WC Electric takes Game One 7-1 over Carp
Game 1 of the GOFL semi-final series between WC Electric and I4C Victory got underway in Carp on Thursday night (August 30), with WC taking the 1-0 series lead by virtue of a 7-1 win.
Brad Porter had the win, throwing a complete 3 hitter with 15Ks, while Neil Cooke took the loss with relief from Paul Ceppi.
The teams, umpires and fans observed a pre-game moment of silence in honour of the late Gil Read. Carp Coach Shawn Williams gave a heartfelt speech, and Gil's nephew Al Read, told an anecdote of how Gil cut short his honeymoon 34 years ago this week to play in a playoff fastball game.
After this somber moment, it was game on, with Cooke getting the start for I4C Victory and Porter receiving the ball for WC Electric.
WC Electric scored first, going up 2-0 in the top of the second frame. With two out, Todd Clouthier reached on an error and moved to second when Jason Armstrong hit a single. Adam Brown hit a single to score Clouthier, and when the ball was bobbled by the outfielder, Armstrong took advantage and scored.
The Fitzroy team added to their lead by scoring another run in the third. Trevor Barton lead off with a single and stole second. Mike Cavanagh continued to swing a hot bat and drove Barton in with a single.
Porter pitched very well all game, including starting off with seven consecutive strike outs.
Carp scored their only run in the bottom of the third when Russ Mitchell took an 0-2 pitch deep for a solo shot. The next batter, Kyle Gourgon stroke a single immediately after, but Porter bared down and closed out the inning.
The Electric threatened in the fourth, leaving the bases loaded but did not generate a run. However Fitzroy Harbour went on to score in each of the 5th, 6th and 7th innings.
In the fifth, Cavanagh lead off with a single, moved to second on a Neil Murphy sacrifice bunt, took third on a wild pitch and scored on a Clouthier single.
The run in the sixth came when Jon Daley reached base on a dropped strike, moved to second on a Barton sacrifice bunt, then scored when a Shawn Rebertz grounder was misplayed.
WC topped off their scoring in the 7th to put the game out of reach when Steve Johnson walked and Clouthier hit his first career GOFL home run to centre.
Game 2 between the two teams will be Tuesday September 4 at 8:30PM in Fitzroy Harbour.
Both teams will be travelling to Elkland, Pennsylvania for the Labour Day Tournament this weekend.
Pitchers:
Brad Porter - Win - 7IP, 1R, 1ER, 3H, 15K, 1BB
Neil Cooke - Loss - 5.2IP, 5R, 3ER, 10H, 7K, 1BB
Paul Ceppi - 1.1IP, 2R, 2ER, 2H, 4K, 2BB
Hitters:
WC:
Jon Daley - 3/5, R, 2B
Trevor Barton - 1/3, R, BB, Sac, Stolen base
Mike Cavanagh - 2/3, R, BB, RBI
Todd Clouthier - 3/4, 2R, 3RBI, HR
Jason Armstrong - 2/4, R
Adam Brown - 1/4, 2RBI
I4C:
Kyle Gourgon - 1/3, stolen base
Trevor Wood - 1/3
Russ Mitchell - 1/2, HR, RBI
Brad Porter had the win, throwing a complete 3 hitter with 15Ks, while Neil Cooke took the loss with relief from Paul Ceppi.
The teams, umpires and fans observed a pre-game moment of silence in honour of the late Gil Read. Carp Coach Shawn Williams gave a heartfelt speech, and Gil's nephew Al Read, told an anecdote of how Gil cut short his honeymoon 34 years ago this week to play in a playoff fastball game.
After this somber moment, it was game on, with Cooke getting the start for I4C Victory and Porter receiving the ball for WC Electric.
WC Electric scored first, going up 2-0 in the top of the second frame. With two out, Todd Clouthier reached on an error and moved to second when Jason Armstrong hit a single. Adam Brown hit a single to score Clouthier, and when the ball was bobbled by the outfielder, Armstrong took advantage and scored.
The Fitzroy team added to their lead by scoring another run in the third. Trevor Barton lead off with a single and stole second. Mike Cavanagh continued to swing a hot bat and drove Barton in with a single.
Porter pitched very well all game, including starting off with seven consecutive strike outs.
Carp scored their only run in the bottom of the third when Russ Mitchell took an 0-2 pitch deep for a solo shot. The next batter, Kyle Gourgon stroke a single immediately after, but Porter bared down and closed out the inning.
The Electric threatened in the fourth, leaving the bases loaded but did not generate a run. However Fitzroy Harbour went on to score in each of the 5th, 6th and 7th innings.
In the fifth, Cavanagh lead off with a single, moved to second on a Neil Murphy sacrifice bunt, took third on a wild pitch and scored on a Clouthier single.
The run in the sixth came when Jon Daley reached base on a dropped strike, moved to second on a Barton sacrifice bunt, then scored when a Shawn Rebertz grounder was misplayed.
WC topped off their scoring in the 7th to put the game out of reach when Steve Johnson walked and Clouthier hit his first career GOFL home run to centre.
Game 2 between the two teams will be Tuesday September 4 at 8:30PM in Fitzroy Harbour.
Both teams will be travelling to Elkland, Pennsylvania for the Labour Day Tournament this weekend.
Pitchers:
Brad Porter - Win - 7IP, 1R, 1ER, 3H, 15K, 1BB
Neil Cooke - Loss - 5.2IP, 5R, 3ER, 10H, 7K, 1BB
Paul Ceppi - 1.1IP, 2R, 2ER, 2H, 4K, 2BB
Hitters:
WC:
Jon Daley - 3/5, R, 2B
Trevor Barton - 1/3, R, BB, Sac, Stolen base
Mike Cavanagh - 2/3, R, BB, RBI
Todd Clouthier - 3/4, 2R, 3RBI, HR
Jason Armstrong - 2/4, R
Adam Brown - 1/4, 2RBI
I4C:
Kyle Gourgon - 1/3, stolen base
Trevor Wood - 1/3
Russ Mitchell - 1/2, HR, RBI
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