Action Around the FLB: July 8 & 9

 July 8

 

Charleston Swamp Foxes (3-5) 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 7 10 2
Bracebridge Bombers (8-0) 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 2 X 8 10 0
W: J. Gonzalez (BBB/Polar Bear/RP; 1-0) L: D. Childers (CHA/Labrador Retriever/RP; 0-1) S: J. West (BBB/Black-Footed Ferret/CL; 4)
HR: F. Bowman (CHA/Jaguar/RF; 1)
Player of the Game: F. Bowman (2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI)

The tear that the Bombers are going through seems to have claimed its first victim; though the Bombers held court at home, Ty Vulpintaur suffered a rolled ankle through the fast-paced pre-game practice, pulling the foxtaur down for nearly a week.


Marietta Sternwheelers (4-4) 0 0 1 3 0 1 7 0 0 12 18 0
Wisconsin Randalls (3-5) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0
W: C. Alvarado (MAR/Tiger/SP; 1-0) L: L. Wells (WIS/Golden Retriever/SP; 0-1)
HR: R. Raccoon (MAR/Raccoon/C; 1), J. Stephenson (WIS/Hare/SS; 2)
Player of the Game: T. Niwa (MAR/Red Panda/1B; 4-5, 3 RBI, 1 BB)

The Sternwheelers continue to show a renaissance in their offense so far this season; though the position players are still as few as they were last year, the additions to the puzzle including rookie Takushi Niwa have really lit a fire in the Wheelers bench.


Omaha Meadowlarks (4-4) 3 1 0 0 1 4 2 1 0 12 19 1
Long Beach Waves (2-6) 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 2 7 10 0
W: Z. Steyer (OMA/Dragon/SP; 1-0) L: C. Navarro (LBW/Great Dane/SP; 0-1)
HR: K. McDonnell (OMA/Bobcat/3B; 1), V. Salazar (OMA/Spectacle Bear/1B; 1), R. Rivas (OMA/Flying Fox/LF; 2), E. Harrison (OMA/Rhino/CF; 2), C. Saunders (OMA/Donkey/SS; 1), C. Orlov (LBW/Tigon/SS; 1), S. Ignatius (LBW/Phoenix/OF; 2)
Player of the Game: C. Saudners (2-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI)

A frenzied mini home run derby sparked off in Long Beach, as seven players left the field tonight. Though the fans were disappointed with the pitching staff lately, as they seem to still show jet lag from the Waves move West.

Winnipeg Pikes (4-4) 0 0 0 1 1 3 4 0 0 9 15 1
Portland Pioneers (5-3) 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 8 2
W: W. Oaks (WPG/Fox Squirrel/SP; 1-0) L: P. Penguinator (PDX/Pengin/SP; 1-1)
HR: M. Corvus (WPG/Utahraptor/CF; 2)
Player of the Game: W. Oaks (9 IP, 2 ER, 5 K)

The Pioneers were dealt a harsh blow by the Pikes, continuing their three-game slide that has shown each of their top starters faltering where just a game ago they were holding court. Could this be a weakness in the Arsenal of Freedom? The Pikes, however, seem to have cleared their initial jitters, coming back to .500 with a solid team effort.

New Orleans Pelicans (6-2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 7 11 0
Hawaiian Tikis (5-3) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 0
W: C. Leidholt (NOR/German Shepherd/RP; 1-0) L: K. Amano (HAW/Japanese Marten/SP; 0-1) S: T. Barjavel (NOR/Ram/RP; 1)
HR: J. Drewes (NOR/Thalycine/IF; 1), M. Baker (HAW/Raven/IF; 1)
Player of the Game: J. Drewes (1-1 Pinch-Hit 3 RBI Game Winning Home Run)

The Tikis have had a rough go with the stadium issues they have been having, and while there is hope that it isn't affecting the team, the Tikis have failed to take advantage of the Pioneers' faltering, staying tied for first place. Michelle Baker provided the sole run for the home team, while the Pelicans played small ball. The highlight of the night was Ji Drewes coming off the bench in the 8th inning, hitting a 3-run blast into the tropical night that provided the winning runs for the Pelicans.

