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by Nat Wright-Kawolski
26 September 2318
CBO Association Championship Series Results
NCA: Cambridge Coursers vs Lexington Synths
Game 1: Lexington 5, Cambridge 1
Association Championship Series Game 1 Victory for Noluh and Lexington
The Lexington Synths started the Association Championship Series in style, downing the visiting Cambridge Coursers at Super Duper Mart Stadium by a score of 5-1 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Synths right-hander Aaron Noluh threw 7.1 innings of 4-hit ball.
Noluh was in the zone, shutting down Cambridge hitters over 7.1 innings. Noluh, who threw 88 pitches, allowed 1 run on 4 hits. He also tallied 6 punchouts.
"Aaron did a heck of a job," said Lexington manager Jon Castro.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Super Duper Mart Stadium in Lexington.
Game 2: Cambridge 4, Lexington 2
Mayhem Blasts Synths, Coursers Take Game 2, 4-2
The Cambridge Coursers defeated the Lexington Synths, 4-2, in Game 2 of the Association Championship Series. Making an impact was left fielder Bubbler Mayhem, who went 2-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 2. The win moves Cambridge into a 1-1 tie with Lexington in the series.
The game was at a stalemate until catcher Clownie Blammo came to bat in the top of the ninth. Facing Lexington pitcher Hunter Kim, he hit a full count fastball for a 2-run single. It was a game-changer, putting Cambridge on top, 4-2.
"We'll take some time to unwind," said Blammo, "and then get after it again."
Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday at Cambridge Polymer Field in Cambridge.
Game 3: Lexington 3, Cambridge 2
Road Win Lifts Lexington to 2-1 Lead in ACS
The Lexington Synths got a strong performance from pitcher Admiral Kelm, who stymied the Cambridge offense en route to a 3-2 win in Game 3 of the Association Championship Series. The Coursers could never get a bead on the right-handed Kelm, who threw 5.2 innings allowing 2 runs. The Synths now hold a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Dude Lebowski? The Lexington left fielder had a run-scoring single in the top of the fifth inning to put the Synths on top, 3-2. For the game, Lebowski had 1 double and 1 single in 3 at-bats.
"At the end of the day, it's always about your starting pitcher," said Lexington skipper Jon Castro.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Cambridge Polymer Field in Cambridge.
Game 4: Cambridge 5, Lexington 1
Cambridge Win Evens Series at 2
The Cambridge Coursers took down the Lexington Synths by the score of 5-1 and moved into a 2-2 tie in the Association Championship Series. The largest share of the credit belongs to Cambridge starter Scooter Yaghmour, who threw 7.0 innings of 4-hit ball.
Yaghmour, the Cambridge left-hander, went 7 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He collected 7 strikeouts.
"Scooter pounded the strike zone and made good pitches when he needed to," said Cambridge manager Katt Daniels.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Cambridge Polymer Field in Cambridge.
Game 5: Cambridge 4, Lexington 1
Watts Handcuffs Synths, Coursers Seize 3-2 Advantage in ACS
Game 5 was big. So was Malik Watts.
In leading Cambridge to a crucial 4-1 victory over the Lexington Synths at Cambridge Polymer Field, the Cambridge starter rose to the occasion, tossing 7 good innings. Watts threw 7.0 innings of 4-hit ball as the Coursers defended their home field to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 Association Championship Series.
Watts gave Cambridge a solid start. The left-hander allowed 1 run on 4 hits over 7 innings.
"I had pretty good command out there," said Watts.
Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Super Duper Mart Stadium in Lexington.
Game 6: Cambridge 10, Lexington 8
Cambridge Wins Association Championship Series
The Cambridge Coursers are riding high after winning the Association Championship Series and eliminating the Lexington Synths by a series score of 4-2.
The final blow came tonight at Super Duper Mart Stadium, when Cambridge secured its spot in the Sole Survivor Series with a 10-8 victory.
Cambridge took the lead for good in the top of the 4th on their way to the series victory. Trailing 6-5, Lexington pitcher Lyle Pine walked Bubbler Mayhem and Pro Jabonete to start the inning. Quincy Craggs then singled to load the bases. Ace O'Spades hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game, 6-6. Then . . . Clownie Blammo earned himself an award. blasting a three-run bomb that ultimately helped to send the Coursers to the Sole Survivor Series.
"It feels good to put them away because we really didn't want to let them crawl back into this series," said catcher Blammo, who was named Series MVP. "A team like that, you need to bury them when you get the chance."
Blammo certainly helped his team's cause, as he hit .455 with a .520 on-base percentage in the series. He also chipped in 3 home runs, drove in 7 RBI and scored 5 runs.
The Cambridge Coursers don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Diamond City Swatters - Southie Brews series. Southie leads the series 3 games to 2. The Sole Survivor Series schedule will be announced after the Association Championship Series finishes.
SCA: Southie Brews vs Diamond City Swatters
Game 1: Southie 3, Diamond City 1
Road Win Lifts Southie to 1-0 Lead in ACS
The Southie Brews powered past the hometown Diamond City Swatters, 3-1, in the opener of the Association Championship Series at The Great Green Jewel. Southie starting pitcher Jobe Christie threw 7.0 innings of 3-hit ball, to lead the charge. The Brews now lead the series 1-0.
