PAJAK ROLLS A PAIR OF 299 GAMES TO TAKE
PEPSI PWBA ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER OPEN LEAD
SEMINOLE, Fla. – Getting away from the game during the Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour’s recent break has seemingly done wonders for Daria Pajak’s game.
In Friday’s second qualifying round of the Pepsi PWBA St. Petersburg-Clearwater Open, the Pila, Poland native averaged 245, including a pair of 299 games over a three-game span. Now, after first having to go through the pre-tournament qualifier just to make the field, she will lead 12 bowlers into Saturday morning’s final qualifying block.
The top five players in total pinfall after Saturday morning’s six games at Seminole Lanes will advance to the stepladder finals, which will be televised live at 6 p.m. (Eastern) on CBS Sports Network.
“I feel great, I’m speechless,” Pajak said. “I lined up very well, matched up, where I had a couple of boards down the lane where I could miss, and I just never let it go. When I saw the ball was doing something different, I was trying to get a better feel at the bottom, and it worked. I could miss quite a bit.”
Pajak said the PWBA’s break in July was just what she needed, that she “needed to clear my head.” She has performed better each day this week.
She averaged 226 over eight games to lead Thursday’s qualifying event and then had a great start on Friday, with a 1,885 total (235 average) during the eight-game morning block. It was not comparable to the afternoon block, however.
After starting with games of 223 and 236, Pajak had a 299, 274, 299 again and a 266 game – a ridiculous 284.5 average over the four games.
So, the only disappointing part was missing a 300 game twice, right?
“No, not at all,” Pajak said. “I would love to have a 300 game. It’s great, a cute accomplishment, but 299, 274, and then 299 feels just as good.”
Pajak’s collegiate teammate at Webber International, Verity Crawley of England, also made a big move on Friday afternoon, starting in 15th place and moving up to fourth.
Crawley started the second round with an 814 set that included a 290 and 300 game.
“It definitely gave me a lot of confidence,” Crawley said. “I felt like my shot-making was really good, which was more important than anything.”
Liz Kuhlkin of Schenectady, New York, the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open champion, led the opening round with a 2,014 pinfall total, ahead of Kelly Kulick (1,850) of Union, New Jersey, and Pajak.
“It’s funny, because I didn’t practice yesterday, so I came into today kind of rusty, I guess you could say,” said Kuhlkin, who had the event’s first perfect game in the opening round. “It was a very pleasant surprise to bowl the way I did today.”
The Pepsi PWBA St. Petersburg-Clearwater Open is the first of three elite-field events that will take place in August. Following the U.S. Women’s Open, the top 24 players on the PWBA points list earned their way into the elite-field events with the remainder of the 32-player field determined through a pre-tournament qualifier (PTQ).
Colombian players delayed
Three players who qualified for the Pepsi PWBA St. Petersburg-Clearwater Open, based on being in the top 24 in points after the U.S. Women’s Open, were not available at the start of the event on Friday morning.
Clara Guerrero, Maria Jose Rodriguez, and Rocio Restrepo were delayed because of travel issues after competing for their native Colombia in the Central American and Caribbean Sports Games, a multi-sports event, in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Rule 6 of the PWBA rules addresses late arrivals, stating “any competitor who is late for the official start time for the first round of qualifying may be disqualified. Any competitor who is late for the starting time for any subsequent round of qualifying must enter play in the current frame and game in which her group is then bowling, and she will receive no score for frames and/or games missed.”
The players notified the tournament manager they were en route to the event, so they were not disqualified and arrived just before the start of the second round. The three bowlers will receive points based on their finishes.
Sandra Gongora, who also competed in the games in Colombia, withdrew from the Pepsi PWBA St. Petersburg-Clearwater Open earlier in the week.
PEPSI PWBA ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER OPEN
(At Seminole Lanes, Seminole, Fla.)
FRIDAY’S QUALIFYING (After 16 games)
1, Daria Pajak, Poland, 3,920. 2, Liz Kuhlkin, Schenectady, N.Y., 3,833. 3, Jordan Richard, Tipton, Mich., 3,761. 4, Verity Crawley, England, 3,687. 5, Diana Zavjalova, Latvia, 3,653. 6, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 3,618.
7, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 3,594. 8, Shannon O'Keefe, Shiloh, Ill., 3,577. 9, Erin McCarthy, Omaha, Neb., 3,549. 10, Missy Parkin, Laguna Hills, Calif., 3,525. 11, Birgit Poppler, Germany, 3,523. 12, Shannon Pluhowsky, Dayton, Ohio, 3,512.
Did not advance
13, (TIE) Bryanna Cote, Red Rock, Ariz., and Daria Kovalova, Ukraine, and Liz Johnson, Palatine, Ill., 3,479, $1,200. 16, Sydney Brummett, Wichita, Kan., 3,475, $1,200. 17, Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, 3,449, $1,200. 18, Giselle Poss, Nashville, Tenn., 3,382, $1,200.
19, Taylor Bulthuis (n), Coral Springs, Fla., 3,373, $1,200. 20, Lindsay Boomershine, Perry, Utah, 3,352, $1,200. 21, Josie Barnes, Nashville, Tenn., 3,347, $1,200. 22, Jen Higgins, Westerville, Ohio, 3,344, $1,200. 23, Stefanie Johnson, McKinney, Texas, 3,273, $1,200. 24, Elise Bolton, Merritt Island, Fla., 3,250, $1,200.
25, Katie Thornton (n), Savannah, Ga., 3,225, $1,200. 26, Pamela Alvarez, Mexico, 3,217, $1,200. 27, Summer Jasmin, Beckley, W. Va., 3,172, $1,200. 28, Samantha Infantino (n), Wellington, Fla., 3,083, $1,200. 29, Janelle Irwin, Schenectady, N.Y., 3,045, $1,200. 30, Clara Guerrero, Colombia, 1,778, $1,200.
31, Maria Jose Rodriguez, Colombia, 1,739, $1,200. 32, Rocio Restrepo, Louisville, Ohio, 1,718, $1,200.
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Friday, August 3, 2018
US QATAR WINS TEAM GOLD
UNITED STATES, QATAR WIN TEAM GOLD AT 2018 WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - For the first time since 2012, the Junior Team USA girls claimed the coveted team gold medal at the World Bowling Youth Championships, while the boys from Qatar returned to the top of the medal stand as a team for the first time in three decades.