Washington Ravens (0-8) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2
Quad Cities River Rats (4-4) 4 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 X 10 14 0
W: P. O'Quinn (QCR/Robin/SP; 2-0) L: T. Hoffman (WAS/Kangaroo/SP; 0-2)
HR: R. Nan (QCR/Rabbit/LF; 2), B. Abbot (QCR/Ermine/DH; 3), P. Meyers (QCR/Calico Cat/RF; 1)
Player of the Game: P. O' Quinn (6.2 IP, 1 ER, 5 K)

The Ravens have found themselves in yet another hole, much the same they had been in last season. There is still hope for them, but they are rapidly approaching the FLB record for losses to begin a season of 11, set back in 1995 by the now defunct Saratoga Mustangs.

July 9

									Marietta Sternwheelers (5-4) 2 1 4 0 0 1 2 0 1 11 11 1 Wisconsin Randalls (3-6) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 W: R. Castillo (MAR/Armadillo Girdled Lizard/SP; 1-2) L: L. Snowe (WIS/German Shepherd/SP; 0-1) HR: T. Coaltender 2 (MAR/Skunk/3B; 3) A. Bergeron (MAR/Gray Wolf/DH; 3) Player of the Game: (2-2, 2 HR, 5 RBI 3 BB) Charleston Swamp Foxes (3-6) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 0 Bracebridge Bombers (9-0) 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 X 4 11 1 W: R. Milligan (BBB/Hyena/B|RP; 1-0) L: J. Howard (CHA/Red Fox/SP; 0-1) S: J. West (BBB/Black-Footed Ferret/CL; 5) HR: M. Campbell (CHA/Dumbo Rat/IF; 1) Player of the Game: G. Mirumoto (BBB/Red Panda/DH; 2-4, Game Winning RBI) Omaha Meadowlarks (4-5) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 6 1 Long Beach Waves (3-6) 2 0 1 0 0 2 2 5 X 12 17 2 W: M. Francisco (LBW/Ocelot/SP; 2-0) L: C. Duarte (OMA/Mockingbird/SP; 0-2) HR: C. Orlov 2 (LBW/Tigon/SS; 3) A. McDonald (LBW/Beagle/CF; 1), J. Xiang (LBW/Golden Pheasant/SS; 2) Player of the Game: C. Orlov (2-2, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 BB) Winnipeg Pikes (5-4) 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 8 2 12 12 2 Portland Pioneers (5-4) 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 0 7 11 3 W: T. Wood (WPG/Beaver/RP; 3-0) L: D. Reagan (PDX/Eagle/RP; 0-1) S: F. Heyward (WPG/Orangutan/RP; 1) HR: B. Rodriguez (PDX/Ferret/SP; 1) Player of the Game: J. Price (WPG//LF; 2-3, 1 2B, 3 RBI, 2 BB) New Orleans Pelicans (6-3) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 Hawaiian Tikis (6-3) 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 X 2 5 0 W: C. Lutrai (HAW/Otter/SP; 2-0) L: M. Crumpley (NOR/Wolf/SP; 0-1) S: J. Salgardo (HAW/Polecat/CL; 4) HR: T. Simpson (NOR/Polar Bear/C; 3) Player of the Game: C. Lutrai (8 IP, 1 ER, 8 K) Washington Ravens (0-9) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 0 Quad Cities River Rats (5-4) 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 X 6 9 0 W: D. Green (QCR/Squirell/RP; 1-0) L: J. Evans (WAS/Ermine/SP; 0-3) S: R. Hill (QCR/Stork/CL; 1) HR: None Player of the Game: D. Green (3.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 R, 4 K)

Action Around the FLB: July 7

 A couple of crazy extra inning affairs as it took Wisconsin and Quad Cities 10 innings before one of them could finally break through. It was the Randalls who scored the game winning run and with it swept a key early season series versus the River Rats. Meanwhile up in Winnipeg, it was Hawaiian who pulled away in a 12 inning score-a-thon, to sweep the Pikes 12-9. New Orleans took an important game and Portland dropped only it's second game of the year, losing to Charleston 5-3. Bracebridge continues their tear, dominating a floundering Washington team 9-1.