Mikita Sato, who is a two-time All-Star, had a direct impact on the outcome. Sato contributed a solo home run in the top of the sixth inning to put Southie up, 2-1.
"I didn't leave too many pitches out over the plate," said Christie.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at The Great Green Jewel in Boston.
Game 2: Diamond City 3, Southie 0
Raucous The Great Green Jewel Crowd Propels Swatters to 3-0 Victory; Series Tied at 1
The Diamond City Swatters knotted up the Association Championship Series at The Great Green Jewel, thanks in large part to starter Dropper Millieu. Millieu quieted the Southie Brews, enabling Diamond City to grab the 3-0 win and move into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Millieu was in the zone all game. He frustrated Southie hitters while giving the Swatters 7 innings of quality work. Millieu threw 95 pitches, allowing 3 hits and getting 6 punchouts.
Diamond City manager A-Juan Rodriguez commended his team for "banging out a nice win."
Game 3 is scheduled for Friday at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.
Game 3: Southie 4, Diamond City 3
Brews Clip Swatters, 4-3, in ACS Contest
With starter Quintus Navale leading the charge, the Southie Brews defeated the Diamond City Swatters, 4-3, in Game 3 of the Association Championship Series. The right-hander threw 5.0 innings of 3-hit ball at Gwinnett Brewery Park to help Southie take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Stuff Lageman helped out the Southie cause in the bottom of the seventh inning with a run-scoring double. For the game, the pinch hitter was 1 for 1 with a double.
"We're happy," Navale told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.
Game 4: Diamond City 5, Southie 0
Diamond City Wins to Pull Even With Southie
The Diamond City Swatters knotted up the Association Championship Series at Gwinnett Brewery Park, thanks in large part to starter Macho Lopez. Lopez quieted the Southie Brews, enabling Diamond City to grab the 5-0 win and move into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.
In his 94-pitch effort, Lopez allowed no runs on 4 hits over 7 innings. He walked 1 and struck out 6.
"That was a really good outing by Macho," said Diamond City manager A-Juan Rodriguez.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.
Game 5: Southie 6, Diamond City 4
Critical Game 5 Goes to Host Brews, 6-4
The Southie Brews needed some late heroics to do it, but ultimately emerged one game away from the Sole Survivor Series. The Brews needed 11 innings before taking the 6-4 win against the Diamond City Swatters in a walk-off at Gwinnett Brewery Park. Southie second baseman Gav Gidree was 2-4 with 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. The win gives the Brews a 3-2 advantage in the best-of-7 Association Championship Series.
Southie got a knockout punch from Clean Blake Dean. The right fielder hammered a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to win the game. It might've been his only hit, but it decided the outcome.
"Our team found a way to get it done," said Dean.
Game 6 is scheduled for Tuesday at The Great Green Jewel in Boston.
Game 6: Diamond City 8, Southie 2
Arana, Swatters Wallop Brews in Game 6 of ACS
The Diamond City Swatters and the Southie Brews will take the Association Championship Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Swatters beat the Brews, 8-2, at The Great Green Jewel to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Diamond City catcher Ramrod Arana went 2 for 3 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while scoring 2 times and driving in 3.
In the bottom of the third, Diamond City first baseman Slob Zuzoric had a productive at-bat. With runners on 1st and 3rd and two out, Zuzoric stroked a 2-run double to center. It made the score 4-0, Diamond City. For the game, he was 1 for 4 with a double, while adding 2 RBI.
"We didn't help ourselves, it's as simple as that," said losing manager Austin Shuler.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at The Great Green Jewel in Boston.
Game 7: Diamond City 4, Southie 1
Swatters Heading to Sole Survivor Series
The Diamond City Swatters and Southie Brews held nothing back in an entertaining Association Championship Series that went the distance.
In the end, it will be Diamond City advancing to the Sole Survivor Series, after a 4-1 triumph in the final game at The Great Green Jewel, to wrap up the series 4-3.
The Swatters took the lead for good in the bottom of the 3rd. Tied 1-1 entering the inning, Vignar Graymane led off with a single off Jobe Christie and then stole second. With one out, Alex Bragman walked. Teng Dgebuadze then singled to load the bases.
Slob Zuzoric followed with an RBI single that ended up allowing Bragman to also score on Clean Blake Dean's fielding error in RF. That made it 3-1, a deficit the Brews could never overcome as starter Macho Lopez and closer Machine Beard shut them out the rest of the game. Lopez was named Game MVP. He finished 2-1 in the series in three starts.
The Swatters players celebrated jubilantly in their clubhouse after the game, while the scene was one of dismay on the opposing side for the Brews.
Graymane was named series MVP for Diamond City. For the series, Graymane hit .370 with a .414 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 3 RBI and scored 6 runs.
The Diamond City Swatters will play against the Cambridge Coursers in the next round. Cambridge won their series against the Lexington Synths 4 games to 2. The Sole Survivor Series schedule will be announced after the Association Championship Series finishes.
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