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C-Town ends ATC's year for second straight year

July 27, 2006 - -- The C-Town Woodies (10-9, 13-10) came to play and ATC (12-9, 14-11) didn't in last nights elimination game. C-Town was playing their 3rd game in as many days and had no pitching but was able to hold ATC to only 4 runs by a pitcher who they had never seen and would go the distance in the 7-4 win. ATC could not seem to overcome the 4 spot C-Town put in the 1st inning of starter Darrin Lewis and then put up 2 more in the second. ATC did cut the lead in the 1st when Owen Donelon doubled in a run to cut it to 6-1. John Bakalar then came in to start the 3rd and did his best to keep ATC in it, allowing 1 run over 5 innings. ATC would tack on another run to make it 6-2 and then in the bottom of the the 6th West Lucas crushed a 2-run double with two outs to make it 6-4. C-Town then got an insurance run in the 7th making it 7-4. ATC then got a runner on with one out but left him stranded. Matt Trotto had a gutsy performance playing 1B with stitches still in his hand and going 1-3. This is the second straight year that The C-Town Woodies have ended The ATC Franchise year. ATC ends the year at 14-11 overall and it was a good year by some standards, but success is measured in Championships and ATC's championship drought since 2003 continues till next year, when they will make the neccessary moves to put a championship calibur team out on the field for 2007.

Winking Lizard pounds ATC...

July 24, 2006 - -- Winking Lizard (14-3) run-ruled ATC (12-9) 14-1 yesterday afternoon at Brookside. ATC managed just 3 hits on the day and commited a season high 6 errors. Matt Jurcevic was the unfortunate loser. The few bright spots were Eric Vajda's RBI single scoring Darren Lewis in the top of the 3rd to make it 8-1. Jim Conway went 1-1 with a BB and a SB, while making 2 nice grabs in LF. The second inning was ATC's downfall. Winking Lizard got on the board first with a solo home run, Jurcevic then got the next two batters and ATC seemed poised to get out of the inning but a hit started it and then a nunber of walks and then some errors in the infield and next thing it's 8-0 Winking Lizard. That inning took the life out of ATC the rest of the way. ATC now moves on to the championship game of the losers bracket and the game is an elimination game. Matt Trotto will be available despite having his stitches removing pushed back till Thursday. The game is Tuesday 6:30 @ Brookside and the opponent is TBA.

ATC dominates A's to move on

July 21, 2006 - -- What a difference a year makes. Last year this time ATC was 9-11 fresh of a 1st round win facing a tough 2nd place Cleveland A's team and lost 10-9. This year was a total 180 as ATC played great defense, got good pitching and the offense pounding out runs to take a huge 11-1 run ruling W in 6 innings aginst the Cleveland A's (8-6). John Bakalar went the distance allowing just 4 hits over 6 innings and had 7 K's. The offense piled on 11 runs on 16 hits with 8 out of 10 starters getting a hit and every hitter reaching base safely. ATC put up 3 runs in the 1st, 4 in the 2nd, 2 in the 4th and 1 in both the 5th and 6th. Jim Conway and Mike Allen each had 3 hits and 3 runs scored. West Lucas hit a bases loaded 2B scoring 3 runs. Steve Hlavac also pitched in with a pinch-hit RBI 1B. The infield played flawless with some great plays made by 3B Rob Gruss and SS Troy Matthews. ATC moves on to play 2nd Place American League Winking Lizard (Formerly Drew's Dodger's) Sunday 4:00pm @ Talty.