Long Beach Waves (2-5) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 11 2
Marietta Sternwheelers (3-4) 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 10 2
W: C. Breslin (MAR/Rabbit/RP; 1-0) L: L. Morin (LBW/Hare/CL; 0-1)
HR: T. Luxton (LBW/Silver Fox/DH; 1), S. Ignatius (LBW/Phoenix/OF; 1), P. Audobon (MAR/Bear/LF; 3), R. Redpelt (MAR/Red Fox/SS; 1)
Player of the Game: R. Redpelt (4-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI)


Bracebridge Bombers (7-0) 0 0 0 0 2 2 5 0 0 9 15 0
Washington Ravens (0-7) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 0
W: B. Smythe III (BBB/Lion/RP; 4-0) L: S. Guerra (WAS/Lion/RP; 0-2)
HR: J. De La Cruz (BBB/Skunk/2B; 2)
Player of the Game: J. De La Cruz (3-4, 1 HR, 6 RBI)


Wisconsin Randalls (3-4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 8 2
Quad Cities River Rats (3-4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
F/10
W: R. Segura (WIS/Robin/SP; 1-1) L: S. Winston (QCR/Calico Cat/CL; 0-3) S: D. Johnson (WIS/Black Panther/CL; 2)
HR: A. Condon (WIS/Golden Jackal/OF; 1)
Player of the Game: P. Afonso (QCR/Doberman/SP; 9 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K)


Hawaiian Tikis (5-2) 2 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 12 16 1
Winnipeg Pikes (3-4) 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 1 9 15 1
F/12
W: L. Irwin (HAW/Goat/RP; 1-0) L: F. Heyward (WPG/Orangutan/; 0-2)
HR: R. Ibanez 2 (HAW/Otter/3B; 3), M. Jackson (HAW/Bear/LF; 2), H. Featherwind (WPG/Jackrabbit/3B; 1), J. Ramirez (WPG/Iguana/IF; 1), J. Rosko (WPG/German Shepherd/OF; 1)
Player of the Game: B. Ibanez (4-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB)


New Orleans Pelicans (5-2) 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7 14 0
Omaha Meadowlarks (3-4) 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 9 0
W: T. Barjavel (NOR/Ram/RP; 1-0) L: R. Rivera (OMA/Civet/SP; 0-2) S: G. Herrera (NOR/Badger/CL; 4)
HR: None
Player of the Game: T. Simpson (NOR/Polar Bear/C; 3-5, 1 2B, 2 RBI)


Portland Pioneers (5-2) 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 4 2
Charleston Swamp Foxes (3-4) 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 X 5 7 2
W: J. Beckford (CHA/Wallaby/RP; 1-0) L: K. Kakashi (PDX/Kitsune/SP; 1-1) S: J. Olivares (CHA/Wolf/CL; 1)
HR: None
Player of the Game: M. Rise (CHA/Winged Hyena/2B; 2-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI)

Action Around the FLB: July 6

 In a surprise shutout, the Charleston Swamp Foxes handed Portland their first loss of the season. Officials had been worried about this series due to the effects of Hurricane Arthur, but fortunately the impact has been minimal and the field was in much better shape than the night prior which was a bog-fest. Elsewhere, Bracebridge remains the sole unbeaten franchise after taking out a struggling Washington team. Ravens fans were not hushed about their displeasure in their team's early season performance either. The Wisconsin-Quad City series has been one of the more entertaining matchups so far this season. The Randalls have already taken the series, but the games have been close and competitive, and even rowdy at some points. One River Rats' fan had to be escorted from the stadium after he lept onto the field in the bottom of the 5th and confronted the third base umpire after a questionable call. There are all the signs of a rivalry in the making between these two.

