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jamus23 · 03-31-2008, 10:14 PM

The Denver Broncos (68-23)

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The Miami Dolphins (54-37)

Preview:

After having their winning streak snapped at 19 games in a heart-breaking, 9-8 12-inning defeat against Knoxville, the Broncos dropped a second straight game to the 79ers by a score of 9-5, and then bounced back to beat Miami by a final of 9-8 in 13 innings. Russell Thomas had five hits and four RBI in yesterday's victory.

Today's game will feature battle of aces as Kenny Pillsbury, 14-2 with a 2.76 ERA, takes on the Dolphins' Christian Hokusai, 14-4 with a league-leading 2.47 ERA. Pillsbury is coming off of a six-hit shutout of Kansas City, his second against the Royals this season and third overall.

While Denver continues to hold a commanding lead in the Central Division, the Dolphins' three game losing streak has dropped their lead over the Washington Senators to a single game.

Miami has a losing record against only one team this season: Denver, against whom the Dolphins have gone just 1-6.

The starting lineups:

Code:

Denver Broncos (68-23)              Miami Dolphins (54-37)

Pos  Name               OPS HR RBI  Pos  Name                  OPS HR RBI
 LF  Asbel Fuentez     .967  9  38   DH  Daniel Armas         .812  4  13
  C  Lee Chappel      1.126 18  69   RF  Albert Chichester    .903  8  39
 1B  Ellis Bolling     .916 22  87   CF  Roy Springs          .864 23  71
 DH  Alexis Vazquez    .908 23  80    C  Edmond McGurk       1.013 24  58
 CF  Russell Thomas    .935  9  64   3B  Thomas Fuentes, Jr.  .882 18  65
 RF  Marvin Lore       .872  5  33   1B  Aaron Shorts         .748  7  41
 2B  Jack Rumfelt      .777  3  49   LF  Dennis Fernandez     .825 12  51
 3B  Michael Phillips  .783  5  43   SS  Bill Tovar           .684  5  33
 SS  Booker Romero     .641  1  24   2B  Cleo Cortes          .515  0   1

This post will be updated as the game progresses.

Top of the first: Lee Chappel hit a one out single, but Ellis Bolling hit into an inning-ending double play.

*edit*
Bottom of the first: 1-2-3 for Pillsbury

Top of the second: Alexis Vazquez led off with a single to extend his hitting streak 12 games, but after a flyout by Russell Thomas, Marvin Lore hit into an inning-ending double play.

*edit*

Through six innings, the game remains scoreless. Both pitchers have been dominant, with only 3 hits allowed on either side. Pillsbury has also walked a batter, while Asbel Fuentez managed to reach base once on an error by Miami shortstop Bill Tovar, giving each team a total of 4 baserunners.

*edit*

With two outs in the top of the ninth inning, Lee Chappel singled, and Ellis Bolling followed with a double to drive him in. Denver leads, 1-0.

*edit*

Sigh. Troy Alder delivered a pinch-hit single to lead off the bottom of the ninth. After an out by Daniel Armas, Albert Chichester singled, Roy Springs drew a walk, and Edmond McGurk finished it off with a grand slam. Miami wins, 4-1.

03-31-2008, 10:14 PM	#269 (permalink)
jamus23 All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 574	Game of the Week, July 17th, 2083: Denver at Miami The Denver Broncos (68-23) AT The Miami Dolphins (54-37) Preview: After having their winning streak snapped at 19 games in a heart-breaking, 9-8 12-inning defeat against Knoxville, the Broncos dropped a second straight game to the 79ers by a score of 9-5, and then bounced back to beat Miami by a final of 9-8 in 13 innings. Russell Thomas had five hits and four RBI in yesterday's victory. Today's game will feature battle of aces as Kenny Pillsbury, 14-2 with a 2.76 ERA, takes on the Dolphins' Christian Hokusai, 14-4 with a league-leading 2.47 ERA. Pillsbury is coming off of a six-hit shutout of Kansas City, his second against the Royals this season and third overall. While Denver continues to hold a commanding lead in the Central Division, the Dolphins' three game losing streak has dropped their lead over the Washington Senators to a single game. Miami has a losing record against only one team this season: Denver, against whom the Dolphins have gone just 1-6. The starting lineups: Code: Denver Broncos (68-23) Miami Dolphins (54-37) Pos Name OPS HR RBI Pos Name OPS HR RBI LF Asbel Fuentez .967 9 38 DH Daniel Armas .812 4 13 C Lee Chappel 1.126 18 69 RF Albert Chichester .903 8 39 1B Ellis Bolling .916 22 87 CF Roy Springs .864 23 71 DH Alexis Vazquez .908 23 80 C Edmond McGurk 1.013 24 58 CF Russell Thomas .935 9 64 3B Thomas Fuentes, Jr. .882 18 65 RF Marvin Lore .872 5 33 1B Aaron Shorts .748 7 41 2B Jack Rumfelt .777 3 49 LF Dennis Fernandez .825 12 51 3B Michael Phillips .783 5 43 SS Bill Tovar .684 5 33 SS Booker Romero .641 1 24 2B Cleo Cortes .515 0 1 This post will be updated as the game progresses. Top of the first: Lee Chappel hit a one out single, but Ellis Bolling hit into an inning-ending double play. edit Bottom of the first: 1-2-3 for Pillsbury Top of the second: Alexis Vazquez led off with a single to extend his hitting streak 12 games, but after a flyout by Russell Thomas, Marvin Lore hit into an inning-ending double play. edit Through six innings, the game remains scoreless. Both pitchers have been dominant, with only 3 hits allowed on either side. Pillsbury has also walked a batter, while Asbel Fuentez managed to reach base once on an error by Miami shortstop Bill Tovar, giving each team a total of 4 baserunners. edit With two outs in the top of the ninth inning, Lee Chappel singled, and Ellis Bolling followed with a double to drive him in. Denver leads, 1-0. edit Sigh. Troy Alder delivered a pinch-hit single to lead off the bottom of the ninth. After an out by Daniel Armas, Albert Chichester singled, Roy Springs drew a walk, and Edmond McGurk finished it off with a grand slam. Miami wins, 4-1. __________________ 2081: Desperation in Denver Last edited by jamus23 : 03-31-2008 at 10:39 PM.