ATC hangs on over Muddogs in real nail bitter

July 19, 2006 - -- In the first round of the playoffs ATC was able to hold off the Muddogs (6-13) in a nerve renching game 8-6. Through the first 2 innings the game was scoreless in a dead lock pitching duel, as a ATC couldn't seem to get to The Muddgos junkball pitcher. Then in the bottom of the 3rd with two outs Rob Gruss knocked in the game's 1st run on an RBI groundout. ATC then got 2 more runs for starting pitcher West Lucas to give him a 3-0 lead. Then in the 5th ATC took advantage of some Muddog mistakes and put up a 5 spot, keyed by a 2 out 2-run single by Steve Allen to take what seemed a commanding 8-0 lead. The Muddogs jumped right back in it in the top of the 6th keyed by a 2-run 2B to cut it to 8-3. West Lucas was shut down after a high pitch count but was phenomenal going 5.1 innings allowing just 3 runs (2 earned) on 4 hits and 2 walks while tying a franchise record of 14 K's. Darrin Lewis then came in relief in the 6th to end the threat. ATC in the bottom of the 6th had runners in scoring position but couldn't get the insurance. In the top of the 7th The Muddogs never quit as they clawed their way back on 2 walks and a hit to end Lewis's night. Matt Jurcevic was then brought in with one out and the bases loaded in the 8-3 game. Jurcevic then got the first man he faced to make it two down. The next batter then hit a 2-run single to make it 8-5. He then intentionally walked the bases loaded and was taken out for John Bakalar. With no lights at Talty and it getting late, the game was getting tough on everyone. Bakalar then walked in a run on some questionable ball calls, but then got a groundout to end the threat and close the books on a 8-6 win. ATC will move on to play The Cleveland A's who beat Becky's Tavern 4-3.

West Park holds down watered down lineup

July 16, 2006 - -- The 5th place West Park Nighthawks (7-7) beat an ATC (12-9) team missing 4 starters 13-6 today at Talty. Matt Jurcevic took the lost allowing 6 runs over 4.1 innings. ATC commited 3 errors and started 5 players out of position in a meaningless game. ATC pounded out 15 hits but managed only 6 runs. John Bakalar led the team with 2 RBI's and Mike Allen and Jim Conway each had 3 hits. Steve Allen and Phil Stephens each had 2 hits as well and Eric Vajda continues to stroke going 2-2 with 2 runs to push his average over .400. ATC's 1st playoff game will be Wednesday 6:30 at Talty vs. the winner of The Muddogs vs. West Park Nighthawks. The Playoff bracket is posted under handouts.

Lewis fires beauty, clinches 2nd but at serious cost

July 15, 2006 - -- Darrin Lewis came up huge in his 1st start in a game for second place. Lewis beat C-Town (10-9) 10-2 last night to clinch second. The win was sweet, but costly. Star Outfielder Matt Trotto had his right hand stepped on while thrown out stealing in the 5th. He left with a large gash in his hand and rushed to the ER for ten stitches. Trotto will be out for 10 days, and will be limited to pinch-running duties until ATC reaches the best of 3 series to try to go Youngstown. ATC turned 3 double plays to help Lewis get his 1st win, including Lewis turning one to end the game. ATC plays The West Park Nighthawks sunday 3:30 @ Talty.

2006 C.A.B.F. All-Star Selections

July 12, 2006 - -- Around The Corner will send 4 representatives to this years 2006 C.A.B.F. All-Star Game on Sunday August 6th @ 1pm. Outfielder Jim Conway will make his 1st C.A.B.F. All-Star appearance, and his 2nd selection with the ATC franchise. Second Baseman Eric Vajda will make his first C.A.B.F. All-Star game as well, with this being his 3rd selection for ATC. First Baseman/Pitcher John Bakalar will be making his 2nd C.A.B.F. All-Star game and his 4th overall selection. Shortstop Troy Matthews makes his first All-Star game in his first year for the Around The Corner Spiders. Congradulations to this years All-Stars, as there were many deserving players.

Steve's Sports pulls out win

July 12, 2006 - -- ATC (11-8) dropped it's 3rd game to Steve's Sports (16-3) 4-3 last night at Tatly Field. West Lucas took the lost in his 1st start. Lucas was impressive allowing only 4 hits in 5 innings, but it only took 1 inning to ruin his first start. In the 5th inning Steve's Sports scored 4 runs with only 1 earned on 2 errors a past ball and wild pitch. Steve's held a 4-1 lead going into the top of the 6th but ATC would not let down putting up 2 runs on Troy Matthews getting hit with the bases loaded, Matt Trotto hit a sac fly to close it to within one but ATC couldn't muster anymore runs with the bases loaded and 2 outs. Matt Jurcevic threw a scoreless sixth to keep the one run deficit. Eric Vajda then led off the top of the 7th with a double. EV would be stranded however, as the next 3 batters were retired in order. ATC is still a 1/2 game up on 3rd place heading into Thursdays showdown with rival C-Town Woodies in a game that will be for 2nd place. Lefty Darren Lewis will make his first start for ATC. The game has been moved to Tremont at 6:30, everyone meet up at the LHS North Lot at 5:45 and we can all go together.