The girls team final Thursday at Thunderbowl Lanes was a rematch of the 2016 title tilt between Korea and the United States, and it gave Junior Team USA a chance at redemption on its home turf.
The opportunity was not wasted, as the Junior Team USA girls battled back from an opening-game loss and won the match, 2-1, by scores of 180-205, 214-181 and 230-175 in the modified Baker format.
Junior Team USA jumped out to an early lead in the opener, before a missed single pin in the sixth frame and back-to-back splits to end the game, gave the defending champions the advantage and momentum.
After starting the second game with a 7-10 split, the Junior Team USA girls rallied with four consecutive strikes, stole the momentum and never looked back.
The team's roster included Taylor Bailey of Joliet, Illinois, Breanna Clemmer of Clover, South Carolina, Mabel Cummins of Elburn, Illinois, and Caitlyn Johnson of Rockwell, North Carolina. All four competed in the World Youth Championships for the first time.
"After losing the first game, and the way we lost it, I reminded them that in the big picture, it was just one game of Baker," Junior Team USA head coach Bryan O'Keefe said. "Despite the start to the second game, they threw great shots to take the lead and win it. Then, they bowled unbelievable the last game when they needed it most. It's an incredible feeling and one they'll remember for the rest of their lives. I will, as well."
The week certainly had its ups and downs for O'Keefe and his team, but regardless of the pin carry they got along the way, or coming up short with silver medals in singles (Johnson) and doubles (Bailey and Clemmer), the team title is the one that always means the most.
Their game plan this week included focusing on what they call the three Cs - connection, communication and commitment. They were resilient when things weren't going great, and they took advantage of the momentum when it went their way.
"We were all pretty nervous going into the gold-medal match, and after we lost the first game, we were pretty down on ourselves for the mistakes we made," Clemmer said. "We fought back in the second game, and the last game changed everything. We stayed connected and committed to each shot, and it went in our favor."
The last team title for the Junior Team USA girls came in Bangkok in 2012. That year, the United States swept the team event for the first time in history, and the victory also marked the first of three consecutive wins for the Junior Team USA boys. The boys finished ninth this week at Thunderbowl Lanes.
In 2014, the girls earned a bronze medal in the team event, and they left the 2016 tournament in Lincoln, Nebraska, with silver after being swept by Korea, 2-0.
"Winning feels amazing," said Clemmer, a five-time member of Junior Team USA. "We've been waiting for this for years, and it was our time. We knew that no matter what happened, we were still gold medalists in our hearts, but to come back and win is something we'll never forget."
The United States and Korea both were 2-0 winners Thursday in the semifinals. Korea, the top seed after six games of qualifying, eased past Sweden, 255-212 and 243-216, while the United States downed Malaysia, 189-162 and 224-173.
Qatar's return to the spotlight at the World Youth Championships also was a long time coming, with the country's last team gold medal coming at the inaugural event in 1988.
That tournament, known then as the International Youth Championships, was held in the Philippines, and Qatar's road to the title Thursday also went through the Philippines.
This time, Qatar defeated the Philippines, 2-1, in the semifinals to earn a place in the 2018 final against Finland, a 2-0 winner against top-seeded Japan.
Led by this week's boys all-events gold medalist Ghanim Aboujassoum, Qatar made light work of Finland, claiming the title with a 2-0 sweep by scores of 239-238 and 233-199.
In the opening game of the title match, Finland anchor and all-events bronze medalist, Niko Oksanen, struck on his fill ball to force Aboujassoum to throw three strikes in the final frame for the one-pin victory.
Qatar's only other gold medal prior to the 2018 event came in all-events in 1992.
"We reset this program in 2009 and set a lot of goals, one of which was to win at least one medal at the 2016 World Youth Championships, which we did," said Qatar head coach Pedro Merani. "Now, to be on top of the world is amazing."
Qatar's success at Thunderbowl Lanes means a lot for the future of the program. Aboujassoum's individual success also showed Merani much about his anchor bowler's resilience and strong mental game.
Aboujassoum was frustrated after missing the cut to the singles medal round by one pin, but he maintained his focus and averaged more than 230 for 18 games to win all-events.
"This pattern (44-foot London) definitely played to Ghanim's strengths, and even though he missed the first medal round, I was able to explain to him that I felt he had the best reaction of the entire field," Merani said. "He was able to stay focused and keep doing what he was doing, and here we are."
Aboujassoum was joined on the lanes by Jassem Al Deyab, Jassim Al Muraikhi and Mohammed Al Merekhi, the singles silver medalist in 2016.
All competitors this week bowled 18 games - six games in singles, doubles and team - and gold, silver and bronze all-events medals were awarded based on 18-game pinfall totals.
The top overall performers, 24 boys and 24 girls, advanced to Masters match play, which got underway Thursday afternoon.
Of the seven Junior Team USA players who advanced, only Cortez Schenck of Phoenix remains among the eight boys and eight girls still in contention.
Competition will resume Friday at 9 a.m. Eastern, with the Masters semifinals scheduled to get underway at 10:15 a.m. EDT.
The World Youth Championships is held every two years, and the 2018 edition has brought more than 200 competitors from 37 countries to the Detroit area to bowl for medals in singles, doubles, team, all-events and Masters competition.
World Bowling is providing livestream coverage of the event, and bowling fans from around the globe will be able to watch the competition live from start to finish. Coverage will include all qualifying, semifinal and final rounds.
For more information on the 2018 World Youth Championships or to watch the livestream, visit 2018WYC.WorldBowling.org.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). USBC conducts championship events nationwide including the largest participation sporting events in the world - the USBC Open and Women's Championships - and professional events such as the USBC Masters and USBC Queens.
Founded in 1895, today USBC and its 2,000 state and local associations proudly serve more than a million members. USBC is headquartered in Arlington, Texas, working toward a future for the sport. The online home for USBC is BOWL.com.
2018 WORLD BOWLING YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
At Thunderbowl Lanes
Allen Park, Mich.
Thursday's results
GIRLS TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIP
(Winner earns gold, loser gets silver)
United States def. Korea, 2-1 (180-205, 214-181, 230-175).
