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Big Six · 06-20-2009, 07:25 PM

November 1, 1908

FINAL STANDINGS

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TEAM            W   L   PCT  GB
Geneva         92  58  .613  --
Watkins Glen   80  70  .533  12
Waterloo       77  73  .513  15
Seneca Falls   72  78  .480  20
Canandaigua    65  85  .433  27
Penn Yan       64  86  .427  28

When the Watkins Glen Bucks acquired veteran slugger Mike Young, they made it clear that they were going all-out in their pursuit of another Seneca Cup Series title. And, when the Bucks outlasted Waterloo to sew up second place in the regular season standings, they earned the opportunity to do just that.

In their path stood the tough Geneva Green Sox, who won 92 regular-season games and finished 12 full lengths in front of their closest competitors. The strength of the Geneva club was its formidable pitching staff, with three men who could reasonably be called an ace.

As they've done in each even-numbered year since the FLL was formed, the Bucks upset the regular season champ to win the Series. The 1908 Series was the best yet, a seven-game thriller that wasn't decided until the tenth inning of the final game.

The Bucks looked at first like they'd take the Series with ease, beating Geneva 6-2 and 4-0 at the Green Sox' ballpark. The Sox managed a total of nine hits, with Armando Jimenez firing a four-hit shutout in Game Two.

The Sox battled back, winning three straight in Watkins Glen as their three best pitchers all threw brilliant games. Casey Ladner set the stage with a 6-0 shutout in Game Three, as the Sox hit Bucks southpaw stalwart Edward Daybell hard. Hayden Williams followed with a smooth 3-1 victory, outdueling Bucks star Michael Watkins. In Game Five, big Raul Alonso, backed by his teammates' ten hits, rolled to a 6-2 win that gave Geneva the Series lead.

With the Series returning to Geneva for Game Six, the Bucks found their backs to the wall. They responded as champions do, battering Geneva starter Luis Gallegos for three runs in the sixth inning en route to a 4-2 victory.

The stage was set for a classic finish, with both teams sending aces to the mound: Ladner for Geneva, Daybell for Watkins Glen. As expected, the game was a thrilling pitchers' duel, and the teams finished nine innings tied 1-1.

With one out in the top of the tenth, Bucks 2B John Pickett guided a ground ball between first and second into short right field for a single. Bucks manager Vincente Carrillo signalled for a bunt. Travis Cantrell tried twice to execute his skipper's orders, but sent both bunts foul. With two strikes, Carrillo took the bunt sign off, and Cantrell responded with a sharp line single to left.

Ladner got two quick strikes on Travis Fraser, but he left his third pitch right in Fraser's wheelhouse and the Watkins Glen shortstop drove it to the left-center field fence. Pickett and Cantrell scored, and Fraser pulled into second with what turned out to be the Series-winning hit.

Daybell was up next, and Carrillo pulled him for rookie Geoffrey Veeck in an attempt to pad the Bucks' lead. Ladner struck him out on three pitches, and then retired tough Ken Johnston on a popup.

Howard Ross came in in relief and retired the Sox in order in the bottom of the tenth, giving the Bucks the victory and their third Series title.

Mike Young, who was brought to the Glen to win a Series, did just that. He added a championship ring to his considerable collection of awards, and was named Series MVP on the strength of his .385 average.

Congratulations to the 1908 Seneca Cup Series Champions
WATKINS GLEN BUCKS

06-20-2009, 07:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	A special report from the 1908 Seneca Cup Series November 1, 1908 FINAL STANDINGS Code: TEAM W L PCT GB Geneva 92 58 .613 -- Watkins Glen 80 70 .533 12 Waterloo 77 73 .513 15 Seneca Falls 72 78 .480 20 Canandaigua 65 85 .433 27 Penn Yan 64 86 .427 28 When the Watkins Glen Bucks acquired veteran slugger Mike Young, they made it clear that they were going all-out in their pursuit of another Seneca Cup Series title. And, when the Bucks outlasted Waterloo to sew up second place in the regular season standings, they earned the opportunity to do just that. In their path stood the tough Geneva Green Sox, who won 92 regular-season games and finished 12 full lengths in front of their closest competitors. The strength of the Geneva club was its formidable pitching staff, with three men who could reasonably be called an ace. As they've done in each even-numbered year since the FLL was formed, the Bucks upset the regular season champ to win the Series. The 1908 Series was the best yet, a seven-game thriller that wasn't decided until the tenth inning of the final game. The Bucks looked at first like they'd take the Series with ease, beating Geneva 6-2 and 4-0 at the Green Sox' ballpark. The Sox managed a total of nine hits, with Armando Jimenez firing a four-hit shutout in Game Two. The Sox battled back, winning three straight in Watkins Glen as their three best pitchers all threw brilliant games. Casey Ladner set the stage with a 6-0 shutout in Game Three, as the Sox hit Bucks southpaw stalwart Edward Daybell hard. Hayden Williams followed with a smooth 3-1 victory, outdueling Bucks star Michael Watkins. In Game Five, big Raul Alonso, backed by his teammates' ten hits, rolled to a 6-2 win that gave Geneva the Series lead. With the Series returning to Geneva for Game Six, the Bucks found their backs to the wall. They responded as champions do, battering Geneva starter Luis Gallegos for three runs in the sixth inning en route to a 4-2 victory. The stage was set for a classic finish, with both teams sending aces to the mound: Ladner for Geneva, Daybell for Watkins Glen. As expected, the game was a thrilling pitchers' duel, and the teams finished nine innings tied 1-1. With one out in the top of the tenth, Bucks 2B John Pickett guided a ground ball between first and second into short right field for a single. Bucks manager Vincente Carrillo signalled for a bunt. Travis Cantrell tried twice to execute his skipper's orders, but sent both bunts foul. With two strikes, Carrillo took the bunt sign off, and Cantrell responded with a sharp line single to left. Ladner got two quick strikes on Travis Fraser, but he left his third pitch right in Fraser's wheelhouse and the Watkins Glen shortstop drove it to the left-center field fence. Pickett and Cantrell scored, and Fraser pulled into second with what turned out to be the Series-winning hit. Daybell was up next, and Carrillo pulled him for rookie Geoffrey Veeck in an attempt to pad the Bucks' lead. Ladner struck him out on three pitches, and then retired tough Ken Johnston on a popup. Howard Ross came in in relief and retired the Sox in order in the bottom of the tenth, giving the Bucks the victory and their third Series title. Mike Young, who was brought to the Glen to win a Series, did just that. He added a championship ring to his considerable collection of awards, and was named Series MVP on the strength of his .385 average. Congratulations to the 1908 Seneca Cup Series Champions WATKINS GLEN BUCKS __________________ My OOTP dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: where it all began The Baseball Life of Tom Haley: a story of a modern player The New England Baseball League: a fictional league story Last edited by Big Six; 06-20-2009 at 07:26 PM.