C-Town game moved

July 10, 2006 - -- Thursday July 13th's game vs. C-Town woodies (9-8) has been moved from Gordon #1 to 6:30pm at Tremont Park. Ask Matt or John for directions.

ATC takes crucial doubleheader, improve to 11-7

July 9, 2006 - -- ATC(11-7) took 2 crucial games from Becky's Tavern (8-9), who was gaining on them for 2nd. In game 1 Matt Trotto took the hill and was in and out of trouble put pitched solid. Troy Matthews came in relief to get the win pitching 3 inn allowing 2 runs to get his second W. John Bakalar closed it out for his 1st save. Matt Trotto and Mike Allen each had 3 hits, with Trotto knocking in 4 runs. In game 2 ATC won it on a dramatic game-winning hit from Mike Allen scoring Ron Osborne in the bottom of the 8th. John Bakalar pitched 3 scoreless innings in relief to get the win. Jim Conway, Eric Vajda, Mike Allen and Matt Trotto each had 3 hits. Steve Allen made clutch defensive plays in the 7th and 8th to seal the win. Sorry I couldn't make this longer, I'm picking up someones wireless. Alot of ppl did great and if I forgot you i'm sorry. Great team win and let's keep it going.

Struggles continue

July 7, 2006 - -- ATC (9-7) dropped it's 3rd game in a row to the 5th place Muddogs 14-10 last night. ATC's offense woke up but could not get solid pitching. John Bakalar couldn't hold a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd and had his worse outing of the year allowing 12 runs on 9 hits in only 4 innings of work. Darrin Lewis came in and pitched 3 solid innings to try to keep ATC in it. The offense pounded out 14 hits but the defense had 5 errors causing 7 unearned runs. The 1-6 hitters in the lineup went a combined 13-20 with 8 runs and 7 RBI"s led by Jim Conway (2-4,2R, RBI, SB), Mike Allen (4-4, 2B, R), Troy Matthews (2-4, 2R, 2RBI) and Matt Trotto (2-3, R, RBI, HBP). ATC will try to regroup as they square off vs. Becky's Tavern Sunday at 10:30am.

ATC drops 2nd in a row, falls to C-Town

June 30, 2006 - -- ATC dropped a critical game vs. C-Town Woodies (8-6) 5-1 last night. Once again ATC never seemed in the game and it showed as they were being no-hit until the bottom of the 5th. C-Town's left-handed ace shut down ATC's powerful offense for the second time this year and 3rd in the past two years. Mike Allen and Darrin Lewis both went down with shoulder injuries and should be day-to-day. Allen was pitching and looking sharp until the injury. Lewis was making his debut. Matt Jurcevic made his debut and had a strong showing pitching 5.2 innings allowing only 1 earned run just 1 hit and struck out 3. ATC defense had 2 lapses in the 3rd costing them a run and then in the 5th costing 2 runs. In the bottom of the 6th ATC tacked on their 1st run when C-Town made 2 errors allowing Matt Trotto to score their only run. The lost drops them to 9-6 and only 1/2 game up on C-Town for 2nd. they'll have the weekend off and play the Muddogs Thursday.

Bats quiet in rain shortened lost

June 28, 2006 - -- ATC dropped a crucial game to Steve's Sports (11-2) 4-0 last night at Talty. The game was cut short in the bottom of the 6th with ATC due up and dropped them 3 games behind 1st. John Bakalar took the complete game lost going 6 innings allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and walking 2. Bakalar couldn't make key pitches when it mattered as he got tagged with a 2-run single with two outs in the 3rd and a two-run double with one out in the 4th. ATC had their chance in the 1st when Troy Matthews got on after a single and got in a rundown with Mike Allen on 3rd. Allen took for home and was clearly safe, but was called out by the home plate ump. That was the only real threat ATC put up, as they never really seemed in the game until the rain came. The lost drops them to 9-5 and will play 3rd place C-Town Woodies Thursday 7:30 @ Gordon.

