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Austin Takes Wildcard Game in Deciding Game
Monday, October 2nd , 2023
The Austin Desperados are heading to the Divisional Series, having narrowly defeated the Detroit Giants.
Austin edged Detroit in the series 2-1, with a win at Dell Diamond in the clinching game by a 9-2 margin.
Jim Sykora turned in a strong offensive performance for the Desperados and got series MVP for his efforts.
"I'll never turn down another trophy for my mantle, another accomplishment to remember once my career is over," he said. "What I would really remember, though, is a World Series win."
It remains to be seen how the playoffs will conclude, but if Sykora continues to swing a hot bat, his team will no doubt have a chance.
For the series, he hit .455 with a .500 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, 3 RBI and scored 4 runs.
The Austin Desperados will play against the Halifax Heathens in the next round. Halifax had a bye in the Wildcard Game. The Divisional Series schedule will be announced after the Wildcard Game finishes.
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Wildcard Game Goes the Distance, Cincinnati Prevails
Monday, October 2nd , 2023
The Cincinnati Royals are off to the Divisional Series after an exciting Wildcard Game triumph.
Cincinnati downed the Oakland Invaders, but needed the entire series to do so, with a 7-0 win tonight at Howard Terminal wrapping up the series 2-1.
"It's every guy in this room that made this happen. Without us all pulling in the same direction, we don't win this series," said Rick Brown, who earned MVP honors for a standout offensive series.
Brown put up a .357 with a .357 on-base percentage in the series. He also had 3 home runs, drove in 7 runs and scored 4 runs himself.
The Cincinnati Royals will play against the Charleston Shiners in the next round. Charleston had a bye in the Wildcard Game. The Divisional Series schedule will be announced after the Wildcard Game finishes.
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Harvey Super -- No-Hits Oakland
Monday, October 2nd , 2023
The Cincinnati Royals had a lot to celebrate as 25-year-old hurler Dave Harvey no-hit the Oakland Invaders at Howard Terminal.
In an impressive outing that keyed the 7-0 Royals victory, Harvey had 10 strikeouts and surrendered no walks.
"He mixed his pitches well and hit his spots, plus he got a little help from above," said Cincinnati manager Justin Aaron. "Dave really took it to another level today."
This season, Harvey has registered 14 wins and 14 losses in 34 starts with a 4.27 ERA.
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