Hartford (AP) - The new-look Anchoage Abominations, with a number of newly
acquired players and some familiar old faces, took game three of the set with
Hartford yesterday to earn a much needed series win. It took the 'Boms much
longer then anticipated to pull out the victory though. After 13 frames, the
Abominations offense finally provided the game-winning spark after a leadoff
double by Garret Anderson and a single by leadoff man Brian McRae allowed
Jeff Cirillo to sacrifice in the go ahead run. Mike Holtz then entered the
game to provide the save. Closer Eddie Guardado was credited with the win,
in the longest outing of the year for him -- 3 2/3 innings.
It was the last game for highly touted Garret Anderson, who was dealt to
the Washington Seadogs in exchange for prospect pitcher Buddy Moisan. Garret
was not scheduled to play in the game, but came off the bench and provided
a much needed spark. "I was just not swinging the bat the way I wanted to."
said Rickey Henderson, who was the Abominations' starting left fielder. "Nick
(Tulach) had to pull me to get the offense going. I'd have done the same
thing."
Rumors still swirl about the possibility of Henderson taking on the role of
manager this season, if things get out of hand for owner Nick Tulach.
Henderson has been one of the front runners since Ted Simmons was removed from
the post earlier this season. Also said to still be in contention are former
teammate of Henderson, Carney Lansford, who is currently hitting and fielding
coach for the 'Boms, former Cubs skipper Don Zimmer, and heavy-metal guitarist
James Hetfield.
Anchorage opens a critical three game series at their home-away-from-home in
Juneau against rival Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor has been sliding lately and has
fallen four games back of division-leading Galena. The 'Boms are looking to
gain some ground on second place. "We're just going to take it one game at a
time. The AllKnighters are a tough, tough ballclub. Our pitchers need to
step up and pitch well and we need to have our offense give us some more punch."
said owner Nick Tulach.
Offensively, the 'Boms will return to some semblence of themselves again,
with the return of Greg Vaughn and Mike Lieberthal to the lineup tomorrow.
"We have really missed their pop in the lineup. We've tried to compensate,
but its hard when two of your big-time power guys go down at the same time."
said pitcher Mike Holtz. Vaughn has played in just 48 games this season,
while Lieberthal has been in just 35, one more then his backup, Chuck Lynn.
"Lynny has done a great job in my absence, but it is great to be back. I hope
I can step in where I left off." said Lieberthal.
Notes:
- Amazingly the city of Anchorage has been resoted to order. The rioting
immediately quelled when residents of the town were informed that outfielder
F.P. Santangelo had been traded. "Hmmm. Who would have known that they
[the people of Anchorage] were rioting due to an unknown hatred of
Santangelo and not the missing mascot's feet. It surprised all of us."
said Captain James T. Picard of the Alaska National Guard. Estimated damage
due to the rioting is said to be in excess for $4,000. A total of 58 people
were killed and 6 had minor injuries. Despite the fact that the baseball
team was the focus of the rioting, Exxon Field remained untouched. Most
of the damage came when one of the rioters tripped walking home from work
and accidentally dented a parked Ferrari in downton Anchorage.
- Look for newcomer Buddy Moisan to be immediately inserted into the 'Boms
starting rotation this week. Moisan has a 4-2 record in AAA with a 3.02
ERA. Anchorage is looking to fill the spot of Scott Karl, who was recently
traded due to the fact the "[the 'Boms] can't have more then one starter
with the name 'Scott'".