SEMIFINALS
(Winners advance, losers tie for bronze)
Korea def. Sweden, 2-0 (255-212, 243-212).
United States def. Malaysia, 2-0 (189-162, 224-173).
GIRLS ALL-EVENTS
(18-game pinfall totals - six games of singles, doubles and team)
Gold - Nur Sahar, Malaysia, 3,937.
Silver - Juliana Botero, Colombia, 3,903.
Silver - Hong Sunhwa, Korea, 3,903.
BOYS TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIP
(Winner earns gold, loser gets silver)
Qatar def. Finland, 2-0 (239-238, 233-199).
SEMIFINALS
(Winners advance, losers tie for bronze)
Finland def. Japan, 2-0 (214-202, 208-162).
Qatar def. Philippines, 2-1 (213-190, 158-176, 217-173).
BOYS ALL-EVENTS
(18-game pinfall totals - six games of singles, doubles and team)
Gold - Ghanim Aboujassoum, Qatar, 4,141.
Silver - Han Jaehyeon, Korea, 4,093.
Bronze - Niko Oksanen, Finland, 4,078.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - For the first time since 2012, the Junior Team USA girls claimed the coveted team gold medal at the World Bowling Youth Championships, while the boys from Qatar returned to the top of the medal stand as a team for the first time in three decades.
The girls team final Thursday at Thunderbowl Lanes was a rematch of the 2016 title tilt between Korea and the United States, and it gave Junior Team USA a chance at redemption on its home turf.
The opportunity was not wasted, as the Junior Team USA girls battled back from an opening-game loss and won the match, 2-1, by scores of 180-205, 214-181 and 230-175 in the modified Baker format.
Junior Team USA jumped out to an early lead in the opener, before a missed single pin in the sixth frame and back-to-back splits to end the game, gave the defending champions the advantage and momentum.
After starting the second game with a 7-10 split, the Junior Team USA girls rallied with four consecutive strikes, stole the momentum and never looked back.
The team's roster included Taylor Bailey of Joliet, Illinois, Breanna Clemmer of Clover, South Carolina, Mabel Cummins of Elburn, Illinois, and Caitlyn Johnson of Rockwell, North Carolina. All four competed in the World Youth Championships for the first time.
"After losing the first game, and the way we lost it, I reminded them that in the big picture, it was just one game of Baker," Junior Team USA head coach Bryan O'Keefe said. "Despite the start to the second game, they threw great shots to take the lead and win it. Then, they bowled unbelievable the last game when they needed it most. It's an incredible feeling and one they'll remember for the rest of their lives. I will, as well."
The week certainly had its ups and downs for O'Keefe and his team, but regardless of the pin carry they got along the way, or coming up short with silver medals in singles (Johnson) and doubles (Bailey and Clemmer), the team title is the one that always means the most.
Their game plan this week included focusing on what they call the three Cs - connection, communication and commitment. They were resilient when things weren't going great, and they took advantage of the momentum when it went their way.
"We were all pretty nervous going into the gold-medal match, and after we lost the first game, we were pretty down on ourselves for the mistakes we made," Clemmer said. "We fought back in the second game, and the last game changed everything. We stayed connected and committed to each shot, and it went in our favor."
The last team title for the Junior Team USA girls came in Bangkok in 2012. That year, the United States swept the team event for the first time in history, and the victory also marked the first of three consecutive wins for the Junior Team USA boys. The boys finished ninth this week at Thunderbowl Lanes.
In 2014, the girls earned a bronze medal in the team event, and they left the 2016 tournament in Lincoln, Nebraska, with silver after being swept by Korea, 2-0.
"Winning feels amazing," said Clemmer, a five-time member of Junior Team USA. "We've been waiting for this for years, and it was our time. We knew that no matter what happened, we were still gold medalists in our hearts, but to come back and win is something we'll never forget."
The United States and Korea both were 2-0 winners Thursday in the semifinals. Korea, the top seed after six games of qualifying, eased past Sweden, 255-212 and 243-216, while the United States downed Malaysia, 189-162 and 224-173.
Qatar's return to the spotlight at the World Youth Championships also was a long time coming, with the country's last team gold medal coming at the inaugural event in 1988.
That tournament, known then as the International Youth Championships, was held in the Philippines, and Qatar's road to the title Thursday also went through the Philippines.
This time, Qatar defeated the Philippines, 2-1, in the semifinals to earn a place in the 2018 final against Finland, a 2-0 winner against top-seeded Japan.
Led by this week's boys all-events gold medalist Ghanim Aboujassoum, Qatar made light work of Finland, claiming the title with a 2-0 sweep by scores of 239-238 and 233-199.
In the opening game of the title match, Finland anchor and all-events bronze medalist, Niko Oksanen, struck on his fill ball to force Aboujassoum to throw three strikes in the final frame for the one-pin victory.
Qatar's only other gold medal prior to the 2018 event came in all-events in 1992.
"We reset this program in 2009 and set a lot of goals, one of which was to win at least one medal at the 2016 World Youth Championships, which we did," said Qatar head coach Pedro Merani. "Now, to be on top of the world is amazing."
Qatar's success at Thunderbowl Lanes means a lot for the future of the program. Aboujassoum's individual success also showed Merani much about his anchor bowler's resilience and strong mental game.
Aboujassoum was frustrated after missing the cut to the singles medal round by one pin, but he maintained his focus and averaged more than 230 for 18 games to win all-events.
"This pattern (44-foot London) definitely played to Ghanim's strengths, and even though he missed the first medal round, I was able to explain to him that I felt he had the best reaction of the entire field," Merani said. "He was able to stay focused and keep doing what he was doing, and here we are."
Aboujassoum was joined on the lanes by Jassem Al Deyab, Jassim Al Muraikhi and Mohammed Al Merekhi, the singles silver medalist in 2016.
All competitors this week bowled 18 games - six games in singles, doubles and team - and gold, silver and bronze all-events medals were awarded based on 18-game pinfall totals.
The top overall performers, 24 boys and 24 girls, advanced to Masters match play, which got underway Thursday afternoon.
Of the seven Junior Team USA players who advanced, only Cortez Schenck of Phoenix remains among the eight boys and eight girls still in contention.
