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pat · 04-05-2007, 11:58 AM

Aguila registered 11 Ks. Looks like he's an ace in a closet.

QUEZON CITY -- Ninfa Aguila gave the Quezon City United a boost by throwing strikes, and they showed their appreciation by stroking hits.

Aguila had a career-high 11 strikeouts in his debut. United compiled 11 hits and beat the Davao Winds 8-2 Wednesday to win their opening series.

``We needed this from him badly,'' manager Artemio Ojeda said. ``He knows how to pitch. He knows how to move the ball in or out. Control is his only problem”

``If we keep winning two out of three, we'll be in the Philippine Cup, won't we?'' catcher Dimacali Fflunker said.

Aguila (1-0) allowed four hits and two runs in 8 innings. When asked to explain so many strikeouts by the Winds, he laughed and said, ``They haven't seen me before.''

Melchor Napeñas (0-1) gave up eight hits and five runs. Jaicus Baldoz hit his first home run of the season to start the scoring, but that’s almost all the Winds could get.

After Jilenko “Nine Fingers” Saranillo was hit by a pitch and Edilberto Pecson hit a single, Rodel Hernandez drove home “Nine Fingers” then outfielder, Sherwin Parena hit a deep fly ball to score Pecson, which gave the United their first lead of the game.

With the score tied at 2-2, Quezon City added three runs in the seventh and in the eight against Efren Tabinas. Starter Ninfa Aguila started the inning with a single, Meynard Ligeralde moved him along with a sacrifice bunt. Ignis followed with a ground out that shifted Aguila to third. Ysmael “The Sheriff” Aragon earned his second walk of the game. Having runners at the corners, “Nine Fingers” hit a three-run homer.

Winds manager Efren Wichman questioned Tabinas’ choice of pitches to Saranillo, who hit a 0-1 delivery.

``We're all saying splitter, and he threw a slider in the middle of the plate,'' Wichman said.

Tabinas’ second appearance of the season left him with an ERA of 27.00.

``One thing you want is for the manager to have confidence in you,'' the right-hander said. ``I'm sure he's thinking about what happened last spring. I'm trying to turn the page on that.''

Player of the Game:

Ninfa Aguila
(8 IP, 2 R, 3 BB, 11 Ks)

Pat's thought on the game: It's surprising to see this performance from Aguila. He should just work more with his command and he could really be our ace in the future. I've also seen the first homerun for our team and it was hit by "Nine Fingers", incidentally, he was hit by a pitch too in the early part of the game. Good thing he is not hurt.

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pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,677 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Aguila soars high for United Aguila registered 11 Ks. Looks like he's an ace in a closet. QUEZON CITY -- Ninfa Aguila gave the Quezon City United a boost by throwing strikes, and they showed their appreciation by stroking hits. Aguila had a career-high 11 strikeouts in his debut. United compiled 11 hits and beat the Davao Winds 8-2 Wednesday to win their opening series. ``We needed this from him badly,'' manager Artemio Ojeda said. ``He knows how to pitch. He knows how to move the ball in or out. Control is his only problem” ``If we keep winning two out of three, we'll be in the Philippine Cup, won't we?'' catcher Dimacali Fflunker said. Aguila (1-0) allowed four hits and two runs in 8 innings. When asked to explain so many strikeouts by the Winds, he laughed and said, ``They haven't seen me before.'' Melchor Napeñas (0-1) gave up eight hits and five runs. Jaicus Baldoz hit his first home run of the season to start the scoring, but that’s almost all the Winds could get. After Jilenko “Nine Fingers” Saranillo was hit by a pitch and Edilberto Pecson hit a single, Rodel Hernandez drove home “Nine Fingers” then outfielder, Sherwin Parena hit a deep fly ball to score Pecson, which gave the United their first lead of the game. With the score tied at 2-2, Quezon City added three runs in the seventh and in the eight against Efren Tabinas. Starter Ninfa Aguila started the inning with a single, Meynard Ligeralde moved him along with a sacrifice bunt. Ignis followed with a ground out that shifted Aguila to third. Ysmael “The Sheriff” Aragon earned his second walk of the game. Having runners at the corners, “Nine Fingers” hit a three-run homer. Winds manager Efren Wichman questioned Tabinas’ choice of pitches to Saranillo, who hit a 0-1 delivery. ``We're all saying splitter, and he threw a slider in the middle of the plate,'' Wichman said. Tabinas’ second appearance of the season left him with an ERA of 27.00. ``One thing you want is for the manager to have confidence in you,'' the right-hander said. ``I'm sure he's thinking about what happened last spring. I'm trying to turn the page on that.'' Player of the Game: Ninfa Aguila (8 IP, 2 R, 3 BB, 11 Ks) Pat's thought on the game: It's surprising to see this performance from Aguila. He should just work more with his command and he could really be our ace in the future. I've also seen the first homerun for our team and it was hit by "Nine Fingers", incidentally, he was hit by a pitch too in the early part of the game. Good thing he is not hurt. Attached Images __________________ TWB -- (1950-1980) Baltimore Orioles 1960 Champs, 1970 Champs (1990-) Oakland Athletics IFB -- (2001-) China Citizens 2001 Champs iPad Wallpaper \| Angry Birds Walkthrough Last edited by pat; 04-05-2007 at 12:00 PM.