Firebirds 10, Razorbacks 7
Rick Kim drove in three runs including two on a line double to the fence in the third. Steve Madden had two hits and scored two runs. The Razorbacks held a 5-0 lead after three innings on strong pitching from Jeff Davis. The Firebirds scored two on a Bill Boscher double in the top of the fourth that plated Bevan Blatchford and Paul Whintors from first. The Razorbacks scored one in the last of the fifth to lead 6-2 but the Firebirds roared back to tie it in the sixth with four runs two of which scored on a line shot double by Darryl Palmer, his league leading ninth double of the season. The Razorbacks took the lead in the bottom half as Steve Madden scored on a Sean Schultz grounder when the Firebirds were late on turning the double play. The Firebirds were able to rally in the top of the seventh on a Bevan Blatchford single to right field, scoring the tying run from third in Rick Doran. Paul Whintors followed with an infield single up the middle that scored Aaron Turgeon with the eventual winning run. The 'birds tacked on a couple more to take a 10-7 lead to the bottom of the seventh. Bill Boscher didn't allow anything in the last half striking out two out of three batters to end the game. boxscore
Canadians 8, Athletics 7
A very close game saw the Canadians squeak by the pesky A's. No lead was safe as the A's threatened with runners in scoring position each inning, falling short with the tying run on base in the seventh. Kevin Beaudry had a gutsy performance getting keys outs when he needed them. boxscore
Cobras 6, Mudcats 0
Chris Davenport got his thirteenth win with a complete game shutout of the Mudcats. Shawn Bird knocked in three runs and Brent Eriksson had a pair of hits. boxscore
Dodgers 8, Redhawks 2
Thanks to Travis "I'm an All-Star and I don't need to let the team know I can't make the game" Grozdanich, the Dodgers played the game with 8 players, including two spares. Both Mike "the Bushman" Cavanagh and Brian "Mango" Elson made their PMBL debuts with the Bushman going 0-1 with a K, two walks and a HBP while the Mango went 2-3 with a walk and two RBI's. Kevin Butterfield-Ray also had a stellar game with the elusive "Golden Sombraro" and a HBP. After the game B-Ray had no comment and left stating, "I won't be there next week and who knows about the week after". Hopefully the Dodgers will see Kevin and his usual angry self at the next game. Another first was Mark Karbowiak of the Redhawks being pulled in the 4th inning with a No-Hitter. boxscore
Canadians 8, Mudcats 6
Barry Babcock picked up the win. boxscore
Redhawks 7, Athletics 1
Herb Freid picked up the win and went 1-1 with an RBI sac fly. Brad MacIntosh was 2-2 with three RBI's. boxscore
Dodgers 9, Firebirds 7
Darren Silcox gave up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings while striking out a season high four batters. In the seventh inning, he moved to the catcher position and threw out a pair of runners which would have put the Firebirds in position to tie the game. Bob Neufeld, Mike Willcox and Rick Doran all had two hits for the Firebirds. Mike Young went 3-3 for the second consecutive game. boxscore
All-Star Game
Click here for a wrap up of the 2008 All-Star Game. Special thanks to Meridian Meats and Seafood and Bakehouse Bakery for their generous donation to help make the All-Star game a successful fund raiser for the Jesse Penner fund.
