Team II Game Reports
​For The 2020 Season

Team II Game Reports
​For The 2020 Season

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WEEK 1 - ​

@ SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS I

'II's COME UP AGAINST SOME HOT BATS AND PITCHING, TO START THE SEASON'
Result -
​Bladerunners I 20 - 1 Bladerunners II
Line-Up :
​CF -L. Brown, C -S. Osman, P -O. Horder, 1B -P.Cassidy, SS -M. Hussain, 2B -N. Story, LF -J. Allison, RF -M. Davis, 3B -Z. Berisford
Game Summary-
​Handing debuts to several new players, team II were lit up early with a combination of solid hitting and a few errors. 
Despite being behind from early in the game, they played to the end, despite struggling to get to grips with a quality pitching outing from team I. 
The II's started Oli Horder in his debut for the club and many people were saying the scoreline, did not reflect how well he pitched.  
Batting wise it took Maj Hussain to draw the walk and convert it into the only run to get the 0 off the board. Plenty more games to make this one count for nothing.
Pitching summary -
​L​ - Holder 10 hits, 17 runs, 3 K, 5 BB
Batting Highlights -
​Hussain 0-1, 1 run
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WEEK 1 - ​

@ SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS III

'6 RUNS ON THE BOARD BUT THE III'S PUNISH THE GAPS THROUGH THE DEFENCE TO TAKE THE WIN'
Result ​-
​Bladerunners III 9 - 6 Bladerunners II
Line-up - 
​P -J. Allison, C -Z. Berisford, CF -L. Brown, 3B -O. Horder, SS -P. Cassidy, 2B -S. Osman, 1B -S. Briscoe, LF -T. Gibson, RF -M. Davis
Game Summary -
​Jumping out to an early lead, a win was on the cards for the II's, but it sadly slipped away towards the end, as team III came back with a rally to take the W.  
The bats woke up for this game and 5 players crossed the plate, only stalling towards the end of the game, due to string of pop fly outs. 
Great use of the squad with the bench all used, which should serve well to get everyone game time after week one. 
Pitching summary -
​L - Allison : 4 hits, 8 runs, 6 K 
Batting highlights -
Berisford : 1-1 2BB, 2 runs, 3SB
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WEEK 2 -
vs SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS III

'RUNS GALORE, BUT CLUTCH HITS DOWN A VALIANT EFFORT FROM TEAM II' 
Result ​-
​Bladerunners II 15 - 9 Bladerunners III 
Line-up -
P J. Allison, 2B S. Osman, CF L. Brown, C Z. Berisford, SS J. Briscoe, 3B N. Storey, 1B P. Cassidy, LF C. Goodwin, RF C. Pender*
Game Summary -
Coming in on the back of 2 losses, the II's wiped the sleep out for their eyes for the early start and traded them them for hits as they smashed in runs, throughout the order, with 7 players crossing the plate to score at least twice. 
It was a performance to show the strength throughout the lineup and bodes well for the rest of the season. 
Win number one was on the board!
Pitching summary -
L - Allison, 5 hits, 7 earned runs, 1BB, 7K
Batting Highlights -
Brown : 2-3 2R 1 RBI, 1SB
Allison : 1-3 2R, 3 RBI's, 1SB
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WEEK 2 -
@ SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS I

'TOUGH DAY AT THE OFFICE - AS A LONG DAY ENDS IN A SHUT OUT  AND THE LOSS'
Result ​-
Bladerunners I 9 - 0 Bladerunners II
Line-up -
C S. Osman, 1B J. Briscoe, CF L. Brown, SS Z. Berisford, 3B N. Storey, P P. Cassidy, LF C. Goodwin, 2B T. Gibson, RF S. Garner
Game Summary -
After a long wet break between games, the II's took the field against the unbeaten I's, fresh off as hard earned win. 
Cold muscles and worsening weather, didn't spell a good recipe for success. Add to that the I's rolled out 'Sully' to open the pitching and the II's never got going. 
Unable to get hits, when the II's did get on base they were aggressive with the baserunning but just couldn't convert them into runs. 
Losing catcher Osman to a thigh strain, summed up a tough game and the II's took the loss to end a wet afternoon. 
Pitching summary -
​L Cassidy 4 hits, 7 earned runs, 7BB, 4K
Batting Highlights -
Gibson : 0-2, 1SB
​Story : 0-1, 1SB
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WEEK 3 -
​vs SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS I

