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enigk · 12-09-2004, 02:40 PM

3008 DCL WORLD SERIES

Game 1 - A slugfest breaks out in New Orleans as the two teams combine for 38 runs on 42 hits. A 9-run 7th inning for Hartford ensures their win as they take Game 1 on the road, 16-12. In the 7th, Bondje was 2 for 2 with a 2-run HR and a 2-run triple. Bondje finished the game 3 for 6 with a triple and 2 HRs, 3 runs scored and 5 RBI. Guru Nahak was held relatively quiet for New Orleans, finishing 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 1 run scored and a walk.

Game 2 - Two key Hartford errors lead to 3 unearned runs for New Orleans as they win Game 2 at home, 4-2. The deities were held in check as Bondje manages only a single in 4 ABs and Nahak goes 1 for 2 with a triple, 2 walks and a run scored.

Game 3 - Heading to Hartford with the series tied 1-1, New Orleans shuts down Bondje and wins the game 5-2. Nahak was 2 for 5 with a single, a solo HR, a run scored, 2 RBI and a stolen base. Bondje was 1 for 4 with a double and was caught stealing.

Game 4 - Game 4 was huge for Hartford as they would either tie the series at 2 games a piece or fall into a 3-1 hole. Guru Nahak was 4 for 4 with 4 singles, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk and 2 stolen bases on the day as he raises his 3008 post-season batting average to a very impressive .569. Bondje was held to 1 for 4 again, but his one hit was a solo shot in the bottom of the 9th to send the game to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th, Hartford mortals managed to scrape out a run to win the game and even the series at 2-2.

Game 5 - The last game in Hartford sees the hometown team rally late, but not enough as they fall to New Orleans 6-4 putting them one loss away from elimination. Bondje continued to struggle mightily from the plate, this time posting an 0-5, dropping his post-season average to .362. Following Bondje's game-ending ground out to the shortstop, a smattering of boos could be heard from the stands. Bondje threw down his batting helmet and sprinkled some dust out of a pouch hanging from his belt and a zombie Jimmy Hoffa punched his way out from underneath the pitcher's mound. The booing stopped immediately.

Guru Nahak was 1 for 3 from the plate with a 2 RBI triple, a run scored, a walk and was caught stealing.

Game 6 - Back in New Orleans, Hartford jumped out of the gate quickly, scoring two on a 2-run HR in the top of the 1st from slumping deity Bondje. That would be Bondje's only hit in 4 at-bats and those would be Hartford's only runs as New Orleans wins the World Series at home, 4-2. Nahak was held to 1 for 3 with a walk on the day, but his .544 / 4 HR / 15 RBI was more than enough to earn him the Post-Season MVP Award. After mortal Hartford 3B Charles Melton grounded out to 2B to end the game, Guru Nahak tossed his catcher's mask high into the air and bear-hugged Closer Henry Johnson, breaking 4 of his ribs. Johnson will be fine by Spring Training.

"This is fantastic!" exclaimed Guru Nahak, accepting the Post-Season MVP Trophy, "I tell you, this Hartford team was tough. They have a great squad and we were fortunate that our pitching staff was able to shut Bondje down. This wasn't an easy series...it was the Big Easy's Series! ...I don't hear any laughing..." At which point the room erupted in forced laughter to appease the deity's burgeoning sense of humor.

"It stinks, man," confessed a dejected Bondje in the Hartford locker room, "We worked real hard all season and all through the off-season and we thought we had something special. I don't know what the problem is...I mean all the spells and potions...nothing. I mean, it's certainly making my HRs consistent, I've hit 9 HRs every single post-season, but my average...from .604 to .605 to .355? That makes no sense to me. I apologize for threatening our fans in Hartford with that 'raising of the dead' thing...I was hurt by their booing and lashed out a little bit. The fans have been great, they were just as frustrated as we were."

So, Guru Nahak fares much better than his first trip to the playoffs, where he hit .182 with no HRs or RBI and was swept in the first round. Bondje's power numbers were excellent again, but his average plummeted and took his Hartford teammates with it. It will be interesting to see how the Hartford front office reacts to the loss - their payroll was the highest in the league, but with raising their ticket prices to $12 and the playoff revenue, they pulled down a $6 million dollar profit. However, New Orleans' payroll was almost $30 million less and they showed a much higher profit. Will Hartford go Steinbrenner and raise salary or try and field a discount winner?

