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dinosauryoshi · 10-10-2025, 01:41 PM

Kyiv Terrapins at Sheffield Mountain Hares - Series Recap

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Game 1

The Kyiv Terrapins took the series opener 4–2 at Kingfisher Park, powered by a composed outing from Hank Hacker. The 97th overall pick in the 2057 draft worked eight sturdy innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits while fanning five. Catcher Axel Paparelli provided the spark at the plate, driving in two with a single in the third to put Kyiv ahead for good.

Sheffield’s offence never quite found its rhythm, with Ehsan Aas and Nsen Ngunda both going deep but combining for just three of the team’s eight hits. Andrew Sandoval took the loss after surrendering four runs over 5⅔ innings. Kyiv improved to 20–15, while the Mountain Hares dropped to 18–17.

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Game 2

Catcher Ruben Rodriguez was the difference in Game 2, launching a decisive three-run homer off Isaac Saville in the top of the fourth to lead Kyiv to another 4–2 victory. Valery Vonsyatsky delivered five strong innings on the mound, yielding just two runs and striking out three before leaving injured in the fifth.

For Sheffield, Saville was otherwise solid across 5⅓ innings, allowing only one additional run beyond Rodriguez’s blast. The Mountain Hares produced baserunners but couldn’t deliver the timely hit, stranding eight. Kyiv’s bullpen trio of Jake Speed, Kai Wattu, and Pedro Perez held the lead, with Perez picking up the save.

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Game 3

The Sheffield Mountain Hares finally answered back, taking a wild 9–8 walk-off win to close the series. Eskinder Ali pitched well enough to keep Sheffield in the game, and Espen Aas sealed the win in dramatic fashion with a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth off left-hander Amelial Muhlyiddin.

Earlier, Saqib Rutz and Ali both homered for Sheffield, while Rob Graham added two hits and an RBI. Kyiv’s Eun Min had a strong night, going 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs, and Alvaro Bobbio also went deep, but a shaky bullpen outing cost them the sweep. The crowd of over 45,000 roared as Aas’s drive cleared the right-field wall.

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Series Summary
Sheffield avoided the sweep in thrilling fashion, taking the finale to finish the set 1–2. The Mountain Hares now stand at 19–18, while Kyiv improves slightly to 21–16.

10-10-2025, 01:41 PM	#176
dinosauryoshi Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 417	Kyiv Terrapins at Sheffield Mountain Hares - Series Recap Logo by @low Game 1 The Kyiv Terrapins took the series opener 4–2 at Kingfisher Park, powered by a composed outing from Hank Hacker. The 97th overall pick in the 2057 draft worked eight sturdy innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits while fanning five. Catcher Axel Paparelli provided the spark at the plate, driving in two with a single in the third to put Kyiv ahead for good. Sheffield’s offence never quite found its rhythm, with Ehsan Aas and Nsen Ngunda both going deep but combining for just three of the team’s eight hits. Andrew Sandoval took the loss after surrendering four runs over 5⅔ innings. Kyiv improved to 20–15, while the Mountain Hares dropped to 18–17. ⸻ Game 2 Catcher Ruben Rodriguez was the difference in Game 2, launching a decisive three-run homer off Isaac Saville in the top of the fourth to lead Kyiv to another 4–2 victory. Valery Vonsyatsky delivered five strong innings on the mound, yielding just two runs and striking out three before leaving injured in the fifth. For Sheffield, Saville was otherwise solid across 5⅓ innings, allowing only one additional run beyond Rodriguez’s blast. The Mountain Hares produced baserunners but couldn’t deliver the timely hit, stranding eight. Kyiv’s bullpen trio of Jake Speed, Kai Wattu, and Pedro Perez held the lead, with Perez picking up the save. ⸻ Game 3 The Sheffield Mountain Hares finally answered back, taking a wild 9–8 walk-off win to close the series. Eskinder Ali pitched well enough to keep Sheffield in the game, and Espen Aas sealed the win in dramatic fashion with a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth off left-hander Amelial Muhlyiddin. Earlier, Saqib Rutz and Ali both homered for Sheffield, while Rob Graham added two hits and an RBI. Kyiv’s Eun Min had a strong night, going 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs, and Alvaro Bobbio also went deep, but a shaky bullpen outing cost them the sweep. The crowd of over 45,000 roared as Aas’s drive cleared the right-field wall. ⸻ Series Summary Sheffield avoided the sweep in thrilling fashion, taking the finale to finish the set 1–2. The Mountain Hares now stand at 19–18, while Kyiv improves slightly to 21–16. __________________ Read about the Sheffield Mountain Hares in my World Baseball League blog here