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dinosauryoshi · 06-19-2025, 07:26 PM

World Series Game 2: Gentlemen Outslug Poets to Level Series

The London Gentlemen leveled the series with a thrilling 9–8 win, sparked by key contributions from all corners of their lineup. American first baseman Gerald Hallet went 3-for-4 and scored three runs, continuing a strong postseason following his .303 regular season.

Panama City jumped out to a 7–0 lead after a disastrous first inning for London, but the Gentlemen chipped away methodically. Kosovo’s Colt Ellertson delivered the decisive blow with a two-run single in the eighth. Ellertson, who batted .308 with 14 homers and 74 RBI during the regular season, showcased his knack for clutch hitting.

The Poets’ potent lineup showed its usual firepower—Anekelea (USA) grabbed three bases on two hits, while Cuban Angel Castro added a shot—but their bullpen faltered. Vietnamese reliever Hi Ba and German closer Lynssl Straub couldn’t hold the lead, with Straub taking the loss.

London’s own relief corps fared better. Jamaican journeyman J. Stovall got the win after a clean inning, and American rookie Ezra Zuhair closed it out.

In a seesaw battle, it was London’s depth and grit that proved the difference. With the series tied 1-1, the stage was set for a pivotal Game 3.

06-19-2025, 07:26 PM	#153
dinosauryoshi Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 416	World Series Game 2: Gentlemen Outslug Poets to Level Series The London Gentlemen leveled the series with a thrilling 9–8 win, sparked by key contributions from all corners of their lineup. American first baseman Gerald Hallet went 3-for-4 and scored three runs, continuing a strong postseason following his .303 regular season. Panama City jumped out to a 7–0 lead after a disastrous first inning for London, but the Gentlemen chipped away methodically. Kosovo’s Colt Ellertson delivered the decisive blow with a two-run single in the eighth. Ellertson, who batted .308 with 14 homers and 74 RBI during the regular season, showcased his knack for clutch hitting. The Poets’ potent lineup showed its usual firepower—Anekelea (USA) grabbed three bases on two hits, while Cuban Angel Castro added a shot—but their bullpen faltered. Vietnamese reliever Hi Ba and German closer Lynssl Straub couldn’t hold the lead, with Straub taking the loss. London’s own relief corps fared better. Jamaican journeyman J. Stovall got the win after a clean inning, and American rookie Ezra Zuhair closed it out. In a seesaw battle, it was London’s depth and grit that proved the difference. With the series tied 1-1, the stage was set for a pivotal Game 3. __________________ Read about the Sheffield Mountain Hares in my World Baseball League blog here Last edited by dinosauryoshi; 06-21-2025 at 07:24 PM.