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batted balls · 09-16-2006, 09:55 PM

September 26, 2007

Perhaps Monday won't be such a bad day after all.

The above statement is true if you're an Ivy Eagle or a Southern California Trojan. Both teams clinched All-American Baseball League division titles Sunday and will meet in the College World Series which opens October 5.

Ivy won its second straight AABL East title by virtue of a loss by second-place Miami. The Eagles dropped a 5-4 decision to Illinois. Dejected they couldn't clinch their title with a win, the Eagles watched Miami blow a two-run ninth-inning lead and eventually lose in 10 innings to Notre Dame on their clubhouse TV.

"It's not the way you dream of, but we'll take it," said Ivy catcher Brad Ausmus (shown below). "We're just glad to be Series bound."

A year ago, Ausmus was the Most Valuable Player as the Eagles swept Arizona State in the CWS.

Meanwhile, USC's Mark Prior won his 18th game of the year as the Trojans slipped past Texas 1-0. Left fielder Steve Kemp singled home the game's lone run in the sixth inning off loser Bruce Ruffin. Ray Lamb saved his 41st game for USC.

The Trojan win, combined with Arizona State's 7-6 loss at Cal, gave USC its first AABL West title. Arizona State saw its 11-game winning streak snapped along with its hopes for a second straight CWS berth.

With five games left on its regular-season schedule, Ivy is 98-59. USC is 112-45, just one game away from tying Arizona State's AABL-record 113 wins of a year ago.

"It would be nice to break ASU's record, but it would be better to win the College World Series," said Prior.

"We worked hard for this all year," said Prior. "Now, it's time to keep everybody healthy for the Series against Ivy."

09-16-2006, 09:55 PM	#258 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Ivy, Southern Cal Clinch Division Tites on Same Day September 26, 2007 Perhaps Monday won't be such a bad day after all. The above statement is true if you're an Ivy Eagle or a Southern California Trojan. Both teams clinched All-American Baseball League division titles Sunday and will meet in the College World Series which opens October 5. Ivy won its second straight AABL East title by virtue of a loss by second-place Miami. The Eagles dropped a 5-4 decision to Illinois. Dejected they couldn't clinch their title with a win, the Eagles watched Miami blow a two-run ninth-inning lead and eventually lose in 10 innings to Notre Dame on their clubhouse TV. "It's not the way you dream of, but we'll take it," said Ivy catcher Brad Ausmus (shown below). "We're just glad to be Series bound." A year ago, Ausmus was the Most Valuable Player as the Eagles swept Arizona State in the CWS. Meanwhile, USC's Mark Prior won his 18th game of the year as the Trojans slipped past Texas 1-0. Left fielder Steve Kemp singled home the game's lone run in the sixth inning off loser Bruce Ruffin. Ray Lamb saved his 41st game for USC. The Trojan win, combined with Arizona State's 7-6 loss at Cal, gave USC its first AABL West title. Arizona State saw its 11-game winning streak snapped along with its hopes for a second straight CWS berth. With five games left on its regular-season schedule, Ivy is 98-59. USC is 112-45, just one game away from tying Arizona State's AABL-record 113 wins of a year ago. "It would be nice to break ASU's record, but it would be better to win the College World Series," said Prior. "We worked hard for this all year," said Prior. "Now, it's time to keep everybody healthy for the Series against Ivy." Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 09-16-2006 at 09:59 PM.