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liberty-ca · 12-10-2025, 09:34 PM

By Gemmie Nye,Sacramento Sports Chronicle

Boston, MA.— The Sacramento Prayers' remarkable run took into Boston, where they secured their third consecutive series sweep — a clean three-game victory over the Boston Messiahs (5-7) at Messiahs Stadium. The string of wins propelled the Prayers' record to a stunning 11-1, establishing them as the early dominant force in the Fictional Baseball League.

Power Surge Overcomes Rain in Series Opener (April 13th)

In a rainy, 46-degree affair, the Prayers defeated the Messiahs 6-3. Sacramento's offense, which had been silent early, erupted in the sixth inning to turn a 2-1 deficit into a comfortable lead. Left Fielder Elric Murguia played the hero, launching his fourth home run of the season, a massive three-run shot that gave the Prayers a 4-2 lead.
Second baseman Hector Iniguez then followed Murguia's lead, smashing his first home run of the year in the same inning. Starter Aaron Gilbert (W, 2-0) held Boston in check, leading manager Jimmy Aces to commend his team for "doing what it takes to win."

Venezuelan Ace and Veteran Power Continue Dominance (April 14th)

The Prayers notched their tenth win of the season, taking the second game 5-2, powered by stellar pitching and early offense. Cabimas, Venezuela, native Jordan Rubalcava delivered another masterful outing, improving his record to a perfect 3-0. The offense wasted no time, with Hector Iniguez — who commented, "Nice to see our side come away with the win" — driving in two runs in the first inning with a clutch single. In the second, veteran Bret Perez continued his outstanding season, clubbing his fifth home run. Closer Luis Prieto locked down his sixth save of the year.

Martinez Sends Sac to 11-1 (April 15th)

Sacramento completed the sweep with a tight 3-2 victory in the series finale. Pitcher Fernando Salazar (W, 3-0) pitched a shutout into the eighth inning before turning the ball over to Luis Prieto (SV, 7th). The game was decided by a familiar source of power: Luis Martinez crushed a solo home run — his fourth of the season — in the fifth inning to give Sacramento the initial 1-0 lead. The Messiahs made it interesting in the bottom of the ninth when M. Reavis hit a two-run shot off Prieto, but the closer held on. Boston manager Antonio Fernandez lamented the result, noting, "We missed opportunities once again," a sentiment the 11-1 Prayers have been happy to exploit on their historic road trip.

12-10-2025, 09:34 PM	#7
liberty-ca Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: New Westminster, BC Posts: 419	A Pilgrimage of Perfection: Prayers Sweep Messiahs to Stand at 11-1 By Gemmie Nye,Sacramento Sports Chronicle Boston, MA.— The Sacramento Prayers' remarkable run took into Boston, where they secured their third consecutive series sweep — a clean three-game victory over the Boston Messiahs (5-7) at Messiahs Stadium. The string of wins propelled the Prayers' record to a stunning 11-1, establishing them as the early dominant force in the Fictional Baseball League. Power Surge Overcomes Rain in Series Opener (April 13th) In a rainy, 46-degree affair, the Prayers defeated the Messiahs 6-3. Sacramento's offense, which had been silent early, erupted in the sixth inning to turn a 2-1 deficit into a comfortable lead. Left Fielder Elric Murguia played the hero, launching his fourth home run of the season, a massive three-run shot that gave the Prayers a 4-2 lead. Second baseman Hector Iniguez then followed Murguia's lead, smashing his first home run of the year in the same inning. Starter Aaron Gilbert (W, 2-0) held Boston in check, leading manager Jimmy Aces to commend his team for "doing what it takes to win." Venezuelan Ace and Veteran Power Continue Dominance (April 14th) The Prayers notched their tenth win of the season, taking the second game 5-2, powered by stellar pitching and early offense. Cabimas, Venezuela, native Jordan Rubalcava delivered another masterful outing, improving his record to a perfect 3-0. The offense wasted no time, with Hector Iniguez — who commented, "Nice to see our side come away with the win" — driving in two runs in the first inning with a clutch single. In the second, veteran Bret Perez continued his outstanding season, clubbing his fifth home run. Closer Luis Prieto locked down his sixth save of the year. Martinez Sends Sac to 11-1 (April 15th) Sacramento completed the sweep with a tight 3-2 victory in the series finale. Pitcher Fernando Salazar (W, 3-0) pitched a shutout into the eighth inning before turning the ball over to Luis Prieto (SV, 7th). The game was decided by a familiar source of power: Luis Martinez crushed a solo home run — his fourth of the season — in the fifth inning to give Sacramento the initial 1-0 lead. The Messiahs made it interesting in the bottom of the ninth when M. Reavis hit a two-run shot off Prieto, but the closer held on. Boston manager Antonio Fernandez lamented the result, noting, "We missed opportunities once again," a sentiment the 11-1 Prayers have been happy to exploit on their historic road trip.