Hawaiian Tikis (4-2) 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 7 11 0
Winnipeg Pikes (3-3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 10 1
W: F. Fernandez (HAW/Tiger/SP; 1-0) L: R. Williams (WPG/Flying Fox/SP; 0-1)
HR: G. McDonald (HAW/Patypus/C; 3) M. Jackson (HAW/Bear/LF; 1), M. Rivers (HAW/Giant Otter/SS; 2)
Player of the Game: F. Fernandez (7.1 IP, 1 ER, 1 R, K 5)


Long Beach Waves (2-4) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0
Marietta Sternwheelers (2-4) 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 7 2
W: R. Dayley (MAR/Raccoon/SP; 2-0) L: R. Calhoun (LBW/Arctic Fox/SP; 0-1) S: L. Pichupal (MAR/Pika/CL; 1)
HR: P. Audobon (MAR/Bear/LF; 2)
Player of the Game: R. Dayley (8 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 7 K)


New Orleans Pelicans (4-2) 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 4 10 0
Omaha Meadowlarks (3-3) 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 5 9 0
W: G. Campos (OMA/Black Panther/RP; 1-0) L: K. Stellner (NOR/Palomino/SP; 0-2) S: H. Luna (OMA/Otter/RP; 1)
HR: M. Laumond (NOR/Raccoon/SS; 1), E. Harrison (OMA/Rhino/CF; 1)
Player of the Game: M. Laumond (1-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI)


Wisconsin Randalls (2-4) 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 9 0
Quad Cities River Rats (3-3) 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 0
F/10
W: V. Maloney (WIS/Raven/SP; 1-1) L: S. Winston (QCR/Calico Cat/RP; 0-2) S: D. Johnson (WIS/Black Panther/CL; 1)
HR: S. Sheehan (WIS/Badger/3B; 3), B. Abbot (QCR/Ermine/DH; 2)
Player of the Game: B. Abbot (3-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI)


Bracebridge Bombers (6-0) 1 1 2 2 0 2 5 3 0 16 15 0
Washington Ravens (0-6) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 6 0
W: B. Ritter (BBB/Dulmen Pony/SP: 2-0) L: J. Kraft (WAS/German Shepherd/SP; 0-2)
HR: J. Utsu (BBB/Cross Fox/RF; 4)
Player of the Game: (4-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI)


Portland Pioneers (5-1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
Charleston Swamp Foxes (2-4) 0 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 X 7 9 0
W: G. Thompson (CHA/Calico Cat/SP; 1-0) L: K. Veeck (PDX/Sheep/SP; 1-1)
HR: T. Harrison (CHA/Cougar/1B; 1) I. Yamasaki (CHA/Siamese Cat/SS; 1)

Action Around the FLB: July 5

Wisconsin gets over the hump, defeating Quad City to earn the Randalls their first victory of the season and the first for franchise since their move to the Upper Midwest. Elsewhere, by the narrowest of margins Washington remains winless, falling to the undefeated Bombers 8-7. Portland also remains undefeated, taking down the Swamp Foxes. In a pair of highly entertaining, critical early season series New Orleans took the lead over Omaha and the Tikis shutdown Winnipeg it what was a pitcher's duel.

Long Beach Waves (2-3) 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 5 13 1
Marietta Sternwheelers (1-4) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0
W: M. Francisco (LBW/Ocelot/SP; 1-0) L: R. Castillo (MAR/Armadillo Girdled Lizard/SP; 0-2) S: J. Haynes (LBW/Stoat/CL; RP; 1)
HR: P. de Rade (LBW/Leopard/SS; 2)
Player of the Game: M. Francisco (8 IP, 0 ER, 7 K)


Bracebridge Bombers (5-0) 2 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 8 10 0
Washington Ravens (0-5) 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 0 7 9 0
W: B. Smythe III (BBB/Lion/RP; 3-0) L: J. Evans (WAS/Ermine/SP; 0-2) S: J. West (BBB/Black-Footed Ferret/CL; 3)
HR: G. Mirumoto (BBB/Red Panda/DH; 1), T. Vulpintaur (BBB/Foxtaur/SS; 2), M. Ace 2 (BBB/Spotted Hyena/1B; 3), J. McKenzie 2 (BBB/Badger/C; 4)
Player of the Game: J. McKenzie (3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI)


Wisconsin Randalls (1-4) 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 8 12 0
Quad Cities River Rats (3-2) 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 8 0
W: W. Graves (WIS/Lemur/RP; 1-1) L: T. LaRocca (QCR/Black Cat/SP; 0-1) S: R. Segura (WIS/Robin/CL; 1)
HR: S. Sheehan (WIS/Badger/3B; 2), C. Jones (QCR/Fox/CF; 2)
Player of the Game: S. Sheehan (2-4, 1 HR, 1 2B 3 RBI)


