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October 22nd, 3005
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RESULTS
Hartford (Bondje) def. Norfolk (uKqili) 4-0
Cleveland (Enlil) def. Gadsden (Odin) 4-2
It was a bad week to be a reigning MVP...
CL Series
In the Continental League, 3004 CL MVP uKqili and Norfolk were riding high following their 3 game sweep of Atlanta, but ran headlong into a brick wall by the name of Hartford. Bondje's average dropped, but he made up for it with power as he hits 4 HRs with 10 RBI during the 4 game sweep. The key game in this series was the game 2 match-up in Hartford. Norfolk outhit Hartford 16-9 and entered the bottom of the 9th inning with a 7-6 lead. But, Norfolk brought in mortal reliever Ramon Villamil, who surrendered a single, then back-to-back walks, capped off by fellow mortal Andrew Pollard crushing a Grand Slam over the Center Field wall for the walk-off game winner. Norfolk stayed close in the remaining games, but didn't seem to have the heart to pull them out.
uKqili was very gracious in defeat. "I wish Bondje all the best," noted uKqili, in a rich baritone as deep and serene as any oceanic trench, "They really came to play and I wish them all the best in the Series of the World."
At a pep rally in the Hartford ESPNZone, Bondje assured victory was a mere formality. "I have placed a picture of the trophy, a small piece of metal scraped from its base, a chicken leg and 17 herbs and spices in a velvet pouch which I buried under an oak tree with strong roots in my backyard. How could I not lose?"
UL Series
In the United League, Enlil and Cleveland topped 3004 UL MVP Odin and his Gadsden teammates 4 games to 2. This was a close series with most games being decided by 1 or 2 runs. The key game in this series was Game 4 in Gadsden. Gadsden stood ready to even the series at 2 games apiece and outhit Cleveland 12-5, but two errors opened the door for Cleveland to steal the 6-5 win. Gadsden took 2 of their 3 home games, but dropped the next one on the road to cede the series.
Odin was terse following the game. "I am obviously upset by the outcome of this series...I mean, this is what you play the season for. But, all I can do is work hard during the off-season and come back to Gadsden next year... speaking of which, where the hell *is* Gadsden anyway?"
Enlil has spent his time off in seclusion. When asked if he was staying out of the limelight so as not to lose focus, Enlil replied, "I am a Sumerian God. How many Sumerians do you see walking around these days? I mean, I hear Jesus Christ talking about how he can't go to the store without signing 100 autographs or healing 100 lepers or whatever...you know what I get? I get a call from my agent saying that he's pretty sure I might get a call-back for my audition for Crabby Woman's Husband in a tampon commercial. But, you know what, that's just fueling my fire to win every damn award there is so I can shove it in everyone's face...oh, yeah, and as an honor to those who worship me...all *4* of them..." at which point Enlil rolled his eyes and walked away.
So, the stage is set for the second World Series in DCL history. Last year's series went the distance and was decided by great pitching in the Game 7 win. Will Hartford carry momentum from their 4 game sweep of Norfolk and a couple extra days' rest? Or will Enlil and his Cleveland teammates cash in on their extra game time to seal the victory? Vegas has made Hartford the favorites, posting 3-1 odds for Bondje and his squad while posting the odds at 9-2 for Cleveland.
Deity Postseason Stats
Bondje .563 / 6 HR / 17 RBI
uKqili .600 / 5 HR / 15 RBI
Enlil .529 / 9 HR / 14 RBI
Odin .457 / 6 HR / 11 RBI
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