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ajsas01 · 01-20-2009, 09:45 AM

Silver Axes Sweep Millionaires, Win 6-4
In what was already locally been called the "Great Experiment" by Nor City residents, Jim Ropp took the start for the Silver Axes and met expectations, pitching a solid 6.1 innings and leading Nor City 6-4 past the Metropolis Millionaires. Ropp was able to earn the #2 spot in the Silver Ax rotation, but with questionable arm endurance many wondered if he could last more than a 3 inning start. Nor City manager Javier Ramos was quoted as saying "Ropp pitched well. This is only one game though...we're going to need him all season."

Estrada Spins Gem, Beachers Beat Bronze Axes 3-1
It was a happy home opener for the White Sand Beachers. White Sand won 3-1 over Ironroot, a game in which Pablo Estrada gave the Bronzes little hope. Estrada worked to the line of 8.0 IP, 3 hits, 6 K's, 2 BB and one ER. On the offensive side of the plate, Curt Sanders had a great game for the Beachers, going 1-2 with 1 BB, 1 HR, 1 RBI and 2 runs. The two teams will complete the two game set tomorrow.

Crushers Crush Blenton 11-0
Going into the bottom of the 6th, the score was 0-0 and it looked like it was still anyone's game. Fast forward 3 innings, and Cold River smashed the Aces 11-0 for a glorious home-opening victory. Today also marked the first complete game shutout in IBA history as Glenn Williamson pitched the entire game without giving up a single run. "When you have the defense behind you the way that I did, you just keep pounding the strike zone and let your teams make plays" said Williamson. "It's very easy to be fearless when you have excellent fielding." The Crushers would have made any small ball manager happy with today's performance, scoring all 11 runs without the aid of a home run or triple. Cold River also coaxed 12 walks out of the opposing pitchers.

4/8/2008 Grandis Standings
Nor City 2-0, 0 GB
Cold River 1-0, 0.5 GB
White Sand 1-0, 0.5 GB
Blenton 0-1, 1.5 GB
Ironroot 0-1, 1.5 GB
Metropolis 0-2, 2.0 GB

01-20-2009, 09:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
ajsas01 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 402 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21x in 6 posts	4/8/2008 Grandis Roundup Silver Axes Sweep Millionaires, Win 6-4 In what was already locally been called the "Great Experiment" by Nor City residents, Jim Ropp took the start for the Silver Axes and met expectations, pitching a solid 6.1 innings and leading Nor City 6-4 past the Metropolis Millionaires. Ropp was able to earn the #2 spot in the Silver Ax rotation, but with questionable arm endurance many wondered if he could last more than a 3 inning start. Nor City manager Javier Ramos was quoted as saying "Ropp pitched well. This is only one game though...we're going to need him all season." Estrada Spins Gem, Beachers Beat Bronze Axes 3-1 It was a happy home opener for the White Sand Beachers. White Sand won 3-1 over Ironroot, a game in which Pablo Estrada gave the Bronzes little hope. Estrada worked to the line of 8.0 IP, 3 hits, 6 K's, 2 BB and one ER. On the offensive side of the plate, Curt Sanders had a great game for the Beachers, going 1-2 with 1 BB, 1 HR, 1 RBI and 2 runs. The two teams will complete the two game set tomorrow. Crushers Crush Blenton 11-0 Going into the bottom of the 6th, the score was 0-0 and it looked like it was still anyone's game. Fast forward 3 innings, and Cold River smashed the Aces 11-0 for a glorious home-opening victory. Today also marked the first complete game shutout in IBA history as Glenn Williamson pitched the entire game without giving up a single run. "When you have the defense behind you the way that I did, you just keep pounding the strike zone and let your teams make plays" said Williamson. "It's very easy to be fearless when you have excellent fielding." The Crushers would have made any small ball manager happy with today's performance, scoring all 11 runs without the aid of a home run or triple. Cold River also coaxed 12 walks out of the opposing pitchers. 4/8/2008 Grandis Standings Nor City 2-0, 0 GB Cold River 1-0, 0.5 GB White Sand 1-0, 0.5 GB Blenton 0-1, 1.5 GB Ironroot 0-1, 1.5 GB Metropolis 0-2, 2.0 GB Attached Images __________________ Go Tigers! Last edited by ajsas01; 01-21-2009 at 10:42 AM.