New Orleans Pelicans (4-1) 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 13 16 2
Omaha Meadowlarks (2-3) 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 11 17 1
F/11
W: D. Lewis (NOR/Bull/RP; 1-0) L: H. Luna (OMA/Otter/RP; 0-1) S: C. Leidholt (NOR/German Shepherd/RP; 1)
HR: S. Wright (NOR/Wyvern/RF; 1), L. Marquez (NOR/Cougar/RF; 2), L. Griffin (OMA/Jackal/C; 1), R. Rivas (OMA/Flying Fox/LF; 1)
Player of the Game: R. Rivas (5-5, 1 HR, 2 2B, 5 RBI)

Portland Pioneers (5-0) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 10 1
Charleston Swamp Foxes (1-4) 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 10 0
W: R. Dawkins (PDX/Wolf/RP; 1-0) L: J. Olivares (CHA/Wolf/RP; 0-1)
HR: A. Coyotl (PDX/Coyote/CF; 2), S. Davila (CHA/Raccoon/DH; 1)
Player of the Game: A. Coyotl (GWHR, 4 RBI)

Hawaiian Tikis (3-2) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 5 1
Winnipeg Pikes (3-2) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0
W: C. Lutrai (HAW/North American River Otter/SP; 1-0) L: A. Trinidad (WPG/Panther/SP; 0-1) S: J. Salgardo (HAW/Polecat/CL; 3)
HR: G. McDonald (HAW/Platypus/C; 2)
Player of the Game: C. Lutrai (8 IP, 1 ER, 5 K)

Action Around the FLB: July 4

 Portland and Bracebridge continue to impress in the early turns of the season, sweeping their respective series. A close game between Omaha and Hawaii evened the series at 2 a piece after a masterful piece of pitching by the Meadowlark bullpen. The struggles continue for Washington and Wisconsin who are currently winless. There were plenty of fireworks this 4th of July in the FLB!

 

Quad Cities River Rats (3-1) 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 2 0 9 11 0
Long Beach Waves (1-3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2
W: P. O'Quinn (QCR/Robin/SP; 1-0) L: C. Navarro (LBW/Great Dane/SP; 0-1)
HR: C. Jones (QCR/Fox/CF; 1) W. Kitspatrick (QCR/Grey Fox/SS; 1)
Player of the Game: P. O'Quinn (9 IP, CGSO, 8 K)

The River Rats won their opening series with a pitching gem, with Phil O'Quinn pitching a complete game shutout, striking out eight Long Beach players in the process and holding them to just four hits. Phil was helped out by a pinch-hit grand slam by Craig Jones.

Washington Ravens (0-4) 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 7 1
Portland Pioneers (4-0) 1 3 0 0 2 2 4 0 X 12 13 0
W: P. Penguinator (PDX/Penguin/SP; 1-0) L: T. Hoffman (WAS//SP; 0-1)
HR: K. McLeod (WAS//; 1), S. Leonard (WAS//; 1), S. Zula (PDX/Cheetah/1B; 2), A. Coyotl (PDX/Coyote/CF; 1)
Player of the Game: P. Penguinator (9 IP, CG, 2 ER, 10 K)

Pioneers fans were delighted with another gem from a rookie pitcher. Patrick Pengunator struck out 10 Ravens for a complete game, helping to facilitate the sweep of the Ravens thanks in large part to the Pioneer's solid rotation.

Marietta Sternwheelers (1-3) 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 8 0
New Orleans Pelicans (3-1) 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 X 6 9 0
W: M. Vers (NOR/Skunk-Dragon/SP; 1) L: R. Alexander (MAR/Koala/RP; 0-1) S: G. Herrera (NOR/Badger/CL; 3)
HR: T. Coaltender (MAR/Skunk/3B; 1), C. Themyst (MAR/Mongoose/1B; 1), T. Simpson (NOR/Polar Bear/C; 2)
Player of the Game: T. Simpson (2-3, 1 HR, 1 2B, 3 RBI)

It was a tight game for a while in New Orleans, with the Wheelers pulling ahead 4-2 in the sixth until a rally sparked by Terry Simpson's solo home run helped the home team come out on top, scoring four in the sixth and helping the Pelicans pull out the win.