'ALLISON SHINES ON THE MOUND TO SHUT DOWN THE HOT BATS OF TEAM I AND TAKE THE WIN'
Result ​-
Bladerunners II 3 - 1 Bladerunners I
Line-up -
​P J. Allison, LF J. Briscoe, CF L. Brown, 3B M. Hussain, SS M. Davis, 2B N. Storey, 1B C. Moulds, C S. Briscoe, RF C. Goodwin
Game Summary -
Week 3 began for team II with a match up against the still unbeaten team I squad. Jonny Allison took the game ball and headed into battle ready to shut down the I's bats.  
In a tight affair, it came down to a pitching duel as the score was kept to a minimum, with the I's holding a slender 1-0 lead heading late into the game. A late comeback was ordered and it came with bells on, as the Team II bats served up 3 runs to take the win. 
Pitching summary -
​W Allison - 5 hits, 1 earned run, 2BB, 5K
Batting Highlights -
​Briscoe : 2-3, 1 run, 1SB
​Brown : 1-2, 1RBI
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WEEK 3 -
​vs SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS III

'A WIN HANGOVER PROVES COSTLY ,AS TEAM III  PUNISHES THEM AND PILE ON THE RUNS TO RUN AWAY TO VICTORY'
Result ​-
Bladerunners II 4 - 13 Bladerunners III
Line-up -
​C S. Osman, 3B M. Davis, CF L. Brown, LF J. Briscoe, P M. Hussain, 1B C. Moulds, SS N. Storey, 2B T. Gibson, RF C. Goodwin
Game Summary -
Still buzzing of the win, Team III seized the chance to catch them sleeping and jumped out to a lead they would never let slip.  
Sometimes taking a loss can have many positives and this game was just that, as Mike Davis and Ty Gibson got a chance to flex their skills on the mound, something which will prove dividends in future games. So team II finish with 1 win and 1 loss on the day. 
Pitching summary -
​L Hussain 6 hits, 7 earned runs, 4BB, 4K
Batting Highlights -
Davis : 2-2, 1SB
Goodwin : 1-2
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WEEK 4 -
@ SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS I

'FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS, SLICK GLOVES AND STRONG PITCHING BY HUSSAIN TAKE THE WIN'
Result ​-
​Bladerunners I 2 - 6 Bladerunners II
Line-up -
​CF J. Allison, 2B S. Osman, LF J. Briscoe, SS M. Davis, P M. Hussain, 1B C. Moulds, 3B N. Storey, C S. Briscoe, RF T. Gibson
Game Summary -
Looking to put Team I in their place, an early lead was all the pitching of Maj Hussain needed. Backed by some solid glove work a classic game of baseball took place and a great win was recorded by Team II, with some great performances throughout the lineup, with Allison lighting it up on the bases. 
Allowing only 3 hits, Hussain proved to be the star pitcher he is becoming, and alongside Allison providing a great 1,2 punch. 
Pitching summary -
W Hussain : 3 hits, 2 earned runs, 1BB, 6K's
Batting Highlights -
Allison : 3-4, 1 run, 4SB, 1 RBI
Hussain : 1-2, 1 run, 1SB
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WEEK 4 -
@ SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS III

'EARLY LEAD SECURES VICTORY, TO FINISH AN UNBEATEN WEEK 4'
Result ​-
Bladerunners III 5 - 8 Bladerunners II
Line-up -
P J Allison, C S. Osman, CF J. Briscoe, SS M. Hussain, 1B C. Moulds, 3B N. Storey, 2B C. Goodwin, RF L.Tucker, LF T. Gibson
Game Summary -
Despite 13 runs being scored, this was a true pitching slug fest, with 20 strikeouts and all those runs scored had to be earned. 
With Allison on the mound for the II's, it was what the team needed to roll onto their 2nd win of the day. Strong batting from John Briscoe helped maintain the lead despite a strong fightback from the III's. 
season record now sits at 4-4 and the top of the table is now in sight. 
Pitching summary -
W Allison : 4 hits, 4 earned runs, 2BB, 9K's
Batting Highlights -
Briscoe : 3-3, 2 runs, 5SB, 2RBI
Allison : 1-2, 2 runs, 3SB
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WEEK 5 -
vs SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS III

