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batted balls · 07-01-2006, 06:31 PM

September 6, 2006

Bristol, Conn.--Ivy's Jim Beattie wasn't about to settle for a series split with Illinois. After winning two of the first three games in a four-game series with the Illini, Beattie saw his team's chance.

"I didn't want to lose and settle for a split," Beattie said. "I had a chance to really help us out today."

Beattie did just that. The Eagle ace allowed just four hits and two runs over 7.2 innings as Ivy cruised to a 6-2 victory. Beattie improved to 16-6 while Ivy took three games in the series.

"Anytime you can put distance between you and the people chasing you, it's a good thing," Beattie said.

The victory allowed the Eagles to increase their lead in the All-American Baseball League East to five games over Miami and seven over Illinois. The second-place Hurricanes dropped two games of a three-game series with suddenly hot Minnesota.

"I don't care what teams' records are, everybody is dangerous on a given day," said Ivy manager Bob Seddon.

Lou Gehrig and Brad Ausmus each drove home two runs for the victorious Eagles. Recent minor league call-up Eddie Grant hit his first AABL home run in the seventh inning off Illini left-hander Marv Rotblatt.

Diamond Notes: Ivy's magic number stands at 19 as the Eagles get set to host Minnesota . . . the Golden Gophers have won nine of their last 11 games. Minnesota had a season-high seven game win streak snapped in the series opener with Miami . . . Minnesota right-hander Steve Comer was named East Player of the Week for the second time this year. Comer, 9-11, has won eight of his last 10 decisions. Comer (shown below) shut out Mississippi State on just two hits . . . Miami right-hander Alex Fernandez, 19-5, will attempt to become the first AABL pitcher to hit the 20-win mark when he starts against Notre Dame Wednesday . . . Cap Anson of Notre Dame has reclaimed the East batting race. Anson is hitting .321 while Ivy teammates Roy Thomas (.320) and Lou Gehrig (.317) are second and third respectively . . . Gehrig leads the East with 18 home runs and 104 RBIs . . . On the eve of being called up to the LSU lineup, minor league outfielder Brad Hawpe suffered a back injury and will likely miss the remainder of the season.

Stat of the Week: Robin Roberts of Michigan State has lost 15 of his last 16 decisions. Roberts, 4-21, last won on July 21 when he defeated rival Michigan 7-3.

Standings
Ivy 90-49 --
Miami 85-54 -5
Illinois 83-56 -7
Florida State 73-66 -17
Mississippi State 71-68 -19
Michigan 67-72 -23
LSU 62-77 -28
Minnesota 54-85 -36
Michigan State 41-90 -41

07-01-2006, 06:31 PM	#122 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Beattie Lifts Ivy Over Illinois; Eagles Boost AABL East Lead September 6, 2006 Bristol, Conn.--Ivy's Jim Beattie wasn't about to settle for a series split with Illinois. After winning two of the first three games in a four-game series with the Illini, Beattie saw his team's chance. "I didn't want to lose and settle for a split," Beattie said. "I had a chance to really help us out today." Beattie did just that. The Eagle ace allowed just four hits and two runs over 7.2 innings as Ivy cruised to a 6-2 victory. Beattie improved to 16-6 while Ivy took three games in the series. "Anytime you can put distance between you and the people chasing you, it's a good thing," Beattie said. The victory allowed the Eagles to increase their lead in the All-American Baseball League East to five games over Miami and seven over Illinois. The second-place Hurricanes dropped two games of a three-game series with suddenly hot Minnesota. "I don't care what teams' records are, everybody is dangerous on a given day," said Ivy manager Bob Seddon. Lou Gehrig and Brad Ausmus each drove home two runs for the victorious Eagles. Recent minor league call-up Eddie Grant hit his first AABL home run in the seventh inning off Illini left-hander Marv Rotblatt. Diamond Notes: Ivy's magic number stands at 19 as the Eagles get set to host Minnesota . . . the Golden Gophers have won nine of their last 11 games. Minnesota had a season-high seven game win streak snapped in the series opener with Miami . . . Minnesota right-hander Steve Comer was named East Player of the Week for the second time this year. Comer, 9-11, has won eight of his last 10 decisions. Comer (shown below) shut out Mississippi State on just two hits . . . Miami right-hander Alex Fernandez, 19-5, will attempt to become the first AABL pitcher to hit the 20-win mark when he starts against Notre Dame Wednesday . . . Cap Anson of Notre Dame has reclaimed the East batting race. Anson is hitting .321 while Ivy teammates Roy Thomas (.320) and Lou Gehrig (.317) are second and third respectively . . . Gehrig leads the East with 18 home runs and 104 RBIs . . . On the eve of being called up to the LSU lineup, minor league outfielder Brad Hawpe suffered a back injury and will likely miss the remainder of the season. Stat of the Week: Robin Roberts of Michigan State has lost 15 of his last 16 decisions. Roberts, 4-21, last won on July 21 when he defeated rival Michigan 7-3. Standings Ivy 90-49 -- Miami 85-54 -5 Illinois 83-56 -7 Florida State 73-66 -17 Mississippi State 71-68 -19 Michigan 67-72 -23 LSU 62-77 -28 Minnesota 54-85 -36 Michigan State 41-90 -41 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 07-01-2006 at 06:39 PM.