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3005 DCL WORLD SERIES
Game 1 - Enlil doubled and hit a solo Home Run, but that was Cleveland's only run of the day as Hartford takes Game 1 at home, 4-1. Bondje was 1-3 with a 2-run Homer.
Game 2 - Cleveland certainly came to play in Game 2, as they rough up Hartford 12-3 to even the series at 1-1. Enlil was 1-2, scored 3 runs and drew 4 walks in the drubbing. The Hartford crowd began to disperse after a 4 run 7th put Cleveland ahead 8-1. For Hartford, Bondje hit his 8th HR of the post-season and stole a base.
Game 3 - It came down to the wire in the first game in Cleveland, but Enlil and his teammates managed to hang on for the win, taking a 2-1 series lead. Bondje went 3-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in the losing effort. Hartford trailed 9-4 heading into the top of the 9th and chipped the lead down to 1 with some doubles and a home run, but mortal Jack Hopes couldn't fulfill his last name and struck out swinging to end the game. For Cleveland, Enlil was 1-2 and hit his 11th Home Run of the postseason.
Game 4 - The series is becoming quite one-sided as Cleveland takes their third straight win to grab the 3-1 series lead. Bondje was 2-3 with an RBI and 2 runs scored, but it wasn't enough as Hartford falls to Cleveland, 9-6. In the winning effort, Enlil was 2-4 with a triple and a home run and collected 3 RBI.
Game 5 - With their backs firmly against the wall, Hartford scores 2 in the top of the 8th and squeak out the road win 6-5. Enlil had a nice game for Cleveland, going 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI, but Bondje picked the team up and carried them to victory with his 3 for 3 performance. Bondje hit his 9th home run of the postseason as Hartford closes the gap, but still trails Cleveland, 3 games to 2.
Game 6 - On the day before Halloween, Enlil and his Cleveland teammates got a real nice treat, as they clinch the World Series Title with a 7-6 win in Hartford. Hartford entered the 9th with a 6-4 lead and brought in their closer to seal the game. A single and an error put men on first and second for Enlil, who drove a pitch into the Center Field seats for the 3 run Home Run, which put Cleveland up 7-6. Cleveland's closer entered the game and gave up a one out double to Bondje, but back to back ground-outs ended the game and ignited a celebration on the field. Enlil's home run was his 13th of the postseason and sealed him the Post-Season MVP Award. On the game, Enlil was 3-5 with 3 RBI while Bondje was 4-5 with 2 doubles, a triple and a run scored.
A usually subdued Enlil was extremely overjoyed following the game. "Y'all know my face *NOW* don't you! I'm Sumerian! Tampon commercial people - I'm history! Oh, it feels so nice! I'm going to make *SO* much coin off of this, it's not even funny! Sneakers...soda...fast food! The triumverate, Baby! The triumverate!"
In the Hartford locker room, a downtrodden Bondje sat quietly outside his locker fielding questions from reporters. "It hurts," noted Bondje, "it really stings. I mean, I buried the pouch in my yard...perhaps I did not sanctify the ground with enough blood first? I've got a million questions running through my head, but no answers. It's tough to swallow..." The Voodoo icon then drove a pin into the groin of a small doll which was followed by a severe scream of agony from the showers.
So, our 3005 Champion is crowned as Cleveland brings the title home to Ohio. This follows a season where a fellow oft-losing city, Buffalo, wins the title. Early predictions favor Philadelphia will be next to take home the crown.
This off-season should be interesting as 9 deities are in their contract years...stay tuned!
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Deity Postseason Stats
Enlil .545 / 13 HR / 25 RBI
Bondje .604 / 9 HR / 22 RBI
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