ATC takes twinbill in convincing fashion

June 26, 2006 - -- ATC took both games of it's doubleheader vs. The Black Sox to improve to 9-4 on the year. In game 1 Troy Matthews made his debut for a banged up ATC team. The 1st inning the Black Sox tagged Matthews for 5 runs to take a 5-0 lead with their ace hill on the mound. ATC then struck back in the bottom of the 2nd and put up a 4 runs to make it a 5-4 ballgame. Matthewss then settled down to pitch 4 straight scoreless innings and in need of some support. He got it in the 5th when ATC batted around a scored 7 runs and knocked the Black Sox ace out of the game to take a 11-5 lead. The Black Sox were able to score 1 more run in the top half of the 6th, but that would be the closest they came. West Lucas came in and threw smoke for 1.2 innings and has 2 K's. Matthews went 5.1 allowing 6 runs on 6 hits while striking out 4 in a solid debut. The offense continues to tear and leading the way was Steve Allen (2-3, 2B, R, 3 RBI, SB), Matt Trotto (2-3, 2B, 2R, RBI), Mike Allen (2-4, 3B, 2R, RBI) and Rob Gruss (1-3, 2R, SB). In game 2 the story was Mike Allen who put on a Steve Nebraska type performance. He went the distance in the 10-0 win pitching ATC's first complete game shutout since 2003 allowing only 1 hit and faced 1 batter over the minimum. Allen also went 3-3 with 3B's, 2B, 3R and an RBI to led ATC. Troy Matthews had a great day at the plate as well going 2-3 with 3 RBI's and 3R's. Phil Stephens came off the bench to spark ATC with a pinch-hit inside-the-park Home Run to make it 10-0. Eric Vajda also played a great 2nd Base making 3 sensational catches in short right field. ATC will play 1st place Steve's Sport tommorrow 6:30 at Brookside with John Bakalar taking the hill. Also, good Luck to Owen "O Dizzle" Donelon as he leaves for Ireland on Tuesday and will return in time for The City Series. Love you Owen, who was voted in as one of the top 14 out of 15 for most beautiful. Just kidding big sexy, we'll miss you.

ATC unable to finish off Muddogs, split doubleheader

June 19, 2006 - -- In Game 1 ATC beat the Muddogs behind timely hitting and great defense 7-1. John Bakalar didn't have his best stuff but was effective enough to get the win, throwing a complete game. Mike Allen led all hitters with 3 hits and had 2 RBI's. Matt Trotto, Jim Conway and Jim Binkley each had 2 hits. Eric Vajda and Troy Matthews turned their 4th double play of the year up the middle to provide ATC with great "D". Owen Donelon also tossed out ATC's first runner of the year and drove in a run and scored one as well. The win was ATC's 4th in a row. Game 2 was a disappointing lost, as ATC blew a 7 run cushion. Matt Trotto took the hill and got in trouble early but setteled down by getting a 1-2-3 inning in the 2nd and 3rd. In the 3rd he got plenty of support as the offense batted around and scored 9 runs to take a commanding 10-3 lead. Then in the 4th the Muddogs came run back as their offense batted around and put a 6 spot up to cut it to 10-9. Mike Allen relieved Trotto and pitched solid by ending what could have been a more damaging inning. He then threw a scoreless 5th. ATC's bat were unable to generate anything in 4th or 5th to keep the game at 10-9. Then in the top of the 6th ATC fell apart. The Muddogs batted around again and put up a 6 spot aided by 3 errors in the inning. Of the 6 runs only 1 was earned. The game was now 15-10 heading into the bottom of the 6th and ATC's bats awoke. The first two hitters walked followed by an RBI single by Ron Osborne. Matt Trotto then singled to load the bases. The next two batters flew out to make it 2 down bases juiced. Owen Donelon then delivered a 2-run single to cut it 15-13 with 2 men on. The next batter then struck out ending the threat. It was hard lost to swallow, but ATC will bounce back to play Becky's Tuesday 6:30 @ Talty.

The Allen Family dominates in win

June 17, 2006 - -- ATC improved to 5-3 with a 15-4 victory over C-Town Woodies Thursday night. Mike Allen went the distance allowing only 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits and had 5 K's. ATc jumped right out of the gate putting up a 4 spot in the 1st, sending 9 men to the plate. ATC then got 1 in the 2nd, 3 in the 3rd, 4 in the 4th and 3 in the 5th to cruise to a run rule win. Avon Lake Legend Steve Allen had a career day at the plate going 2-3 with 2 2B's, 4 RBI's and a run scored to lead all hitters. Also pacing the offense was Troy Matthews (2-3, 2 RBI, R), Matt Trotto (3-3, 3 R, 2 BB), and Jim Conway (3-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, SB). Next game is a doubleheader vs. 3-5 Muddogs, a team ATC shouldn't overlook. John Bakalar and Matt Trotto will take the hill Sunday.

