warsaw Kings, in a tight 1-0 loss as pitchers dominated proceedings. Giobbe Marinello continued his great season with a good 7 inning performance, giving up just one run, but the offence couldn’t hit a beach-ball with the bat, never mind Drew McGowan’s blistering fastballs. Eskinder Ali going 2-4 was about the only offensive ‘highlight’, as Sujeev’s homer in the bottom of the third won the game for the home side. Player of the game: Drew McGowan (Warsaw Kings) Game 2 SP: Eskinder Ali The stadium was rocking in Warsaw as Eskinder Ali went 2-4 at the plate with an RBI, while he struggled on the mound, getting hit for 5 runs before being taken off after the third inning. The Hares finally ended a run drought in the top of the 9th, as Ali drove in Portman with a single, but it was far from enough, as they sunk 5-1 in their second loss of the series in as many games. 2057 all-star designated hitter Rene Donato was the brightest in the Kings’ lineup, going 3-3 with a walk and an RBI in a dominant performance. Player of the game: Rene Donato Game 3 SP: Yushua bin Saqr Sheffield right fielder Jesus Morales had a 3-RBI performance, including a home run, which helped his team down the Warsaw Kings, 9-4. Yushua bin Saqr went 5.2 innings, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits, striking out 5 and walking 1. Adam Koehler also bagged his 13th home run of the season, as he closes in on Rutz’ 15. Nestor Barrios’ 2 shutout innings to close the game deserve a mention too, as his stuff was unhittable. The 2-1 series loss leaves the Hares still in 3rd, with a record of 43-26. Player of the game: Jesus Morales __________________ Read about the Sheffield Mountain Hares in my World Baseball League blog here Last edited by dinosauryoshi; 02-17-2025 at 09:13 AM.