Competition will resume Friday at 9 a.m. Eastern, with the Masters semifinals scheduled to get underway at 10:15 a.m. EDT.
The World Youth Championships is held every two years, and the 2018 edition has brought more than 200 competitors from 37 countries to the Detroit area to bowl for medals in singles, doubles, team, all-events and Masters competition.
World Bowling is providing livestream coverage of the event, and bowling fans from around the globe will be able to watch the competition live from start to finish. Coverage will include all qualifying, semifinal and final rounds.
For more information on the 2018 World Youth Championships or to watch the livestream, visit 2018WYC.WorldBowling.org.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). USBC conducts championship events nationwide including the largest participation sporting events in the world - the USBC Open and Women's Championships - and professional events such as the USBC Masters and USBC Queens.
Founded in 1895, today USBC and its 2,000 state and local associations proudly serve more than a million members. USBC is headquartered in Arlington, Texas, working toward a future for the sport. The online home for USBC is BOWL.com.
2018 WORLD BOWLING YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
At Thunderbowl Lanes
Allen Park, Mich.
Thursday's results
GIRLS TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIP
(Winner earns gold, loser gets silver)
United States def. Korea, 2-1 (180-205, 214-181, 230-175).
SEMIFINALS
(Winners advance, losers tie for bronze)
Korea def. Sweden, 2-0 (255-212, 243-212).
United States def. Malaysia, 2-0 (189-162, 224-173).
GIRLS ALL-EVENTS
(18-game pinfall totals - six games of singles, doubles and team)
Gold - Nur Sahar, Malaysia, 3,937.
Silver - Juliana Botero, Colombia, 3,903.
Silver - Hong Sunhwa, Korea, 3,903.
BOYS TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIP
(Winner earns gold, loser gets silver)
Qatar def. Finland, 2-0 (239-238, 233-199).
SEMIFINALS
(Winners advance, losers tie for bronze)
Finland def. Japan, 2-0 (214-202, 208-162).
Qatar def. Philippines, 2-1 (213-190, 158-176, 217-173).
BOYS ALL-EVENTS
(18-game pinfall totals - six games of singles, doubles and team)
Gold - Ghanim Aboujassoum, Qatar, 4,141.
Silver - Han Jaehyeon, Korea, 4,093.
Bronze - Niko Oksanen, Finland, 4,078.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
PONIES WIN 2-1 OVER GOATS
Pat’s Bat Pushes Ponies Past Goats in Finale
BINGHAMTON, NY – Patrick Mazeika’s eighth inning RBI single helped propel the Rumble Ponies to a 2-1 series-ending victory against the Yard Goats Thursday at NYSEG Stadium. Binghamton nabs back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly a month to earn the series split two games to two. Both starting pitchers lasted seven innings in the low-scoring affair.
With both teams utilizing their bullpen in a 1-1 game, Binghamton pushed the winning run across with two hits in the eighth inning. Brian Moran started the inning for Hartford, taking over for starter Rico Garcia. After retiring Patrick Biondi, Moran allowed a double down the right field line by Andres Gimenez. Joey Terdoslavich followed the two-bagger with a strikeout, leaving it to Will Toffey to extend the inning. Binghamton’s third basemen drew a walk and passed the baton to Mazeika. After falling behind 0-2, Mazeika hit a soft line drive into shallow right field, plating Gimenez from second to give the Rumble Ponies their first lead of the night.
Ryder Ryan (2-1) hurled a perfect ninth inning to preserve the Ponies lead, capping a stretch of 14 straight Yard Goats retired by Rumble Ponies pitching.
Moran (0-1), meanwhile, gave up his first Eastern League run of the season in the loss. He allowed two hits and the winning run in the eighth inning.
Mickey Jannis tossed seven innings for the third time in his last five starts. His lone blemish came in the third inning on Chris Rabago’s solo blast, the Yard Goats lone tally. The knuckleballer whiffed six and walked one.
Rico Garcia kept pace with Jannis, also firing seven innings. The only run allowed by the Double-A rookie came on back-to-back two-out doubles by Joey Terdoslavich and Will Toffey in the sixth inning. In his first time facing Binghamton, Garcia struck out five and issued one free pass.
Binghamton (51-59) continues its homestand by welcoming in the Harrisburg Senators on Friday. RHP Franklyn Kilmoe makes his NYSEG Stadium debut against RHP Cesar Vargas with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pregame show starts at 6:50 PM and can be heard on NewsRadio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES:Mickey Jannis’ 64th career Binghamton start (second all time)…Rumble Ponies first back-to-back wins since July 3 & 4…Binghamton’s bullpen did not allow a run in the four-game series…Yard Goats reliever Brian Moran had not allowed a run in six Eastern League appearances
PONIES WIN 2-0 OVER YARD GOATS
Great Scott! Copeland Cruises in Binghamton Win
BINGHAMTON, NY – Scott Copeland sailed through seven innings Wednesday at NYSEG Stadium, spearheading the Rumble Ponies 2-0 win over the Yard Goats. The right-hander induced four ground ball double plays and whiffed seven Hartford hitters in the Ponies 50th win of the season. Binghamton’s victory snaps a nine-game losing skid against the Yard Goats.
Already ahead 2-0, the Rumble Ponies needed a three-pitcher effort in the eighth inning to preserve their advantage. Ryan Metzler doubled to begin the frame, before Omar Carrizales reached first despite striking out. Luis Rojas took the ball from Copeland and summoned David Roseboom out of the bullpen. The left-hander struck out Nelson Molina and Roberto Ramos, keeping the Yard Goats runners on the corners. With two down, Corey Taylor replaced Roseboom and quelled the threat by whiffing Mylz Jones. Three Rumble Ponies pitchers combined to strike out for Yard Goats in the scoreless frame.
Taylor, despite allowing three ninth-inning hits, finished the game and picked up his sixth save of the season.
Binghamton broke the scoreless tie in the second inning, utilizing a pair of singles. Tomas Nido reached base with a one-out knock, moved to second on a ground ball out, and progressed to third on a wild pitch. With two outs, Josh Allen worked a seven-pitch at bat before roping a base hit up the middle, bringing home Nido for a 1-0 lead.
