Playoffs Begin 7/22
[1] Rounding Third
[2] Aroma Brewers
[3] the Underdevelopments
[4] Via Vipers
5th Place Game:
Loser of 6pm Game Field #1 vs.Ninja Pirates
Rounding Third Claims Starbucks League Title
The Starbucks League has long been dominated by Rounding Third and the Aroma Brewers. This season proved no different as both teams cruised into the championship game poised to claim yet another title.
What was to be back-and-forth battle of heavyweights, turned into a one-sided affair that saw Rounding Third claim the 2011 title behind two big innings and stingy defense.
Rounding Third came out strong on defense in the Top of the 1st, as the Brewers were set down in order by Jeff who assisted on all 3 outs from SS.
After a leadoff hit in the bottom of the 1st, Tim scored the first run of the game, but the Brewers came back quickly in the top of the 2nd with 3 runs of their own to make it 3-1.
The Brewers' momentum was quickly squelched, however, as Rounding Third put 6 runs on the board in the bottom of the 2nd. Tommy got the rally going with an RBI triple, then was driven in on the next play by Rhoda.
Rounding Third then held the Brewers scoreless in the 3rd and 4th, including a 1-2-3 inning in the 3rd and a sweet 4-6-3 double play started by Angie in the 4th to end the inning. Looking to build on a 7-3 advantage entering the bottom of the 4th, Rounding Third broke the game open. Erik got things going with a deep homerun to right-center. Tasha followed with a single up the middle and Rounding Third was off to the races. Aided by a barrage of singles, Rounding Third drove in 8 runs in the bottom of the 4th to stretch the lead to 15-3. Rounding Third failed to score again, but they had more than enough. The Brewers scored one in the 5th to make it 15-4, and threatened in the 6th, but the Brewers couldn't put together enough hits to break through Rounding Third's stingy defense.
Exuberant, Rounding Third dawned their "CHAMPS" shirts, gathered for a photo, then headed out on the town to celebrate where thousands of fans had gathered in the streets, waiting to shower their beloved team with congratulations!
Jeff Sets the Tone for Playoffs
Jeff's steady defense and consistent hitting set the tone for Rounding Third, and helped seal the Starbucks League Championship! Team Captain, Tim, said of Jeff, "He made it easy for the rest of us." Jeff played a significant role in holding the Via Vipers to 2 runs in the semifinal and assisted on the first three outs of the championship game, boosting the confidence of his teammates as they pushed on for the championship.
In addition to his slick glovework, Jeff also contributed at the plate, including a solid hit in the 4th inning of the championship game, which helped break open the game for Rounding Third.
Congratulations to Jeff and to Rounding Third!
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