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Starter Ryan Dennick threw five and a
third innings allowing eight runs, seven earned, on eight hits
striking out four. |
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Starter Marcus Miller threw five innings
allowing five runs on six hits and received a no decision. |
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Pioneer designated hitter Tom Doty
blasted a solo shot over the lef tcenter fence in the second
inning for the first score of the game. He hit three for
three on the with a home run, double and a pair of RBIs and runs
scored. |
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Doty is congratulated by
teammates after his home run. |
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Spartan designated hitter Zach Scott
batted three for four with four RBIs. |
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Second Ryan Belanger lays down
a sacrifice bunt. He hit one for two, with a pair of
walks, scoring three times. |
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Second baseman Matt Talarico makes the
out at first, one of his four assists. |
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Belanger turns the double play as Scott
slides into second base. |
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First baseman Zac Bireley hit three for
four including a double to left field in the ninth. |
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Center fielder Scott Tarnowski slides
into second for a stolen base. |
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The Spartans brought in Mitch Waters in
the sixth, pitching three and two thirds innings allowing five
runs, three earned, on seven hits. |
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Spartan Ryan Seal scores on a close play
at the plate in a six run Manchester sixth inning. |
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Tarnowski catches a deep fly near the
warning track. |
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Center fielder Chris Hendricks
unsuccessfully attempts to avoid the tag at the plate from
catcher Michael Shearer. |
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Shortstop Ryan Eschbaugh saves an attempt
to catch a stealing Zach Scott from sailing into centerfield for
extra bases. |
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In the bottom of the ninth, with the
bases loaded and a 3-1 count, Waters threw a ball as right
fielder Tony Piconke draws a walk for the winning RBI. |
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The Pioneers run out to celebrate the win
with Piconke as they move on to play in the MidEast Regional
Championship. |
