BOX SCORE: | ||||||||||
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Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs |
Research |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Accelerator |
1 |
9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | - | 30 |
Game Highlights
Accelerator fielded a strong team as it sought a win to even the series
between Accelerator and Research at 4 games each. After a quiet first
inning with a 1-0 lead, Accelerator bats came alive in the bottom of the 2nd.
Mike Woods led off with a single, and then Accelerator batted through the
order with Woods coming to bat a 2nd time with bases loaded and 2 outs.
Woods proceeded to hit a hard drive to a gap in right center and scored an
in-the-park grand slam. Accelerator batted through the order for a 2nd
time in the 3rd inning, after which they enjoyed a daunting19-0 lead.
Research bats started producing runs in the middle and late innings but not
enough to catch up. Starring offensively for Accelerator were Matt
Cramar and Kevin Turner with 5 hits each. Woods, Jeff Corbett, and Tomas
Jackson each collected 4 hits. Woods had the only home run for
Accelerator, but Corbett came close with a long ball to left that hit the home
run fence on the fly. Woods' other hits were a double in the 4th inning
and finally a triple in the 5th to complete the cycle.
Research had some
last-minute cancellations due to injuries but picked up 2 players that would
normally play for Accelerator, Petr Fuchs and Herman Winick. Petr
managed to collect an unprecedented 4 infield hits and Herman added 2 more
singles. Research players
Mike Minitti, Ryan MacLellan and newcomer Omar Moreno provided lots of
power-hitting potential. Minitti and MacLellan hit balls out of the park in warmups, but
couldn't find that magic during the game. Minitti had 6 RBIs on 3 hits
while Omar had the best hitting for
Research, collecting 4 hits including a solo home run to start the 9th inning
(only home run in the game for Research). Omar also starred defensively
at Short Stop with 8 put-outs and assists.
Bill Kirk MVP Award
Mike Woods
was awarded MVP. Mike hit for the cycle, including a grand slam home run
with 2 outs in the 2nd inning.
Game Notes
Many family members and friends came to watch the game and enjoy a sunny warm
afternoon at Arrillaga Field. Some game and post-game photos can be
found
here.
Following the post-game celebrations and kids taking over the ball field, many
of the players and guests ventured to the Dutch Goose for food and drink.
There they recounted highlights of present and past games, and discussed
prospects for the Giants post-season run.
Research: |
Accelerator: |
Accelerator Team Standing: Rick Jackson, Ryan Turner, Matt Cramar, Natalie Cramar, Tomas Jackson, Thomas Davids Kneeling: Seveena Jackson, Mike Woods, Kevin Turner, Jeff Corbett, Tom Markiewicz |
Research Team Standing: Yuanyuan Su, Ryan MacLellan, Petr Fuchs, Tim Daniels, Tsutomu Matsui, Omar Moreno, Monica Moreno, Herman Winick, Tim Barklow Kneeling: Mike Minitti |
Drell-Richter Trophy Presentation to Jeff Corbett and Tom Markiewicz
Bill Kirk MVP Award Presentation to Mike Woods