Nido safely touched home again in the fourth inning. With two gone, Nido took Jesus Tinoco’s 2-2 offer and sent it over the left-center field wall. His fourth home run of the season pushed Binghamton’s lead to 2-0.
Tinoco (6-10) was pulled after the fifth inning and suffered his league-leading 10th loss. The right-hander allowed both Binghamton runs on five hits. He struck out five and walked one.
Copeland (6-4) picked up his first win since June 25 in the seven-inning shutout effort. He walked just one Yard Goat in his first ever duel with Hartford.
Binghamton (50-59) and Hartford wrap up their four-game series on Thursday evening. RHP Mickey Jannis toes the rubber for the Rumble Ponies against Yard Goats RHP Rico Garcia with first pitch at NYSEG Stadium scheduled for 6:35 PM. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pregame show starts at 6:20 PM and can be heard on NewsRadio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: Binghamton snapped a four-game losing streak…Tomas Nido extended his hitting streak to a season-best 10 games…fifth time Scott Copeland has tossed at least seven innings this season…Rumble Ponies first win over the Yard Goats since May 7
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
DUKE WINS PBA50 TITLE
Norm Duke Closes the Deal to Win
PBA50 Security Federal Savings Bank Championship
PBA Hall of Famer beats Ryan Shafer, 236-222, in title match
for first PBA50 win of the season and fifth of his career
KOKOMO, Ind. (July 31, 2018) – After two tough losses in PBA50 Tour majors earlier in the season, PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke of Clermont, Fla., was starting to question his ability to close the deal.
He regained his confidence Tuesday by defeating five-time PBA Tour winner and stepladder finals top qualifier Ryan Shafer of Horseheads, N.Y., 236-222, in the title match to win the PBA50 Security Federal Savings Bank Championship presented by Track at Dave Small’s Heritage Lanes for his first win of the season.
“I’m just elated to get the monkey off my back,” said the 54-year-old Duke, who finished second in the PBA50 National Championship and USBC Senior Masters. “In my opinion a second-place finish is one of the worst places you can finish.”
In the title match, Duke got off to a strong start with four strikes in a row and took advantage of an open frame by Shafer in the third frame when he left the 4-6-7-10 split. Shafer, whose second-place finish was his career best PBA50 Tour finish, was able to make a run by throwing five consecutive strikes to close the match but Duke through a nine-count on his first ball in the 10th frame to seal the win.
“The main thing for me was to manage the pocket hits,” said Duke, who qualified second for the finals. “You had to work to put a string of strikes together because light hits weren’t getting it done.
“When you did get on a string you’re adjusting on every shot,” he added. “It’s not like you get lined up and you can stay in one place for a while.”
Duke, who won his fifth career PBA50 Tour title, last won on the tour for players 50 and over in the 2017 Race City Open in Mooresville, N.C.
“I’ve had a lot of second-place finishes,” said Duke, a 38-time winner on the PBA Tour. “I knew I would win again but I just didn’t know when. I needed this and I’m glad I won it the way I did.”
In the semifinal match, Duke beat No. 3 qualifier Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, 244-226, to advance to the title match. Kretzer’ third-place finish was his third top-five of the season.
In the opening match, No. 4 qualifier Dale Csuhta of Wadsworth, Ohio, making his fifth career stepladder finals appearance and trying for his first PBA50 Tour win, defeated No. 5 qualifier two-time PBA50 Tour winner Jack Jurek of Lackawana, N.Y., 236-207.
In the second match Kretzer beat Csuhta, 216-201, to advance to the semifinal match against Duke.
The next stop for the PBA50 Tour will be the PBA50 Dave Small’s Championship Lanes Classic presented by Roto Grip Aug. 4-7 in Anderson, Ind.
Fans can catch all the action on PBA’s online bowling channel PBA Xtra Frame on FloBowling. For subscription and schedule information visit www.flobowling.com.
PBA50 SECURITY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented by Track
Dave Small’s Heritage Lanes, Kokomo, Ind., Tuesday
Final Standings:
1, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., $7,500.
2, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., $4,000.
3, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, $2,500.
4, Dale Csuhta, Wadsworth, Ohio, $2,000.
5, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., $1,750.
Stepladder Results:
Match One – Csuhta def. Jurek, 236-207.
Match Two – Kretzer def. Csuhta, 216-201.
Semifinal Match – Duke def. Kretzer, 244-226.
Championship Match – Duke def. Shafer, 236-222.
Modified Match Play Round 2 (after six games, including match play bonus pins. Top five advance to stepladder finals)
1, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 5-1, 1,592.
2, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 4-1-1, 1,528.
3, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 4-2, 1,485.
4, ss-Dale Csuhta, Wadsworth, Ohio, 4-2, 1,430.
5, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 4-2, 1,420.
6, ss-Sammy Ventura, Syracuse, N.Y., 3-3, 1,381, $1,500.
7, Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 3-3, 1,376, $1,500.
8, Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 3-3, 1,372, $1,500.
9, ss-Ron Mohr, Las Vegas, 2-4, 1,366, $1,250.
10, Tony Johnson, Canton, Ohio, 2-3-1, 1,345, $1,250.
11, ss-Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twp., Mich., 3-1-2, 1,344, $1,250.
12, Greg Thomas, Irmo, S.C., 3-3, 1,327, $1,250.
13, Michael Haugen Jr., Phoenix, 2-4, 1,324, $1,250.
14, Stoney Baker, Canton, Ga., 2-4, 1,304, $1,250.
15, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Oxford, Fla., 2-4, 1,295, $1,250.
16, ss-Lee Brosius, Ashburn, Va., 0-6, 1,123, $1,250.
2, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 4-1-1, 1,528.
3, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 4-2, 1,485.
4, ss-Dale Csuhta, Wadsworth, Ohio, 4-2, 1,430.
5, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 4-2, 1,420.
6, ss-Sammy Ventura, Syracuse, N.Y., 3-3, 1,381, $1,500.
7, Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 3-3, 1,376, $1,500.
8, Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 3-3, 1,372, $1,500.
9, ss-Ron Mohr, Las Vegas, 2-4, 1,366, $1,250.
10, Tony Johnson, Canton, Ohio, 2-3-1, 1,345, $1,250.
11, ss-Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twp., Mich., 3-1-2, 1,344, $1,250.