Late inning rally sparks ATC to win

June 14, 2006 - -- ATC won in its final at-bat vs. rival Steve's Sports 2-1 last night.Eric Vajda was the hero by knocking in Owen Donelon from third. John Bakalar went the distance allowing 1 run on 3 hits, while walking one and striking out 6. Steve's Sports only run was in the 2nd innings on a solo home run by a a hitter hitting out of order. Bakalar kept the ATC in the game and got some support in the bottom of the 6th. Rob Gruss hustled out a groundball and Matt Trotto moved him over on a swinging bunt. Mike Allen then blasted his 2nd triple of the game to score Gruss to tie the game. Then in the 7th Donelon started off with a single then an out and then Jim Conway singled and both would move up on a passed ball. With runners on 1st and 2nd Bakalar struck out. Phil Stephens then worked all the way back to walk to keep the rally going. Eric Vajda then delivered the game winner. Bakalar got great defense from his infield as the turned three double plays by Troy Matthews and Eric Vajda. ATC has beaten two of the top teams in a row to move two games out of first and stand at 4-3. Mike Allen will take the hill vs. C-Town Woodies tommorrow night.

ATC brings "A" Game vs. A's

June 12, 2005 - -- ATC's offense finally woke up, as they run-ruled the A's 13-2 in 6 innings. The offense came in averaging just under 10 hits per game but was only averaging just below 5 runs a game. Matt Trotto took the rubber and battled all day to earn his 1st career win. Trotto went 4 innings allowing only 2 unearned runs. West Lucas then came in and threw some gas, going 2 innings with 5 k's. The game was scoreless until the 2nd when the 9 hitter for the A's slapped a 2-run single following an error to take a 2-0 lead. Then in the the next inning, ATC came back as John Bakalar made up for his costly error with a 2-run double with two outs to tie the game. Jim Binkely then followed that with an RBI single to take a 3-2 lead. That would be all the ATC needed, as they run ruled them after 6. Steve Hlavac came off the bench and hit an RBI single and Steve Allen singled off the bench as well. Rob Gruss had a day at the plate going 0-0 with 3 BB's and 2 runs scored. ATC pulls even to 3-3 and squares off vs. Steve's Sports Tuesday at 7:30 @ Gordon.

ATC Sizzles, Then Fizzles

June 9, 2006 - -- ATC scores 4 in 1st only to let lead and game slowly slip away as the fall 9-5.

ATC Slips To .500

June 7, 2006 - -- The Black Sox speed and ATC's errors's proved to much to overcome as they fell 8-5 last night. Matt Trotto took the rubber and went 5 innings allowing 6 runs, but only 3 earned on just 3 hits while striking out a career high 7 but had 6 walks and 2 hit batsmen that would haunt him. The Black Sox jumped out to a quick 1`-0 lead in the 1st when they got a HBP then scored him on an error. They then got 2 more in the 2nd on a double with 2 men, with one man reaching on a dropped 3rd strike. For the inning Trotto struck out 4. ATC's bats had ther're opportunities but couldn't break through. In the 2nd they had 2nd and 3rd with one down and couldn't get the runs in. Then in the 3rd Trotto stole 2nd and tried to score on a groudout but wasa thrown out at home. The Black Sox then got 2 more runs on a double play ball then went for an error. Then they scored once in the 5th to make it 6-0. Finallt in the 6th ATC got something going. Troy Matthews continued to stay hot by doubling to lead off the inning. Mike Allen then hit an RBI single. West Lucas then hit another RBI single scoring Allen to cut it to 6-2. With two outs John Bakalar singled to score Lucas, cutting the deficit in half. In the bottom of the 6th the Black Sox put up two insurance runs to make it 8-3. ATC rallied putting up two runs via a Mike Allen SAC Fly and Owen Donelon single, but that's all they would rally for as it was too late. Next game is Thursday vs. Steve's Sports 6:30 @ Brookside.