'A GOOD MORNING FOR HITTING. SOLID HITTING AND BASERUNNING PUNISH INEXPERIENCED PITCHING TO TAKE THE WIN'
Result ​-
​Bladerunners II 20 - 3 Bladerunners III
Line-up -
​LF S. Briscoe, SS J.Allison, C Z. Berisford, CF L.Brown, 1B C. Moulds, 3B N. Storey, RF C. Goodwin, P M. Hussain, 2B S. Aiello
Game Summary -
Coming off an unbeaten week, spirits were high and the bats were firing in the early game. Young Rookie Charlie Goodwin started a day to remember with a man of the match performance with 5RBI's and 3-3 batting. 
Backed up by the quality pitching of Maj Hussain the result was never in question as team III focused on development. 
20 runs on the board and the winning streak continued.
Pitching summary -
W - Hussain 1 hit, 1 earned run, 2BB, 5K's
Batting Highlights -
Goodwin 3-3 5RBI
Brown 2-3 4RBI, 3Runs, 3SB
Allison 2-3 2RBI, 2Runs, 3SB
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WEEK 5 -
@ SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS I

'THE WINS KEEP COMING AS THE TAKE AN IMPORTANT VICTORY AGAINST THE LEAGUE LEADERS'
Result ​-
Bladerunners I 5 - 7 Bladerunners II
Line-up -
CF L. Brown, C S. Briscoe, SS Z. Berisford, P J. Allison, 1B P. Cassidy 3B S. Osman, 2B S. Aiello, LF N. Storey, RF L. Tucker
Game Summary -
A table topping clash ended the day and it was a great game to watch for our streamed game on facebook.  The II's jumped out to a lead with Allison and Berisford providing the sparks, while solid defense shut down the comeback attempt in the final innings. 
Yet another polished pitching performance by Jonny Allison silenced the I's bats and another great win and another unbeaten week was in the books, to close within one of the league lead. 
Pitching summary -
W - Allison 9 hits, 3 earned runs, 0BB, 3K​'s
Batting Highlights -
Berisford 2-4 2B, 3RBI, Run
Allison 2-3 RBI, 2SB
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WEEK 6 -
vs SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS I

'HEARTACHE AS THE CHANCE OF THE LEAGUE TITLE SLIPS AWAY IN DEFEAT TO THE I's'
Result ​-
Bladerunners II 9 - 14 Bladerunners I
Line-up -
​P J. Allison, CF J. Briscoe, SS M. Davis, C Z. Berisford, 1B C. Moulds, 2B S. Osman, 3B N. Storey, LF S. Briscoe, RF L. Tucker
Game Summary -
With the league title on the line this was always going to be a tense affair. A nervy start from Team II in the field meant Team I got off to an early 5-0 lead. Team II soon got over the nerves and pulled the game back to 7-7 with some nice hitting. However it was costly errors in one innings that lead to Team I taking the lead again and the damage was done for Team II. Team I then came out and finished with a 3 up 3 down innings to close the game and take the crown of Sheffield Bladerunners 2020 Baseball League champions.
Pitching summary -
L - Allison 9H, 9ER, 5BB, 7K
Batting Highlights -
Davis 2-3 2RBI, 2R
Berisford 2-3 RBI, 2R
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WEEK 6 -
vs SHEFFIELD BLADERUNNERS III

'SAME PLAYERS, NEW POSITIONS - IT'S ALL ABOUT DEVELOPMENT TO ROUND OUT THE SEASON'
Result ​-
Bladerunners II 6 - 16 Bladerunners III
Line-up -
​3B J. Allison, SS L. Brown, P Z. Berisford, 1B C. Moulds, C S. Briscoe, LF C. Beard, CF C. Goodwin, RF L. Tucker, 2B S. Johnson
Game Summary -
The final game of the day was a slightly experimental affair with nothing on the line for either team. Team II gave rookie pitcher Zak Berisford his first start on the mound. A series of errors and walks helped Team III take a big lead in the first innings. Zak led Team II’s recovery with a nice RBI double with the bat to help Team II get some runs on the board however it was never enough. Jack Hukin’s pitching for Team III was all but shut out standard for the rest of the game and Team II never managed to close that early lead. ⠀
Pitching summary -
L - Berisford 1H 10ER, 10BB, 1K
Batting Highlights -
Allison 3-3 2R, 2SB
Brown 3-3 3RBI, 1R
​Johnson 2-2 1R
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