Charleston Swamp Foxes (1-3) 1 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 9 12 1
Winnipeg Pikes (3-1) 1 3 4 1 2 0 0 0 X 11 13 2
W: T. Wood (WPG/Beaver/RP; 2-0) L: J. Salazar (CHA/Seal/SP; 0-1) S: L. Sanders (WPG/Rottweiler/CL; 2)
HR: K. Johnson (CHA/Raccoon/C; 1), M. Rise (CHA/Winged Hyena/2B; 1), J. Price 2 (WPG/Fennec/LF; 2), M. Corvus (WPG/Utahraptor/CF; 1)
Player of the Game: J. Price (2-3, 2 HR, 6 RBI)

The Swamp Foxes had a tremendous surge in offense this game, but it wasn't enough when Jenny Price had the game of her career, hitting two home runs to score 6 by herself. The Pikes knocked Julio Salazar out in just 2 2/3 innings, tagging him for 8 runs.

Omaha Meadowlarks (2-2) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 8 1
Hawaiian Tikis (2-2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
W: T. Baskerville (OMA/Crocodie/SP; 1-0) L: R. Ryian (HAW/Lizard/SP; 0-1) S: M. Brioso (OMA/Weasel/RP; 2)
HR: None
Player of the Game: T. Baskerville (8 IP, 0 ER, 9 K)

Tanya Baskerville's first start of the season showed the same dominating stuff that she has been producing the last three years that included the Van Hoover in 2012; holding her own in a pticher's duel with R. Ryian where she sent 8 Tikis packing, even as Ryian racked up seven himself. But ultimately the 'Larks squeaked by with a sac fly in the 6th to pull out the tie for the series.

Wisconsin Randalls (0-4) 0 0 1 6 1 1 0 3 3 15 17 1
Bracebridge Bombers (4-0) 3 0 0 0 3 2 8 1 X 17 12 1
W: B. Smythe III (BBB/Lion/RP; 2-0) L: W. Graves (WIS//; 0-1) S: J. West (BBB/Black-Footed Ferret/CL; 2)
HR: H. Zed (WIS/Black Lab/1B; 1), J. Stephenson (WIS/Hare/SS; 1), S. Sheehan (WIS/Badger/3B; 1), A. Colby (WIS/Bobcat/OF; 1), J. Utsu 2 (BBB/Cross Fox/RF; 3), M. Ace (BBB/Spotted Hyena/1B; 1), J. McKenzie (BBB/Badger/C; 2)
Player of the Game: J. Utsu (2-3, 2 BB, 2 HR, 6 RBI)

The Randalls tried their hardest on a hard-rocking offensive game, with four home runs on the game combining for 9 of their 15 runs, but the Bombers hit everything that was thrown at them and more, led by Jirik Utsu's two home runs for 6 RBI, sweeping the Randalls out.

Action Around the FLB: July 3

Portland and Bracebridge continue their early season dominance, both extending their perfect records to 3-0, both will wrap up their respective four game season-opening series today. Meanwhile, it seems that folks in Washington state do have reason to be concerned after the Ravens dropped its first three games. For the past couple weeks rumors about conflicts amongst the management have swirled around the Pacific Northwest club, but have all been shot down by the league office. Still, the Ravens are off to a tough start and the schedule doesn't get any easier as they face undefeated Bracebridge once the series with Portland concludes today.

Elsewhere around the league...

 

Marietta Sternwheelers (1-2) 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0
New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 X 4 9 4
W: B. Marcial (NOR/Tiger/SP; 1-0) L: S. Viper-Roberts (MAR/Beaver-Copperhead/SP; 0-1) S: G. Herrera (NOR/Badger/CL; 2)
HR: A. Bergeron (MAR/Wolf/2B; 2), L. Marquez (NOR/Cougar/LF; 1)
Player of the Game: L. Marquez (3-3, 1 BB, 1 HR, 2 RBI)

Luiz Marquez may have had a slow beginning... for the first two games of the season, but the cougar showed why he was the front runner for the MVP award last year, reaching base on all of his at-bats tonight. The night proved to be a tough first start for rookie Sandy Viper-Roberts, tacking her for 4 runs in 5.1 innings.