12, Greg Thomas, Irmo, S.C., 3-3, 1,327, $1,250.
13, Michael Haugen Jr., Phoenix, 2-4, 1,324, $1,250.
14, Stoney Baker, Canton, Ga., 2-4, 1,304, $1,250.
15, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Oxford, Fla., 2-4, 1,295, $1,250.
16, ss-Lee Brosius, Ashburn, Va., 0-6, 1,123, $1,250.
Modified Match Play Round 1 (after five games, including match play bonus pins)
17, ss-Mike Dias, Lafayette, Colo., 2-3, 1,130, $1,100.
18, Ernie Segura Jr., Taylor, Mich., 3-2, 1,126, $1,100.
19, ss-Bruce Hall, Westborough, Mass., 2-3, 1,079, $1,100.
20, Neil Kassel, Beavercreek, Ohio, 2-3, 1,075, $1,100.
21, ss-Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3-2, 1,060, $1,100.
22, Rick Zakrajsek, Lorain, Ohio, 1-4, 1,054, $1,100.
23, Ed Carter, Austintown, Ohio, 2-3, 1,051, $1,100.
24, Eddie Graham, Kettering, Ohio, 1-4, 1,022, $1,100.
17, ss-Mike Dias, Lafayette, Colo., 2-3, 1,130, $1,100.
18, Ernie Segura Jr., Taylor, Mich., 3-2, 1,126, $1,100.
19, ss-Bruce Hall, Westborough, Mass., 2-3, 1,079, $1,100.
20, Neil Kassel, Beavercreek, Ohio, 2-3, 1,075, $1,100.
21, ss-Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3-2, 1,060, $1,100.
22, Rick Zakrajsek, Lorain, Ohio, 1-4, 1,054, $1,100.
23, Ed Carter, Austintown, Ohio, 2-3, 1,051, $1,100.
24, Eddie Graham, Kettering, Ohio, 1-4, 1,022, $1,100.
Other Cashers (after five-game cashers’ round)
25, John Marsala, St. Louis, Mo., 981, $1,000.
26, ss-Warren Nelson, Hemet, Calif., 966, $1,000.
27, ss-Christopher Keane, Cape Coral, Fla., 963, $1,000.
28, ss-Tom Carter, Columbus, Ohio, 960, $1,000.
29, ss-Darryl Bower, Middletown, Pa., 959, $1,000.
30, ss-Johnny Petraglia, Jackson, N.J., 947, $1,000.
31, ss-Edward Silva, Manteca, Calif., 942, $1,000.
32, Dave Han, Birmingham, Ala., 927, $1,000.
33, Gary Alstott, Washington, Ill., 919., $1,000.
26, ss-Warren Nelson, Hemet, Calif., 966, $1,000.
27, ss-Christopher Keane, Cape Coral, Fla., 963, $1,000.
28, ss-Tom Carter, Columbus, Ohio, 960, $1,000.
29, ss-Darryl Bower, Middletown, Pa., 959, $1,000.
30, ss-Johnny Petraglia, Jackson, N.J., 947, $1,000.
31, ss-Edward Silva, Manteca, Calif., 942, $1,000.
32, Dave Han, Birmingham, Ala., 927, $1,000.
33, Gary Alstott, Washington, Ill., 919., $1,000.
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PBA50 PLAYERS IN HAMMOND TEACH A LESSON ABOUT THE VALUE OF A PIN
There’s a school of thought in bowling that you should never throw away a pin, and if you need an object lesson, consider what happened during the PBA50 South Shore Open at Olympic Lanes in Hammond, Ind., last week.
● The first cut after 16 games of qualifying saw Ernie Segura Jr. survive with a 3,475 total, one pin ahead of PBA Hall of Famer Parker Bohn III and Rick Zakrajsek, who went home with 3,474 pins.
● In the five-game cashers round, PBA Hall of Famer Tom Baker and fellow PBA50 competitor Leroy Johnson tied for seventh place, advancing to modified match play with 1,086 totals – one pin ahead of Dale Traber.
● In the first five-game modified match play elimination round, Tom Baker again slipped through, qualifying eighth with a 1,131 total – one pin ahead of Leroy Johnson, who went home.
Thus in three consecutive rounds, players saw their chance to remain in the title hunt disappear by a single pin. It happens more often than you might think. Remember the old adage: when in doubt, go for count…
MARK SCROGGINS, JOE ELLISON TO ENTER PBA SOUTHWEST HALL OF FAME
The PBA Southwest Region has announced that 13-time PBA Regional Tour champion Mark Scroggins of Canyon, Texas, and long-time PBA Southwest tournament host Joe Ellison of Junction City, Kan., will be the 2018 inductees into the PBA Southwest Region Hall of Fame on Sept. 8 at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Okla.
Scroggins, an Amarillo native and the twin brother of PBA Hall of Famer Mike Scroggins, will be inducted in the Performance category. In addition to his regional titles, he was the 1993 PBA Tour Rookie of the Year and the 2001 PBA Southwest Region Player of the Year. He has recorded 19 PBA 300 games and career earnings of over $314,000, with approximately $200,000 coming in regional events. Brother Mike is already a member of the region’s Hall of Fame.
Ellison, the proprietor of Junction City Bowl, will be inducted in the Meritorious Service category. He has hosted PBA Southwest Regional events for 11 consecutive years, and in 2014 added PBA50 Regional events to the Southwest schedule. All of his events have been joint tournaments with the PBA Midwest Region.
Ticket information for the Southwest Region Hall of Fame ceremonies will be announced later.
“BEASTS” WIN “LUCI MIXED DOUBLES” SPECIAL EVENT
The team of five leading male qualifiers from the 2017 Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles tournament – affectionately called “The Luci” in honor of the late Luci Bonneau, a breast cancer victim who inspired the creation of the event – won a new special event kicking off the 2018 event, edging an all-female team in a one-game roll-off.
“The Beauties vs. The Beasts” competition began as a five-game Baker format contest pitting Birgit Poppler, Stefanie Johnson, Holly Harris, Josie Earnest-Barnes and Natalie Cortese against Chris Barnes, Brad Miller, Kyle Troup, Clint Land and Tommy Jones. The “Beasts” won the first two games, 198-188 and 190-181, and game four, 216-192. But the “Beauties,” with 223-199 and 223-204 wins in games three and five, created a 1,007-1,007 tie. In the one-game roll-off concluding the live stream coverage by PBA Xtra Frame on FloBowling, the “Beasts” won, 225-197, to claim the $5,000 first prize.
