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StL takes 3 of 4 from 1st place Windy City, pulling to 4 GB at the All-Star Break.

Rookie Ty Johnson was outstanding in G1 of the series, while Tommy Tanks knocked in the only run of the game.

Evan Phillips had a meltdown in G2 of the series, contributing to 5 runs allowed in the inning, tied 2-2 at the start.

In G3, Adolis El Bombi Garcia, a key part of the "Lefty Destroyers" lineup, led the Shires to a 6-4 win.

G4 of the series was a great game, tied 2-2 for much of it. Things got a little wild in extra innings with both teams refusing to budge. The Shires eventually got Treinen out of the game (3 IP, 0 R, 6 K) and took the lead 4-3 as Ortiz was walked with the bases loaded. Rookie RP, just called up, entered the game with a runner on 1B with 1-out and induced a game ending DP.