Binkley & Allen Lift ATC To Late Win

June 2, 2006 - -- Jim Binkley and Mike Allen both came through in the clutch to lead ATC to a 7-6 victory over Becky's Tavern last night. Binkley hit the what turned out to be the game-winning SAC Fly in the top of the 7th, while Allen shut it down in relief and had 3 RBI's. ATC struck in the top of the first by manufacturing a run when Matt Trotto led the game off with a single and stole a base that led to a Mike Allen SAC Fly. ATC then opened the 5th with a huge 5 run inning led by 2-run single's by Allen and John Bakalar as well as West Lucas taking one for the team with the bases loaded to give ATC a 6-0 lead. Bakalar carried a no-hitter in the top of the 5th but lost it when Becky's hit back-to-back doubles and scored a run on a fielder's choice to make it 6-2. Becky's then would come back to tie the score when they had 3 staight bloop singles, then got a RBI groundout making it 6-4, then came 2-run 2B down the Right Field line on a questionable fair/foul call to tie the game at 6. Bakalar was pulled after 5 1/3 giving up 6 runs (5 earned) on 6 hits with 6 K's. Allen then came in relief and got two quick outs to end the threat. In the top of the 7th then offense was clicking again as Allen and Owen Donelon opened the 7th with consecutive singles. Lucas then had a swinging bunt to move them over to 2nd and 3rd with one down. Jim Binkley then had a great AB in which he flied out to deep center to score Allen to take a 7-6 lead. Becky's then went quietly in the 7th with Bakalar making two key plays at 1st to end it.

ATC Comeback Falls Short...

May 31, 2006 - -- C-Town Woodies took the 1st of four games vs. The ATC Spiders last night at Gordon with a 5-2 victory. Matt Trotto took the hill and was tagged for 2 unearned runs with 2 outs in the 1st by a throwing error to give C-Town a 2-0 lead in the 1st. The Woodies then scored their 3rd run in the 3rd inning with back-to-back base hits with 2 outs. ATC's bats were shut down, as the Woodies pitcher took a no-hitter through the 4th. Owen Donelon singeled to open the 5th but the was picked off at 2nd on a tough call to end the rally in the 5th. In the top of the 6th C-Town got its 4th run off Trotto on a squeeze bunt. Trotto then walked the bases loaded and gave way to West Lucas. Trotto kept ATC in the game and pitched well enough to win going 5.1 Innings allowing 4 runs (2 earned)allowing 5 hits, walked 5 while striking out 4. Lucas then ended the Woodies threat with 2 strike outs to end the inning. In the 6th ATC's bats got going. West Lucas, John Bakalar, and Eric Vajda opened the 6th with 3 straight singles. Steve Allen then hit a SAC Fly to close the gap to 4-1. C-Town was able to get an insurance run in the 7th on two staight singles with 2 outs to make it 5-1. The 7th ATC began a rally with 2 outs. Troy Matthews singled. Next Jim Binkley reached on an error advancing Matthews to 3rd. West Lucas the lined a double to left center to score Matthews and put runners at 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. John Bakalar then struck out to end the game. One of the bright spots was West Lucas who threw the ball extremely well going 1.2 Innings allowing 1 unearned run on 1 hit while striking out 5 and also going 2-3 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Next game is vs. Becky's Tavern over at Brookside @ 6:30.

ATC Rained Out Yet Again...

May 26, 2006 - -- The ATC Spider's had their 2nd rainout of the year last night vs. Steve's Sports. Next game is Tuesday at 7:30 vs. C-Town Woodies @ Gordon. We will try to get out and practice this weekend if weather permits.

ATC takes opener vs. 'Sox

May 24, 2006 - -- The Around The Corner Spiders opened the season with a 5-2 win over the Black Sox last night at Gordon Park. ATC got timely hitting and great defense when it was needed. The real story of the game was the pitching performance of Mike Allen. Allen pitched a gem, throwing a CG while scattering 7 hits and k'ing 8. The Black Sox were kept off-balanced all night and Allen helped his own cause with a 3-3 night including a 3B, 2 singles and a run scored. Also leading the offensive charge was Matt Trotto who went 1-3 with a 2-run 3B and Troy Matthews, providing great defensive while also going 3-3 at the dish with a run and an RBI. ATC finally got to the Black Sox ace, a former Chicago Cubs farmhand, by tacking on 2 runs in the 2nd and then getting one more in the 3rd to make it 3-1 and knocking him out of the game in the 3rd. The Spiders then put on 2 runs in 6th via a John Bakalar RBI single and Jim Binkley's great hustle scoring on a passed ball. Mike Allen then slammed the door in the 7th to get the W. ATC takes on Steve's Sports Thursday @ 7:30 at Gordon Park.