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dinosauryoshi · 11-19-2025, 04:59 AM

Apologies, this one should have come before the monthly report

Sheffield Mountain Hares at Porto Alegre Winemakers - Series Recap

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Game 1
Tuesday, June 29th, 2060

Kolya Saetgaliev sparked Sheffield’s offense in a 10–6 opener, reaching base five times and scoring three runs as the Mountain Hares extended their winning streak to four. The left fielder went 2-for-3 with a double and three walks, while Rob Graham chipped in three hits, including a pair of doubles, and drove in two. Catcher Adam Koehler added a two-run homer as Sheffield piled up 14 hits.

On the mound, Alois Herzog limited Porto Alegre to two runs over 5.0 innings before the bullpen took over. After a rocky middle frame from the relievers, right-hander Sarsour Burhan slammed the door with 2.0 scoreless innings for his second save. The Winemakers collected 15 hits of their own, with V. Coscia and J. Vigil among the multiple-hit contributors, but they stranded 13 runners and couldn’t capitalize on their chances.

Player of the Game: Kolya Saetgaliev (SHE)

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Game 2
Wednesday, June 30th, 2060

Sheffield made it five straight wins with a 6–1 victory behind a dominant outing from Eskinder Ali and a power show from Sergio Rutz. Ali scattered eight hits over 6.0 shutout innings, walking one and striking out five to move to 3–4. Relievers T. Allen and Nestor Barrios handled the final three frames, with Barrios notching his 14th save.

At the plate, Rutz was the headline act, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. Ali helped himself with two hits and an RBI from the leadoff spot, while J. Milz added a pair of hits and a stolen base. Porto Alegre again managed 11 hits but pushed across just a single run, finally breaking through on a late homer off Allen. DH K. Speck Jr. and third baseman W. Berschauer each doubled in the losing effort.

Player of the Game: Sergio Rutz (SHE)

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Game 3
Thursday, July 1st, 2060

Porto Alegre salvaged the finale with a 9–2 win, riding a huge night from Chi Minh Phong to halt Sheffield’s streak at five. The Winemakers’ catcher went 3-for-5 with a triple, double and three runs scored, keying a 14-hit attack. Porto jumped out early and blew the game open with a three-run sixth, finally turning persistent traffic into crooked numbers.

Sheffield briefly threatened in the fifth, trailing 3–2 with the bases loaded, but Rob Graham struck out to end the inning and the comeback hopes. Graham had earlier homered and doubled, accounting for most of the Mountain Hares’ damage, while Espen Aas and Kolya Saetgaliev each reached base twice. Starter I. Saville was tagged for six runs (four earned) in 4.0 innings, and Porto’s bullpen trio of S. Heitz, L. Thuan and L. Rivera combined for 4.1 scoreless frames to close it out.

Player of the Game: Chi Minh Phong (PAW)

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Series Summary

Sheffield continued its strong road form by taking two of three in Porto Alegre, stretching its winning streak to five before dropping the finale. The Mountain Hares’ lineup was led by Sergio Rutz, Kolya Saetgaliev and Rob Graham, while Eskinder Ali delivered the standout start on the mound and Sarsour Burhan and Nestor Barrios added key late innings. For the Winemakers, Chi Minh Phong and the heart of the order showed plenty of life, and Thursday’s rout kept them firmly in the hunt.

Sheffield leaves Brazil having won the series 2–1 and now sits at 42–38 on the season, while Porto Alegre moves to 39–40.

11-19-2025, 04:59 AM	#192
dinosauryoshi Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 440	Apologies, this one should have come before the monthly report Sheffield Mountain Hares at Porto Alegre Winemakers - Series Recap Logo from this fun project Game 1 Tuesday, June 29th, 2060 Kolya Saetgaliev sparked Sheffield’s offense in a 10–6 opener, reaching base five times and scoring three runs as the Mountain Hares extended their winning streak to four. The left fielder went 2-for-3 with a double and three walks, while Rob Graham chipped in three hits, including a pair of doubles, and drove in two. Catcher Adam Koehler added a two-run homer as Sheffield piled up 14 hits. On the mound, Alois Herzog limited Porto Alegre to two runs over 5.0 innings before the bullpen took over. After a rocky middle frame from the relievers, right-hander Sarsour Burhan slammed the door with 2.0 scoreless innings for his second save. The Winemakers collected 15 hits of their own, with V. Coscia and J. Vigil among the multiple-hit contributors, but they stranded 13 runners and couldn’t capitalize on their chances. Player of the Game: Kolya Saetgaliev (SHE) ⸻ Game 2 Wednesday, June 30th, 2060 Sheffield made it five straight wins with a 6–1 victory behind a dominant outing from Eskinder Ali and a power show from Sergio Rutz. Ali scattered eight hits over 6.0 shutout innings, walking one and striking out five to move to 3–4. Relievers T. Allen and Nestor Barrios handled the final three frames, with Barrios notching his 14th save. At the plate, Rutz was the headline act, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. Ali helped himself with two hits and an RBI from the leadoff spot, while J. Milz added a pair of hits and a stolen base. Porto Alegre again managed 11 hits but pushed across just a single run, finally breaking through on a late homer off Allen. DH K. Speck Jr. and third baseman W. Berschauer each doubled in the losing effort. Player of the Game: Sergio Rutz (SHE) ⸻ Game 3 Thursday, July 1st, 2060 Porto Alegre salvaged the finale with a 9–2 win, riding a huge night from Chi Minh Phong to halt Sheffield’s streak at five. The Winemakers’ catcher went 3-for-5 with a triple, double and three runs scored, keying a 14-hit attack. Porto jumped out early and blew the game open with a three-run sixth, finally turning persistent traffic into crooked numbers. Sheffield briefly threatened in the fifth, trailing 3–2 with the bases loaded, but Rob Graham struck out to end the inning and the comeback hopes. Graham had earlier homered and doubled, accounting for most of the Mountain Hares’ damage, while Espen Aas and Kolya Saetgaliev each reached base twice. Starter I. Saville was tagged for six runs (four earned) in 4.0 innings, and Porto’s bullpen trio of S. Heitz, L. Thuan and L. Rivera combined for 4.1 scoreless frames to close it out. Player of the Game: Chi Minh Phong (PAW) ⸻ Series Summary Sheffield continued its strong road form by taking two of three in Porto Alegre, stretching its winning streak to five before dropping the finale. The Mountain Hares’ lineup was led by Sergio Rutz, Kolya Saetgaliev and Rob Graham, while Eskinder Ali delivered the standout start on the mound and Sarsour Burhan and Nestor Barrios added key late innings. For the Winemakers, Chi Minh Phong and the heart of the order showed plenty of life, and Thursday’s rout kept them firmly in the hunt. Sheffield leaves Brazil having won the series 2–1 and now sits at 42–38 on the season, while Porto Alegre moves to 39–40. __________________ Read about the Sheffield Mountain Hares in my World Baseball League blog here