Washington Ravens (0-3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 3 0
Portland Pioneers (3-0) 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 X 7 12 1
W: K. Kakashi (PDX/Kitsune/SP; 1-0) L: S. Guerra (WAS/Lion/RP; 0-1)
HR: T. Fields (WAS/Coyote/OF; 1), S. Zula (PDX/Cheetah/1B; 1)
Player of the Game: K. Kakashi (7.1 IP, 14 K, 1 ER)

Kumiho "Kyu-Ball" Kakashi, prize pickup from the NFPB, wowed the home crowd and the Ravens alike, fanning 14 as the home team cruised to a win on the back of the kitsune pitcher. Young Sabina Zula helped to add to that win, hitting a 3-run home run in the 4th.

Quad Cities River Rats (2-1) 3 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 3 12 9 0
Long Beach Waves (1-2) 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 6 13 2
W: P. Afonso (QCR/Doberman/SP; 1-0) L: J. Larkin (LBW/Beaver/SP; 0-1) S: D. Green (QCR/Squirrel/RP; 1)
HR: R. Nan (QCR/Rabbit/LF; 1), B. Abbot (QCR/Ermine/CF; 1)
Player of the Game: B. Abbot (2-6, 1 HR, 1 2B, 3 RBI)

The River Rats had an unusual game, winning with more runs than hits and less hits than the home-team waves. But five of those runs were scored on a pair of home runs by the top of the Rats' lineup.

Charleston Swamp Foxes (1-2) 2 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 8 11 2
Winnipeg Pikes (2-1) 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 2 X 12 16 0
W: T. Wood (WPG/Beaver/RP; 1-0) L: A. Baker (CHA/Lemur/SP; 0-1) S: A. Trinidad (WPG/Panther/CL; 1)
HR: J. Hayward (CHA/Snow Leopard/RF; 1), S. Lycopolis (WPG/Anubian Jackal/C; 1), J. Salas (WPG/Labrador Retriever/1B; 1)
Player of the Game: J. Clarke (WPG/Squirrel/2B) (2-5, 1 2B, 1 3B, 4 RBI)

The Pikes rocked Charleston's Alan Baker today, knocking the lemur out with just 2.2 innings with 7 runs in a rocking 3rd inning that saw the Pikes send a total of 14 at bats that inning with nine hits.

Omaha Meadowlarks (1-2) 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 7 2
Hawaiian Tikis (2-1) 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 X 5 9 0
W: C. McMillan (HAW/Falcon/RP; 1-1) L: R. Rivera (OMA/Civet/SP; 0-1) S: J. Salgardo (HAW/Polecat/CL; 2)
HR: P. Salazar (OMA/Squirrel/RF; 2), F. Foxx (HAW/Red Fox/1B; 1)
Player of the Game:P. Salazar (2-3, 2 RBI, 1 HR)

Though Paco Salazar had a great game for the Meadowlarks, the Tikis charged to a win, backing up rookie pitcher Ketch Renner who shook off a two-run inning to go into the sixth for the Tikis and letting the bullpen hold fort.

Wisconsin Randalls (0-3) 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 1
Bracebridge Bombers (3-0) 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 2 X 6 12 1
W: B. Ritter (BBB/Dulmen Pony/SP; 1-0) L: J. Albor (WIS/Wolf/SP; 0-1)
HR: T. Vulpintaur (BBB/Foxtaur/SS; 1), J. Utsu (BBB/Cross Fox/RF; 1), J. McKenzie (BBB/Badger/C; 1)
Player of the Game: B. Ritter (9 IP, CG, 8 K)

The Bombers continued their tear, this time on the shoulders of Boris Ritter. Ritter, who was often in the voting for the Van Hooven award for his career until languishing in the River Rats' bullpen for the 2013 season spun a gem of a complete game tonight, fanning 8 while only letting two across home plate.

2014 Season Openning Day Announced

official FLB press release

Today it was officially announced that the 2014 season will start July 1. Prospective rookies are reminded that the final day for draft application is May 23. Visit the tabs above for more information about how to apply and become involved.