Deity Postseason Stats
Guru Nahak (.544 / 4 HR / 15 RBI)
Bondje (.355 / 9 HR / 23 RBI)

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enigk Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	3008 DCL WORLD SERIES Game 1 - A slugfest breaks out in New Orleans as the two teams combine for 38 runs on 42 hits. A 9-run 7th inning for Hartford ensures their win as they take Game 1 on the road, 16-12. In the 7th, Bondje was 2 for 2 with a 2-run HR and a 2-run triple. Bondje finished the game 3 for 6 with a triple and 2 HRs, 3 runs scored and 5 RBI. Guru Nahak was held relatively quiet for New Orleans, finishing 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 1 run scored and a walk. Game 2 - Two key Hartford errors lead to 3 unearned runs for New Orleans as they win Game 2 at home, 4-2. The deities were held in check as Bondje manages only a single in 4 ABs and Nahak goes 1 for 2 with a triple, 2 walks and a run scored. Game 3 - Heading to Hartford with the series tied 1-1, New Orleans shuts down Bondje and wins the game 5-2. Nahak was 2 for 5 with a single, a solo HR, a run scored, 2 RBI and a stolen base. Bondje was 1 for 4 with a double and was caught stealing. Game 4 - Game 4 was huge for Hartford as they would either tie the series at 2 games a piece or fall into a 3-1 hole. Guru Nahak was 4 for 4 with 4 singles, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk and 2 stolen bases on the day as he raises his 3008 post-season batting average to a very impressive .569. Bondje was held to 1 for 4 again, but his one hit was a solo shot in the bottom of the 9th to send the game to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th, Hartford mortals managed to scrape out a run to win the game and even the series at 2-2. Game 5 - The last game in Hartford sees the hometown team rally late, but not enough as they fall to New Orleans 6-4 putting them one loss away from elimination. Bondje continued to struggle mightily from the plate, this time posting an 0-5, dropping his post-season average to .362. Following Bondje's game-ending ground out to the shortstop, a smattering of boos could be heard from the stands. Bondje threw down his batting helmet and sprinkled some dust out of a pouch hanging from his belt and a zombie Jimmy Hoffa punched his way out from underneath the pitcher's mound. The booing stopped immediately. Guru Nahak was 1 for 3 from the plate with a 2 RBI triple, a run scored, a walk and was caught stealing. Game 6 - Back in New Orleans, Hartford jumped out of the gate quickly, scoring two on a 2-run HR in the top of the 1st from slumping deity Bondje. That would be Bondje's only hit in 4 at-bats and those would be Hartford's only runs as New Orleans wins the World Series at home, 4-2. Nahak was held to 1 for 3 with a walk on the day, but his .544 / 4 HR / 15 RBI was more than enough to earn him the Post-Season MVP Award. After mortal Hartford 3B Charles Melton grounded out to 2B to end the game, Guru Nahak tossed his catcher's mask high into the air and bear-hugged Closer Henry Johnson, breaking 4 of his ribs. Johnson will be fine by Spring Training. "This is fantastic!" exclaimed Guru Nahak, accepting the Post-Season MVP Trophy, "I tell you, this Hartford team was tough. They have a great squad and we were fortunate that our pitching staff was able to shut Bondje down. This wasn't an easy series...it was the Big Easy's Series! ...I don't hear any laughing..." At which point the room erupted in forced laughter to appease the deity's burgeoning sense of humor. "It stinks, man," confessed a dejected Bondje in the Hartford locker room, "We worked real hard all season and all through the off-season and we thought we had something special. I don't know what the problem is...I mean all the spells and potions...nothing. I mean, it's certainly making my HRs consistent, I've hit 9 HRs every single post-season, but my average...from .604 to .605 to .355? That makes no sense to me. I apologize for threatening our fans in Hartford with that 'raising of the dead' thing...I was hurt by their booing and lashed out a little bit. The fans have been great, they were just as frustrated as we were." So, Guru Nahak fares much better than his first trip to the playoffs, where he hit .182 with no HRs or RBI and was swept in the first round. Bondje's power numbers were excellent again, but his average plummeted and took his Hartford teammates with it. It will be interesting to see how the Hartford front office reacts to the loss - their payroll was the highest in the league, but with raising their ticket prices to $12 and the playoff revenue, they pulled down a $6 million dollar profit. However, New Orleans' payroll was almost $30 million less and they showed a much higher profit. Will Hartford go Steinbrenner and raise salary or try and field a discount winner? Deity Postseason Stats Guru Nahak (.544 / 4 HR / 15 RBI) Bondje (.355 / 9 HR / 23 RBI)