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| NAME |
H/AB |
BA |
OBP |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
ROE |
HRF |
| Eric
Klug |
9-13 |
.692 |
.692 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
| Ross Sannes |
10-14 |
.714 |
.786 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
- |
| Randy King |
11-14 |
.786 |
.786 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
| Adam Peterson |
9-14 |
.643 |
.714 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
- |
| Tony
Hansen |
7-13 |
.538 |
.538 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
| Lance Dalbey |
8-14 |
.571 |
.571 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
- |
| BJ
Augedahl |
6-11 |
.545 |
.636 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
- |
| Lenny Cunitz |
7-13 |
.538 |
.538 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
- |
| Shawn
Bauer |
7-13 |
.538 |
.538 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
| Tom
Muehlenkamp |
6-13 |
.462 |
.462 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
| Brad Augedahl |
7-13 |
.538 |
.538 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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FINAL SERIES RECAP FROM THE 2005
HOOTERS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Long Haul Sweeps Series to Capture Men’s Class
"A" Championship
In a match-up of two heavy hitters in the Hooters Men’s Slow Pitch Class A
Championship, Long Haul Trucking/Miken (Caledonia, MN) swept the series with an
impressive 26-18 victory over Berardi’s in the third game of the best-of-five
series.
Tony Hansen, Long Haul coach said,” This performance was typical for us. We’ve
had different guys step up and do the job for us all year. It was a team
effort.”
Starting the game like they ended on Friday night , Long Haul jumped out early
to record six runs in the top of the first. Long Haul began the scoring effort
with a leadoff single by Ross Sannes, with Lance Dalbey adding a two-run shot to
add to the early lead.
Berardi’s would not go away easy, tallying eight runs in the bottom of the first
to capture the lead. Berardi’s, in a must-win situation, batted through the
entire lineup in their first at bat while recording nine hits with three long
ball shots by the team.
The next two innings showcased a back-and-forth battle with both teams trading
hit after hit in an offensive battle. Neither team was able to capture a
commanding lead as tempers began to flare in the heated match-up.
With the two teams playing their third game in less than two days, both teams
were very familiar with their opponents. Shifting defenses and strategic
pitches highlighted today’s action as the two teams tried to find any way to
halt the scoring efforts of the other team.
Both teams slowed down offensively after the fireworks that started the game.
Long Haul managed only three runs in the next three innings, including a
scoreless top of the sixth. However, Berardi’s only managed to plate one run
over the next three innings making the final inning a do or die situation for
the home team.
Long Haul started off the top of the seventh with a leadoff double by Eric Klug
as Long Haul began their scoring rally to add insurance runs. Two homeruns by
teammates Lance Dudley and Adam Peterson added fuel to the fire as Long Haul
scored seven runs to add to their lead.
Berardi’s had a chance to fight back in the bottom of the seventh, but Long Haul
retired the first three Berardi’s batters to capture the Hooters Men’s Slow
Pitch Class A Championship. Long Haul ended the series with a sweep of
Berardi’s and teammate Adam Peterson was named Tournament MVP to highlight the
team’s accomplishments.
The win for Long Haul Trucking/Miken was its fifth in five games between the two
teams this year. The John Daniels sponsored team finished the year 54-12.
The team has been together for five years and sponsored by John Daniels for the
past three years. Daniels said,” They played good defense and got the base hits
when they needed them. They used their home runs wisely, too. Berardi’s is a
very good team and they didn’t play like they are capable of playing. Our
pitcher (Brad Augedahl) made some tough pitches.”