HAUGEN HOLDS BIG LEAD AS PBA50 PLAYER OF YEAR RACE ENTERS FINAL TWO EVENTS
With the PBA50 Security Federal Savings Bank Championship, presented by Track, in the books, two events remain on the PBA Xtra Frame on FloBowling schedule to decide the 2018 PBA50 Player of the Year race plus 12 berths in a new end-of-season PBA50 Storm Invitational that will be held at Planet Fun Bowling and Entertainment Center in Shallotte, N.C., Sept. 28-30.
The Player of the Year race, based on competition points, concludes with the PBA50 Dave Small’s Championship Lanes Classic, presented by Roto Grip, in Anderson, Ind., Aug. 4-7, and the PBA50 Cup, presented by DV8, from Wyoming, Mich., Aug. 9-12. Heading into Anderson, Michael Haugen Jr. continues to lead the race with 25,998 points, more than 6,000 ahead of Kokomo winner Norm Duke (19,734). A PBA50 Tour player can earn a maximum of 5,000 points in a standard event (Anderson, Ind.) and up to 7,500 in a major (Wyoming, Mich.), so Duke would need a big finish and some help in order to overtake Haugen, the 2017 PBA50 Rookie of the Year.
Others in the top 12 in points as of today are Ron Mohr (17,817), Walter Ray Williams Jr. (17,207), Brian Kretzer (16,201), Lennie Boresch Jr. (15,235), Ryan Shafer (14,294), Bob Learn Jr. (12,525), Parker Bohn III (12,093), Amleto Monacelli (11,054), Chris Warren (9,302) and, in 12th place, Pete Weber (9,261). Also in the top 12 hunt are Brian Voss (8,750) and Harry Sullins (8,724).
The PBA50 Storm Invitational will feature a field of 14 including two invitational spots to be decided later. The special event offers a $10,000 first prize. To follow the Player of the Year and PBA50 Storm Invitational points races, click here: https://www.pba.com/SeasonStats/Points/130.
“Bonus coverage” on Xtra Frame will also include the PBA60 Dick Weber Championship for players 60 and older, presented by 900 Global, at Pro Bowl West in Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 14-16.
The PBA Xtra Frame Tour resumes Aug. 17-19 with the 10th anniversary Gene Carter’s Pro Shop Classic at Mid-County Lanes in Middletown, Del., followed by the Kenn-Feld Group Classic at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater, Ohio, Aug. 24-26. PBA Tour titles will be at stake in both exclusive PBA Xtra Frame Tour events.
All PBA Xtra Frame events on FloBowling are covered live, from first ball to last. Existing Xtra Frame subscribers need to transition their current subscriptions to FloBowling by visiting https://www.flobowling.com/claim-account. New subscribers can enroll at FloBowling.com.
USBC/BPAA ANNOUNCE CHANGES FOR 2018 U.S. OPEN
The U.S. Open, the final major championship on the 2018 Go Bowling! PBA Tour schedule, will include some notable breaks from tradition when it takes place Oct. 24-31 at Northrock Lanes in Wichita, Kan.
● This year’s U.S. Open will use four different lane conditioning patterns for qualifying and match play, with a fresh application of oil planned before each squad. The oil patterns will be posted before the start of the official practice sessions.
● All players will be limited to a maximum of 10 bowling balls for qualifying which must be listed on an equipment registration form before A Squad begins its first round of competition. Players will be able to make changes to their ball registration cards prior to the cashers round and stepladder finals.
● The tournament will be limited to a field of 144 players. Warmup lanes will be designated for 20 minutes of use prior to each round, but at the start of competition, players will be limited to one warmup ball on each of their starting lanes.
● The U.S. Open will use its traditional format: three eight-game qualifying rounds for all players, a cashers round for the top 36 after 24 games, and three eight-game round robin match play rounds leading to the five-man stepladder finals airing live on CBS Sports Network on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Visit BOWL.com/USOpen for the complete rules and to see how bowlers qualify for the event.
PBA REGIONAL UPDATE: ROOKIE DIMARTINO WINS INAUGURAL NED MICELLI MEMORIAL
Steven DiMartino of Upper Saddle River, N.J., bowling in his first PBA regional event as a member, compiled a 5-2-1 match play record and a 15-game total of 3,352 pins to win the PBA50 Ned Micelli Memorial at Herrill Lanes Saturday by 49 pins over reigning PBA50 East Region Player of the Year Ray Edwards of Middle Island, N.Y.
DiMartino, who bowled in a handful of events as a non-member prior to joining in February, qualified for the match play finals in 10th position. He then rolled games of 256, 255, 232, 229, 170, 215, and 228 prior to the final position round match where he tied Edwards at 224-224 to split the 30 bonus pins awarded for match play wins, but it was enough to secure the victory and the $1,500 first prize. Edwards earned $800 as the runner-up.
The event, which was new to the PBA East Region, was organized by PBA member Glenn Smith of New York to honor Ned Micelli, a long-time fellow competitor. Micelli, who died in July 2017, competed well into his 80s throughout the Long Island area.
● Kicking off the August PBA Regional calendar this week will be the PBA50 Progressive/Gerdeman Insurance Agency/Al Smith Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Central/Midwest Classic at Al-Mar Colonial Lanes in Bowling Green, Ohio; the Bowlers Supply/Storm Open at Colony Park Lanes North in York, Pa.; the Glo Bowl Midwest Open presented by 900 Global in Marengo, Ill., and the PBA50 SpareTimes Hampton South Open presented by Radical in Hampton, Va.
● The Aug. 10-12 PBA Regional schedule will include the AMF Western Branch South Open presented by Hammer in Chesapeake, Va.; the annual Tony Reyes Memorial West/Northwest Member/Non-Member Doubles at Fourth Street Bowl in San Jose, Calif., and the Greater Richmond Central Open at Richmond 40 Bowl in Richmond, Ind.
