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Old 06-21-2025, 07:18 PM   #155
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World Series Game 4: London on Cusp of World Series Triumph After 4–3 Win

The London Gentlemen moved to the brink of a championship, winning a dramatic 11-inning affair 4–3 thanks to a walk-off sacrifice fly by American shortstop Gerald Hallet. Hallet, who hit .303 with 13 home runs during the regular season, capped off a tense back-and-forth with a composed plate appearance against Panama’s Jason Gregory.

American starter Seth Hermes was rock-solid for London, allowing just two runs over 6.1 innings and continuing the postseason form that has mirrored his 3.52 regular season ERA. Kosovo’s Colt Ellertson (.308 AVG, 21 HR in 2059) sparked the offense with a triple, while Galica and Bargo each collected two hits.

For the Poets, Angel Castro drove in a pair, while Steve Bohn and Anekelea chipped in with RBI hits. Taiwanese shortstop Ju-zheng Ma (.404 OBP) was on base three times but was thrown out at third on a key play in the eighth.

The Poets’ bullpen, including Hi Ba and closer Jason Gregory, kept the game alive until the 11th, but London’s relentless lineup eventually broke through. The Gentlemen now lead the series 3–1, needing just one more win to claim their first title in franchise history.
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