Thomson Merchants in Eau Claire

[Al's Fastball News]

Received: 6/24/07 10:22:12 PM 
From:  "scott glazier" <s.glazier(at)mchsi.com> 


  
Subject:  Thomson Merchants in Eau Claire  
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Thomson, Illinois
 
The Thomson Merchants completed a 1-2 record at the recently
completed Eau Claire Classic. A unusual twist in schduleing saw
the Merchants twice lose to ISC #6 ranked Mindak Millers at what
was a well run and enjoyable tournament. These two games against
Mindak were the 3rd and 4th time Mindak and Thomson have faced
up in the last 3 tournaments.
 
In the opening game on Friday Thomson went down 8-0 to the Millers.
The strong Mindak hitting line-up again proving too much for
the Merchant pitching. Highlights for Thomson included  a 2 hit
performance from catcher Casey Eden to pick up the only hits
for Thomson.
 
In the losers bracket game on Saturday the Merchants showed the
progress has been made over recent tough weekends to prevail
against Kegal Black Knights 8-0 in 5 innings. Steve Manson was
strong on the mound for Thomson before being replaced by pick-up
player Gerard Long for the save in the 5th innings. Manson also
contributed 2 hits for Thomson, alongside another 2 for 2 performance
for Casey Eden, and 2 rbi games for Kevin Anderson and Rory Miller.
Miller's 2 run Home run being the final act of the game.
 
Thomson then turned around to play Mindak again in a sudden death
match. The Mindak hitters were again on fire, combined with the
strong pitching of Ward Gosse, and Mindak ran out 9-0 winners
in 5 innings. 2 home runs by Roman Foore were particulary impressive
for Mindak. Q Cody and Kevin Anderson picked up hits for Thomson.
 
Thomson will next be in action at the Boys of Summer (Mindak
will not be in our bracket) where out team will be joined for
the rest of the season by Roberto Bahler. We are excited to bring
Roberto on board and look forward to having him with us for the
rest of the season. All Merchants action can be followed on www.thomsonfastpitch.com.
 
Game 1
Thomson Merchants vs Mindak Millers
 
TM   0 0 0 0 0      0 2 1
MM   2 0 0 3 3     8 9 0
 
Thomson:
Steve Manson; 4.6 ip, 8er, 1bb, 1k - LP
Casey Eden; 2 for 2
 
Mindak Millers:
Rick Laing; 4ip, 0er, 1bb, 4k - WP
 
Game 2
Thomson Merchants vs Kegal Black Knights
 
KK   0 0 0 0 0     0 4 0
TM   0 1 2 2 3     8 9 1
 
Thomson:
Steve Manson ; 4ip, 0er, 1bb, 2k - WP
Gerard Long; 1ip, 0er, 0bb, 1k - S
Aaron Vail; 1 for 3
Casey Eden; 2 for 2, 1bb, 2rbi
Steve Manson; 2 for 2
Bruce Bielema; 1 for 2, 1bb
Rory Miller; 1 for 2, 1bb, 2rbi, HR
BK Gulick; 1 for 1
Kevin Anderson; 1 for 2, 2rbi
 
Kegal Black Knights
Brady Woods; 4ip, 8er, 4bb, 5k - LP
 
Game 2
Thomson Merchants vs Mindak Millers
 
TM   0 0 0 0 0     0 2 0
MM   3 4 0 2 -     9 8 0
 
Thomson:
Rory Miller; 4ip, 5er; 4bb, 1k - LP
Kevin Anderson; 1 for 2
Q Cody; 1 for 1
 
Mindak Millers:
Ward Gosse, 5ip, 0er, 1bb, 8k - WP
 
 
 
Scott Glazier
s.glazier(at)mchsi.com
 
 
 

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