● On tap over the Aug. 17-19 weekend will be the Emerald Bowl Southwest Challenge presented by Track and Bowling Dynamix for non-PBA title winners in Houston, Texas; the Dave Husted Northwest/West Open presented by MOTIV at Husted’s Milwaukie Bowl in Milwaukie, Ore., and the Sunday-only BowlerX.com Midwest Challenge for non-titlists at Strike N Spare II in Lockport, Ill.
● PBA’s Japan Region will hold the DHC Chameleon Open and Women’s Chameleon Open Aug. 25-26 in Nagano, Japan.
● Labor Day weekend will include the PBA60 Wilson & Sons Pest Control Super Senior Open and the PBA50 Mooresville South Open presented by Columbia 300 at George Pappas’ Victory Lanes in Mooresville, N.C.; the PBA50 Hammer/Strike Zone Alleys Open in Pottsville, Pa., and the annual Illinois Valley Midwest/Central Open presented by Ebonite at Illinois Valley Super Bowl in Peru, Ill.
● For complete PBA Regional schedules, rules and entry information, visit pba.com, open the “schedules” tab and click on PBA Regional Tours to find the event(s) in your area…and remember, you can follow “live scoring” for all PBA Regional events on pba.com (easily accessible for Apple device users using the PBA app).
QUICK NOTES
● The PBA has advised its members that the PBA will comply with new United States Bowling Congress bowling ball specifications and timelines as announced by USBC in late June. The specs and timelines are effective as of today (Aug. 1, 2018). For a complete explanation of the specifications and timelines, click here: https://www.bowl.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?id=23622331380
● The PBA has learned of the late June death of PBA50 competitor John Bennett, a Detroit area native who was living in The Villages, Fla., at the time of his death after a lengthy battle with ALS. The two-time PBA50 Tour titlist was 70.
● Check out the new PBA-logoed products at the PBA Store: http://pba.firelakedesigns.com/.
BIGHAMTON LOSES DOUBLELHEADER
Goats Grab Both in Series-Opening Double Dip
BINGHAMTON, NY – The Hartford Yard Goats nabbed a pair of one-run wins against the Rumble Ponies Tuesday evening at NYSEG Stadium. The Double-A Rockies never trailed in game one, but needed a pair of runs to comeback victorious in the nightcap. The Yard Goats have defeated the Rumble Ponies in nine straight contests.
Game One – Hartford 6, Binghamton 1
In a home run-filled opener, the Yard Goats led wire-to-wire for their eighth straight win against the Rumble Ponies. Facing Harold Gonzalez, the Yard Goats opened the scoring in the second inning with back-to-back home runs. Dom Nunez took Gonzalez’s 3-0 offer and sent it over the right field fence, his eighth longball of the year. On Gonzalez’s next pitch, Roberto Ramos blasted an opposite field homer down the left field line, making it 2-0 Hartford.
Gonzalez (0-4) labored through six innings on Tuesday, dropping his fourth straight start. He allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits. Facing the opposing pitcher Ryan Castellani with two outs in the fourth, Gonzalez allowed a single, extending the inning for Mylz Jones. The Yard Goats third basemen took advantage of the at bat, tripling home two to extend Hartford’s lead.
Castellani (6-7), meanwhile, sparkled in his six frames. He allowed five hits, but just one run – a Joey Terdoslavich solo home run to begin the fourth inning. In his first duel against the Rumble Ponies this season, Castellani didn’t issue a free pass and struck out five. The right-hander garnered three 1-2-3 innings, and at one point retired 13 of 14 Rumble Ponies.
Joe Zangi worked a perfect top of the seventh out of Binghamton’s bullpen, while Scott Griggs failed to complete the bottom of the seventh for Hartford. After recording the inning’s first out, Griggs allowed a double to Urena and a pinch-hit single to Josh Allen, closing the gap to 6-2. Griggs then issued a walk to Andrew Ely and plunked Andres Gimenez, bringing the tying run to the plate in the form of Joey Terdoslavich. Hartford Manager Warren Schaeffer yanked Griggs and turned to Reid Humphreys. Down to the final strike, Terdoslavich cleared the bases with a double off the left-center field wall, making it a one-run game. Kevin Taylor lined out to centerfield with Terdoslavich on second, ending the game and giving Humphreys his first save of the season
Game Two – Hartford 2, Binghamton 1
The Rumble Ponies failed to snap their losing streak against the Yard Goats in the nightcap, despite scoring first. With Sean Nolin on the bump for Hartford, Jhoan Urena and Patrick Biondi each collected one out singles in the second inning. With runners on the corners and two outs, Binghamton pitcher Kevin McGowan helped his own cause, doubling in Urena to give Binghamton the first run.
The Yard Goats answered quickly in the next half inning. After a one out double by Mylz Jones, Sam Hilliard sent a hard-hit ball to deep centerfield chasing Patrick Biondi to the warning track. Binghamton’s centerfielder got to the baseball but dropped it in front of the wall, earning Hilliard an RBI double.
With the game tied in the fourth inning, Chris Rabago’s sacrifice fly proved to be the game-winner. His fly ball to centerfield plated Omar Carrizalez, who doubled earlier in the frame and advanced to third on a wild pitch.
Nolin tossed the first three innings of game two, allowing just the McGowan RBI single. He struck out five and issued two walks.
McGowan (0-2) lasted four innings and allowed both Yard Goats runs. He whiffed six batters and walked a pair.
Mitch Horacek (2-1) was one of five Yard Goats pitchers to toss in the nightcap. He put up a scoreless sixth and struck out two to pick up the victory.
Matt Pierpont’s perfect seventh inning preserved Hartford’s one-run lead and earned him his 27th save of the season.
Binghamton (49-59) and Hartford continue their four-game series on Wednesday evening. RHP Scott Copeland tosses for the Ponies against Yard Goats RHP Jesus Tinoco with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pregame show starts at 6:20 PM and can be heard on NewsRadio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: Joey Terdoslavich finished 3-for-4 with 4 RBI in game one…Patrick Biondi’s eight-game on-base streak was snapped in game one…the last time Binghamton beat Hartford was on May 7…the Rumble Ponies have lost four consecutive games…Kevin McGowan’s RBI hit is the second run-scoring knock from a Ponies pitcher this week (Mickey Jannis)
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