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batted balls · 08-14-2006, 04:22 PM

July 13, 2007

Los Angeles--The Southern California Trojans continued their march into the record books Tuesday by battering rival UCLA 14-1 for a record 15th straight victory.

The Trojans rolled to an easy win with a seven-run fourth inning. USC added five more runs in the sixth inning to breeze to victory. Right-hander Jim Barr improved to 16-1 on the season with a complete game six-hit performance. Barr lowered his ERA to 1.68, third best in the All-American Baseball League West.

"Our hitters made it easy for me," said Barr. "It's unbelievable how hot we've been."

Trojan designated hitter John Berardino led the way with four hits in five at-bats. Berardino doubled home a pair of runs in the fourth.

"This is the kind of day you dream of as a hitter," said Berardino (shown below).

Center fielder Fred Lynn raised his West-leading average to .345 with three hits in four at-bats. Lynn swatted a two-run homer off UCLA starter and loser Glenn Mickens (4-5). Left fielder Steve Kemp later added a grand slam off reliever Floyd Chiffer in the sixth.

USC's winning streak topped a 14-game string set by Arizona State last year. The Trojans, 68-23, lead the Sun Devils by 11 games in the West standings.

Duffy Hits for Cycle One Day After Meyer

Berkeley, Calif.--One day after Arizona's Dan Meyer hit for the cycle, light-hitting Stanford short stop Frank Duffy duplicated the feat in an 8-3 Cardinal victory.

Duffy, who entered the game hitting just .191, collected four hits in five plate appearances. Duffy homered in the second off Cal starter Rich Nye. After drawing a walk the next inning, Duffy doubled in the fifth off reliever Tyler Walker. Duffy then singled off Walker in the seventh and tripled off the Cal reliever in the ninth.

"This is my best day batting by far," said Duffy after the game.

Mike Mussina (9-11) earned the win for Stanford. Nye (3-9) was the loser.

A day earlier, Meyer collected his cycle with a 4-for-5 day at the plate. Like Duffy, Meyer's first hit was a home run. The round-tripper was his fifth of the season. Meyer then collected a third-inning single, a fourth-inning double and a seventh-inning triple. All his hits came off Oklahoma State starter Allie Reynolds.

Meyer was on-deck when Oklahoma State closer Mike Henneman got the final out to preserve a 4-3 Cowboy win. It was Henneman's 13th save.

"The joy of hitting for the cycle is tainted by the fact we lost the game," said Meyer. "When I look back years from now, it will be a bigger deal."

Jon Adkins (2-5) earned the win in relief of Reynolds. Arizona starter Scott Erickson (6-9) took the loss.

08-14-2006, 04:22 PM	#223 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Southern Cal Wins Record 15th Straight Game; Meyer, Duffy Each Hit for Cycle July 13, 2007 Los Angeles--The Southern California Trojans continued their march into the record books Tuesday by battering rival UCLA 14-1 for a record 15th straight victory. The Trojans rolled to an easy win with a seven-run fourth inning. USC added five more runs in the sixth inning to breeze to victory. Right-hander Jim Barr improved to 16-1 on the season with a complete game six-hit performance. Barr lowered his ERA to 1.68, third best in the All-American Baseball League West. "Our hitters made it easy for me," said Barr. "It's unbelievable how hot we've been." Trojan designated hitter John Berardino led the way with four hits in five at-bats. Berardino doubled home a pair of runs in the fourth. "This is the kind of day you dream of as a hitter," said Berardino (shown below). Center fielder Fred Lynn raised his West-leading average to .345 with three hits in four at-bats. Lynn swatted a two-run homer off UCLA starter and loser Glenn Mickens (4-5). Left fielder Steve Kemp later added a grand slam off reliever Floyd Chiffer in the sixth. USC's winning streak topped a 14-game string set by Arizona State last year. The Trojans, 68-23, lead the Sun Devils by 11 games in the West standings. Duffy Hits for Cycle One Day After Meyer Berkeley, Calif.--One day after Arizona's Dan Meyer hit for the cycle, light-hitting Stanford short stop Frank Duffy duplicated the feat in an 8-3 Cardinal victory. Duffy, who entered the game hitting just .191, collected four hits in five plate appearances. Duffy homered in the second off Cal starter Rich Nye. After drawing a walk the next inning, Duffy doubled in the fifth off reliever Tyler Walker. Duffy then singled off Walker in the seventh and tripled off the Cal reliever in the ninth. "This is my best day batting by far," said Duffy after the game. Mike Mussina (9-11) earned the win for Stanford. Nye (3-9) was the loser. A day earlier, Meyer collected his cycle with a 4-for-5 day at the plate. Like Duffy, Meyer's first hit was a home run. The round-tripper was his fifth of the season. Meyer then collected a third-inning single, a fourth-inning double and a seventh-inning triple. All his hits came off Oklahoma State starter Allie Reynolds. Meyer was on-deck when Oklahoma State closer Mike Henneman got the final out to preserve a 4-3 Cowboy win. It was Henneman's 13th save. "The joy of hitting for the cycle is tainted by the fact we lost the game," said Meyer. "When I look back years from now, it will be a bigger deal." Jon Adkins (2-5) earned the win in relief of Reynolds. Arizona starter Scott Erickson (6-9) took the loss. Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-14-2006 at 04:26 PM.